Dr Anna Maciak
Counselling Psychologist & Associate
Dr Anna Maciak is a Counselling Psychologist providing online psychological therapy for adults in English and Polish.
Anna is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). She completed her Master's degree in Psychology at the University of Warsaw and her Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at York St John University.
Anna is also an appointed member of the Division of Counselling Psychology Committee, where she takes a lead on Physical Health.
Qualifications & Professional Registration
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology – York St John University
- Master's Degree in Psychology – University of Warsaw
- Registered Counselling Psychologist – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Chartered Member – British Psychological Society (BPS)
Therapeutic Approach
Anna works integratively, tailoring psychological therapy to each person's individual experiences, needs and goals.
Her approach draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
Central to Anna's work is the development of a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship in which clients can explore their experiences with empathy, curiosity and respect.
Areas Anna Works With
Anna works with adults experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including:
- Anxiety and low mood
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- OCD
- Low self-esteem, perfectionism and burnout
- Physical health difficulties, pain and adjustment to illness
- Cancer and the psychological impact of treatment
- Eating difficulties
- Substance use difficulties
- Other complex mental health difficulties
Physical Health & Psychological Wellbeing
Anna has a particular professional interest in the relationship between physical health and psychological wellbeing.
Living with pain, illness, medical treatment or changes in physical functioning can affect identity, relationships, emotional wellbeing and everyday life. Anna offers a supportive space in which these experiences can be understood within the wider context of the person's life.
Inclusive & Individualised Therapy
Anna is attentive to the cultural and social contexts that shape people's experiences and aims to provide an inclusive and respectful therapeutic space.
She works collaboratively with clients to develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion while supporting meaningful and sustainable change.
Appointments
Anna works with adults at BlueSky Psychology and provides appointments online.
