Therapy Approach & Process
Personalised counselling in Peterborough for overcoming challenges, building resilience, and fostering growth
My therapeutic approach is pluralistic, meaning I draw from different therapeutic models to meet each person as an individual rather than following a single fixed method. I often integrate elements of the psychodynamic approach, exploring past experiences, early relationships, and the subconscious patterns that continue to influence how we feel and respond today.
Alongside this, I use tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help identify and work with unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, offering practical support for everyday challenges. I also value the humanistic approach, which focuses on empowerment, self awareness, and recognising a person’s strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. Some clients feel ready to explore deeply and challenge long standing patterns, while others come to therapy during a difficult period and simply want to feel more stable or supported.
There is no right pace or single path. The work adapts to each person, allowing therapy to unfold in a way that feels safe, respectful, and appropriate for where they are in their life.
What is therapy really about?
Therapy does not mean that something is wrong with you or that you need to be fixed. Life has always been challenging, and people have always experienced anxiety, low mood, anger, grief, or confusion. What has changed is that today we have more language, more awareness, and more access to understanding what is happening within us. My role is not to tell you who you are or what you should feel, but to walk alongside you as you explore your own experience. In therapy, we look at how your past has shaped the way you feel and respond in the present, because our experiences do not disappear, they stay with us and influence how we see the world. Many emotional struggles come not from anything being abnormal, but from unprocessed feelings, suppressed experiences, or long standing patterns that have become heavy to carry. Over time, these can limit how freely we live, often without us realising it. While the past cannot be changed, understanding it can change how it lives within you. Therapy creates space to make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and find ways of living that feel lighter, more balanced, and more supportive of who you are now.
How do I know if Prohapi and Aleksandra are the right choice?
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and the truth is that you cannot fully know until you experience the work for yourself. That is why I offer a free initial consultation, either over the phone or in person. This first meeting is a space for you to share what is bringing you to therapy and what you are struggling with, and for me to explain how I work and how I might be able to support you.
During this conversation, I usually gain a clear sense of how I would approach the work, and you can get a feel for whether my style, way of thinking, and presence feel right for you. Therapy relies on trust and connection, and that sense of flow often becomes noticeable very early on. While trust deepens over time and many clients need a few sessions to fully open up, the initial consultation often gives enough insight to decide whether this feels like the right place to continue.
What does therapy look like in practice?
Therapy usually begins with one or more sessions focused on understanding your story. This is a space to explore who you are, what you have experienced, and how your past and present connect. For some people this takes one session, for others it takes longer. There is no fixed structure, as the pace is always guided by the client.
When appropriate, the work is then supported by qEEG brain mapping. This allows us to look at how brain activity may be influencing your emotional responses, stress levels, and everyday functioning. The results are discussed together and connected to your lived experience, linking biological patterns with how you feel, behave, and cope in daily life. From there, therapy continues in a way that is shaped around your needs, your goals, and your readiness, combining insight, emotional work, and practical support at a pace that feels right for you.
How long does therapy take?
There is no fixed length for therapy, because it depends on the person, their needs, and their readiness for change. Some people come to therapy for a few months to work through a specific difficulty, while others stay longer because they need ongoing support or want to deepen their understanding of themselves. Therapy can take place weekly, fortnightly, or less frequently, depending on what feels manageable and supportive.
Change takes time, especially when it involves developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. Creating new patterns, whether emotional, behavioural, or neurological, does not usually happen in just a few sessions. Therapy is often about giving yourself the space to practise, reflect, and gradually build tools and habits that last. In this way, it can be similar to working with a personal trainer, where support and consistency help changes become more stable and sustainable over time.
The length of therapy can also depend on your previous experience. People who have had therapy before or already have some tools may move more quickly, while for others this may be the first time they have explored their inner world in this way. Rather than aiming for a quick fix, the focus is on meaningful and lasting change, at a pace that feels right for you.
Pricing
Therapy and Neurofeedback, from £65 per hour
This applies to therapy sessions and neurofeedback sessions that take place within ongoing work. Sessions are charged individually, each session lasts up to one hour and is tailored to your individual needs.
QEEG brain mapping, from £130
QEEG brain mapping is priced separately, as it involves a longer assessment and detailed analysis of brain activity. QEEG is usually used as part of a wider therapeutic or neurofeedback process and supports understanding how brain activity relates to everyday experiences and symptoms.