“As a man, even the thought of going to counselling made me uncomfortable. Speaking to someone is a sign of weakness. I should be able to sort out my issues on my own. I've managed all these years. But did I? Or was I just distracting myself with new projects? Interests? Girlfriends? Addictions? The problem was always there. I just got better at numbing that irritating voice over the years until it was not working anymore. It stroked a cord when she said, 'It actually takes strength to ask for help'. And in reality, it was up to me to do that hard work. What Aga provided was an environment without judgment where I didn't have to prove anything or compete with anyone. I could just be me. That is not always witty, funny, outgoing that can feel vulnerable, that does not have many meaningful relationships because it's easier not to talk about what hurts. Those sessions have shown me that I can be more and that I need to be real with people I care about for them to see and accept me for who I am.”

— E. from the UK

I've spent years in the relationship trying to save it. You are trying to build it up and work on it, constantly changing and shaping yourself into that other person's idea. And it was never enough. The demands, accusations, lack of appreciation and control grew throughout the time. I always blamed myself, always walking on eggshells not to cause problems. You get addicted to that constant up and down. The high you feel when offered the tiniest crumbs of warmth or attention. And then it's gone, and it's loud, and you're not good enough, and you question yourself, your sanity again, and it repeats. But you are so blindsided by constantly trying to make it work to make him happy that you cannot see what others have seen for quite some time. That this is not healthy. And my needs always last. I'm glad that by speaking to someone impartial, objective, and honest, I could empower myself to see the truth. To work on me and break that cycle.

— M. from Germany

It was hard to comprehend speaking to a stranger about myself. The shame and guilt that I carried all those years and hidden from everyone, how can I even begin to think to open up? And what if I open up and it is so much of it I will entirely fall apart and won't be able to put myself back again? These were all genuine concerns. And they stopped me asking for help for a decade. Until there was nothing else to hang on to. And I'm glad about that.

The warmth and kindness of my therapist and my completely non-judgmental attitude and humanity have made me extremely comfortable and safe to be myself.

— G. from Australia

I came to therapy after losing my dream job. Not knowing what I want anymore, who I was without it? It has become such an integral part of my identity that I felt utterly lost without it. Spiralled into overthinking, lack of sleep and depression. Agnieszka helped me understand those external core beliefs that I based my life's value system on that have left me without any meaning in my life cause performance and achievement were all I had and all that drove me. By exploring that perfectionistic, judgmental, strict inner voice that was never happy or satisfied, I could see what led me to where I was. By changing that narrative and becoming more compassionate towards myself, I reevaluated what I wanted from my life and who I wanted to be for that next chapter. I have a choice. And losing that job turned out to be the best thing that has happened to me.

— H. from Greece