She Asked for Help. What She Got Was Shame
I want to share the story of a patient of mine, who has given me full consent to write about her journey. It’s a story that has stayed with me deeply—not just because of what she went through, but also because I know there are many others like her. People quietly...
How to turn your experiences into success
You're worthy As you (might) know, as a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Horizon Mental Health Clinic in Limerick, my work is my passion. I am fully committed to serving and empowering people so that people can live happy, fulfilled, peaceful, and...
3 ways to find your inner balance
Sometimes we all get lost and confused about life. We are wondering what life is about and why are we here… those existential questions don’t necessarily mean that someone is depressed or wants to die. It could mean that one is trying to find a way to spirituality or...
How raise your self-esteem? Stop keeping yourself small!
I can’t rest until I get that done! I can’t slow down because what am I supposed to do when I do? I need to get everything right! Before submitting this assignment/email/text message, I will have to check it at least ten times! I will never accept...
Why is comparison a disease of the twenty-first-century
Stop comparing yourself. It is not healthy! How many times did you hear that? And how many times did it actually work when someone told you that? Exactly! Zero! Let’s be honest, you are not going to stop something that is programmed in your subconsciousness because...
The facts you need to know about Neurosis
Neurosis, also called psychoneurosis is a mental disorder that causes a sense of distress and deficit in functioning. Moreover, neuroses are characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of unhappiness or distress that are out of proportion to the...
Have you lost “I” in your reality?
I am sure that you have heard that you should love yourself, many times. I am sure you heard that self-love and self-compassion are very important. And that you can’t love somebody unless you love yourself. But what does it really mean? For many, those are just empty...
Are you in a toxic relationship?
Learn how to know if you are in a toxic relationship and more importantly, what to do about it. Our relationships with other people can have a big impact on our mental health. When we have healthy relationships, we’re more likely to feel positive and confident. When...
Childhood vs. Adulthood
Let’s explore the topic of childhood and adulthood. Which of those times of our life is actually better, and where do we feel more comfortable, happy, safe, and accomplished? I am sure you have heard your parents saying that they wish they were kids again and that we...
The interview on “The secret codes to happiness”
"The secret codes to happiness" is my latest book and if you haven't read it, you may want to read this revealing interview and discover how it can change your life. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the trip to your deepest self. Your book says “you are not...
Do you know what Self-Respect is?
Receiving respect from others is important because it helps us to feel safe and to express ourselves. Being respected by important people in our lives growing up teaches us how to be respectful toward others. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are,...
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.