Hello, I'm Magda, a certified Transactional Analysis psychotherapist with over 23 years of clinical experience. For the past 16 years, I have worked primarily one-to-one with adult clients, offering therapy in both English and Polish.
I practise in Scotland and have been living here for nearly twenty years. Over time I've developed a deep appreciation for the landscape — the mossy woods, changing weather, and wide skies that quietly remind us that change is a natural and necessary part of life. I often find nature grounding and restorative, and its steady rhythms continue to shape how I think about growth and healing.
Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, tending to my garden, and being with animals—especially my dog, who brings plenty of joy and enthusiasm to our walks together.
I hold professional indemnity insurance with the Psychologists Protection Society and engage in regular supervision with a fully qualified supervisor. I practice in the UK in accordance with UK legislation and adhere to the UKCP Ethical Framework and Code of Professional Conduct.
You can verify my credentials directly through the UKCP Register.
Professional Registrations
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) – 2011165881
Autumn
Gentle Release
The season of letting go, harvesting wisdom, and honoring necessary endings.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the following services are available for immediate support.
Directory of local mental health services, available at iThrive Edinburgh.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
I am a sole trader and the Data Controller for the personal information you provide.
I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and comply with UK data protection legislation. I also adhere to the professional and ethical standards of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Why I Collect Personal Information
I collect and process personal information for the following lawful purposes:
To provide counselling, psychotherapy and supervision services
To communicate with you regarding enquiries and appointments
To maintain appropriate clinical records of our work together
To ensure I am providing a safe, ethical and professional service in accordance with UKCP standards
To meet legal, regulatory and insurance requirements
To protect your safety or the safety of others where necessary
To process payments for services provided
Information I May Collect
The personal information I may collect includes:
Your name, address, email address and telephone number
Details of an emergency contact person
Relevant background information that may support therapeutic work (for example age, employment, relationships or health information where appropriate)
Records of communication between us such as emails, messages or phone calls
Appointment records and payment information
Brief counselling notes relating to our sessions
These records help ensure continuity of care and allow me to provide counselling in a safe and professional way.
Third-party providers involved in communication or financial transactions (such as email providers or banks) may also process limited personal information as part of their services.
How Your Information Is Stored
I take appropriate steps to keep your information secure.
Digital records are stored on password-protected devices and secure systems.
Paper records, where used, are stored in a locked and secure location.
Only information necessary for the provision of counselling services is retained.
Confidentiality and Sharing Information
Confidentiality is a central principle of counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Your personal information will be kept confidential and will only be shared in the following circumstances:
If there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others
If required by law or by a court of law
With my professional supervisor as part of ethical practice and clinical supervision
With professional bodies, insurers or regulators in the event of a formal complaint
With your emergency contact where there is significant concern for your safety
With a professional executor in the event of my incapacity or death
As required by the ethical standards of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, I participate in regular clinical supervision. When discussing client work in supervision, identifying information is minimised or anonymised wherever possible.
Email Communication
Please note that email is not always a secure form of communication.
I do not currently use encrypted email services, so any emails sent between us may not be fully secure while in transit. For this reason, it is advisable not to include highly sensitive or confidential information in emails where possible.
By contacting me via email, you acknowledge and accept this potential risk.
How Long Information Is Kept
I keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above and to meet professional and legal obligations.
Typically:
Counselling records and notes are retained for a limited period after therapy ends in line with professional guidance.
Administrative records such as contact details and appointment records are deleted when no longer required.
After the retention period, paper records are securely destroyed and digital records are permanently deleted where possible.
Marketing
I will not use your personal information for marketing purposes. I will only send information about services or updates if you have specifically requested this.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
Request access to the personal information I hold about you
Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Further information about your rights can be found on the website of the Information Commissioner's Office.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please raise this with me in the first instance.
You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK regulator responsible for data protection.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact me using the details provided on this website.
Use of Cookies
When someone visits this website, third-party services may collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. This information is used to understand things such as how many people visit the website and which pages are viewed most often.
This information is processed in a way that does not identify individual visitors.
Cookies may be used on this website to help gather this information. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that allows the website to recognise returning visitors.
The website may use:
Session cookies, which are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
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These cookies are used only to help improve the website and understand how it is used.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to accept them.
This privacy information may be updated from time to time in line with legal, regulatory, or professional requirements.
