CBT and EMDR therapy in English or Polish for solicitor funded clients
Reflection Clinic accepts referrals from solicitors, case managers and rehabilitation providers for adults who require psychological therapy following traumatic, stressful or life changing events.
I offer CBT and EMDR therapy in English and Polish for clients experiencing anxiety, trauma symptoms, PTSD symptoms, low mood, adjustment difficulties, intrusive memories, avoidance, panic, reduced confidence, shame, guilt, sleep difficulties or distress linked to an accident, injury, medical experience, birth experience or other difficult event.
Therapy can be provided face to face in Leeds or online across the UK.
Online therapy enables me to work with clients from different parts of the UK, including Polish speaking clients who may not have access to a suitable Polish speaking CBT or EMDR therapist locally.
Research suggests that online psychological therapy can be effective, and that online CBT can achieve outcomes comparable with face to face CBT for many difficulties. EMDR can also be offered where clinically appropriate and it can be delivered effectively online.
Therapy in the client’s first language
For some clients, being able to access therapy in their first language can make a significant difference to engagement, emotional expression and psychological understanding.
I am able to provide CBT and EMDR therapy in Polish or English, without the need for an interpreter. This may be particularly helpful where a client feels more able to describe traumatic memories, emotions, family context, migration experiences, cultural identity or psychological distress in Polish.
Where therapy is provided in Polish, communication with solicitors, treatment summaries and discharge reports can be provided in English unless otherwise agreed.
Suitable referrals
I may be able to support clients following:
road traffic accidents
workplace accidents
medical trauma
birth trauma
assault or frightening incidents
traumatic loss
adjustment to injury, pain or long term health changes
anxiety or low mood following stressful life events
psychological distress linked to perinatal experiences
trauma or adjustment difficulties where language, migration or cultural context is relevant
I have particular clinical experience in anxiety disorders, trauma focused CBT, EMDR, perinatal mental health, birth trauma, long term health conditions, chronic pain and adjustment to difficult life events.
What solicitors can expect
I aim to provide a clear, professional and responsive service for solicitor funded clients.
This may include:
initial suitability screening
psychological therapy assessment
CBT or EMDR treatment in English or Polish
clear therapy goals
outcome monitoring where appropriate
brief liaison where needed
standard treatment summary or discharge report in English
recommendations regarding ongoing psychological therapy needs, where relevant
The focus of my work is treatment, recovery and functional improvement.
Experience with solicitor funded work
I have experience of working with solicitor funded clients and providing psychological therapy reports for legal and rehabilitation purposes.
This includes CBT and EMDR therapy following accidents, injury, medical trauma, birth trauma, psychological trauma, chronic pain, health related distress and adjustment difficulties.
I can provide standard treatment summaries or discharge reports in English, including where therapy has been delivered in Polish.
Fees
Solicitor funded therapy
50 minutes | £110
This fee includes the therapy session, brief clinical administration, outcome monitoring where appropriate, brief liaison where needed, and a standard treatment summary or discharge report at the end of therapy.
Sessions are usually offered weekly or fortnightly, depending on clinical need, funding approval and the client’s availability.
Longer EMDR sessions may be available where clinically appropriate and agreed in advance.
Reports
A standard treatment summary or discharge report is usually included as part of the agreed therapy work.
This can include attendance, presenting difficulties, formulation, intervention provided, progress in therapy, outcome measures where used, ongoing needs and recommendations.
Additional fees may apply if a more detailed report is required, for example where there are extensive questions, review of large volumes of documentation, complex chronology work, liaison meetings, urgent deadlines, or a request for an independent medico legal opinion.
Any additional fee would be agreed in advance.
Client consent and confidentiality
Therapy can only proceed with the client’s informed consent.
Where a solicitor, insurer or third party is funding therapy, the client will be informed about confidentiality, information sharing, report requests and the limits of confidentiality before therapy begins.
Written consent is required before clinical information is shared with solicitors, insurers, case managers or other third parties.
Scope of work
I provide solicitor funded CBT and EMDR therapy in English or Polish.
My work includes psychological therapy, brief liaison where needed, and treatment summary or discharge reports with the client’s written consent.
I do not provide expert witness reports, independent medico legal opinions, causation opinions, capacity assessments or court directed psychological reports.
If an expert witness report is required, this should be completed by an appropriately qualified medico legal expert.
Referral information
To make a referral, please include:
client name
date of birth
contact details
preferred therapy language, English or Polish
reason for referral
relevant background information
funding arrangements
whether CBT, EMDR or trauma focused therapy has been recommended
whether a treatment summary or report is required
any relevant deadlines
confirmation that the client is aware of the referral
I will review the referral and confirm whether the case appears suitable for CBT or EMDR therapy.
Why refer to Reflection Clinic
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR trained therapist with over sixteen years of experience in mental health across NHS and private practice settings.
I offer CBT and EMDR therapy in both English and Polish. This can be particularly helpful for Polish speaking clients who may find it easier to describe trauma, distress, family context, migration experiences or emotional difficulties in their first language.
My clinical interests include trauma, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, birth trauma, long term health conditions, chronic pain and adjustment to difficult life events.
I aim to offer therapy that is evidence based, compassionate, clearly formulated and professionally communicated.