Prior to training as a Gestalt Therapist, I studied Psychology and Neurosciences at Warsaw University in Poland, where I was born and grew up.
After settling in England in 1987, I qualified as a RGN, and worked for many years in the NHS. During this time, I studied Health Psychology at Middlesex University and gained a P G Diploma.
In 20 years of working with acutely and chronically ill people, I gained a range of skills necessary for effective psychological support and intervention. I have particular experience of working with individuals suffering somatic distress and illness.
My passion for helping people achieve their potential despite physical, emotional or social limitations led me to the process of self development and training in counselling and psychotherapy. At the same time, I began working for various voluntary counselling organisations in London.
In 1997 I have been awarded with a Diploma in Counselling by The Gestalt Centre, London. Since then I have also completed the requirements of their P G Diploma in Psychotherapy. I trained in couples therapy with Joseph Zinker, and more recently with Bob and Rita Resnick at Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles. I am in the final stage of the Masters' Degree programme in Psychotherapy leading to registration with UKCP.
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor. I adhere to their Code of Ethics and Practice. I am committed to my own personal development and continue to expand my clinical skills through regular supervision and ongoing training. I am a founder member of the association of Gestalt Centre Counsellors and a member of AAGT (Association for Advancement of Gestalt Therapy).
In addition to my work for the NHS, I have been offering counselling and psychotherapy in the voluntary and private sector for over 15 years. I am experienced in providing one-to-one counselling, couple therapy and facilitating personal development groups. I work regularly with counselling trainees and supervise volunteer counsellors in their placements.
Beside providing therapy to individuls born and brought up in UK, I work regularly with clients from Spain, Poland and Italy as well as those from South America, India and African countries, including South Africa. I work primarily in English but sessions can also be held in Polish.
Having worked for London Friend and ELOP for many years, I gained extensive experience of working with gay and lesbian clients as well as those for whom defining their sexual orientation has been difficult. I am also skilled in providing support to those whose life has been affected by issues of prejudice, oppression and intolerance. My practice is listed on Pink Therapy website.
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