About Justyna
A warm, collaborative space to understand your challenges and move towards meaningful change.
I offer psychological therapy for adults online and in face-to-face consulting rooms in Central London. My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental and evidence-based, helping you explore what feels difficult, develop new ways of coping, and reconnect with your own strengths and resources.
Accredited CBT Therapist
Evidence-based therapy to help you understand the links between your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviour, and to develop practical, effective strategies for managing your difficulties.
Accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist
Evidence-based therapy to help you resolve symptoms of depression or mood-related difficulties linked to life transitions (including relationship changes), bereavement, conflict or isolation, and to improve the quality of your relationships with others.
18 Years NHS Clinical Experience
Experienced in psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Online & Central London Sessions
Therapy available online and face-to-face at EC1V consulting rooms in Central London.
Clinical Supervision for Therapists
Experienced clinical supervisor supporting both qualified CBT therapists and therapists in training.
About Justyna Garzennec
I am a highly experienced, accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, with 18 years' experience working in a busy NHS psychological therapy service and 7 years in private practice. I offer therapy online and in calm, welcoming consulting rooms in Central London.
My work is grounded in warmth, empathy and collaboration. I aim to offer a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can explore your challenges, understand the patterns that may be holding you back, and begin developing practical strategies that support lasting change.
I carry out comprehensive clinical assessments and provide psychological interventions for people experiencing depression and a range of anxiety-related difficulties, including panic disorder, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, generalised anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I also specialise in helping people who struggle with high self-criticism, perfectionism, low self-esteem and stress — including work-related stress or burnout — as well as people whose depression or mood-related difficulties arise in the context of relationship challenges.
Alongside my clinical work, I also provide supervision to qualified CBT therapists and therapists in training.
Our Work Together
How We Will Work Together
Below is how our work together typically unfolds — always at a pace that feels right for you.
A safe, respectful space
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it's the first time you're sharing your inner world with someone else. My priority is to help you feel safe, understood and valued, so that trust can develop at a pace that feels right for you. I bring a naturally warm, empathetic and compassionate style, with deep respect for each person's individuality and humanity.
Shared understanding
In our first session we will explore your difficulties, clarify your goals, and agree on how we will work together. If you've had previous therapy, we can reflect on that too, so this experience feels grounded and supportive from the start.
Evidence-based, flexible
I draw flexibly on a range of therapeutic approaches — including CBT, IPT and compassion-focused work — gently challenging unhelpful thoughts or self-limiting beliefs, building skills such as assertiveness, and cultivating a kinder relationship with yourself.
Working with underlying patterns
Where helpful, we may explore past experiences to understand how they have shaped the beliefs you hold about yourself and others, and begin shifting the ones that no longer serve you, so you can experience yourself and your life in a more balanced and healthy way.
Relationships and life transitions
Sometimes emotional distress is linked to significant interpersonal events — bereavement, relationship changes, conflict, or feelings of loneliness and isolation — or to major life changes such as job loss or changes in physical health. Together we will work through these experiences, develop healthier ways of relating to others, and build more satisfying and supportive connections.
Regular review
Throughout therapy we will regularly review your progress to ensure that our work remains aligned with your needs and goals, and evolves as you do.
When life feels difficult, therapy can help you find a way forward.
Many people come to therapy because the ways they have been coping no longer feel enough. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
Therapy offers time and space to understand what is happening, explore what may be contributing to your difficulties, and build new ways of responding to life's challenges.
A central part of my work is helping people recognise and draw on their own inner strengths and personal resources. I believe this is an important part of building resilience, confidence and a greater sense of emotional wellbeing.
Experience
Professional Experience
Justyna's professional background is in Counselling Psychology, and she is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist and accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT). She has over 17 years' experience working in a busy NHS psychological therapy service and over 7 years in private practice, providing assessment and treatment for adults with a wide range of mental health challenges.
She specialises in the treatment of depression, panic disorder, health anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, specific phobias, generalised anxiety disorder and PTSD. She also has experience working with individuals whose mental health has been affected by long-term physical health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and epilepsy.
She has received specialist training and participated as a therapist in research studies investigating the effectiveness of CBT and ACT for the treatment of depression in people with a diagnosis of terminal cancer, as well as those who had recovered from cancer but were experiencing a reduced quality of life.
Alongside her clinical work, Justyna provides clinical supervision to qualified CBT therapists and therapists in training.
NHS psychological therapy experience
Clinical assessment and evidence-based psychological therapy
CBT treatment for anxiety and depression
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for depression
Psychological support for emotional difficulties in the context of long-term physical health conditions
Clinical supervision for therapists
Private online and Central London therapy
Training
Qualifications and Professional Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people who have completed treatment for cancer with curative intent but are experiencing poor Quality of Life
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression in People with Cancer
- Practitioner Training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Depression
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, PGDip CBT
- MSc Counselling Psychology
- BSc Hons Psychology
Ways of Working
Online and Face-to-Face Therapy
Online Therapy
Online sessions offer a flexible way to access therapy from a private and comfortable space. This can be helpful if you have a busy schedule, travel frequently, or prefer to meet remotely.
Face-to-Face Therapy in Central London
Face-to-face appointments are available at EC1V consulting rooms in Central London, in calm and welcoming surroundings.
In Justyna's Words
“Starting therapy takes courage. My hope is that from our very first conversation you feel heard, respected and genuinely met — and that together we find a way forward that feels like yours.”Book an Initial Consultation
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Justyna's work is informed by evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends CBT and IPT as psychological therapy options for depression, and also recommends CBT for a range of anxiety disorders.
Take the first step
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation. This can be an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask any questions, and consider whether working together feels like the right fit.
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