I am an experienced and versatile counsellor supporting clients, who struggle with relationship problems, career issues, self-confidence and self-image, mental health, trauma, addictions and many other kinds of emotional distress or suffering, that a person is no longer able to cope with by oneself.
My "tool box" contains sound knowledge and experience in the field of psychology, stress management, psychopathology, psychotherapy, human development and potential. I have been very lucky having had some outstanding teachers, who have been enriching my practice not only with set of methods and techniques, but also a deep understanding and an ability to form a genuine relationship and sharing space, that enables positive changes, sometimes with an astonishing intensity. Therapeutic work may seem a challenge at times as it is based on seeking the truth about your life and your difficulties. That truth may sometimes bring to surface past wounds, misfortunes, pain or uncertainty, however it is the same kind of truth that brings to light our strength, wisdom and the new choices/opportunities as we grow to trust it in the sound therapeutic space.
My clinical model is integrative with core framework-psychodynamic. I believe our early years have a way of imprinting themselves in a way that limit us in later life.
My main areas of experience include as follows:
Stress (career related or other)
Depression
Suicidal tendencies
Addictions
Anger management
Relationship problems
Family crisis
Mental health
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Abuse and Trauma
Bereavement, grief and loss
Post traumatic stress disorder
Panic attacks, anxiety, phobias
Eating disorders
Self confidence and self-esteem issues
Social skills and assertiveness
Personal growth and development
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #381527
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Magdalena Brzostowska. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Therapy with Magdalena helps me alot and in every session there is always some fun.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Magdalena is an amazing therapist, who brings a lot of sessions and coping strategies into life by bringing in examples. Everytime we have a session booked I manage to laugh and feel genuinely cared for. She can observe changes in my behaviours trough the camera straight away and recognise them and try to bring me back to reality. Magdalena is an amazing therapist that I would highly recommend
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Magda is amazing! She understand my goals perfectly. She also gives great doable feedback that I can physically implement in my day to better myself. I also can’t believe how well BetterHelp matched me with someone with her expertise. Thank you!
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Magdalena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes