- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping skills
- English and Polish
About Iwona
Iwona Dreksler offers a calm, supportive space for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She is a therapeutic counsellor who greets people with warmth and without judgement, inviting them to talk openly about what matters to them.
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Iwona has six years of experience working in private practice, alongside roles as a bereavement counsellor for a charity and a mental health support worker.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship problems and major life transitions. She also supports issues such as parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Iwona has experience supporting children and young people in school settings, which informs how she understands early life experiences and their later effects. She aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and pace, helping people gain clarity and move forward.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building coping strategies. English and Polish are offered to accommodate different needs.
How key approaches guide online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns that began early in life and still shape feelings and reactions now; it helps people understand why they respond the way they do in close connections. Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, giving space to be heard and to make choices about change. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose approaches that fit the person’s needs. This collaborative planning means methods can change as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also suit people who prefer speaking rather than travelling, and those who need flexibility when juggling family or work commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and collaborative, combining attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas with mindfulness techniques as needed.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has six years of practice experience and also works as a bereavement counsellor for a charity and as a mental health support worker.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.