Grazyna Gwarek

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Manchester M4 & Greater Manchester M40
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About me

My name is Grazyna (she/her) and I am an integrative counsellor/ psychotherapist who offers empathic, confidential and skilled service to clients who want to engage in the process of therapy. I work with a range of issues (see below). I incorporate elements of Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies in my work. This combination offers a comprehensive framework and toolkit to support clients to appreciate different perspectives on their issues and make positive changes, if they wish to do so.

I have experienced the effectiveness of therapy as a client and have become enthusiastic about the possible benefits of therapy such as better understanding of self, self-acceptance, the courage to test change, to set boundaries, and to live in the present with enjoyment and appreciation, to name a few. This inspired me to become a therapist myself.

My professional background includes teaching in higher and adult education and a professional role in the NHS. I have an up-to-date enhanced DBS.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to its Ethical Framework, I have professional insurance and undergo regular supervision of client work. My practice complies with UK law. In addition, I continue to build my counselling knowledge and skills. I currently work in English only.

I offer both time-limited and open-ended therapy in person and online. I see clients at Bodywise in Manchester (M4 1DZ) on Monday afternoons. I work online on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Training, qualifications & experience

I successfully completed a highly regarded Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at Stockport College. I have continued to expand my knowledge, skills and qualifications including:

  • Primary Certificate in Single-Session Therapy (aka OnePlus Therapy) 2023 with Professor Windy Dryden
  • Mindfulness for Stress with Manchester Mind, 2024
  • Working with Trauma and PTSD parts 1 & 2, 2023 via Counselling and Family Centre
  • 'How to work with trauma-related dissociative processes', parts 1 & 2, with Theres Fickle/Counselling Initiative, 2023
  • Various trainings with Practical CBT including supporting clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family or relationship issues.

My therapeutic interests include mindfulness, hypnosis and Motivational Interviewing.

Member organisations

BACP
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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Fees

£40.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Time-limited therapy: I currently offer lower-cost sessions online on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 7:30 and 12:00. The cost is £45 per session (50 min) if paid for individually, or £40 per session for clients able and willing to pay in advance for one month (that usually, but not always, means 4 sessions). This rate applies to up to 20 sessions to be completed within maximally 6 months.

Open-ended therapy means that we either agree on a set number of sessions or review our work regularly to see what is needed. I deliver open-ended therapy in person at Bodywise in Manchester on Monday afternoons between 3 and 9 pm. Priority goes to clients able and willing to commit to weekly sessions.

I also deliver open-ended therapy online on  Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between 3 and 8 pm. These sessions cost £60 per therapeutic hour (50 min) if paid for individually, or £55 if paid for in advance for a month (this usually, but not always, means 4 sessions a month).

OnePlus Therapy/Single Session Therapy is a one off session which is very focused in nature. To see if this could be a good option for you, please watch Professor Windy Dryden brilliantly explaining it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIcuOVOABRw. This session (50 min) costs £90.

I offer an initial free phone call of up to 20 min to give us a chance to see if we are a good fit to work together.

When I work

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Manchester Buddhist Centre, 16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1DZ

Greater Manchester, M40

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Grazyna Gwarek
Grazyna Gwarek