Welcome to Conduit Psychotherapy
A Warm, Safe And Confidential Space To Explore Your Thoughts And Feelings
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust
My name is Katya Poznyak and I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist. I am based in Central London, but also work online with adults from anywhere in the UK and worldwide. I work with individuals and couples on a short and long term basis, providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your emotions and your struggles.
I am here to support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviour so you can understand yourself better. Together we will develop ways that can help you manage your life in a healthier, more meaningful way.
You may be struggling with an issue that is preventing you from living your life the way you want to or according to your values. Or you may just feel that something isn’t right, and you want to explore why you feel the way you do, so you can find more effective ways to cope and move towards a brighter future.
Encountering obstacles in our lives that hold us back is perfectly normal – it’s just part of being human. From time to time, we all need support, someone to talk to and reflect on life, someone who can help us make sense of our emotions. Reaching out can be hard, but it is your first step towards making positive changes in your life.
About me
My previous experience in finance gave me an insight into the pressures of high performance workplaces and the stress that comes with striving to be the best version of yourself, as breadwinners, as parents, and as humans.
I come from a multicultural background. Having lived in several countries, I am aware of the difficulties this may pose, no matter how exciting it may seem on the surface.
My personal experience of counselling, and how life changing it can be, inspired me to retrain so I could support people on their own therapeutic journeys.
To further develop my practice and ensure that I provide the best service for the clients that I work with, I regularly attend CPD courses.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Couples Psychotherapy - NAOS Institute London
- MA Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling - Regent’s University London
- MLitt Art History and Connoisseurship - The University of Glasgow
- BSc Finance - New York University
How Psychotherapy can help you
Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s dealing with current life challenges or wanting to improve the quality of their relationships, it will always involve change. Psychotherapy is a life changing process that, in my view, is about establishing a relationship in which you are provided a safe space to go on an explorative journey and make sense of the challenges you are facing, to find ways to feel more empowered to effect changes in your life; and to possibly become more accepting of yourself and others.
Working with me
My role is to be a fellow co-traveller supporting you on your transformational journey gently guiding you towards finding your own answers and solutions whatever questions or challenges may be in the safety of a non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
I believe that no client is like any other, just like everyone’s life paths are never the same, and as such, my approach is based on my clients’ individual needs, where they are in life, and what their aspirations are.
Initial consultation
Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and a lot depends on the quality of the Therapeutic Relationship. It is extremely important to find the right fit. That’s why I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss the reasons why you are considering coming to therapy, and for us to establish if it would be beneficial to you for us to work together.
Usually, I meet with clients on a weekly basis as therapy works best when there is a regular, consistent day and time. Meeting weekly will enable you to make better progress towards your goals, but I am able to work more flexibly if that is your preference.
I can help with a wide range of challenges that you may be facing in your life, including:
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” — Albert Einstein
Anxiety
Depression
Sexuality and sex-related issues
Relationship issues
Divorce
Stress management
Anger management
Identity issues
Multi-cultural issues
Midlife crisis
Spirituality
Trauma
Abuse
Work and career-related issues
Personal development
Bereavement
Self-esteem
Parenting
Why do people come to therapy?
People often come to therapy to resolve a particular issue, to find support for something specific, or when they start feeling lost.
The progress of the therapeutic process is never linear, and the places it takes you, what gets unlocked and uncovered, can be quite unexpected - what can be revealed and addressed in this process might not be exactly what you expected or planned for, as some hidden material may emerge. This is just something to keep in mind.
Together, we will, of course, work to address any newly uncovered issues.
If you don’t see the issue you are struggling with listed above, or you just feel that something isn’t right and you’re not sure what it is, please get in contact to see if Psychotherapy in Central London and online can help.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis.
My approach
As an integrative psychotherapist, I am able to draw upon a range of approaches to help you achieve your goals. No two clients are the same, your experiences are unique to you, so what you need from psychotherapy differs from any other client. Working integratively means that I will tailor the approaches and techniques I use in our sessions to your individual experiences, to address your needs and to help you achieve your specific goals.
When we work together, I may draw upon all or some of the following approaches: Integrative, Interpersonal, CBT, Humanistic, Phenomenological/Existential, Transpersonal, Relational, Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis.
Psychodynamic Therapy allows you to look at the underlying causes of your current feelings and behaviour. It helps you understand how your past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
What was ‘recorded’ in your unconscious in the early stages of your life informs your life in the present. Bringing it into the awareness helps you recognise your maladaptive patterns and make changes.
