About me
Marta | Accredited Psychotherapist & Holistic Practitioner
Therapy that fits your life - not a diagnostic box.
Fed up with rigid, robotic therapy? Let’s try something different.
If you’ve ever felt stifled by the standard "tick-box" approach to mental health, you are in the right place. I’m Marta, and I have spent over a decade working professionally across every level of mental health care, from intense clinical settings to private practice. If there is one thing I have learned, it’s this: you cannot standard-issue human healing.
While I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, I don’t believe in treating you like a diagnosis. I see you as a whole person. If you are looking for a practitioner with over 11 years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist who blends evidence-based psychology with a warm, adaptive, and deeply holistic approach, let’s talk.
(Dla osób poszukujących terapii w języku ojczystym: sesje prowadzę również w języku polskim)
My Approach: Therapy, Tailored to You
Standard CBT has its place, but human beings don’t fit neatly into treatment protocols. True resilience comes from understanding your unique needs, not forcing you into a strict structure.
My practice is deeply holistic. While my background is rooted in robust psychological theory, I integrate Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to create a space where you can actually breathe.
Beyond traditional talking therapy, I incorporate active healing to help you create lasting, deep level change. Together, we can will work with imagery rescripting, visualisation, and the subconscious mind to understand exactly how past programming impacts your present reality. By shifting your overall belief systems and integrating this work into deeper states of meditation, we don't just manage your symptoms, we rewire how you show up in the world.
Therapy on your terms looks like:
Total Comfort: Grab a hot brew, wear your favorite loungewear, or wrap yourself in a blanket.
Active Comfort: Want to do your sessions while out for a walk getting your steps in? Let’s do it.
Grounding Spaces: Sit with your pet on your lap, or doodle and color while we explore what’s on your mind.
There are no rigid rules here. This is a cozy, confidential, and space designed for you to show up exactly as you are.
Experience Meets Intuition
With over 11 years of clinical experience spanning primary care (Talking Therapies), community mental health (CMHT), and complex tertiary services (forensic settings), I have a deep understanding of the limitations of traditional frameworks. I know how weary people can get of standard, clinical CBT.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity shifts, existential issues, navigating difficult relationships or simply a feeling of being stuck in a fast paced world, we will work together to harness your inner resilience. We will explore what works for your life, helping you feel content, grounded, and truly at ease with yourself.
The Essentials
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology | Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.
Accreditation: Fully accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Languages: English & Polish (Polski).
Format: Weekly online psychotherapy and holistic counselling sessions
Frequency: We will begin with weekly sessions to build momentum and establish your active healing foundation. Once that momentum is there, the frequency can be adapted and spaced out less frequently if we agree it fits your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Accreditations
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
- BABCP Accredited – Fully accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
Clinical Experience
I have over 15 years of experience working across diverse and complex mental health settings, and over 11 years of direct experience as a practicing, accredited psychotherapist. My clinical background spans:
- Private Practice & Specialist Consultation (Current): Founder and Director at MindSelf CBTherapy. Delivering bespoke, holistic psychotherapy and active healing for nearly 2 years.
- Private Practice & Specialist Consultation (Previous): Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Empower You Studio. Dedicated to private, non-judgmental, and highly tailored therapeutic care for nearly 7 years.
- Primary Care Services (Selective): Targeted, short-term contract and locum roles within NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) frameworks. This clinical work was secondary to my extensive private practice career.
- Secondary Care: Practicing within NHS Foundation Trust Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). Supporting individuals with enduring and complex psychological needs.
- Tertiary & Forensic Care: Deep early-career clinical experience within high-security forensic mental health services, including 5 years as a Therapist Assistant at Broadmoor Hospital.
Areas of Expertise & Integrated Modalities
While my core training is rooted in robust psychological theory, I specialise in moving past rigid protocols to treat the whole person. I seamlessly integrate:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindfulness & Deep Meditation Practices
Active Healing Frameworks (including Imagery Rescripting and Visualisation)
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£130.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My decision to work strictly on a self-funding basis stems from my clinical experience and a vital need for me to continue to flourish, grow, and truly breathe as a therapist. Having collaborated with various organizations over the years, I recognise that in order for me to embrace your freedom, I need to embrace mine.
I believe that the therapeutic space thrives best when it is entirely collaborative and unconstrained. Operating independently allows me to protect the natural rhythm of our work together, ensuring that the pace, focus, and number of our sessions are guided solely by your unique timeline and evolving needs. This clinical freedom ensures that I can dedicate my full energy to offering you a highly personalised, deeply attentive experience.
When I work
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Further information
I am a fully registered and accredited professional with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). In my clinical practice, I strictly adhere to the BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, ensuring that our work together is held to the highest legal, professional, and ethical benchmarks.
My way of working is entirely collaborative, transparent, and focused on creating a secure, unhurried space where you feel genuinely heard. Sessions are tailored completely to your pace and are conducted in a confidential, supportive environment designed to protect your peace of mind and well-being.
