Welcome to
Maya Grudnowska Therapy
Become Your Authentic Self
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my website. My name is Maya Grudnowska and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy in North London, Farringdon, Islington, Angel, Hoborn, King's Cross and Clerkenwell.
My psychotherapy practice is a safe space where you can feel seen, heard, and attended to.
As an Integrative psychotherapist I work across several key modalities, blending together aspects of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapy. My approach is uniquely tailored to support each individual’s process of growth and change. I am here to help you to listen to yourself and facilitate a deeper understanding of what it is that is bothering you, or keeping you stuck, so that you can move forward with renewed confidence and self-compassion.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy is rooted in the premise that all humans are inherently good and have the potential to grow and change, within the optimum conditions of empathy, non-judgement, and warmth.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy stems from psychoanalysis, originating in Freud, and understands the psyche as being made up of conscious and unconscious components. Bringing the unconscious to light helps us to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Cognitive-behavioural therapy says there is a link between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We work at changing aspects of the link to create positive changes. A lot of the work is practical, and solution focused.
Together, we explore what it is that is holding you back, and with new insight and understanding, you can rebuild yourself as the person you truly are.
Therapy will help you to change your ways of relating to others, break old emotional patterns, and understand how your past has shaped you. It will help you to increase your self-awareness and approach life’s difficulties and challenges with resilience and a stronger sense of self.
Part of the work is being listened to and heard, in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space. We will work at a pace that is comfortable for you, and regularly check in on your therapeutic goals.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Stress
Trauma
Depression
Relationship problems
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger
Anxiety
Problems with addiction
Sexuality
Post-traumatic stress
Grief, loss or bereavement
Work or retirement
Abuse
Family or school life
I am a fully qualified, insured, and BACP registered psychotherapist. I hold a Master’s in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from University of Roehampton. My background is in English Literature, which has always been a passion of mine, and my love of stories has enriched my psychotherapy learning. Through immersing ourselves in another’s story we develop empathy and the ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes.suffering.
I started my therapy journey after a period of feeling stuck in my life which ultimately led me to seek a career change, from publishing to psychotherapy. I realised I wanted to work with people in a helping capacity, and to learn more about the human mind. During my training I also underwent my own personal therapy, experiencing first-hand what it is like to be in the client’s shoes. It was an invaluable experience to learn about and understand myself, and I hope to offer the same opportunity in my practice.
I believe that everyone has their own story to tell, and their own struggles to make sense of. I am continuously fascinated and moved by the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to overcome deep suffering.
My location
My practice is located in Theobald's Road, Holborn.
I also offer online counselling sessions to clients across the UK, particularly in Farringdon, Islington, Angel, Holborn, King's Cross, Clerkenwell, and the greater North London and Central East London areas.
Fees & availability
I offer sessions in person from my office in Theobald's Road, Holborn, or online. I offer both short and long-term sessions, depending on your needs. In the initial consultation we will discuss what you hope to gain from therapy, and why now is the best time for you.
We may agree on how many sessions you may need, or we may decide to work in an open-ended way. The pace is always led by you, and you may leave therapy at any time.
Sessions are 50 minutes, weekly. Sessions take place at the same time and day every week. Fees are £70 per session. Limited concessionary rates are available. I require 48 hours’ advance notice for a cancellation, otherwise, full payment is required.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07450023604 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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