Dr Suzanna Chojnacki
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About me
I am a chartered clinical psychologist currently working both within the NHS and in private practice. At the heart of my practice is cultivating a warm and strong relationship with my clients that allows them to feel heard, validated, and respected balanced with practical work that needs to be done in order to heal.
I utilise an integrative approach to therapy and work to stay attuned with a person's individual needs. I encourage people to separate themselves from their problems and instead come to a deeper understanding of why they struggle in the way they do. I work with people's experiences, skills, and values, as well as provide them with techniques informed by a number of therapeutic models. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy.
I was raised in Sweden to a Polish family and moved to the UK at the age of 18. Growing up in a migrant family afforded me the privilege of a better understanding of diversity of experience and identity. I have a particular interest in exploring the impact of minority stress, and broader contextual factors, on a person’s wellbeing. I work with individuals at all stages of their lives and have experience and interest in sexual health and gender identity.
Training, qualifications & experience
I earned my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of East London. I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered to practice with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I work both in the NHS and in private practice. I am able to offer therapy in Polish and Swedish in addition to English.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Individual Therapy: £110* per 50 Minute Session
- Couple's Therapy: £150* per 75 Minute Session
*Your specific fee per session will vary depending on the time of day your appointment is scheduled.
Paying With Insurance
I am recognised by most major private insurance carriers in the UK including Axa, Cigna, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. If you have private insurance, arrangements can be made for direct payment by your insurance carrier. If your insurance provider requires you to meet with a psychiatrist for a referral prior to having therapy, I am able to provide you with a referral for a Consultant Psychiatrist.
I currently accept payment from the following insurance providers. If you do not see your insurer listed here please let us know and I will try to make arrangements with your provider:
- Axa
- Aviva
- Cigna UK
- Cigna International
- Healix
- WPA
- Vitality
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I offer sessions both in person and online.
Further information
- As an integrative therapist, I use CFT, ACT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Systemic Therapy according to your needs.
- I work affirmatively with LGBTQI+ communities and have extensive experience working helping my clients work through struggles related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
- I practice inclusively, making sure to consider and explore the the ways in which race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic status play a role in our psychological wellbeing.
- I have experience and interest in working with issues related to sex, sexual health and women's health.
- I give clients a safe space to explore their difficulties and enhance their understanding of their experiences.
- I work collaboratively with clients to help them to understand themselves on a deeper level to activate change and facilitate growth.
- I offer therapy in English, Polish and Swedish.
