Sylwia Grabowska, AASW - Therapist in Australia

Client-centred approach
English and Polish
AASW counsellor

About Sylwia

Sylwia Grabowska is an AASW counsellor working in Australia with three years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and walks alongside people as they try to change things that feel stuck.

Sylwia keeps sessions simple and direct. She creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Conversations often look at everyday choices, patterns that keep problems going, and small steps that make a difference.

Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means the focus is on the person in front of her, and on noticing thoughts and actions that get in the way of valued living.

Sylwia also uses attachment-based ideas to help with relationship and parenting concerns. She offers practical ways to improve communication and build more predictable patterns with others. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices are available as tools to support relaxation and concentrated change work.

Sessions are conducted in English and Polish. People considering therapy are invited to reflect on their goals, and to start with a short matching questionnaire before arranging appointments. Sylwia encourages a collaborative approach to planning care so it fits each person’s life and priorities.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and meeting the person where they are. It helps people feel heard and supports their own pace of change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, works on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can be useful for relationship and parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm what is currently offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be a practical way to continue therapy if schedules change. Discuss formats and timing with the therapist during the matching and booking process so sessions can be arranged to suit your everyday routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issuesInfidelityJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisis Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Polish

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sylwia help with?

Sylwia supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is open and direct with an emphasis on listening. Sessions focus on the person’s goals, everyday choices and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in Australia and uses a mix of person-centred and evidence-informed approaches in her work.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sylwia is listed with AASW and practices in Australia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does costing and payments work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sylwia?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.