Luiza

Mrs Luiza Bugajna

CBT Psychotherapist

“Welcome, I’m Luiza, bilingual English/Polish speaking Psychotherapist based in the UK. I offer compassionate, focused, and evidence-based treatment for anxiety, trauma & PTSD and relationship difficulties. ”

About Me

I bring a rare and deeply authentic combination of professional training and lived experience to my work. I’m not just a therapist who has studied trauma, I’ve lived it. My own experiences and the challenges of navigating life have shaped how I understand suffering, recovery, and the courage it takes to ask for help. This doesn’t mean I assume I know exactly what you’re going through. Rather, it helps me meet you with honesty, depth, and genuine understanding. My clients often tell me they feel seen, not just treated, and that’s my intention. Born and raised in an Eastern European country, I bring a culturally sensitive perspective to my work and strive to foster inclusive, respectful therapeutic spaces. I also offer therapy in my native language, Polish. Working collaboratively and building meaningful connections are at the heart of my professional values. I’m genuinely passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people I work with.

Approach

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest, understood enough to feel supported, and empowered enough to make meaningful changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring our work to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into a particular method. I’m also a former perfectionist, and I understand how easy it can be to become caught in self-criticism, overthinking, or the feeling that you should be coping better. Together, we can begin to understand these patterns, develop practical ways of responding differently, and make space for greater self-compassion. I’m warm and supportive, but I’m also direct when that is helpful. I won’t simply tell you what you want to hear. I’ll work with you to explore what is keeping you stuck, while respecting your pace and what feels manageable.
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Basic Information
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Services

I offer individual therapy for adults, predominantly online, depending on your needs and circumstances. I can best support you with: - Trauma and PTSD, including the effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences. - Anxiety, worry, and overthinking, including feeling constantly on edge or unable to switch off. - Depression and low mood, including recurrent depression and difficulties reconnecting with life. - Perfectionism and self-criticism, particularly when high standards leave you feeling exhausted or never quite good enough. - Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm, including difficulties managing the demands of work, relationships, and everyday life. - Fertility-related challenges and parental anxieties, where these are relevant to your experience. - Difficulties with self-compassion, confidence, and feeling connected to yourself and others. I also offer mindfulness-based therapy and trauma-sensitive mindfulness, helping you develop a more grounded relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and body.

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

  • 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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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Internal Family Systems

    A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and 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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Professional Title:

  • CBT Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Credentials

Qualifications

Magister Psychologii (5-Year)

University of Maria Curie, Lublin

Year: 2005

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling

CPPD School of Counselling, London

Year: 2011

Postgraduate Certificate in CBT

University of Surrey

Year: 2014

Memberships

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Graduate Member

Membership: 142505

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Graduate Member

Service Areas

Online

Online Only

Surrey

United Kingdom

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