Patrycja Czyszczon, BACP

Patrycja Czyszczon is a counsellor who blends a person-centred attitude with practical tools. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to help people voice concerns and make changes at their own pace. Patrycja is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to create an accepting space where people feel heard. Alongside this she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to offer straightforward techniques for managing difficult thoughts and feelings. Solution-Focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical when that suits the person.

Patrycja has three years of experience and began by volunteering with Age UK, supporting middle-aged and older adults with grief, anxiety and depression. She also volunteers with Trafford Carers, offering emotional support to unpaid carers facing heavy demands.

In private practice she works with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds on issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, self-esteem, sleep problems, career concerns and life transitions including midlife crisis. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, caregiver stress, body image and isolation.

Patrycja keeps developing her skills through regular continuing professional development courses. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How client-centred and practical approaches translate online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing warmth, empathy and active listening so people feel understood and able to think things through. This approach supports issues like low mood, grief and uncertainty by prioritising the person’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small, practical changes. CBT can help with anxiety, panic, sleep difficulties and managing negative thinking by using clear tasks and techniques between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations goal-oriented and short-term when that is helpful, concentrating on what works and building small steps toward preferred outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options with each person and decide together what feels most useful. That collaborative process aims to match methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences rather than applying a single technique.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to talk from a familiar location or who need to balance therapy with work and care commitments.