Navigating Grief and Bereavement During Christmas: Finding Light in Darkness
The holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, can bring a profound sense of isolation and sorrow for those grappling with grief and bereavement. Christmas, with its traditions of family gatherings and celebratory cheer, can amplify the void...
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,...
Why do you need to understand your subconscious mind?
Your brain is built to reinforce and regulate your life. What do you need to know? Your subconscious mind has something called a homeostatic impulse, which regulates functions like body temperature, heartbeat and breathing. Brian Tracy explained it like this: "Through...
How to become a truly free person?
For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. - Nelson Mandela The dictionary says freedom means, “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint”....
How to help your child with back to school anxiety
Separation Anxiety Children who are heading back to the classroom are facing unusual challenges, and one of them is anxiety about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. For some kids it will trigger separation anxiety, in addition to the...
What is Stockholm Syndrome?
Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological response wherein a captive begins to identify closely with his or her captors, as well as with their agenda and demands. Where did it start? The name of the syndrome is derived from a botched bank robbery in Stockholm,...
Do you have Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter Syndrome On a typical day, you know you’re good at your job, but unfortunately, today is not that kind of day. Lately, for some unknown reason, you’ve been experiencing a niggling sense that you’re just not up to the job. You find you can’t help but let...
Desires as a journey to your spirituality
Have you ever wondered how many times fear is actually stopping you? How many times have you decided not to do something because of fear? How many times has fear stopped you from following your desires? We all have fear. All of us feel fear. It is one of many...
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.