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Team
Adrian Olesiak
Area of work:
Works as an integrative psychotherapist and eclectic counsellor, which means that therapy is tailored to the client’s needs. Believes that each session should be unique as every individual is unique in its nature. He works with individuals, couples and whole families to support reaching their full potential. He gained his qualifications in psychotherapy and psychology at British universities accredited by the appropriate associations (BACP-British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and BPS-British Psychological Society). Currently offers therapy in English and Polish.
Education:
He did a master’s degree (MSc) in Psychotherapy at Keele University (BACP accredited) and bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons) in Psychology at Ulster University (BPS accredited).
While studying at MSc level he practised various evidence-based therapeutic interventions (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-DBT, person-centred approach-Counselling, psychodynamic counselling, Transactional Analysis-TA and schema therapy) in Manchester.
While studying at BSc level, he practised psychological interventions (Applied Behaviour Analysis) at neurology and brain injury units in Belfast but he also continued exploring interest in neuropsychology and psychopharmacology.
After graduation, he focused on his continuous professional development as an integrative psychotherapist. He completed specialised training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy (for younger clients), Life Story Work, Life Coaching, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and Safeguarding to the DSO (Designated Safeguarding Officer) level (4).
Experience:
He currently works with individuals experiencing symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Personality Disorder, Mood Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and those who struggle with everyday challenges (e.g. rejection, relationships, family, career).
When he worked for hospitals he offered therapy to patients gradually losing sense of own identity, diagnosed with clinical depression and/or presenting poor adaptive skills. However, he also worked for counselling organization which supported victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
In his current practice, he works with individuals (of any age), couples and whole families. He believes that gaining a better understanding of the client’s frame of reference is essential to tailor therapy to the client’s needs. Practising therapy in countries known for their multiculturalism allowed him to explore the impact of individual differences on the decision-making process.
He works in line with psychotherapy’s ethical framework which is why his work is regularly supervised.
Besides psychotherapy and psychology, he has experience in facilitating “Improved Practitioner” trainings.
Dominika Olesiak
Area of work:
Works based on integrative approach, combining different therapeutic approaches, to tailor each therapy to client’s individual needs. She is experienced in delivering one to one long-term and short-term therapy sessions as well as online therapy. At the core of her work sits empathy, openness to different experiences as well as congruence.
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works under regular supervision.
Works with individuals who experience low self-esteem and struggle with self-acceptance by supporting personal growth and development of self-compassion. Supports clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss, bereavement, stress as well as difficulties in relationships. Offers therapy in English and Polish.
Education:
Completed Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Ulster University, accredited by British Psychological Association (BPS). Achieved Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As a student of psychology, she worked at the hospital of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, at neurology and brain injury units. While completing counselling psychology degree, she was attending placement at organisation supporting individuals experiencing domestic and sexual abuse as well as at organisation supporting individuals with common mental health disorders for example, depression, anxiety, PTSD, detachment. While there, she provided one to one therapy sessions for the service users.
Experience:
Worked for National Health Services (NHS England) at psychological therapy services which supports patients with common mental health disorders. She used to work as an assistant psychological wellbeing practitioner. As an assistant, she supported CBT group sessions. In her work, she utilised skills such as mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Additionally, she provided online CBT sessions with the use of computerised CBT programme.
After working as an assistant, she progressed to the counselling post. Her responsibilities included providing one to one, high intensity, therapy sessions. In addition to one to one sessions, she also provided telephone therapy. Additionally, she was conducting assessment sessions, to assess clients’ symptoms and tailor the treatment to the clients’ needs. Moreover, she was responsible for the evaluation of risk such as suicide and self-harm. Her therapeutic work has been always clinically supervised.
In addition to clients’ work, she supported psychological research projects. The example of research projects she supported include the reflective accounts of experiences with computerised CBT, evaluation of advantages and disadvantages of online therapy, investigation of the effectiveness of solution-focused therapy in diabetes services.
Area of interest:
Her interests include discovering individuals needs, understanding of true self as well as development of one’s potential. Helps individuals to identify obstacles to achieving full potential and supports clients with life changes. Recognises the impact of past experiences on present life.