Karolina Izabela Wtorkowska

I offer integrative psychotherapy online and in person — a reflective and creative therapeutic space where emotional depth meets tailored care. Whether you're navigating anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, or a search for meaning, I work relationally to support your unique path toward clarity, resilience, and growth.

I hold an MSc in Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University and a BSc in Psychological Sciences from the University of Westminster. My academic background includes neuroscience, human physiology, psychopathology, and existential philosophy, enabling me to combine scientific understanding with deep exploration of meaning, freedom, and identity in therapy. In addition, I have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision at the University of Derby and trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), which combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychoanalysis. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with both private and insurance clients, including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Bupa Global, and Healix.

I specialise in depth-oriented, integrative psychotherapy that is emotionally attuned, relationally precise, and intuitively co-created. My work centres on helping people move from internal fragmentation toward integration, especially when shaped by trauma, loss, perfectionism, shame, or the lingering impact of not being seen. Rooted in existential, analytic, and relational traditions — I offer a grounded, symbolically rich space where meaning can unfold and where what is not yet named can begin to take form. I hold space for complexity, contradiction, and transition — whether someone is navigating grief, anxiety, low mood, identity questions, family estrangement, emotional regulation struggles, or simply seeking a deeper sense of self. Rather than fix or direct, I listen closely for what is trying to emerge. My clients often describe our work as a process of coming home to themselves, after years of adapting to systems that didn't recognise them.

My approach is collaborative, grounded in presence and mutual respect — a space where you can explore both past experiences and present challenges without pressure or judgment. What is Integrative Psychotherapy? Integrative psychotherapy blends different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each individual. It recognises that no single model fits everyone, and draws from a range of psychological theories to create a flexible, client-centred approach. If you'd like to learn more, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) offers a helpful overview. Integrative psychotherapy acknowledges the complexity of human experience by working with the emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and physiological aspects of who we are. This holistic lens allows for a deeper understanding of your story and supports the choices you make along the way. I bring a wide range of therapeutic knowledge and evidence-based techniques to our work — but what gives those tools depth is the relationship we build around them. Alongside relational care, I offer analytical clarity to help make sense of emotional patterns and complex experiences as they unfold. To support this work, I draw on a range of therapeutic models and trauma-informed approaches, always adapting to the individual in front of me. My integrative practice is grounded in safety, collaboration, and emotional attunement — especially when working with experiences of trauma, loss, shame, or disconnection. These include: Existential Therapy - exploring meaning, freedom, identity, and the human condition Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) - offering empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - helping clients process and integrate emotional experiences Psychodynamic Therapy - understanding patterns rooted in early relationships and unconscious processes Internal Family Systems (IFS) - working with inner parts and restoring inner harmony Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) - mapping out relational patterns and self-states Transactional Analysis (TA) - exploring scripts, ego states, and relational dynamics Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behaviour cycles Solution-Focused Therapy - focusing on strengths, resources, and desired change Trauma-Informed Approaches (including Janina Fisher's work) - recognising survival strategies, integrating fragmented parts, and restoring a sense of safety in the body and mind These models are not applied rigidly, but held as lenses through which I can listen more deeply. My aim is always to respond to the whole person — with care, precision, and presence.