Iwona Dreksler , BACP

Iwona Dreksler offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where adults and adolescents can speak openly and be themselves. She is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor who holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - a postgraduate level qualification demonstrating clinical training and practice - and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also holds enhanced DBS clearance.

Alongside private practice, Iwona works as a bereavement counsellor for a charity and as a mental health support worker, bringing practical experience with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her work has addressed anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout, and major life transitions. She has experience supporting children and young people in school settings, which informs her understanding of how early experiences shape emotional wellbeing later in life.

Iwona’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. She aims to create clarity and encouragement while clients move at their own pace. Fluent in English and Polish and based in the United Kingdom, she is accepting new clients, including international referrals, and focuses on helping people find practical ways to cope, heal, and grow.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Iwona uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to support clients in finding meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in relationships and emotional regulation - it can help with attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma-related responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, non-directive stance where the therapist offers empathy and acceptance to help clients explore their own goals and values.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Iwona works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals and tailors sessions accordingly so the chosen methods support individual progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow continuity of care, convenience, and the ability to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.