Mariusz Jargielo Counselling & Psychotherapy
Mariusz Jargielo Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist in Clydebank, Glasgow, Kilbowie House, 4 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1TU & Online
" A safe, supportive space to process, reconnect, heal and grow..."
Person-Centred Counselling and Somatic Trauma Therapy for trauma, grief, anxiety and life's major transitions.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website
My name is Mariusz Jargielo, and I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering therapy in Clydebank, Glasgow, and online across the UK.
I provide Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy alongside Somatic Trauma Therapy, supporting adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as major life transitions. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by a recent event or carrying the impact of experiences from the past, therapy can offer a space to begin making sense of what you're going through.
Loss and change are an inevitable part of life, yet when they touch us personally, they can feel overwhelming and deeply unsettling. Having experienced significant changes and losses in my own life, I understand how valuable it can be to have someone who listens without judgement and offers a safe, supportive space to explore your experience. My own journey through therapy was life-changing, and it inspired me to offer that same opportunity to others.
I believe healing begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel accepted, understood and free to be yourself. Through this relationship, many people gradually develop greater self-acceptance, increased emotional resilience and a renewed sense of hope.
Alongside my person-centred approach, I also offer Somatic Trauma Therapy, recognising that difficult experiences can affect not only how we think and feel, but also how we experience ourselves physically. Trauma, chronic stress and grief can leave us feeling tense, disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed or as though we are constantly in survival mode. Working gently with both mind and body can help restore a sense of safety, regulation and connection.
I don't believe people are broken or need to be "fixed". I believe our minds and bodies adapt in remarkable ways to life's experiences, and therapy offers an opportunity to understand those adaptations with compassion while gently moving towards healing.
Whether we work through counselling and psychotherapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, or an integration of both approaches, my aim is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can move at your own pace, deepen your understanding of yourself, and discover lasting ways forward.
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”
— Carl Rogers
Counselling and Psychotherapy
As a Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted just as you are.
I believe that every person has an innate capacity for growth, healing and self-understanding. Rather than directing or telling you what to do, I work alongside you, offering empathy, acceptance and genuine understanding as you explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace.
As therapy develops, many people begin to understand themselves more deeply and relate to themselves with greater compassion rather than self-criticism. This often leads to increased self-acceptance, healthier relationships with others, and greater confidence in making choices that feel right for them.
I also draw on Dave Mearns' concept of configurations of self, which helps us explore the different parts of ourselves that can develop through life experiences and relationships. Understanding these different parts can bring greater clarity, self-awareness and emotional integration.
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Alongside my person-centred approach, I also offer Somatic Trauma Therapy as either a standalone therapy or integrated into our work together, depending on your individual needs.
Somatic Trauma Therapy is based on the understanding that trauma, chronic stress and overwhelming experiences are not only remembered by the mind but are also carried within the body and nervous system. While talking about our experiences can be deeply valuable, it is not always enough to resolve the physical patterns of tension, hypervigilance or shutdown that trauma can leave behind.
By working with both mind and body, the aim is not simply to understand what has happened, but to support the nervous system in finding greater balance, flexibility and a renewed sense of safety.
Using gentle body-based approaches, we work with the nervous system's natural capacity to regulate and recover. Rather than reliving traumatic experiences, the focus is on developing awareness of bodily sensations, increasing feelings of safety and helping the nervous system gradually move out of survival mode.
Through grounding techniques and somatic practices, the body can gradually begin to release stored survival energy and complete natural defensive responses that may have been interrupted during overwhelming experiences. Over time, this process can support greater emotional regulation, increased resilience and a deeper felt sense of safety within yourself.
Because trauma work can feel overwhelming if approached too quickly, I work at a pace that feels safe for you. Together we build resources and stability before gently approaching difficult experiences, helping you remain connected and regulated throughout the process.
Depending on your individual needs and goals, sessions may include grounding, body awareness, pendulation, titration and other gentle somatic practices that support nervous system regulation. These approaches can help reduce the effects of stored stress, strengthen your capacity to cope with life's challenges, and foster a greater sense of calm, connection and wellbeing.
Somatic Trauma Therapy may be particularly helpful if you experience:
- anxiety or feeling constantly on edge
- persistent tension or difficulty relaxing
- feeling emotionally overwhelmed or shut down
- feeling disconnected from your emotions
- the effects of trauma, childhood experiences or chronic stress
- grief that feels "stuck"
- a sense of being disconnected from yourself or your body
I currently offer in-person sessions in a comfortable therapy room in Clydebank, as well as online sessions across the UK via Google Meet.
I offer therapy in both English and Polish, allowing you to choose the language in which you feel most comfortable expressing yourself.
