Katarzyna Dabrow-Kielan , AASW

Katarzyna Dabrow-Kielan is an AASW social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and self-esteem concerns. She works with clients who are coping with grief, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Katarzyna speaks English and Polish and aims to make the first step feel achievable and respectful.

Katarzyna uses practical conversation and a person-centred style. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on realistic steps the client can try between meetings. She listens for patterns in relationships, communication and self-talk that keep problems repeating. Together with the client she builds a plan tailored to their goals and situation.

Many people come for help with attachment concerns, avoidant personality traits and body image worries. Others want support through divorce, fertility struggles or questions about life purpose and self-love. Katarzyna encourages small, steady changes that add up over time and pays attention to each person’s cultural background and language needs.

In session she balances empathy with practical tools. Conversations aim to increase confidence, reduce overwhelming emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. Katarzyna helps clients find clearer ways to communicate and to care for themselves during stressful periods.

She understands starting therapy can feel difficult and affirms that taking that step is important. Her approach is calm, respectful and focused on helping people move forward at a pace that suits them.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Many people find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful when dealing with anxiety, grief or relationship challenges. Katarzyna focuses on approaches that clarify unhelpful thinking patterns and improve emotion regulation. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and test new ways of thinking that reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, helping clients see repeating interpersonal habits and try different communication strategies to build healthier interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katarzyna discusses options with each person and adjusts methods to fit their goals, needs and preferences. She works with clients to set clear aims and reviews progress, changing approach when something isn’t helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking or people who prefer typing. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult.