About me
I specialise in counselling and psychotherapy for individuals facing interconnected mental health and cognitive challenges, with a deep appreciation for how emotional wellbeing and cognitive performance influence one another. My integrative approach focuses on the relationship between mental health and cognition: mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma can negatively impact cognitive ability, while cognitive impairments often increase emotional distress and lower quality of life.
I support clients with cognitive impairments—including traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia, ADHD, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental disorders, and attention or memory difficulties—as well as those navigating psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, grief (including complicated or prolonged), sleep problems, chronic pain, low self-esteem, minority stress, family and parenting struggles, bereavement, substance use, diversity and inclusion concerns, eating disorders, and a wide range of women’s health issues such as menopause, infertility, pregnancy loss, menstrual difficulties, sexual health, breast cancer, and related concerns.
My expertise is built on extensive education in psychology and neuroscience, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral training. I hold counselling and psychotherapy qualifications awarded by CPCAP, which are recognised by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) as meeting industry standards for professional competency and quality in therapeutic practice. I am accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and hold memberships with the British Neuroscience Association, the Experimental Psychology Society, the American Psychological Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association. I am currently completing a PhD in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology in Dynamic Memory and Cognition Laboratory (DMC Lab), being a part of the Centre for Cognition, Computation and Modelling (CCCM)Â in the School of Psychological Sciences @ Birkbeck, University of London, investigating how working memory training can enhance cognitive performance in everyday life, which directly informs my work in neurocognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapy. I am now developing a specialised career pathway as an expert witness, following my recent membership in the Expert Witness Institute.
As a University Lecturer in Psychology, I delivered engaging seminars and practical classes across modules from Level 4 to Level 7, including foundational, clinical, social, forensic, and research-focused topics, consistently creating interactive learning experiences, providing thorough feedback on essays and clinical reports, and offering dedicated support that enhanced student engagement, academic achievement, and professional development.
I am dedicated to professional growth and regularly take Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses covering the latest advances in psychological theory, ethical practice, neurodevelopment, mental health, and cognitive rehabilitation. I also provide workshops on working memory for teachers, parents, and carers.
My practice is defined by genuine empathy, thorough ethical and research training, and a strong commitment to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to those facing complex and overlapping mental health and cognitive issues.
Privately, I am a mum of three and a wife, in a busy, loving home that also includes four dogs and four cats. This personal role deeply informs my understanding of the complexities of life, relationships, and the delicate balance of caring for others while nurturing oneself.
I am fluent in English and Polish, and I provide all my services in both languages. My deepest commitment is to creating a safe and understanding space where you feel heard and supported without limitation, allowing you to express your most complex thoughts and feelings in the language of your heart.
