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Life can be harsh, painful and confusing at times. I'm here to gently guide you back home to yourself.
Are you longing for a space to exhale?
Dear one,​ what has your heart been holding? What stories has your body been storing? How are you really, underneath the masks, titles and the protective layers? I know the human experience often carries with it pain - pain that we sometimes don't know how to hold. So we bury it inside, hoping it will disappear. That maybe if we work hard enough, if we do all the things we're told we're supposed to - we'll finally be free. Seduced by the personal development trends and constant chase we become disconnected from ourselves. Because maybe no-one taught us how to sit with the truths our body buried. We forget that what we're looking for isn't out there - it's in here - in our heart and our body.
In my practice I invite you to pause - to slow down - to turn inwards - so we can attend to the pain underneath. The therapeutic space we co-create is an invitation for us to ask the difficult questions & reconnect to the wisdom within once again. Together we will take an intentional journey inwards towards love & connection, whilst recognising the struggles of living within oppressive and destructive collective systems.
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As my gift to you I have recorded 4 meditations to support you on your path towards Self-connection.
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Grounding Meditation - a space to reconnect with your roots & the Earth
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Internal Family Systems daily check in meditation - for more inner harmony
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Heart Connection Meditation - to reclaim the healing energy within
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Inner Child Healing Meditation - to bring greater self compassion
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With love,
Oliwia
Hi, I’m Oliwia
IFS & Somatic Psychotherapist, Writer & Space Holder
I offer you a space for you to explore life's complexities and struggles. I believe in a holistic psychotherapy approach that integrates all parts of you (mind-body-spirit). I hold spaces informed by the experiences of individual and collective trauma - so we can recognise the impacts of both: our own life experiences, as well as the collective suffering that impacts on our own wellbeing. To do this I integrate a mix evidence based trauma focused psychotherapy modalities such as IFS, Somatic Psychotherapies and psychodynamic perspectives.
Healing should not be complicated. We shouldn't need thousands of techniques to manage symptoms. I'm here to slowly guide you back to your Self.
Curious about1:1 Psychotherapy?
Finding the right therapist for you & your needs can sometimes be a challenging process. This is why I invite you to take your time. Perhaps you'd like to listen to the meditations offered for free on this website, or book a 30minute consultation for a small charge of £15 - to get a feel for how you feel in my energy. The biggest guide will be your body - can you notice if your body feels drawn to working together, or whether you feel comfortable elsewhere? There is no pressure to start therapy if you book a consultation call, you may want to take a moment to check in with yourself after we speak, or as you read these words and listen to that voice inside. Is it a yes, or is it a no? Honour that quiet nudge inside.
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In terms of how sessions may feel like - people very often describe me as a calming, grounded energy. I am here to hold space for the emotions, energies, human complexities you'd like to take a look at. I am not here to fix you, as you are not broken. My intention as a therapist is to hold up a mirror, and gently guide you towards reconnection with your own body, spirit, and intuition. I do this by integrating various psychotherapy and shamanic healing modalities. I am however; mainly rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Psychotherapy as I find these approaches help us to access wisdom beyond the conscious mind and therefore expand the healing potential into mind-body dimensions. ​
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We can create an online Zoom container in the comfort of your home - or there may be a possibility for in person sessions in central Manchester. Sessions usually last 55mins and are charged at £80. You are welcome to book a consultation call through the button below.