I have a particular interest and experience in supporting people with:
- Trauma and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences
- Anxiety, overwhelm and chronic stress
- Grief, bereavement and complicated grief
- Emotional numbness, shutdown and feeling "stuck"
- Nervous system dysregulation and trauma responses
- Loss of a partner, parent, child or friend
- Relationship difficulties and attachment wounds
- Low self-worth, self-criticism and people-pleasing patterns
- Loss of meaning, identity and direction
- Major life changes such as divorce, relocation or retirement
- Anticipatory grief and caregiving stress
An Inclusive Practice
I am committed to providing a counselling service that is welcoming, inclusive and respectful of every individual. I believe everyone has the right to be heard, understood and supported without fear of judgement or discrimination.
I value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including (but not limited to) age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, religion or belief, neurodiversity, physical ability and socio-economic background. My hope is that you feel seen, heard and accepted exactly as you are.
Originally from Poland, I settled in Scotland over 20 years ago and now live near Glasgow. Having faced my own challenges in life, I came to appreciate how transformative it can be to have a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and be truly heard.
My own experience of therapy—and the healing relationship it offers—inspired me to train as a counsellor. My formal journey began in 2017 when I completed a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills. I then went on to achieve an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde, graduating in 2022.
My interest in Somatic Trauma Therapy grew from my own personal exploration. During a ten-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat, I became increasingly aware of the subtle sensations within my body and how closely they were connected to emotions, thoughts and memories. That experience sparked a lasting curiosity about the relationship between the body, the nervous system and emotional healing.
Wanting to understand this more deeply, I immersed myself in the work of Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine and Dan Siegel, whose research and clinical approaches have profoundly influenced the field of trauma therapy. This ultimately led me to complete professional training in Somatic Trauma Therapy with the School of Holistic Therapy in Edinburgh, enabling me to integrate body-based approaches alongside my person-centred practice.
Before entering private practice, I worked in a variety of settings, most recently within hospice and bereavement services, supporting people through grief, loss and major life transitions. I have also worked with young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, life transitions, spirituality and existential concerns. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I spent more than twenty years working in social care and social work, supporting individuals through some of life's most challenging circumstances.
As an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I am committed to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. I maintain professional liability insurance, work in accordance with GDPR (2018), and engage in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains safe, ethical and up to date.
Traumatic Experiences & Anxiety
Traumatic experiences and prolonged stress can affect far more than our thoughts and emotions. They can leave the nervous system constantly on alert, making it difficult to relax, feel safe or remain connected to ourselves and others. You may notice anxiety, emotional overwhelm, persistent tension, numbness or a feeling of being "stuck," even long after the difficult experience has passed.
I offer a safe, compassionate space where we can gently explore your experience at a pace that feels right for you. Depending on your needs, we may work through Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, or an integration of both approaches. Together, we aim to help you develop greater emotional regulation, restore a sense of safety, and reconnect with your own inner resilience.
Bereavement & Grief Counselling
Grief affects not only our emotions but also our body and nervous system. You may experience exhaustion, tension, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep or feel as though life has lost its sense of familiarity. There is no "right" way to grieve, and everyone's experience is unique.
Whether your loss is recent or happened many years ago, I offer a compassionate space where you can explore your grief without pressure or expectation. Together, we can make sense of your experience, find ways of living alongside your loss, and gradually reconnect with yourself and the life that continues around you.
Counselling for Life Changes
Major life changes can challenge our sense of identity, stability and direction. Whether you're facing divorce, retirement, becoming a parent, moving home, changing careers or adjusting to a health condition, even positive transitions can bring uncertainty and emotional upheaval.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect and make sense of what this transition means for you. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings, strengthen your inner resources and help you move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
Loss of Meaning & Purpose
There are times when life can lose its sense of meaning or direction. This may follow bereavement, trauma, illness, retirement, relationship breakdown or simply a growing feeling that something is missing. You may find yourself questioning who you are, what matters to you or what comes next.
Therapy provides an opportunity to explore these questions in a thoughtful and supportive environment. Together, we can reconnect with your values, deepen your understanding of yourself and begin discovering a way of living that feels authentic, purposeful and meaningful.
Contact me
Please email me to arrange a free online 10–15-minute consultation where we could discuss what you expect from therapy and any concerns or questions. It will also give you an opportunity to get a sense of who I am, and you can decide whether I am the right person for you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
If you have not received my response please check your spam or junk folder, as emails occasionally get filtered there.
Fees & availability
I am currently available on Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60 per session. Although weekly appointments are initially generally recommended, the frequency can be negotiated and regularly reviewed to make sure that it best meets your needs.
I am approved to work with Aviva, AXA Health, and WPA and can accept clients using private health insurance.
Please note that I have a limited number of slots for low-income clients, so please get in touch if you would like to discuss this.
My location
I currently offer in person sessions in my therapy room in Clydebank, Glasgow (Kilbowie House, 4 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1TU) and online sessions via Google Meet.
I am accessible to anyone in the UK.
Before starting therapy
I support adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief and bereavement, major life transitions, emotional overwhelm, chronic stress and loss of meaning or purpose. I also work with relationship difficulties, low self-worth, identity concerns, nervous system dysregulation and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences.
