Maria Szeklicka

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About me

Hello and Thank You for taking the time to visit me here. My name is  Marysia, and I'm here to join you on The Journey Within.

What do I bring to Your Process?

 My approach integrates evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, coaching, mindfulness, psychosomatics, and energy work.

With almost a decade of experience in business management, I also understand the pressures and complexities that come with balancing personal and professional life., I bring a diverse, structured yet  holistic, and dynamic approach to therapy that honours Uniqueness of Your Journey.

I tailor each session, so you can explore the world within, grow, and achieve greater balance. Whether navigating life’s challenges, experiencing chronic pain, or seeking personal transformation, I’m here to guide you toward more clarity and a sense of  Well-Being. 

Who am I?

I am a curious being(originally from Poland), with a twisted sense of humor and quite eclectic taste in life,  who after over a decade in business management and years of diving into various energy work, decided to become a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. The flavor of my work is ever-evolving, but at this point, what has been bringing results and what brings me joy is merging the practicality of CBT with the discipline of self-awareness, coaching, somatic practices, energetics & wisdom of the body. All is sprinkled with a decent (and appropriate) amount of sense of humor. 

More about my approach

Following the notion of "being greater than your environment "- Self-Practice and Embodiment in between sessions (some therapists call it the homework)  are at the very base, and it's essential for our journey together. I believe that the most important part of my approach is increasing awareness  &  shifting The Way You Are In and Outside our sessions. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a SCOTACS Diploma in CBT Counselling and Groupwork from The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies in Glasgow, and I am a fully qualified cognitive behavioural therapist. I'm also an Energy work practitioner, who integrates Mindfulness, Body movement and Coaching into her sessions.

Having over a decade of experience in business management has taught me efficiency and ways of creating a healthy environment to mindfully grow the company. While managing the business, I have started developing my counselling skills by volunteering and later working at local charities specialising in providing therapy for people from various backgrounds, clients who were dealing with low self-esteem, felt lost and misunderstood,  who were experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD , or  coping with various diagnoses, chronic pains, fibromyalgia, parkinsosn,  postnatal depression, parenting issues, birth trauma, traumatic childhood, domestic abuse, toxic relationships, burnouts and more.. Some would feel disconnected from the parts of self or have a sense of being "blocked", or "not living their full potential", and some  had difficulties embodying spiritual teachings in the practicality of daily life (which might seem more challenging at times). 

Studying and exploring insights from people like Echart Tolle, Gabor Mate, Arielle Shwartz , David Kessler , Dr Neal Donald Walsh, Caroline Myss, Abraham HIx , Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton , Brene Brown,Simon Sinek and many more -inspired to me to keep transforming my approach to life (..it is an ongoing process btw ), which also translates into ever-evolving therapy approach. broadened my horizons and opened my eyes and heart to more expansive and still-focused counselling and coaching offerings

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Counselling usually involves sessions once per week (especially for the first month). It really varies from person to person, but broadly speaking, it can be short-term or long-term, with some people attending for a few weeks only, and others for year +. We'll agree on the number and frequencies of our sessions that meet your individual needs.

At this point, I  have no space left  for new clients , but  there might be sime openings at the beginning of March for Online Sessions. ( dates and times may vary, so please get in touch).  The standard investment for online sessions is  £85/1h20 min  and £60/50 min.

During our initial & free 20- 30 min min Call, we'll discuss the ways of working together  and what is the most suitable length. This call is a space to get a sense of whether we’ll be a good fit to work together.

To start the sessions, message me directly on WhatsApp +44 7548 50 90 60 or  through info@unity-within.com

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

As a Registered Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am bound by their Ethical Frameworks for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH7

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

PVG Scheme

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

My Therapy Room is on the ground floor. If you have more questions, just get in touch.

Additional languages

Polish

Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp
Zoom