Sara

Sara Koczwara

Therapeutic Counselor

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“I strongly believe that with the right assistance and guidance, people are able to overcome any difficulties in their lives and live in a healthier and more fulfilling way. One of my core values is trust, and I see it as a vital part of the therapeutic process and any relationship. ”

About Me

My name is Sara, and I am an English-speaking Humanistic Integrative Therapist (IFS trained) based in Lisbon, Portugal. I have over 10 years of experience living and working in London, where I supported clients from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds. I work with adults and support those facing emotional and relational challenges such as low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, identity issues, trauma, or relationship difficulties.

Approach

I work as a Humanistic Integrative Therapist (IFS trained) , which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to support your personal process. Therapy is a collaborative process led by you and supported by me. My focus is on creating a confidential, safe and supportive environment. Together, we aim to foster greater self-awareness and meaningful change.
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Basic Information
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In-person & Online

Services

What it could look like? -Exploring your past experiences and how they may have shaped your beliefs, behaviours, and emotional responses -Developing awareness of how you relate to others and how this might reflect patterns in your life -Paying attention to bodily sensations and finding new ways to express your emotional experience -Using the therapeutic relationship as a safe space to explore different ways of being and relating

Services Offered:

  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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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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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD (London)

Internal Family System(IFS) Level 1

IFS Institute

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Membership: MBACP 397692

Service Areas

In-person & Online

Lisboa, Lisboa 1170-110

Portugal

Also serving online:

Porto District · Lisbon

Lisboa, Portugal