Existential Phenomenological Therapy is a philosophical approach to therapy which can help you understand your subjective human experience of being in the world.
It views a person as in a constant process of becoming, and encourages you to take responsibility for creating your own life through making choices in line with your values and beliefs.
It helps you explore anxieties, uncertainties, and impermanence as fundamental parts of human existence, and how these notions become part of your lived, everyday experience.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on your current problems and helps you find practical ways to manage them. It explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings and actions.
By breaking each problem down to its cognitive, behavioural and emotional components, it identifies where negative or unhelpful patterns lie, which in turn, helps you change these patterns. CBT is problem oriented and works to help you notice and change your negative automatic thought patterns so you can feel better.
If you have any questions about Psychotherapy in Central London, or you would like to arrange an appointment, please get in touch.
Testimonials
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you as you really helped me by listening and offering me that space to talk. I was really not in a stable place at all and your gentle approach really made a difference and was what I needed to help me get through those changes.
~ G.O.
Words cannot describe the change I have seen in myself in the last few weeks. I know I am a long way from where I need to be but I want to thank you for your patience and understanding during our time working together. I genuinely would not have been able to get through this period of my life without you and I will forever be grateful for that.
~ J.E.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session will be about your own expectations of therapy and what you aim to achieve as a result. It is important to keep in mind that whether you get there or not, and how quickly you get there will largely depend on you. A lot of work will be focused around exploring your feelings and getting used to talking about them freely and openly as part of the process.
People often come to therapy to resolve a particular issue, or find support for something specific, or when they start feeling lost or stuck. The progress is never linear and what gets unlocked in the process, can, at times, be quite unexpected. Together, we will, of course, work to address any newly uncovered issues as well.
How long you need therapy depends on your unique needs and circumstances. You may only need a few sessions to work through a specific issue you are struggling with or you may need longer. It is natural to see change at different rates depending on where you start from too. The important thing is to keep an open mind over how long you will be in therapy and discuss it with me as changes happen.
In your session you'll be able to talk about what is currently happening in your life or really anything that has been bothering you and your feelings and emotions in connection to that. I will listen and support you without any judgment or criticism. I will ask you questions and prompt you to explore your emotions in more depth. This can help you gain a better understanding of your thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems.
If you are struggling to cope and are finding day-to-day life difficult, you may benefit from professional help. Just talking to someone confidentially who is not a friend or family member can make all the difference. Counselling and psychotherapy provide a regular time for you to explore your feelings and talk about any problems you're experiencing. A counsellor can help you develop better ways of coping, allowing you to move forward and get the most out of life.
I prefer to see clients every week. This way, we are able to help you make the best progress in achieving your goals. However, I am flexible, so if you would like to meet once a fortnight, we can discuss your requirements when you get in touch.
As an integrative psychotherapist, when I know more about you and the challenges you are facing, I will suggest a therapeutic pathway that will best help you achieve your goals. This may involve one approach, or a blend of approaches. The important thing is that I tailor my approaches to you and your specific needs.
My location
I work from private offices in Central London, located a short walk from Sloane Square and Bond Street / Oxford Circus tube stations.
Therefore, I can work with clients from Brixton, Peckham, Hackney, Islington, Cricklewood, Hammersmith, Kensington, Chelsea, Battersea, Fulham and the surrounding areas.
I am available to work with clients online worldwide. I also speak Russian.
Fees & availability
- Face to face sessions last 50 mins and cost £120
- Online Zoom sessions last 60 mins and cost £100
I accept payment in cash, by bank transfer or PayPal.
Cancellation policy: If you need to change or cancel your session, please make sure you provide a 24 hour notice, otherwise you will be liable for the full session fee.
Availability: Please contact me for availability.
Get in touch
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have about therapy, or to schedule an initial assessment session.
During this session, we can explore your reasons for seeking therapy, determine whether therapy could be helpful for you, and assess whether I am the right therapist for you.
I am available to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, and I guarantee that all communication is confidential and conducted via secure phone and email services.
“If you can cut free of impressions that cling to the mind, free of the future and the past—can make yourself, as Empedocles says, “a sphere rejoicing in its perfect stillness,” and concentrate on living what can be lived (which means the present)... then you can spend the time you have left in tranquility. And in kindness. And at peace with the spirit within you.” — Marcus Aurelius
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