Justyna Muller
Counsellor in Leeds

I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Psychotherapy and research. I draw from many different approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy including, Jungian Psychology, Psychodynamic, Somatic Therapy, Dream Analysis, Trauma Work and Creative Therapy.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

I am accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP and registered with the Professional Standards Authority. To enable me to practice, I have first completed three years of training in Therapeutic Counselling to a Diploma Level, followed by a year of training in Somatic Trauma Therapy with Babette Rothschild. I continued my education at a postgraduate level and achieved a Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and Healing from Middlesex University. The MA in Psychotherapy focused on Psychodynamic and Jungian Psychology. I also completed training in group facilitation and Diploma in Counselling Supervision.

I regularly attend trainings, seminars, proffecional development groups and I am also a committee member for Yorkshire Supervisors' Forum (YSF).

My Specialisms

Some areas that I work with include anxiety, feeling like you can't cope, feeling lonely, after a big change in life, such as a loss of a job or bereavement, moving to a new place, dealing with stress at work, home or in relationships, or in any other aspects of life, lack of confidence, emptiness, mood swings, coping with the impact of abuse or other traumatic events, or long-term illness, panics, phobias or nightmares, lack of interests, creative blocks.

Below is a list of some issues I work with. If you are not sure if I could support you with your particular difficulties, please contact me.

- Loss and change: bereavement, family disagreements, divorce and separation, moving to a new location, country, or work.

- Student life: transition and adjustments to and out of the University life, difficulty coping with emotions, imposter syndrome, concerns about academic issues, motivation, concentration problems, exam anxiety, procrastinations, different learning styles, interpersonal and relationship difficulties.

- Job and career changes, including employment difficulties and challenges, redundancy, difficulty with keeping a job, challenges related to self employment and freelance work, exploring new work opportunities or changes in a career.

- Relational issues: lack of intimate relationships, friendships, relationships difficulties, separations, divorce, lack of passion, parenting issues, or childlessness either by choice or because of infertility.

- Abuse and trauma: childhood abuse, growing up in a violent, or neglectful environment, emotional, physical, or mental abuse either by parent (s), sibling (s) or in a relationship (s).

- Trauma: Traumatic events, car accidents, other injuries, sexual violence, imprisonment, torture, war conflict, unexpected situations and other life-threatening situations. I also offer support for witnesses of traumatic events.

- Self-development: reflecting on life and changes, dissatisfaction with aspects of your life,

- Difficulties, challenges, and prejudices experienced because of difference, diversity or disability: including visible and invisible disabilities, LGBTIQ, class, culture, and race.

- The emotional impact of neurodiversity: including autism, ADHD and learning difficulties: dyslexia and dyspraxia

- Women's specific issues: the ever-changing hormones can add to emotional and physical challenges in life. I offer emotional support for women's issues: PMT, pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and menopause.

- Artists, Writers, Musicians, Performing Artists and any form of Creativity: challenges related to imposter syndrome, self doubt, creative blocks, performance anxiety, developing and managing personal and professional boundaries, challenges related to physical health, and freelance work.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

What I offer
I offer Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Supervision online so you can be in the comfort of your own home. In this secure and confidential setting (for limitations to confidentiality, please visit FAQ), you are welcome to talk about whatever issues may be troubling you: whether that is anxiety, depression, repeating patterns of behaviour, problems in relationships, loss, long term emotional difficulties, traumatic experience or a lack of fulfilment or sense of meaning in life.

I believe that everyone is an individual, and for that reason, during our first session, we will discuss your needs and agree to the contract that will be the most suitable for you at that time.

I offer:

Short term Psychotherapy and Counselling contracts that focus on specific situation or issue. This could be just a one-off session to up to fifteen session contract. Towards the end of the contract, you can always review your needs and decide if you would like to continue.

Long term, open-ended Psychotherapy contract - we will review your needs once a year at the agreed time. Long term Psychotherapy is more suitable if you would like to work on an in-depth level or with long-standing difficulties.

Group therapy - a small, up to six members group that offers space for reflection, sharing and learning from each other.

Supervision for therapists and professionals, working with people who experience emotional distress.

Training for counsellors and supervisors. For more information about training that I can offer, visit here

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£60 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£60 per 50 minutes
Relationship Therapy	Online/Telephone	Please Call