Kasia (she/her)
I am a warm and engaging Registered Psychologist, who believes in importance of delivering holistic therapy that is rooted in nature based, somatic and trauma-informed approaches.
I deeply believe that personal and collective healing is inseparable and necessary to move towards social justice and ‘well-being’- personal and collective.
I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and kids presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm and neurodivergence.
I am trained in and use evidence-based and trauma-informed therapies like EMDR and Schema Therapy. I have a keen interest in and respectfully draw inspiration from somatic and breathwork therapies, indigenous wisdom and practices, as well as nature based therapies.
I am continuously and eagerly learning and expanding my knowledge and skills to offer my community opportunities to release and process trauma and to heal.
I gained my master degree in Psychology in Poland, where I am originally from, and got my qualifications recognised in Australia in 2020. Being on an immigrant journey myself, culturally-informed practice and supporting people of all cultures on their healing journeys are close to my heart.
When I am not working, I love spending my time immersed in nature, exploring my creative self through baking and pottery and spending time with my friends and family.
I have worked with a wide variety of human experience, including some common reasons why people seek out therapy or support, like:
-
Anger, Anxiety, Addiction and stress
-
Chronic health conditions,
-
Grief, Loss and endings
-
Family or relational issues
-
Gender identity
-
Hopelessness
-
Lack of direction
-
Loneliness
-
Low self-esteem
-
Shame, Social isolation and loneliness
-
Suicidal thoughts and Self Harm
I have particular interest and focus in areas like:
-
Anxiety
-
Complex and childhood trauma
-
Cultural difficulties
-
Depression and low mood
-
Difficult life transitions and adjustment difficulties
-
Neurodivergence
-
PTSD
-
Spirituality and personal understanding
I have been privileged to work with many diverse clients of different ages, genders, abilities/disabilities, nationalities and social-cultural backgrounds as well as those with different religious beliefs or no belief.