Welcome!
Welcome to my corner of the Internet. It's nice to virtually meet you. I am an integrated counsellor, coach and consultant based in Bristol, UK, specialising in traditional therapy for trauma recovery, healthy digital life and wellbeing. People come to see me after very painful experiences or during difficult times, or for ongoing wellbeing support.
I support clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, loss of meaning, relationship difficulties, and questions of identity, self‑esteem and self‑worth. I have particular expertise in supporting people around sexual, domestic and other identity‑based abuse. You do not have to have the right words for what happened; we can go at your pace and focus on feeling a little safer and more supported, one step at a time.
I offer counselling and coaching for a wide range of life challenges, with a particular interest in digital wellbeing, including digital fatigue, online harassment, geek‑related stress and concerns about addiction. I am also an experienced geek, VR counsellor and coach.
I deliver CPD sessions and offer corporate training on digital wellbeing. Alongside individual work, I provide consultancy on digital burnout and social media use for individuals, teams and organisations.
My sessions are available online, in nature, in virtual reality and in person at The Practice Rooms in central Bristol, offering flexible options to fit around busy or complex schedules. Please get in touch to discuss your needs and the most suitable support.
350
Sessions Per Year
8-21
Years of Experience
28
therapeutic approaches
21
years of group work
Let's have a chat
Accessing personal support can feel overwhelming, especially when many coaching and counselling practitioners may have unchecked qualifications. So here is why you can trust me.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrated Counselling from Iron Mill College, Exeter, and continue my therapeutic education at NSPC (Master’s in Existential Psychotherapy). I completed my certification as a VR Therapist and a Geek Therapist. I have a Level 5 organisational coaching certification with the Institute of Leadership in London.
I have rich therapeutic experience. I worked for leading counselling charities, such as Cruse (bereavement), Mind (general mental health), OTR Bristol (young people and social action), SWAN Project (addiction recovery), Changes Bristol (group support) and Kinergy (sexual abuse and violence recovery). I now work as a volunteer therapist for Opoka, a Bristol-based charity supporting Polish female survivors of domestic abuse across the UK.
I deliver CPD courses for UK training providers and am a published academic author. I’m a member of the BACP, Institute of Leadership and Management, and EMMC Global, and I follow their ethical guidelines.
The initial free 30-minute online consultation session offers a non-committal space for you to decide if you like my approach and how we could work together.
Featured Services
Integrated Support for Trauma Recovery & Digital Wellbeing
How I work?
Our Values
I bring in a wide range of psychological approaches centred around your safety, choices and empowerment. Your agency in healing and improving wellbeing are my priority.
In digital services, my focus is on sustainable solutions that empower you and your team towards more independent, healthier strategies.
My clients report feeling:
Supported
Empowered
Inspired
Our Prices
Simple prices, flexible options, & legacy contracts available.
Coaching & Counselling
£50
per 50 minutes
- 18-24 // ongoing
- Pay Per Session
- Review and Extension Available
- Online Sessions Available
Consultancy
£100-£500
per 60 minutes
- Individuals and Groups
- Pay Per Session or Project
- Discounts Available
- Online Sessions Available
VR & Geek Therapy
£60
per 60 minutes
- 1-8 sessions or integrated
- Pay Per Session
- Review and Extension Available
- Online and VR Sessions Available
Need a session for an organization? Get in touch to discuss this.
Sylwia is the perfect mix of attention to detail and attention to the human relationship. She is a natural-born leader. She is professional yet knows how to connect and motivate by using gentle persuasion and intelligently balanced psychology. Prompt, eager to assist, patient and ever willing to listen – it has been an immense pleasure working with and learning from such a dynamic, talented, curious and humble spirit.
Sondre Durand
The Journey
Here is how we will collaborate
Book a free consultation
Let’s meet on Zoom and discuss your needs, my availability and ways of working together.
Sign the agreement
Let’s agree on direction, deliverables, boundaries and other aspects of our collaboration.
Journey together & reviews
We will work collaboratively, respecting your agency and choices. We will adjust our work based on ongoing feedback, regular reviews and an agreed ending.
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“Sylwia is both a wonderful person and an outstanding expert in social media. She is mentoring several people inside the organization and has run social media training events also for invited guests of the IEC. Sylwia is a valued member of the social media team of the IEC where she provides hands-on support, posting and blogging on topics that best illustrate our activities. I warmly recommend Sylwia to any company who is looking for outstanding social media mentoring and support.”
Gabriela Ehrlich ~
Geneva, Switzerland
“Sylwia is passionate about social media/tech, ethics, social problems and learning more on new cultures. Her work at Global Voices is very inspiring and her capacity to develop genuine relationships is exceptional. If you’re looking for a multi-lingual and talented marketing professional, she’s the right person for you!”
Lilian Mahoukou ~
Paris, France
“Sylwia’s deep and broad understanding of social media allows her to tailor her service to her client’s individual needs. As well as this she has been friendly and supportive throughout my journey so far. I have a lot to thank her for.”
Emma Summerscales ~
Glasgow, UK
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