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Edyta Johnston

Edyta Johnston

BACP

Therapist / counsellor in the United Kingdom

Compassionate, practical therapy for women's issues

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Experience
8 years
Languages
English, Polish
Sessions
Online
Listed in
the United Kingdom
  • Attachment focused
  • Practical coping skills
  • English and Polish

About Edyta

Edyta Johnston offers calm, focused support for people dealing with stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with worries about depression, sleep and eating, as well as issues linked to relationships, intimacy and identity. Sessions also address ADHD, grief, career strain and concerns related to neurodiversity. She speaks English and Polish and practises in the United Kingdom.

Edyta begins by helping people notice what is happening for them in day-to-day life. That first step - simple self-observation - shows where to start and makes goals clearer. She places a strong emphasis on the working relationship and on honest, steady conversation during sessions.

Her way of working draws on client-centred principles. Conversations are led by each person’s needs and pace, with practical ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches when helpful. Attachment-focused thinking helps make sense of patterns in close relationships.

People who do well with Edyta often find the sessions both warm and straightforward. She aims to create moments where clients can try out new ways of thinking and behaving. Small, practical steps are used alongside deeper reflection to ease daily strain.

Across eight years in practice she has supported people facing loss, migration stress and identity questions, among other challenges. If someone wants to start, the usual route is to use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviour. It helps people notice repeated ways of relating and try different responses in their closest relationships. Client-centred practice focuses on meeting each person where they are, with the counsellor following the client's pace and priorities as conversations unfold. Cognitive behavioural work gives concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviours that maintain distress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they adapt methods so sessions feel useful and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity when life events make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can guide choices about structure and frequency so therapy fits everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Polish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, grief and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions are client-centred and collaborative, using practical tools from cognitive behavioural work and attachment ideas to understand patterns and try new strategies.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where do they practise?

The therapist is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.

How are sessions charged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

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

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