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or finding it difficult to cope with a loss or life change, therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experience.
Many people find that talking with someone outside their immediate circle helps them gain greater clarity, self-understanding and confidence in moving forward.
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll explore what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain from our work together, and discuss how I might best support you.
There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. It's also an opportunity for you to decide whether you feel that I'm the right therapist for you.
Many of my clients are completely new to therapy. There are no right or wrong things to say, and you don't need to prepare anything beforehand.
We'll simply begin with whatever feels most important to you, moving at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.
About Somatic Trauma Therapy
Somatic Trauma Therapy recognises that trauma, chronic stress and overwhelming experiences can affect not only our thoughts and emotions but also our body and nervous system.
Alongside talking, we gently work with bodily awareness and nervous system regulation to help process difficult experiences, restore a greater sense of safety, and support your body's natural capacity for healing.
Every session is guided by your individual needs and moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. Unlike some forms of trauma therapy, the aim is not to relive or revisit traumatic experiences in detail. Instead, we focus on helping your nervous system feel safe enough to process difficult experiences gradually and gently.
We begin by establishing a sense of safety and stability. Together, we develop grounding resources—sometimes called an "anchor" or a "safe place"—that you can return to whenever you notice yourself becoming overwhelmed or emotionally activated. These resources help support your nervous system and create a foundation for the work that follows.
As the session unfolds, I may invite you to gently notice sensations within your body, such as areas of tension, warmth, heaviness or ease. There is no expectation to force anything to happen. Instead, we simply become curious about what your body is communicating in the present moment.
Sometimes, as the body begins to feel safer, emotions, memories or physical sensations may naturally emerge. If this happens, we approach them slowly and carefully, always ensuring that you remain within a level of activation that feels manageable.
A key part of Somatic Trauma Therapy is moving gently between moments of activation and moments of settling and calm. This process, known as pendulation, helps your nervous system discover that it can safely move in and out of difficult experiences without becoming overwhelmed. Over time, this can increase your capacity to regulate emotions, recover from stress and respond more flexibly to life's challenges.
Throughout the session, I continually monitor your responses and work collaboratively with you. You remain in control at all times, and we adjust the pace according to what feels right for you.
As your nervous system begins to release held survival responses, you may notice natural physical reactions such as sighing, yawning, trembling, changes in breathing, warmth, tears or a sense of deep relaxation. These responses are completely normal and often reflect the body's own way of releasing tension and restoring balance.
The goal of Somatic Trauma Therapy is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you develop a deeper connection with your body, strengthen your nervous system's natural capacity for regulation, and experience a greater sense of safety, resilience and wellbeing in everyday life.
Above all, Somatic Trauma Therapy is a collaborative process. I won't ask you to do anything that doesn't feel right for you. Together, we'll work at a pace that respects your experience, helping you build confidence in your body's natural ability to heal and recover.
No. While talking can be an important part of therapy, there is no expectation that you share more than feels comfortable. The focus is on helping your nervous system process difficult experiences gradually and safely, and you remain in control of what you choose to explore throughout the process.
No. The aim is not to relive trauma but to help your nervous system process it at a pace that feels manageable. We work gently, building safety and stability before approaching difficult experiences, helping you remain connected and regulated throughout the process.
That's completely okay. Many people begin therapy feeling disconnected from their body or unsure what they're meant to notice. There is no right or wrong way to experience Somatic Trauma Therapy. We simply begin wherever you are, developing awareness gradually and without pressure.
Yes. Many people seek Somatic Trauma Therapy for anxiety, chronic stress, panic, emotional overwhelm or persistent tension. By supporting nervous system regulation, this approach can reduce the physical and emotional effects of prolonged stress while increasing resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Yes. Some people choose Somatic Trauma Therapy on its own, while others prefer combining it with Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Together we can decide which approach—or combination of approaches—best suits your needs.
Yes. You don't need to have experienced a single traumatic event to benefit from Somatic Trauma Therapy. Many people seek this approach because they experience anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout or a persistent feeling of being "stuck." Therapy focuses on supporting your nervous system, regardless of what has contributed to its current state.
Practical Information
Yes. I offer in-person sessions from my therapy room in Clydebank, as well as online sessions via Google Meet for clients throughout the UK.
I offer therapy in both English and Polish.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and decide whether we're a good fit before booking your first appointment.
There is no fixed number of sessions, as everyone's needs are different. Some people benefit from short-term work focused on a particular issue, while others find longer-term therapy more helpful. We can regularly review how the work is progressing and decide together what feels most appropriate.
Yes. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework and maintain strict confidentiality, except in the very rare circumstances where there is a serious risk of harm or where I am legally required to disclose information.
Your privacy is important to me, and I work in accordance with GDPR (2018).
Yes. I offer a limited number of evening appointments. Please get in touch for current availability.
I understand that unexpected things happen. If you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment, I ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at the full session fee.