Sylwia Grabowska , AASW

Sylwia Grabowska is an AASW clinician working in Australia with three years of practice supporting people through common life strains. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Polish and aims to make early steps feel manageable for anyone reaching out.

Sylwia uses clear, down-to-earth conversation as the starting point. Sessions give space to tell your story and identify small, practical changes. She listens for patterns in relationships and mood and helps clients try new ways of coping that fit everyday life.

Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside attachment-informed ideas and client-centred techniques. That mix helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It also supports changing unhelpful behaviours and improving how people relate to others.

Sylwia can also incorporate hypnotherapy when it fits a person's goals. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client steers the pace and priorities. Together they set realistic goals and review progress at a steady, achievable rate.

People often come for help after a major life change, ongoing stress, or when relationships become strained. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and schedules. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a session at a convenient time.

How evidence-led approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behaviour by practising new skills and testing unhelpful beliefs. It often helps with low mood, anxiety and relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship experiences shape current trust and closeness, which can be helpful for relationship problems and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sylwia will talk with each person about goals, try techniques together and adjust methods as needed. The process is collaborative so the client helps decide which approaches feel most useful and workable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel for deeper conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief reflections, ongoing encouragement or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily routines while still working with an appropriately qualified AASW clinician.