Malwina Matysek, BACP
Narrative counsellor blending practical therapy
Details
| Name | Malwina Matysek |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Polish |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Malwina
Malwina Matysek is a counsellor who works from an integrative perspective with Narrative Therapy as a key influence. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name the stories that shape their lives and change unhelpful patterns. Malwina is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. She also supports those struggling with trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and problems with self‑esteem.
Background and approach
Relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain and career stress are other common focuses in her practice. Malwina uses simple, practical steps alongside reflective conversation. Sessions often involve looking at the narratives a person tells about themselves, then testing whether those stories still fit.
She mixes this with tools from CBT and ACT to build coping skills and increase psychological flexibility. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. She aims to make sessions clear and straightforward so people can try out small changes between meetings.
Progress is measured in everyday terms like sleep, mood, concentration and relationships. Malwina has four years of professional experience working with these issues. She offers therapy in English and Polish and is available to international clients.
People typically begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that suit their routine. She understands that starting therapy feels daunting. Malwina emphasises strengths, respects each person’s story and works alongside them to find a way forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Malwina works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Malwina among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Malwina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Malwina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they live by and opens space to rewrite those stories. It is useful for identity issues, relationship concerns and patterns that repeat over time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on values and small committed actions. It helps when worries, avoidance or painful feelings get in the way of living the life someone wants.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process where methods are chosen to fit what you want to change and how you prefer to work.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use body language and visual materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit short check‑ins, brief problem solving and people who like written reflection. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on the therapeutic tasks.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Malwina supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also works with grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain and several other life stresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions combine reflective conversation with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed on her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients and can conduct sessions with people who live outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability and your routine.
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