"No amount of self-improvement can make up for any lack of self-acceptance."

R.Holden

About me:


Qualifications:

  • Prof Dip Psy C., MA , PGDip,

  • MNCPS Accred


My name is Ania Borowiec, and I am an Integrative psychotherapist and a counsellor. I have been working as a therapist in Bristol for 15 years, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.

I have years of experience working as

a therapist for the NHS, as well as coordinating the Polish Psychologists’ Association’s and Bristol MIND’s project delivering therapy for families, before opening a private practice. I provided expertise on well-being issues to the Bristol University, as well as Bristol City Council.

I also worked for Nilaari Agency where I had a chance to gain experience supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic clients as a trainee therapist.

I approach my work with passion and commitment, with empathy and respect. My method is proven highly effective and derives from various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Person-centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Inner child and shadow work. I tailor my approach to each client; your therapeutic journey will be unique.

I constantly update my training practice to reflect the most up-to-date therapeutic methods.

I am also an accredited member of the National Counselling And Psychotherapy Society.

I work with adults only and offer face-to-face and online sessions.

Contact me

  • Short-term therapy

    Perhaps you need to talk or want a safe space where you can be heard without being judged. Maybe you want to better understand your feelings and learn how to communicate your needs. You will get support tailored to your needs. What do you need now?

    50 mins | £80

  • Safe space to grow

    Self-development and personal growth is a process. It includes self-awareness, self-knowledge, identity, your dreams, potential and talents. It will not fully happen without self-acceptance. Who are you? And where do you want to be?

    50 mins | £80

  • Psychotherapy

    Are you anxious? Struggling with stress? Do you have problems with relationships with people? Do you feel like you are never good enough or are you constantly sabotaging yourself? Maybe childhood trauma or shame is holding you back? I would love to meet your authentic- self.

    50 mins | £80

Book your session
 

My qualifications:

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Chrysalis, Bristol

  • Postgraduate Diploma in group psychotherapy, Cracovian Centre of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Kracow, Poland

  • Inner child Therapy Diploma, CoE, UK

  • Masters’ Degree in Childcare and School Counselling, University of Szczecin, Poland

  • Certificate in Group Therapy and preventive psychology, CEDR, Kracow, Poland

  • Health, Art and Creativity Certificate, intro to Art Therapy, City of Bristol College, Bristol

Additional training:

  • Brief solution focus therapy

  • ADHD awareness

  • Body and mind awareness training

  • Understanding sexual abuse,

  • Understanding parents’ abuse,

  • Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse

  • Understanding and managing imposter syndrome

  • Race Equality Competences training

  • Identity Maps with ACTA

  • Safeguarding and child protection

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Motivational Interviewing with S. Rolnick

  • Dealing with complex trauma

  • Understanding personality disorder

  • Understanding Autism

  • Using interpreters in mental health

  • Dealing with difficult behaviours

  • Dealing with loss and bereavement

  • Resilience skills

  • Substance misuse

  • Emotional Freedom Technique- EFT tapping for trauma

  • Art therapy training for counsellors with Marian Liebmann

  • Stress management in tough times

 

“Three things are striking about inner child work, the speed with which people change when they do this work; the depth of the change; and the power and creativity that result when the wounds from the past are healed.”

John Bradshaw (an inner child work pioneer)

Healing the inner child - a series of self-development meetings

Find your inner home. A unique space where I will help you find inner peace and the way to self-acceptance. 'Go back in time', heal your inner child, experience a profound transformation, and unlock your creativity.

The programme is based on John Bradshaw’s method combined with the wider approach to inner child work by Jungian Psychotherapy, the work of Alice Miller and Eric Berne. It consists of seven 3-4 hour sessions, based on consecutive developmental stages. The sessions are charged at £80 per clinical hour.

After each stage, there will be an online catch-up session at an hourly rate. Please note, it is a very intense course and the whole cycle takes around 35-40 hours spread across between 4 and 7 months.

Healing the inner child is addressed to clients who have had previous experience with therapy. If you are interested but have not had therapy before, we can do a few individual sessions prior to the course of ‘Inner Child Healing’ work.

Please, contact me if you need any more information.


‘‘What if I can't afford therapy?’’

You can refer yourself to a free NHS therapy service by calling - 0333 200 1893

“What if I am in crisis?’

Talk to your GP asap.

24/7 helpline number for Bristol Mental Health Crisis Line - 0800 953 1919

24/7 Samaritans number - 116 123

 
 
 

My therapy rooms are based at

Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, Beam Street, Barton Hill, BS5 9QY, Bristol

and

10-12 Picton Street, Montpelier, BS6 5QA, Bristol

 
 

  • " I am deeply grateful for the supportive and safe environment you’ve created for me. Your empathy, patience, and understanding have made a significant difference in my journey towards self-acceptance, improvement and healing. Your ability to listen attentively and provide insightful feedback has helped me gain a better understanding of my thoughts and behaviors. I particularly appreciate the practical strategies you've introduced, which have been instrumental in helping me cope with my challenges. The sessions have been thought-provoking, encouraging me to reflect very deeply on myself and work towards positive change. I’ve noticed improvements in my mental health, including reduced anxiety and a more optimistic outlook on life. One aspect I found especially beneficial was your use of cognitive-behavioral techniques. These tools have empowered me to challenge and change negative thought patterns, leading to noticeable improvements in my daily life. I also value the personalized approach you take towards therapy. It’s clear that you tailor your methods to suit the individual needs of your clients, and this customization has made a tangible impact on my progress".

    M.C

  • ” I approached Ania hoping to explore some work around my 'inner child'. In our initial consultation, Ania made me feel immediately at ease and explored in detail what I would like to get out of our work together and what this might look like. I left with a real sense of clarity. I was particularly grateful that Ania took into account that I had a finite budget and adjusted the work that we did to the number of sessions available so that we could get the most out of the time we spent together. Every session I left with a real sense of having moved forward and clear on what the next steps would be. Ania's warm and approachable style made it easy to relax and open up quickly. The work that we did has really helped me to understand myself and the way I react to certain situations but most of all to have a greater sense of self-acceptance’’.

    Siobhan

  • " I did therapeutic work before, but going through the process of inner child healing with Ania was life- changing. My relationships, connection with my own child and my self esteem improved radically. It's been over a year since I have completed the inner child work, and I am glad to say that it looks like the change is permanent. Thank you so much".

    Maria