(PSI Basic Grade, IACP)
CBT Psychotherapy – Reborn Clinic
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.
Welcome on my website for CBT Psychotherapy and Counselling. Nice to meet you through the words you are going to read here :-). As I assume you are here to find a professional help and that step requires an applause. I can already point to your resourcefulness. Taking your health – both physical and mental – into your own hands is one of the most important parts contributing to achieving improvements, the other part is finding a right companion that will guide and support you along the way. Therefore, I will be very detailed in my introduction of myself so you can make sure that my approach and professional journey fits your needs. In my practise sometimes I meet people who come to therapy with one idea of how therapy works so I just want to make sure that you will get enough information to make the best choice for your journey. Let’s start it.
In terms of my practise and development of my skills I was a part of the volunteer team of counsellors in Dublin Simon Community for more than 4 years where I had an opportunity and a privilege to become an emotional and psychological support to vulnerable and/or marginalized people. I gained an experience of working with co-occurring disorders and various issues during that time which prepared me for an application of a flexible approach suited for diverse needs of an individual. I was awarded with Sunshine Personality Award in 2019 by DSC that holds a special place close to my heart. My other recognition had been awarded by What Clinic website for Customer Service 2019, 2020, 2021 &2022 making me feel inspired and appreciative. I was also very happy to learn that I have been listed as one of the best psychotherapy services in Dublin, Ireland by bestinireland website. I am humbled by those recognitions and motivated more to deliver the best service I can.
Now I would like to bring to your knowledge areas of my expertise so you can check for yourself if you are on the right track :-).
There are few focus areas that became a part of my interest and expertise. The first one includes anxiety/panic attacks, depression/mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, phobias and trauma (CBT, EMDR). Those conditions are very prevalent across the societies and numbers of those who struggle with those issues increase rapidly.
The second area of my expertise relates to rare, challenging and/or understudied mental disorders such as personality disorders particularly borderline and antisocial disorder (DBT, CBT Psychotherapy), misophonia (certified by Misophonia Institute), hyperacusis (reduced tolerance to sound), tinnitus distress (treatment with CBT Psychotherapy) or trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (trained by The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours). Through my practise I learnt that knowledge and help in these areas are very limited which made me more motivated to became knowledgeable in them to be at least some help to those in need.
And finally, the third area of my professional focus is placed around attachment (Schema Therapy, CBT) and related to it issues such as self esteem, shame, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, anger management, procrastination and other. I also completed ASIST Suicide Prevention Training so I can be prepared to assist you in the most dark moments when necessary.
My personal therapeutic style integrates various techniques from different theoretical backgrounds (used accordingly to client’s needs) however my main core model relates to the one of the most researched therapeutic approaches such as:
Every therapist varies in his/her approach so it is important for you to learn about them in order to make a right choice for you. You can read more about them here. Within these approaches therapists represent different personalities (and their expression of it in therapy) with different views on aspects of therapy such as neutrality, the level of self-disclosure or persuasion. Note that the mainstream view on therapy that it is passive, neutral, with therapist not showing one’s own personality/humanity and focusing solely on emotions is a myth. Therefore please read the tools I further use within my approach (click on active links for detailed information):
You can read about my clients’ experience of a therapy in the Testimonials section of this website or here.
Choosing your own psychotherapist is very important. The relationship with your therapist is a key to your success. It is important for your therapy to feel connected with the therapist, to trust her/him, to feel safe within the space, to feel encouraged and empowered. Do not hesitate to raise your concerns, and also if you feel that therapy does not work for you please share it with me. However remember, a therapy takes time, takes ups and downs, and includes difficult emotions that you might feel to avoid including moments where you might not agree with the therapist. Yet this is a part of the journey. Your open feedback with the rapture/repair attitude are one of the most valuable tools that will help both of us to look at the psychological dynamics in a real time and grow from it. That is why I often repeat that WE ARE THE TEAM. I will do nothing without your openness and engagement, and the client will not benefit from the therapist not knowing about real feelings and discomfort. Therefore apart from the therapist factors such as collaboration, empathy, therapeutic alliance and positive regard playing role in an effectiveness of therapy (30%) the client’s factors are equally (and even a bit more) important for beneficial results (40%) and they include:
My work style may include giving a homework that includes: the mind exercises (CBT, DBT, REBT, Schema Therapy techniques, meditation), reading articles/books, recommendation of movies for a self-reflection practise, your writing (recommending keeping the notes), art techniques, questionnaires etc. All will be applied in your own peace, with no rush, with your collaboration and readiness for the next steps. The most important in all of that is your safety and comfort in the exploration of self and life you live on.
I work from Monday till Friday from 1 pm till 8.30 pm (online/walk and talk). I work with adults & youth (17+), teenagers 13+ are welcomed with parents to work on misophonia, tinnitus, hyperacusis or repetitive body behaviours issues.
Additionally, I am inviting you to enrol on courses available in Academy Section. I prepared this training for you so you can become your own therapist in your own time. Through my guidance you will be able to learn about your condition/struggle and use practical exercises/ideas that will empower you and increase your resourcefulness. At the moment you can join CBT for Misophonia Distress course (Adults, Parents, Teachers), but soon there will be more to explore and learn. Stay Tuned!
Please note that as a PSI Basic Grade Psychologist some insurance companies do not accept this level as a basis for your insurance claim or IACP Psychotherapy accreditation. That can depend upon your plan or internal requirements. Please check the policy with your insurance provider.
Hope I will have an opportunity to meet you and become a part of your journey – for bad and for good.
You come as a Client but we become the Team!
Renata. With warm wishes.
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