LIGHT Counselling & Psychotherapy with Kam, face to face and online in Carlisle Cumbria
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
Welcome to Light Counselling & Psychotherapy
Life can get tough and overwhelming at times. We might find ourselves struggling or feeling disconnected from everyone, even from ourselves. We might suffer because of our past experiences, our upbringing, work stress, relationship struggles or the weight of expectations from those around us or imposed by society.
Developing a deeper awareness of our feelings, patterns of behaviour, and how we relate to others helps us understand what can be changed. Counselling helps you develop a stronger, more authentic relationship with yourself, increasing self-awareness and facilitating lasting change.
Every person has an inherent capacity for personal growth and self-improvement - and in the right conditions, you can truly flourish through a powerful pathway of self-discovery and emotional healing.
About Me
I’m Kam (Kamila), a qualified therapist registered with the BACP. By creating a safe space where clients feel valued, understood, and free to explore their inner world, I aim to empower clients to embrace their authentic selves and move towards a more fulfilling life. Whether you are grappling with specific challenges or simply seeking greater self-awareness, I offer therapeutic support and guidance for your personal growth and lasting change.
Issues I Support
I work across a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low mood, lack of motivation, identity, relationships, OCD, health issues, parenting, phobias, neurodivergence, abuse, PTSD, and trauma.
Counselling Sessions
Online sessions via Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp or Zoom. In-person counselling sessions at my tranquil private practice garden room in Carlisle, Cumbria. Fluent in Polish and English.
Clinical Supervision
Delivered either in-person or via online for trainee & qualified counsellors and therapists, teachers, social workers, care workers, and foster care helpers.
Who I Support:
Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families
Organisations such as schools, local councils,
Adoption & fostering agencies
Youth offending and the Employee Assistance Programme.
My location
In-person counselling sessions available at my private practice garden room in Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6RE. Tranquil and secluded therapy room with parking spaces available on site. Close to the surrounding areas of Morton, Raffles, Dalston, Newby West, Orton Grange and Belle View.
Counselling Session Fees
Individual counselling sessions cost £60.00 and last 1 hour. Concession fees are available for students or low-income earners.
Payment: Payment is due after each appointment by cash or via bank transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling works best when you recognise that you’re struggling and can no longer continue as you are, and you want to make changes in your life but don’t know how. Sometimes, it may feel almost impossible to know what these changes should be. Often, the insights that arise are created during sessions through developing deep discussions in our sessions. We focus on you as an individual, working with your agenda, allowing you to explore difficult emotions to bring about change and healing.
This is entirely up to you, and we will discuss this during our initial consultation. Sometimes, starting with six sessions can be beneficial, and then we can review whether you would like to continue or terminate them. Short-term counselling can be helpful during an immediate crisis to support you through it. Long-term counselling allows for a deeper exploration of your struggles, helping you understand how they affect you and where they stem from.
We can start with weekly sessions and then review. We can also later move to fortnightly or every three weeks, depending on the situation and what would benefit you. Remember, this is your decision. We will look at ways to help you move forward in your life, making the transition as safe and comfortable as possible.
Often, you will know when your counselling is nearing its end. You will feel more confident and at peace within yourself, and the memories will not cause you as much pain. You will be able to reflect on them in a way that no longer distresses you. We will discuss how you would like to conclude the counselling process. We can have a final review a few weeks after counselling ends to see how you have been coping and how you’ve incorporated these changes into your daily life.
Yes. Confidentiality is the basis for a successful therapeutic relationship. It is what makes you, the client, trust us and feel safe to open up and be honest. Counselling is confidential, providing a safe, private space to discuss personal matters without fear of disclosure. However, this confidentiality is not absolute. Therapists must breach confidentiality if there is a legal requirement (court order) or to prevent serious, immediate harm to you or others.
The main difference between CBT and person-centred therapy is their approaches to addressing psychological challenges. CBT focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviours to alleviate specific symptoms, while person-centred therapy emphasises creating a supportive environment for self-exploration and personal growth.
Counselling offers numerous benefits, particularly if you’re seeking to enhance self-understanding and personal growth. Some of the key benefits include improved self-esteem as you gain a clearer understanding of your worth and capabilities. Enhanced Self-Compassion: You develop a kinder, more compassionate view of yourself. Greater Emotional Resilience by reconnecting with your core values and strengths, you build resilience against life’s challenges and stressors. Deeper Relationships, as you become more attuned to your own needs and desires, you often find that your relationships with others become more authentic and fulfilling.
It merges unconditional positive regard with a deep understanding of the autonomic nervous system to foster healing. I create a safe, non-judgmental space to help you recognise your nervous system states (safety, fight/flight, freeze) and move toward regulation and reconnection. I combine body-based awareness with breathing exercises to help you manage your own nervous system.
Get in touch
Step 1: Leave a telephone message, text or message via email. I will arrange a convenient time to meet in person, online or via telephone. We then have a FREE 10-minute informal conversation.
Step 2: If you feel comfortable proceeding further, we can book an initial 30-minute consultation for £20.00.
Step 3: If we both feel we are a ‘good fit’ to continue, we can book your first full counselling session, which lasts 60 minutes, and discuss the contract and your goals for therapy. We then book each new session at the end of each appointment. After six sessions, we review your progress.
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