About me
Hello, I’m Grazyna (she/her). Please, call me Graz, for short. It's like 'grass' with a 'z' at the end.
I help people who are stressed at work, worried about their relationships and family dynamics, stuck and unsure how to get their lives moving, and burdened by beliefs that may not be theirs in the first place.
Working together, we figure out how you tick, what you want, and what you might be afraid off. Then - if you wish - we can test new ways of thinking and showing up. Along the way we learn to decode emotions and make the capacity to feel work to your advantage. Those who stay the course and do the work tend to make a much better life for themselves.
How I Work: Our Journey Together
I am an integrative therapist, which simply means I use different therapeutic approaches to tailor our sessions specifically to you. Your therapy should be as unique as your own story.
- At the heart of our work will be a warm, empathic, and genuine professional relationship. This is the foundation of person-centred therapy (PCT), ensuring you feel safe and accepted.
- For practical, in-the-moment support, we use tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you manage difficult thoughts and develop new, healthier coping strategies.
- To help understand your patterns, we might use ideas from Transactional Analysis (TA) to gently explore how past experiences and relationships may be influencing your present.
My belief in the power of therapy is deeply personal. I experienced its benefits first-hand - finding self-acceptance, building the courage to set boundaries, and learning to live more fully in the present - and I was inspired to become a therapist myself. I'm confident that you, too, can find that sense of relief and possibility, and I have the strength and know-how to support you with this.
Areas I Can Help With
While I work with a wide range of issues, I have a particular interest and further training in helping clients with:
- Understanding the root of your difficulties.
• Developing new, healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
• Building your self-esteem and self-acceptance.
• Improving your relationships and set healthy boundaries.
• Finding more enjoyment and appreciation in your daily life.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training, Experience & Commitment to You
My professional background includes roles in higher education and the NHS, giving me a broad understanding of the pressures people face. I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am committed to ongoing professional development, with recent training in elements of parts work, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness.
For your peace of mind:
- I am a Registered Member of the BACP and abide by its Ethical Framework.
- I have an enhanced DBS check and am fully insured.
- I receive regular clinical supervision to ensure my work is safe and effective.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £95.00
Additional information
Practical Information
Fees:
- In-person 50-minute session is £60
-Online 50-minute session is £55
- Single-Session Therapy (SST): £95 (3-step process including: pre-session questionnaire, a one-off 50-min session, and a 20-min phone follow-up)
- I offer concessions for weekly online work between 7 am and 1 pm. Please feel free to discuss this with me.
Availability:
Online: I offer flexible online sessions throughout the week.
In-Person (Manchester): Mondays (afternoons/evenings) at Bodywise, Northern Quarter (M4 1DZ)
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Further information
Your First Step: A Free Consultation
Ready to feel lighter and less stuck? Click Email me (top of the page) to book your free 20-minute call now and we can explore the best next steps together.
Message me on WhatsApp on 0734 093 2656.
