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...
Do New Year’s resolutions work?
This short article is inspired by this time of the year. There are only two days left to New Year and many of you will make New Year’s resolutions (as we tend to do). I am sure you have said or heard the phrase “New Year- New Me”. But is it really the case? During...
Today I am grateful for…
Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one has. Moreover, it is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its...
How to create happiness?
“Self-happiness” refers to a sense of happiness or satisfaction with oneself. Although the term is not used very frequently, it is often associated with self-confidence, self-esteem, and other concepts that marry “the self” with feeling content and happy. In...
How to spot toxic people in your life
"Toxic people" we all know who they are. Most of us have at least once met toxic people. Who really affected us and made us question ourselves. Dealing with toxic individuals, can be difficult and draining, to say the least. In fact, it may challenge what you know...
Understanding psychosis
The conditions that affect the mind are described as psychosis, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. When someone becomes ill in this way it is called a psychotic episode. During a period of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are...
Finding my career path as a psychotherapist
I have been asked a few times, why psychotherapist. When did I decide that this is what I want to do? How did I know my path? The truth is that I didn’t know... but I knew how I felt deep down… I knew my desire. Today, I have decided to share my story with you......
Achieve your goals with Time Management
Time What do you think when you hear the phrase ‘time management’? So, how many times did you tell yourself “I don’t have time”; “I wish I had more time”; “24h a day isn’t enough for me!”… The fact is, the time isn’t the problem, but how you are managing your time....
5 Tips on how to become more assertive
It is believed that being assertive is a core communication skill. Because assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively. And stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Moreover, being assertive can also help...
The Real Benefits of Self-awareness
Following my previous article on General Awareness, I decided to expand the topic a little bit more, and now concentrating on SELF-AWARENESS, rather than on the environment. What is self-awareness? Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively...
The Importance of Healthy Attachment
The Attachment Theory John Bowlby, the British psychoanalyst, was the first attachment theorist. He described attachment as a "lasting psychological connectedness between human beings." Bowlby was interested in understanding the separation of anxiety and distress...
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.