My name is Katarzyna, and I am known as Kate. 

I am an integrative counsellor who uses a flexible whole-person approach to meet clients’ unique needs and circumstances. 

I work with Adults and Children 11+ with a wide range of issues but I have a specific interest in: 

• relationship issues
• substance use/addictions
• sleep difficulties
• long term illnesses
• childhood trauma
• cultural-related challenges 
• loneliness/isolation 

My background is in Education, where I worked as a teacher and play worker. I have a sound knowledge of SEND needs and systems, and experience of ADHD and neurodiversity. I have over 25 years experience of working with children and young people. 

I also worked for many years in a big international corporation, which gave me experience and understanding of the pressures and stresses of working in a high-paced and demanding environment.

Having suffered from long-term illness which resulted in a deterioration of my own mental health, I sought counselling for the first time and discovered how important it is to take care of our mental wellbeing. This, along with my passion to help others, led me on the path to retrain as a counsellor and sleep therapist.

Experience: 

I have worked with clients with dual diagnosis: common mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression and substance use disorder, within Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership. I have also worked with victims of crime as part of VictimsFirst programme for the Thames Valley Partnership. 

My work beyond the therapy room:

I have been volunteering with Age UK since 2013 providing emotional support and companionship to individuals who suffer from loneliness and isolation. 

I am also a volunteer for CPSL Mind Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire, supporting mental health needs of diverse communities in these regions. 

Additionally, I am an English and History tutor. 

My Qualifications:

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, CPCAB

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, CPCAB

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB

Sleep Therapy Diploma, ELEARN College 

I am a member of NCPS ( The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and I adhere to their code of ethics. 

I am DBS checked and fully insured.