Iwona Dreksler

Iwona Dreksler offers calm, person-centred support for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, loss, anxiety or low self-esteem. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where adults and adolescents can talk frankly about what matters to them. Iwona aims to help clients make sense of difficult feelings and take small, practical steps forward at a pace that feels manageable.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Iwona also has enhanced DBS clearance. Her background includes six years of work in counselling roles, bereavement support for a charity, and mental health support work in community settings.

That varied experience means she has worked with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, stress and burnout, and struggles with confidence and relationships. She has supported children and young people in schools, which has informed her understanding of how early experiences shape emotional wellbeing later on. She also helps people with issues such as ADHD, parenting strain, body image, and intimacy-related concerns.

Iwona draws on approaches that centre the person and their attachments, alongside cognitive and mindfulness tools. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to individual goals. She focuses on helping people build practical coping strategies, recognise unhelpful patterns, and improve communication in key relationships.

People who choose Iwona often want clear, compassionate help to cope with major life events, manage stress, or work through grief. She speaks English and Polish and works with both adults and younger clients in therapeutic settings.

How counselling approaches shape online work

Iwona uses attachment-based and client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current emotions and interactions, which can help with intimacy and trust issues. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment, so clients lead the pace and topics of sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers clear tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes, which can ease anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options together with the client and decide what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion helps shape a plan that combines listening, reflection and practical exercises where needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling fits into busy lives because it can reduce travel, make scheduling easier and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also supports practicing skills between meetings and keeping momentum during major life changes.