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by Sylwia Kuchenna
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...
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...
Why comfort zone kills your potential
I am sure you heard the phrase: ‘Get out of your comfort zone’. But what exactly is the comfort zone and how it impacts your life? The Comfort zone will deprive you of personal development and from getting to know yourself. The Comfort zone can be very unhealthy to...
Is a relationship with a narcissist possible?
Narcissists have a noticeable place in the popular imagination, and the label "narcissist" is widely deployed to refer to people who appear too full of themselves. Moreover, the word narcissist is a term regularly used in common discussions to describe anyone who...
How general awareness can be helpful?
In this article, I will talk about awareness in general. Over the weekend someone told me that we always have access to awareness. That awareness is always available to us. And this has inspired me for this article. Because that statement is SO TRUE! Yes, awareness is...
How to stop seeking external validations
External validations Many of us are seeking external validations. We think we need it in order to feel better about ourselves or to be happy in our lives. But is it really true? Do you really need someone approving you as a person so you could be happier? When...
How to deal with guilt feeling?
WHAT IS GUILT? It isn’t always easy to understand what guilt is. In fact, guilt and shame are often confused with each other, though they’re distinct emotions. Guilt describes a sense of regret or responsibility that relates to actions taken. People may feel...
Therapy and alternative to antidepressants
This short article will be a bit different from the rest of my articles. I want to introduce you to something different…to an alternative... but before we get there, I will tell you a few things about myself and about the process of psychotherapy and mental health. As...
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.