About me
About me
Hello, my name is Karolina - a passionate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ) therapist dedicated to helping people create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and achieve their personal goals with the right support and tools.
My approach is warm, non-judgemental, collaborative, person-centred, culturally sensitive, practical and compassionate. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, sleep difficulties, self-confidence, long-term conditions, PTSD or unhelpful thinking patterns, I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together to understand what’s holding you back and develop strategies that empower you to move forward.
I am enthusiastic about helping my clients gain insight and understanding of their difficulties, build healthier habits, strengthen emotional well-being, and gain greater confidence in independently managing life’s challenges. My goal is to help you feel understood, heard, supported, and equipped with evidence- based techniques that can make a real difference in your everyday life. I am a strong believer that a therapeutic relationship is the core foundation of successful therapy. I adapt user-friendly language in my sessions and abstain from psychological jargon.
If you are ready to take the next step towards positive change, I would be delighted to support you on your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Postgraduate Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- University of Surrey -Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing, Faculty of Health and Medical Science
- Anglia Ruskin University - Bachelor of Science with Honours ( Psychology Applied)
- University of Surrey - Psychological Interventions in the context of long-term, persistent, and distressing physical health conditions
I am an experienced Professional with over 10 years’ experience working in Mental health. My professional standards are upheld through my accredited membership with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and I adhere closely to their Ethical Framework to ensure the highest quality of care for my clients. My approach is informed by both clinical experience and academic achievement.
Specialties and Expertise
- Top specialities
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD ( medical injury, accidents, traumatic bereavement)
- Self-esteem
Expertise
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder (PD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
- Social Phobia
- Specific Phobia
- Blood and Needle Phobia
- Health Anxiety (HAI)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- PTSD
- Long Term Conditions (LTC)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
- ADHD
- Autism
- Mindfulness
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Medical Trauma (for example, PTSD after Sepsis)
- Traumatic Bereavement
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
- 1-hour session - £65.00
- 30 minutes - £35
