Ms Magdalena Matejkowska

Counsellor

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RQF Level 7, MSc in Psychology, Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling TC-L4.

My initial degree in Psychology and experience working with people from different cultural backgrounds has underpinned my work and ignited my interest in psychotherapy and EMDR which is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps people recover from problems triggered by traumatic events in their lives.

​​The approach that I use in my practice is the Integrative one which takes the components from CBT, EMDR, Person-centred & Psychodynamic skills to provide tailor therapy in a way which is bespoke for my clients and meets their individual needs.

​At the centre of my approach is the emphasis on forming a sound therapeutic relationship with my client. This is a relationship where the client is the focus and where they can be supported in a safe space to grow in their understanding of themselves and their issues.

​Professional Membership: MBACP MBPsS EMDR-Al Ireland Practitioner working towards Accreditation.

Ms Francesca A Dada

Part-time Counsellor

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I am originally from Nigeria, I have settled well in Northern Ireland. I started my counselling career in 2016 with Northern Regional College, where I graduated as a bilingual counsellor. I furthered my counselling career in 2019 to East Belfast Cognitive Therapy to widen my knowledge on how to support people suffering with different anxiety. In 2020, I went back to (Southern Regional College) to study Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and gained more understanding on how to continue to support people with differing stages of mental health problems. I am a registered member of MBACP working towards my accreditation. I joined CANs as a student counsellor in 2016, where I worked as a volunteer counsellor for two years. After I qualified in 2018 I continued to work as a sessional bilingual counsellor. From 2021 to date, I joined CANS as part-time staff.  Over the years I have gained experience working with CANS in many different ways e.g working with interpreters, working with diversity, ethic minority, supporting, signposting and networking etc. Furthermore, CANS have supported me to gain knowledge in the area of supporting people with trauma by sending me for a training under the EMDR training Accredited by EMDR Europe to continue to support people.

Ms Sonja Tammen

Sessional Counsellor

 

​My name is Sonja Tammen, and I am a trauma trained counsellor at Counselling All Nations. My background is in integrative counselling, using humanistic, somatic, psychodynamic, creative and CBT approaches to find the very best support tailored to your needs. Although a person might feel very low, alone or confused, I believe that everyone has the power in themselves to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing, to be happier and more content, and I am aiming to assist you on this exciting journey. My two languages are German and English. Since 2007, I have been working with individuals who are highly traumatised. I hold a Degree in Psychological Trauma (Queens University 2014), a Counselling Foundation Degree (Ulster University 2019) and I am currently in the final stages of becoming a Somatic Practitioner (October 2023).

Mrs Anna Sikora

Sessional Art Psychotherapist

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I am an Art Psychotherapist, originally from Poland, who graduated from Ulster University. The MSc Art Psychotherapy course at Ulster University has the Health Care Professional Council accreditation (HCPC). I am registered with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and an individual member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

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I worked for CANS since 2020, providing individual sessions for our diverse clients. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with various problems, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. I value the fact that each client is unique and has unique needs in therapy. Through creative expression, connection, and compassion I work with clients who experience difficulty in finding the words to express their emotions. My role as a therapist is to support each of them in their journey for better well-being and to improve their resilience

Mrs Vivian Ogundipe

Part-time Counsellor

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I joined CANS in 2018 and gained experience working with clients in a culture-sensitive way from diverse backgrounds, cultures and languages. I have experience working with various clients, including children, adolescents and adults. I offer all of my clients professional and confidential counselling, where we work through any problems my clients bring up. As an integrative counsellor, I combine elements of CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic techniques. I assist clients in overcoming the barriers that are keeping them from leading life to the full. I create a secure, encouraging, and judgment-free environment to experience empathy and understanding as you work through challenging difficulties.

​I adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BACP) code of ethics.

Counselling - Professional Development - BSc (Hons)