Iwona Dreksler , BACP

Iwona Dreksler is a compassionate, qualified therapeutic counsellor who works with both adults and adolescents, offering a calm and non-judgemental space to explore difficult emotions and life challenges.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a higher-level training qualification in counselling practice, and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She also holds enhanced DBS clearance, a UK background check used for roles involving vulnerable people.

In addition to her private practice, Iwona supports people as a bereavement counsellor for a charity and as a mental health support worker. Her clinical experience includes helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout, and major life transitions. She has worked with children and young people in school settings, which informs her understanding of how early experiences influence emotional wellbeing later in life.

Iwona’s approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking greater self-understanding, she aims to provide practical support, clarity, and encouragement so clients can move forward at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape the ways people connect and feel safe with others. It helps clients explore patterns of attachment that show up in adult relationships and supports healing around abandonment, bonding, and intimacy-related issues.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and emotional resilience by valuing the client’s experience and fostering a supportive therapeutic alliance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns, and supports problem-solving for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Iwona Dreksler collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as the relationship develops and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats provide flexibility for busy schedules, support for international clients, and continuity of care during life changes, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful, practical progress.