- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-based work
- Speaks English and Polish
About Sylwia
Sylwia Grabowska is an AASW social worker with three years of practice in Australia. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Polish. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Sylwia focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people set small, achievable goals. Conversations might include exploring patterns in relationships, handling social situations that feel overwhelming, or building confidence in everyday decisions.
Her background includes work with clients facing complex issues like attachment concerns, blended family challenges, immigration-related stress, and substance use problems. She also addresses feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness and the fallout from infidelity or domestic violence when these come up in therapy.
Sylwia blends short-term strategies with longer term reflection. That can mean using CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts, practicing ACT exercises to clarify values, or looking at attachment patterns that affect relationships. Hypnotherapy and client-centred approaches appear alongside these methods when they fit a person’s goals.
People who prefer clear structure and practical tools often find this style helpful. The first session normally focuses on what the person wants to change and how to make that work in daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward what matters to them. It uses simple exercises to clarify values and take small actions that suit daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours in social situations or when anxiety spikes.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people recognise triggers in close relationships and change how they relate to others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals and what fits the client’s situation, and together they will try methods that suit those aims.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people meet with a therapist who speaks English or Polish without changing location.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem and depression, plus related matters such as attachment problems and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using clear steps and exercises from ACT and CBT alongside attachment-focused work when relevant.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.