Paulina Bak
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About me
I am UKCP registered Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor. I have completed a 4 year course in Gestalt psychotherapy in Edinburgh Gestalt Institute between 2013-2017. I am fully insured and as a member of GPTI and UKCP I subscribe to their codes of ethics. I continue my professional development through participating in advanced psychotherapeutic workshops, trainings and courses. At the moment my main interest is with complex, developmental and transgenerational trauma. I’m also trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and certified in Contemporary Trauma Practice with Miriam Taylor.
I interweave elements of Mindfulness with my practice and I also offer 8-week MBSR and MBCT courses both for individuals and groups.
I have a broad experience of working in the field of mental health in the third sector and through public projects funded by NHS such as Trauma Services in Health in Mind.
I work dialogically where the emphesise is on the present moment and the ongoing experience of the client as well as the therapeutic relationship.
I warmly welcome you to my private practice in the centre of Edinburgh. If you feel interested, please contact me for more details.
I am also offering online therapy/counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP registered Gestalt psychotherapeutic counsellor with the following memberships, qualifications and experience:
- UKCP registered member
- GPTI member
- Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy from Edinburgh Gestalt Institute
- Certified Mindfulness teacher
- Certified in Contemporary Trauma Practice
- I am EMDR therapist
- BA in Slavic literature from Wroclaw University
- I have a broad experience of working in the field of mental health (Autism, Schizofrenia, developmental trauma, child sexual abuse) in the third sector in Scotland and through the public projects funded by NHS
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£60 - 50 minute counselling/therapy session
£85 - 75 minute couples therapy/counselling
£70 - 75 minute Mindfulness session (MBCT or MBSR course - 8 weeks)
£75 - 60 minute EMDR session
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I do have more time flexibility for working online. Please ask me for details if you are interested.
Further information
My main three approaches are: Gestalt, EMDR and Mindfulness.
I work with individuals and couples in person and online.
Please check my website for more details about the above forms of therapy:
www.paulinabak.com
