All of us… both young and old can suffer difficult moments in our lives where we find ourselves at a loss - under huge amounts of stress, feeling anxious or depressed. Our ‘sense of purpose’ and ‘direction’ becomes less certain and we can become trapped in a cycle of despair which prevents us from living the life the way we always hoped and desired.

Days can become a struggle rather than a joy and we lose sight of the road ahead. Our sense of ‘control’ feels stripped from us and we lose a sense of meaning and purpose in our life’s journey.

Whilst it’s completely normal to experience mood fluctuations and the odd ‘bad day’… when distressing patterns begin to take hold - resulting in clear symptoms that hinder the overall ‘quality of our lives’ - this is the moment to seek out positive change. Often, finding the right professional help and guidance can help rediscover focus and meaning. Therapy offers long lasting, life changing skills to help us navigate difficulties in our lives..

If you or a loved one find yourself in this situation and are ready to commit to this healing process I'm glad that you have found our website. Select Healthy Mind was established to be a ‘bridge to a brighter tomorrow’. I invite you to take that all important first step across that bridge and to let the process of healing begin.

Select Healthy Mind Ltd was founded in 2013 by Clinical Director, Psychologist and Psychotherapist Barbara Paczkowska MSc. CBT, BSc. (Hons). Barbara’s aim was to create a Practice focused towards ‘individual needs’ rather than simply addressing any ‘label’ or ‘symptom’. Her career has taken her from excelling at senior management level as a hi-intensity CBT Therapist in the NHS (BABCP accredited) & to ‘Consultant level Training’ as an EMDR Therapist (EMDR UK & Ireland). She is also a recognised ‘Honours member’ of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a current member of EMDRIA.

‘Select’ - as the clinic is more commonly referred to - found it’s home in Windsor, Berkshire in 2016 and has gone on to become recognised as one of the Royal Counties leading Psychotherapy clinics after Barbara was joined by Joanna Prior Msc., BSc., C-DBT, CDMDTP, CCTP I-II, CATP, CFTP, C- PD, Pg.Cert., Pg.Dip., (MBACP) …just one year later.

Together they operate as a small yet dedicated partnership of professional Psychotherapists each bringing together differing yet complimentary skills and knowledge. ‘Select’ treats clients of all ages and backgrounds using a variety of focused based therapies - all proven effective in alleviating a host of emotional, personal and complex psychological conditions. Joanna has also worked in mainland Europe - developing her knowledge and skills set abroad; this valuable experience has enhanced her knowledge and training - she excels at working with young people in particular and the diversity of clients ‘Select’ now accepts keeps the partnership at the forefront of therapeutic care.

Below we have produced some common FAQ’s that aims to provide answers your immediate questions regarding ‘Select Healthy Mind Therapy’ and our delivery of service. Please take some time to read it.

We know that finding the right therapist to fit your needs can be a little daunting so we invite our client’s to contact us directly if you would like to discuss anything. The best way is usually via email at selecthealthymind@gmail.com or by using the online contact form below and we will endeavour to respond to your queries as soon as possible.

You can also contact Barbara by telephone by either calling/texting 07514071824.or Joanna on 07702581165

Certain  therapies are more effective than others at treating different conditions… at Select Healthy Mind we discuss which is the most appropriate to you.

We are fully committed to providing you with a safe, confidential space to talk, explore, heal and grow. Select therapists will go to great lengths to help you understand your areas of difficulty, gain lasting relief from your symptoms and develop the best resources to cope better moving forward into the future.

We believe in a mind-body connection so that improvements in psychological well-being translate into physical vitality. The benefits of our psychotherapy include self-insight, inner fulfilment, raised self-esteem, a positive outlook and improved relationships.

Our work covers a huge spectrum of psychological issues, from minor to complex…and we work to treat a wide variety of conditions, both long-standing and recent onset.

Typical presenting conditions vary from client to client and symptoms can range from stress and anxiety to anger, depression and relationship problems. Often several issues will be present at the same time. We are all unique as human beings and your own particular problems will vary in degree and presentation to everybody else.

