Marzena Uphill

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Marzena

Marzena Uphill works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief and trauma. She uses a mix of approaches to help clients build self-awareness, self-esteem and coping strategies. Marzena is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience.

She meets people who are struggling with parenting stress, communication problems, intimacy-related issues and career pressures. She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, eating or sleeping difficulties, chronic illness and caregiver strain. LGBT issues, fertility concerns, and the effects of abandonment or attachment wounds are within her practice focus.

Marzena draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based work and client-centred principles. Sessions are conversational and practical, with space to reflect on feelings and try small changes between meetings. She helps clients notice patterns and practise new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions.

Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, and those coping with cancer or long-term conditions. Marzena combines present-day problem solving with attention to past relationships that shape current behaviour. She aims to help people gain clearer self-understanding and day-to-day tools for coping.

Sessions are offered in English and Polish. International clients can be supported. Before booking, people are advised to confirm current session options and scheduling through the site process.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning practical strategies to live by those values despite difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they shape current connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy and relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, listening stance where the client’s experience leads the work and the counsellor follows that pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and recommend ways of working that suit the individual. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as understanding develops.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel, and can reduce time spent commuting. They also allow people to keep therapy in a familiar setting and can make short check-ins simpler to schedule during a busy week.

Topics Marzena lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Marzena

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main concerns and she uses approaches suited to those issues.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural methods and existential ideas in her practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as stated in her profile.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Polish?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.