Gosia Grabowska

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Trauma, AuADHD, Adolescents & Adults, EMDR UK

About me

Anxiety • Depression • Burnout • Trauma • Neurodivergence

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt-out, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your emotions — you’re not alone. I specialise in supporting people who feel different, exhausted, or disconnected from others or themselves.

Hi, I’m Gosia.

Over the years, I’ve worked across a wide range of settings with children, young people, and adults. My journey began with a placement at YMCA Essex, where I later became a therapeutic practitioner supporting young adults (18–25) through trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.

Since then, I’ve worked in several secondary schools, supporting young people with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, school stress, masking, identity questions, and neurodivergence-related difficulties. I also run my own private practice, working with adults, adolescents, and children (12+).

A key area of my work is supporting neurodivergent clients — autistic adults, ADHDers, and those exploring late-identified neurodivergence. I understand sensory needs, communication differences, and the emotional load of masking. My approach is trauma-informed, gentle, and grounded in compassion.

I also offer EMDR for trauma, anxiety, phobias, and overwhelming past experiences.

What Therapy with Me Is Like:
 1) A calm, welcoming space to be entirely yourself

2)No pressure — you don’t need to arrive “fixed” or prepared

3) I listen closely, even to what’s hard to articulate

4) You set the pace — I offer gentle guidance when helpful

I Can Help With:
 Anxiety, overthinking, panic, high-functioning anxiety
ADHD, autism, masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm
Low confidence, harsh inner critic, or feeling “not enough”
School or exam stress (young people)
Trauma, flashbacks, nightmares, or unresolved past events
Identity exploration, life transitions, or feeling “different”
Family conflict and communication issues
Burnout, stress, people-pleasing, and boundary difficulties
 

How we work together?
We explore how your mind and body respond to stress, emotions, and relationships
I help you make sense of patterns with clarity and kindness
You’ll learn tools for calming, grounding, and emotional balance
Together we untangle the hard stuff and celebrate your strengths

No judgement. No pressure.

Just room to breathe, grow, and feel more like yourself.

EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a gentle but powerful therapy that helps the mind and body process past experiences. It can help with:

Traumatic memories or flashbacks
Anxiety, panic, or constant worry
Phobias (flying, driving, medical fears, etc.)
Low self-worth or a harsh internal critic
Feeling stuck in patterns you can’t shift
Emotional overwhelm or shutdown

Neurodiversity & Identity Support

Neurodivergence-affirming

Culturally sensitive

 LGBTQ+ inclusive

I welcome clients of all identities, cultures, and neurotypes. As a Polish woman living in the UK, I understand the layers that come with migration, belonging, and navigating life between cultures.

Training, qualifications & experience

Training & Qualifications:

CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

NCPS Foundation Diploma in Therapeutic Safety in Trauma

Dr Naomi Fisher EMDR Standard Training

NCPS Advanced Specialist Diplomas:

• Couples Counselling 

• Children & Young People 

• Clinical Supervision 

Professional Experience

Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Counselling Lead supporting vulnerable young adults (16–25)

Placement coordinator mentoring trainee counsellors and social work students

Counselling Tutor at Training by Liberty           https://www.trainingbyliberty.com

Assignment reviewer for The Beech Trauma Academy https://www.beechtraumaacademy.co.uk

This hands-on work keeps me connected to the real struggles people face: anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, identity questions, and the pressure to cope alone.

BUPA Healthcare professional

NCPS Children and Young People's Therapist Accredited Register

Member organisations

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£65.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Health Assured
  • Healix
  • BUPA

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Bilingual Support — Polish & English
I offer therapy in both languages.

I also work with individuals navigating life transitions, relationships, culture, and belonging.

Therapy
Available in English and Polish.

I help people reconnect, communicate better, and understand each other with clarity and compassion.

Why Work With Me?
 Choosing a therapist is personal. You want someone warm, steady, and human — someone who can sit with the messy, painful, confusing parts without judgement.

If you’re tired of pretending you’re okay, or you’re simply ready to understand yourself more deeply, you’re in the right place.

What Clients Say?
Clients describe therapy with me as:

Safe, calm, and grounding
Warm, relatable, and easy to talk to
A space where they feel truly heard
Helpful for grief, anxiety, trauma, and identity
Gentle but practical, with real tools that make a difference
A process that brings clarity, hope, and sometimes humour

(Feedback summarised and anonymised for confidentiality)

Ready to Start?
 If any of this resonates, feel free to get in touch.

You don’t have to do this alone — I’m here when you’re ready.

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Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Additional languages

Polish

Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp
Zoom
Bilateral Base

Social

Gosia Grabowska
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