- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks English and Polish
About Marzena
Marzena Uphill is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems and issues linked to intimacy and body image.
She offers a straightforward way of working. Conversations are used to make sense of what happened and how it affects day-to-day life. Practical coping strategies are introduced alongside exploring personal values and priorities. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns and make choices that feel more manageable.
Marzena draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural techniques and existential thinking. That blend means she can focus on thoughts and behaviours, past relationship patterns, and what matters most to the person now.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from parenting stress, career pressure and caregiving strain to bereavement, chronic illness, fertility and eating or sleeping difficulties. She also supports LGBT clients and those coping with separation, domestic violence, abandonment or codependency issues.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Marzena encourages people to notice small steps that change daily life. She explains techniques plainly and checks in about how they are helping. If you speak Polish, she can offer sessions in that language as well as English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Marzena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in her practice. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and on choosing actions that match what a person values. This can help with anxiety, rumination and persistent shame. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness to others, which can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and family problems.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to the clients goals and everyday needs. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as trust and clarity grow.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or medical appointments, or to have a shorter check-in when time is tight. If someone prefers less bandwidth use, they can ask about options that suit their day-to-day routine. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain practical arrangements when you select a session.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and relationship and family issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding to feelings of guilt or shame.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience as a counsellor and works in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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