Understanding the Mother Wound: Its Impact on Men and Women
The term "mother wound" refers to the emotional, psychological, and sometimes even physical imprint left by unresolved pain, neglect, or unmet needs in the relationship with one’s mother. While the phrase might suggest blame, the mother wound is often the result of...
The Challenges and Privileges of Being a Psychotherapist
My work As a psychotherapist, I find immense joy and fulfilment in my work. Watching my patients grow, change, and heal is my greatest privilege in life. People come to me for a myriad of reasons: to heal relationships, trauma, and past pain, to understand their...
The Importance of Healing Your Inner Child
In the complex journey of self-discovery and personal growth, one concept often overlooked is the inner child. The inner child represents the part of our subconscious that still holds onto the emotions, memories, and experiences of our childhood. Healing your inner...
The truth to freedom- Nothing is so black and white!
“It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” – Marcus Aurelius Recently, social media has been buzzing with news about an Irish soldier who beat a young woman unconscious when she defended a...
What is LIFE?
What is life? How do we understand this journey? How many times are you asking yourself those existential questions? As we know life has 3 cycles that are unchangeable in order: Birth, Death, and Rebirth. Life is the biggest lesson for the soul. Life is short and...
The shame that kills confidence
Confidence is not something that you either have or you don’t have. Confidence is something that you will have to keep working on. Because confidence will have to change according to how you grow and change. Confidence is part of you and is based on your beliefs and...
The price we pay for being just enough
Being good enough- we hear it everywhere now. But what does it mean? What does it mean to be confident, love yourself, and accept yourself just the way you are? How can we do it if we constantly perceive ourselves through the lenses of our past? We look at ourselves...
6 Life Hacks I learned in the last month!
The History... Did you ever make a promise to yourself, and after some time, just from nowhere (other than your soul), you get the feeling to do something you said you were not made for, or you convinced yourself it wouldn’t be a good idea? Well, this article will be...
Fostering Healthy Family Dynamics
Family dynamics refer to the intricate and evolving patterns of interaction, communication, and relationships within a family unit. Every family has its unique blend of personalities, values, traditions, and roles that collectively shape the way members relate to one...
Devastating Effects of Having a Narcissistic Parent
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be a complex and emotionally challenging experience. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. In this article, we will...
The Power of Assumptions: How They Shape Our Lives
Assumptions are the quiet, often unnoticed, underpinnings of our daily lives. They are the lenses through which we view the world, guiding our thoughts, decisions, and interactions. Whether we realize it or not, assumptions play a significant role in shaping our...
About Me
My name is Sylwia Kuchenna,
I am a qualified psychotherapist.
Psychotherapy is so much more for me than just work. It is my passion. Every client is special for me and equally important.
I am aware that each client is different, have different needs and their story is unique, this is why I am using an integrated style of therapy, which is a mix of various types of therapy (psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive- behavioural (CBT), family systems and Gestalt).
This approach allows me to match the therapy to an individual client’s needs.