Ms Barbara Paczkowska

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“An experienced psychotherapist who values the importance of building trust and partnership in a therapeutic relationship.”

About Me

I believe true progress begins by building a strong, trusting partnership. As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer a grounded space where we can explore your challenges together. Using practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, we can make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings. This collaborative work helps you find clarity and develop effective strategies for navigating life's complexities. My aim is to support you in moving forward with greater confidence and understanding.

Approach

Trust guides my work, and partnership shapes each step as we move from understanding to action. I work with adults in Windsor and online, offering sessions in English or Polish that feel steady and focused. Sessions mix gentle pacing, reflective questioning, short practical experiments and, when needed, trauma-processing techniques to reduce distress and sharpen coping between meetings. People seeking calmer thinking, safer memories and clearer choices often find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Windsor, United Kingdom

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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