About me
Welcome
Accessing therapy and coaching can feel daunting, especially when life’s challenges become overwhelming or difficult to name. Many people find it hard to reach out, unsure of where to begin or what to expect. You may be feeling isolated, misunderstood, or simply in need of a space where you can pause and reflect on your experiences without fear of judgment. The process of seeking support is a courageous step, and it’s natural to feel apprehensive or uncertain at first.
As a liberation practitioner, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to be met with warmth and understanding, whatever their background or situation. Together, we can work at your pace, gently uncovering insights and strengths that can help you move towards greater clarity and fulfilment in your life. Whether you are facing a specific issue, a more general sense of unease, or seeking to improve your general wellbeing, I am here to support you in finding your own way forward.
I am currently available for free 30-minute online consultations via the following link: www.calendly.com/voxelhub/welcome
Overview of how I work
"Empowering you to heal, thrive, and reclaim your story in the digital age"
Are you looking for a counsellor who truly sees your whole self—your strengths, struggles, and the systems that shape your life? Welcome. My name is Syl Korsak (she/her), and I am an experienced liberation practitioner, integrated counsellor, and coach based in Bristol, offering support online, in person, in nature and VR.
Why Work With Me?
- Integrated, Relational Therapy: I blend leading psychological approaches—including liberation psychologies, person-centred, psychodynamic, systemic, existential, positive psychology, and more—into a cohesive, client-led process. This means you receive a tailored, holistic experience designed to meet your needs.
- Liberation-Focused, Anti-Oppressive Practice: My approach centres around your agency, safety, and empowerment. I am trained in both traditional and progressive therapies, with a strong commitment to anti-oppressive, inclusive practice. Your unique identity, lived experience, and preferences are always respected and privileged in our work together.
- Specialist in Digital Wellbeing, Geek Therapies & Modern Challenges: As a founder of Voxel Hub and a certified Geek & Virtual Reality therapist, I offer unique expertise in digital wellbeing. I support clients facing digital fatigue, online abuse, technophobia, geek discrimination, AI distress and addictive online behaviours. I also help leaders, professionals, parents, and practitioners safely embrace opportunities in the digital age.
- Trauma-Informed & Inclusive: I am experienced in supporting healing from trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, identity-based violence, addiction, grief, eco-distress, activist burnout, and experiences of oppression or discrimination. I work multiculturally with survivors of discrimination, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, and those navigating transitions or displacement.
Practice description
What to Expect:
- A calm, trusted, non-judgmental space for you to explore your experiences and challenges
- Deep respect for your identity, background, and values
- Support in making meaning of your world, identifying the roots of your struggles, and finding sustainable ways forward
- Exploration of both individual and systemic factors—together, we can reflect on oppression and power, and discover practical and psychological paths to healing and liberation
Areas I Can Help With:
- Digital wellbeing, technophobia, online abuse, digital fatigue, AI distress
- Eco-anxiety, activist and workplace burnout
- Anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem
- Bereavement, complex grief, loss
- Trauma, PTSD, abuse, neglect
- Addictions, compulsive behaviours
- Social exclusion, identity-based violence, discrimination, LGBTQIA+ issues
- Life transitions, personal development, leadership, and more
Therapies/Coaching Offered:
- Liberation psychologies
- Virtual Reality therapy, Geek therapy
- Eco-therapy
- Person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, systemic, and positive psychology
- Narrative, Jungian, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Trauma-informed, addiction, and sexual abuse therapy
- NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy) for PTSD
- Group therapy
About Me:
My practice is shaped by a rich background in communication, digital marketing, teaching, charity work, and activism. I have worked with leading UK mental health charities (Cruse, Mind, Kinergy, OTR Bristol, Changes Bristol), delivered CPD training for therapists, and published on digital wellbeing and liberation psychology. I am committed to ongoing personal therapy, supervision, and professional development.
I offer free therapy via OPOKA Bristol.
Member of BACP, the Institute of Leadership and Management, EMMC UK & Global, and Geek Therapeutics.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Get in touch to book your free 30-minute online consultation today via the following link: www.calendly.com/voxelhub/welcome or via this directory.
My consultation details
The initial 30-minute online consultation is a complimentary, no-obligation opportunity for us to connect and explore how we might work together. This session is designed to be a welcoming, pressure-free space where your needs and preferences are at the centre.
During our consultation, we can discuss:
- Your Challenges and Goals: We’ll talk about what brings you to counselling or coaching, your current challenges, and what you hope to achieve, so I can understand how best to support you.
- Getting to Know Each Other: You’ll have the chance to ask any questions about my approach, experience, or anything else on your mind. This is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether I am the right fit for you.
- Practical Details: We’ll review the practical aspects of working together, including session frequency and length, fees, cancellation policies, holidays, and any technical requirements for online sessions.
- Next Steps: If we decide to move forward, we can discuss a potential start date for your counselling or coaching sessions.
- Alternative Support: If, for any reason, we feel that another service or approach may better suit your needs, I am happy to offer guidance on alternative sources of support.
It’s completely normal to feel some nerves before your first session. I encourage you to bring any concerns or questions you may have—my aim is to create a supportive and understanding environment from the very beginning. If you decide that I am not the right fit, I will do my utmost to help you find the support that’s right for you elsewhere.
Book your free 30-minute online consultation today via the following link: www.calendly.com/voxelhub/welcome or via this directory.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified with the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at Iron Mill in Exeter. I also hold a Level 4 award in counselling and a Level 5 award in coaching from UWE Bristol.
I worked for leading local and national counselling charities in one-to-one and group settings online over the Internet, via telephone, in person and in Nature: Cruse Bereavement Care, Mind, OTR Bristol, and Changes Bristol. I currently offer free counselling to survivors of domestic abuse at OPOKA Bristol.
I deliver a course on liberation psychologies for Iron Mill College of Counselling in Exeter.
I'm a member and follow the ethical guidelines of the BACP, Institute of Leadership and Management and EMMC Global.
Member organisations
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Negative tech bias,
- Technophobia,
- Digital fatigue,
- Online abuse,
- Geek discrimination,
- Addictive online behaviours.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
FREE 30-minute initial consultation
FREE sessions – I run at least two free slots every week; please ask for more details
£50 for 50 min
£60 for 60 min
£75 for 60 min with Virtual Reality
