Patrycja Czyszczon, BACP

Patrycja Czyszczon offers counsellling that centres on the person in front of her. She practices Person-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to combine listening with practical tools. Her manner is calm and empathic, aimed at helping people feel heard and more able to cope.

She explains CBT in straightforward terms and uses it to help identify unhelpful thought patterns. Person-Centred Therapy gives people the space to lead the conversation and reflect on what matters most to them. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Patrycja has three years of clinical experience and began by volunteering with Age UK. That early work involved offering emotional support around grief, bereavement, stress, anxiety and depression. She later volunteered with Trafford Carers, supporting people facing the demands of caregiving.

Her formal training includes a Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and carries professional insurance and a DBS check.

She mainly works with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds on concerns such as anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, sleep problems, career pressures and life changes. Patrycja keeps her practice up to date through regular continuing professional development and workshop attendance.

To begin, clients follow the standard Start Therapy matching process and schedule sessions to fit their needs. Sessions are delivered in English and international clients are accepted.

Practical approaches for online counselling and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect so people can reflect on their experience and find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of feelings and regain confidence.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches straightforward techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, panic and sleep disruption by giving practical steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.

For practical benefits, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also help if quieter surroundings are easier to arrange or if someone prefers not to use video, though specific session formats are not listed here. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements meet individual needs.