- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Sylwia
Sylwia Grabowska is an AASW social worker with three years of practice in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses issues such as attachment, forgiveness, and guilt and shame in her work.
Sylwia keeps things straightforward in sessions. She encourages people to say what’s on their mind and to notice how feelings show up in daily life. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and on small, practical steps forward.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current life.
Sylwia also uses client-centred principles so the pace and focus come from the person in the room. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an adjunct when appropriate, explained in plain terms before use.
Sessions are conducted with attention to clear goals and straightforward skills practice. People who feel stuck with guilt or shame are invited to bring specific moments or memories to talk through. The focus is on understanding what keeps those feelings active and testing small changes that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sylwia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT involves noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values rather than struggling with every difficult feeling. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and prevents meaningful action.She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current responses. This helps when guilt or shame is tied to relationships or to how someone experienced care growing up.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the client’s goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to use. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time. Practical considerations such as quieter surroundings, connection quality and whether to be on camera are discussed when arranging appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Sylwia works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression. She also helps with issues like attachment, forgiveness and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Conversations focus on practical steps for changing what maintains those feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sylwia has three years of professional experience working with clients in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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