Cressida Chrusciak

I’m available for sessions Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, either online or in person.

For those who find daytime appointments difficult, I also offer evening sessions after 7:00 pm by appointment.

My name is Cressy, and I’m a qualified counsellor currently training to become a psychotherapist. I started this journey because I have a real passion for listening to people’s experiences and helping them make sense of why they feel the way they do. My role is to support you on your journey and help you move forward to a place where life feels more manageable, while making sense of what has been hard.

I work in a warm, down-to-earth and person-centred way, offering a calm and supportive space where you can explore what’s been difficult without fear of judgement. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect and collaboration, we’ll work together at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you.

Alongside my Person-Centred foundation, my psychotherapy training is in Transactional Analysis (TA), which looks at how our early experiences and relationship patterns shape who we are today. I draw on this to help you gain insight into what might be keeping you stuck and to support you in finding new, more fulfilling ways forward.

I work with adults from all walks of life who may be struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Clients often describe me as warm and kind, and say they feel safe talking with me, something I value deeply, as feeling safe is where real change begins.

Alongside my private practice, I also work with a domestic abuse charity, supporting people to make sense of what they’ve been through and to begin rebuilding confidence, safety, and self-trust after difficult relationships. I find this work a real privilege, witnessing people’s courage and growth as they start to reconnect with themselves and their lives.

I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, and I’ve also completed a year-long certificate in Transactional Analysis (TA). I am currently training to become a TA Psychotherapist. These studies have given me a deeper understanding of how past experiences and early relationships can influence how we connect with others, and how, with support, we can reshape those patterns for healthier and less anxious ways of living.

Areas I Work With

Depression – offering space to talk through feelings of emptiness, sadness, or hopelessness.

ADHD – helping clients explore how it affects daily life, relationships, and self-esteem, and finding ways to manage challenges.

Family issues – supporting you to navigate conflicts, communication difficulties, or repeating patterns that may feel stuck.

Low self-esteem – working together to build confidence and a stronger sense of self-worth.

Types of clients I work with: Adults

Designation: Person-Centred Counsellor | Trainee TA Psychotherapist | Â鶹ԭ´´

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, so I offer a free initial session to help you get a sense of what it’s like to talk with me. This session is an opportunity for you to share what’s brought you here, ask any questions, and see whether it feels like a good fit to work together.

There’s no pressure and no expectation to have everything figured out, we’ll go at your pace. My aim is to create a space where you can begin to feel comfortable, supported and heard as you start your counselling journey.