Mental Health Accredited Social Worker | EMDR, CBT, ACT

Barbara is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of extensive experience supporting adults across community, acute mental health services, and private practice settings. She is passionate about helping individuals regain a sense of stability, confidence, and direction in their lives.

Barbara has a strong interest in trauma-informed therapy and supports clients who have experienced complex or highly distressing life events. She works with individuals navigating the impact of overwhelming experiences, including those that have occurred during particularly difficult periods in their lives.

In addition, Barbara supports clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, workplace stress, grief, and relationship challenges.

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Her approach is integrative and grounded in evidence-based practice, drawing on EMDR-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

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Barbara is fluent in Polish and has a strong background working with people from migrant and culturally diverse communities. She recognises that moving countries often brings complex emotional challenges, including changes in identity, distance from loved ones, and navigating unfamiliar cultural expectations.

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For clients who value spirituality, Barbara can thoughtfully incorporate faith and personal beliefs into therapy in a way that feels respectful and meaningful to the individual.

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Her therapeutic style is approachable, grounded, and collaborative. She aims to create a space where clients feel understood, while also supporting them to develop practical tools and strategies to manage difficulties, build confidence, and strengthen resilience.

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Barbara is highly experienced in Telehealth, providing flexible and accessible therapy. She creates a comfortable and secure online environment where clients can openly discuss sensitive concerns from their own space.