- Trauma and grief
- Short or open-ended
- English and Polish
About Krystyna
Krystyna Jankowska welcomes people who feel stuck after difficult life events and want to find calmer, more satisfying days. She explains things plainly and helps people take steady steps towards feeling less anxious and more able to cope. Krystyna speaks English and Polish and can work in either language.
She offers short-term, solution-focused work of up to twelve sessions, or longer open-ended counselling paced to a person's needs. In sessions she aims to build a clear, professional relationship based on trust and firm boundaries. Together with the client she looks for the roots of symptoms and how they affect daily life.
Krystyna uses a mix of counselling approaches to match each person's situation. She aims to translate understanding into practical changes that reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning. Progress is driven by what the client is ready to do and change.
Her background includes a degree from the University of Greenwich in London and four years of clinical experience. She lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, among her credentials.
Krystyna works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, chronic illness and ageing concerns, and attention differences such as ADHD. She also supports people with career decisions and life transitions.
People who choose to work with Krystyna begin by deciding the pace and focus of sessions. She encourages clear goals, small practical steps, and regular check-ins so therapy fits into everyday life.
She offers short-term, solution-focused work of up to twelve sessions, or longer open-ended counselling paced to a person's needs. In sessions she aims to build a clear, professional relationship based on trust and firm boundaries. Together with the client she looks for the roots of symptoms and how they affect daily life.
Krystyna uses a mix of counselling approaches to match each person's situation. She aims to translate understanding into practical changes that reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning. Progress is driven by what the client is ready to do and change.
Her background includes a degree from the University of Greenwich in London and four years of clinical experience. She lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, among her credentials.
Krystyna works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, chronic illness and ageing concerns, and attention differences such as ADHD. She also supports people with career decisions and life transitions.
People who choose to work with Krystyna begin by deciding the pace and focus of sessions. She encourages clear goals, small practical steps, and regular check-ins so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
How Krystyna adapts therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without judgement, helping people feel heard and able to explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises that can be used between sessions to reduce anxiety and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to notice and shift patterns in close relationships and strong emotions, which can help when someone struggles with intimacy or repeated conflicts.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Krystyna will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and try methods that suit your situation. If something doesn't fit, she and the client will adjust the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.
The biography notes she currently offers sessions via an online platform and by phone, depending on preference. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online or phone work can help fit counselling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, reduce travel time, and make regular weekly work easier to maintain. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pacing so online sessions remain practical and focused on daily improvements.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Krystyna help with?
She sees people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress and addictions, as well as relationship and intimacy concerns and parenting strain.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
The work is collaborative and practical, drawing on client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused ideas and mindfulness tools.
How long has she been practising?
Krystyna has four years of clinical experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Are online sessions or phone sessions available?
Her biography states she currently offers sessions via an online platform and by phone, depending on client preference.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.