As therapists we are able to work with the majority of conditions; however, psychiatry may be more appropriate initially for conditions such as psychosis, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, serious drug addiction and complex eating disorders.

If this is the case and you wish to consider medication, or are seeking a medical diagnosis or a medical report, then an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist would be more suitable, and we can direct you in order to arrange this.

If you have a moment please click on the tabs below to read further regarding any current conditions or issues that you may feel of particular concern to you or your family. If you believe we may be of assistance please do not hesitate to contact us either by telephone by calling or texting Barbara on 07514071824 or Joanna on 07702581165 (to discuss arranging a face to face, telephone or  remote online video assessment session) or you can directly contact us by email for more information at selecthealthymind@gmail.com or by using the online contact form below and we will respond as soon as possible.

If you feel that your particular worries do not appear below or even differ slightly, please also feel free to contact us anyway, as we can discuss this and hopefully we would be able to direct you to another professional that works in the field that may offer greater assistance.

Below are some articles we have published to help answer some general questions you may have about therapy and in particular how

Select Healthy Minds work as a practice.

Please contact us by email at selecthealthymind@gmail.com or by using the online contact form below and we will respond to you as soon as possible. You can also call or text Barbara on 07514071824 or Joanna on 07702581165 (to arrange an initial assessment for an face to face / remote online video or telephone session)

There are currently two services available at Select Healthy Mind Ltd

‘Individual Adult Therapy’ and ‘Individual Child/Adolescent Therapy (under 16)’

Before therapy can begin, please download and read through the appropriate version of the contract for the type of therapy you require (on the right). You can then sign it and return it by email to selecthealthymind@gmail.com before your therapy starts (to save time) or alternatively print out a physical copy, fill it in by by hand and give it to your ‘Select’ therapist before your assessment session begins. If you are unable to do either please do not worry as your therapist can provide a copy on the day. (*Please be aware she will ask you to complete it in session time)

Please note -the contract clearly outlines our current fees, confidentiality agreement and terms.

*The contract must be signed prior to your first session to comply with out professional indemnity cover/confidentiality agreement.

During your initial consultation your Select therapist will explore your current issues, enquire about background history and establish the focus of therapy.

When you first contact us, it is useful if you highlight the issues you need most help with.

At ‘Select’ all our therapists specialise in both adult and child/adolescent therapy.

They will agree upon the type of treatment and therapy most suitable for your needs is and discuss a mutually agreeable  schedule for appointments.

          £90 (per 50 min)

These are the current set fees for privately paid services

(including initial assessment)

Nb.We require 10 mins per session to do your notes,

preparation for sessions and various admin - such as letters and invoices

After the initial consultation if both client and therapist feel happy that the planned therapy is likely to be of benefit, we will make a commitment to engage in treatment. Therapy sessions are usually weekly/bi-weekly and are fifty minutes to an hour in length. If you are funding therapy through Private Medical Insurance they will ask for a report/review on progress at a set stage which we comply with fully.

If you have self-referred (privately) the cost for each session will be £90.00 (Inc. Initial assessment/consultation. Therapy funded by Insurance cover will be invoiced directly to your Insurance Company who will cover the cost. Please note that any correspondence, documents, letters or emails requested and agreed to be written for use outside of regular therapy sessions will be charged with an administration starting at £50 but agreed mutually between the client and your therapist.

As stated, the initial consultation fee is payable up front and subsequent session fees are payable at the end of the consultation.

We are able to accept payment by card, cash or through bank transfer.

account name: SELECT HEALTHY MIND LTD sort code is 20-45-45  account no.: 00686360

Please give at least 48 hours* prior notice to cancel any appointments that you are unable to attend in order not to avoid a charge. Cancellations within 48 hours must be paid in full as it leaves your therapist unable to offer the time slot to another client.

If you are thinking about therapy, there’s no time like the present to get started. Once you have spoken to a therapist you have engaged in the process of healing and the very commitment to talk to a professional to seek help is the first step in finding a way to move forward.

We are here to help with your enquiry 7 days a week and aim to reply to your query as soon as possible.

Appointments are provided based upon current availability.