- Sleep and rest
- Values-based work
- Speaks Polish
About Marzena
Marzena Uphill is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems. She supports clients dealing with grief, relationship and family difficulties, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and the practical strains of caring responsibilities. Marzena also works with issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image and coping with illness. She speaks English and Polish and has five years of clinical experience.
Marzena believes people already hold strengths they can use to change their lives. In sessions she offers calm listening and gentle questioning to help people notice unhelpful patterns. Together they set small, realistic steps for building confidence and better routines around sleep, mood and daily life.
Her practice draws on several approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, in plain terms, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and tests small changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and practical action when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships shape present ways of relating.
Sessions are collaborative rather than directive. The counsellor helps people make sense of past experiences while working on what they want now. Common work includes practising new ways of coping, adjusting daily habits linked to rest and sleep, and improving communication with others.
If someone is unsure what to expect, Marzena invites them to begin with a short questionnaire and an initial chat to clarify goals. This helps plan a route that fits each person’s needs and circumstances.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with motivation or sleep by focusing on small, value-led steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and tests simple experiments to reduce symptoms. This approach often supports sleep routines, worry management and changing habits that interfere with rest.
Attachment-based work considers how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships. It can help people understand repeating interaction styles and try different ways of relating that may reduce stress and improve intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences, and may blend elements from different approaches as needed.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow work to continue around appointments. They also offer practical options such as shorter check-ins or phone conversations when video is not suitable.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marzena address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties, plus grief, relationship and family problems and related issues such as body image and caring stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using listening and gentle questioning to help people find practical steps towards better rest and coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional practice working with a broad range of emotional and life issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.