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Client Testimonials
"I had the honour of having an IFS Psychotherapy session with Oliwia. Having had therapy before I didn’t know what to expect from Internal Family Systems as a form of therapy. It was delivered in such a beautiful way, guiding me through different systems and parts of us. You start to recognise the different internal parts of you, and how these different parts are ok and are all part of our internal processing. It starts as an indirect form of expression through forms of imagery and meditation, this leading to direct expression, keeping the space safe, enabling you to share when you feel safe enough to do so. The space is trusting and Oliwia provides a very trusting therapeutic environment. I would say one of the most beautiful things about the session is that the imagery and thought processes continues after the session. The light-bulb moments happen both in the session and after the session. Oliwia delivers it in a really calming and peaceful way, putting you at peace from the beginning." - Fran
"My overall experience was, the way Oliwia carries out her IFS treatment, you feel safe and comfortable, she is able to help you navigate and talk to the internal parts of yourself. It could be for so many reasons, but my reasons were to figure out why I am the way I am today, what parts of me need work, what happened in the past to trigger certain parts of me to this day. Now looking back at it, the first one was such a mind-blowing experience, for someone who has never unravelled their traumas because I thought I can just forget and get over them. I was full of tears when I discovered parts of myself and certain things within. I came out of the therapy, like I switched back to a different dimension. I know how much research goes behind Oliwia’s work, so I can’t recommend enough to anyone wanting to try out therapy, to give IFS a go. For me, the work I would be able to do on myself through this form of psychotherapy, to target my core self-energy, is quite valuable for me to be able to be my best healed self to give a full cup to the people I care about." - Ayesha
“Firstly I would just like to say thank you for making me feel very comfortable during the sessions, enough to share what I truly felt. When starting I didn't really know what to expect but I have been pleasantly surprised with how I have been able to break down different layers of myself. I think your sessions have allowed myself to understand me better. I would definitely recommend anyone who is considering IFS to give it a go. It is really a concept that looks deeper into your being. But thank you so much Oliwia for allowing myself to try this new form of therapy session, I definitely think in such a short space of time I have felt a big difference in myself." - Aalimah
Credentials
I am an accredited psychotherapist registered with the BABCP. Below you can find list of qualifications up to date (November 2025). I undertake ongoing professional training, engage in my own private therapy and attend regular clinical supervision with a consultant level clinician. I believe, as a therapist it's important to lead from integrity and I am therefore committed to my own inner work and development to offer you a therapeutic container of the highest standard.
Education
MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface - King's College London
In progress. Researching the connection between mind - body therapeutic interventions for adverse childhood experiences.
Psychology BSc (Hons)
- University of Manchester
Human psychology, mental health interventions, cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, brain and behaviour, group dynamics, behaviour and cognition.
Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- University of Cumbria
Training in various CBT interventions, theories and diagnostic criteria for common mental health difficulties including PTSD, OCD, panic disorders, depression, social anxiety, health anxiety, specific phobias, depressive disorders.
Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) Level 1 - University of Manchester
Effects of early life and other significant experiences on day to day emotional functioning within relational contexts. The focus of these sessions is more of psychodynamic nature - drawing psychodynamic conclusions from our relational patterns and how these are reflected in the therapy room.
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) Levels 1, 2 & 3 -IFS Institute
Trauma informed deep therapeutic process combining inner child work with compassionate approach to inner healing. This modality integrates systematic therapeutic approach with subconscious process and spirituality.
Advanced Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - SE Barcelona
Body based approach to healing to reconnect with the body's natural biological wisdom to help process emotional and physical trauma patterns which have been held in the body.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma - Sensorimotor Institute
Body oriented psychotherapy approach drawing on wisdoms of pklyvagal theory, parts work, non-verbal somatic trauma processing.
Usui Reiki Energy Healing Practitioner Level 2 - The Peaceful Planet
Foundations, theory and practice of energy medicine including working with energy of the chakras, ancient healing symbols and spiritual guides.
IFS & Psychedelics: Integration & Preparation - Life Architect
Theory and practice of psychedelic experiences & the process of preparation for mystical experiences and psychological integration into ordinary life.
Working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic personality disorder informed - diagnosis, treatment, psychological education.
Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician - Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Polyvagal Theory for Trauma - PESI
Applications of polyvagal theory and nervous system response in the treatment of trauma.
Your journey back home to yourself
If you are longing to
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Embody more compassion?
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Transmute energetic burdens you've been carrying?
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Transform your relationships?
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Reclaim the relationship to yourself?
I would be honoured to be a small part of your journey. You deserve to wake up with joy and look forward to your beautiful life. The moment you set the intention for things to shift in your life - is the moment you open your energy to healing and transformation. I hope these practices help you on your path. Fill in the form below to receive:
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✨3 IFS Based Guided Meditations for Self Connection
✨Somatic Heart Connection Guided Practice
