Iwona Dreksler, BACP

Iwona Dreksler is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor who offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space for adults and adolescents to explore difficult feelings and life changes.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also has enhanced DBS clearance, which reflects additional background checks for working with vulnerable people. Alongside her private practice, she provides bereavement counselling for a charity and works as a mental health support worker, bringing practical experience from community and clinical settings.

Her work has included supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout, and major life transitions. She has also supported children and young people in school settings, which informs her understanding of how early experiences can shape emotional wellbeing later in life.

Iwona describes her approach as compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person. She aims to help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about themselves by offering clarity, encouragement, and a steady presence as they move forward at their own pace.

Approaches and remote support from a licensed counsellor

Iwona Dreksler uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and is helpful for issues like relationship difficulties, abandonment, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work - this approach supports self-esteem, identity exploration, and processing major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Iwona works collaboratively with clients to choose or adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to create a supportive partnership that allows clients to try different ways of working and adjust the focus as progress is made.

Online therapy with Iwona is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or when in-person sessions are not convenient, while enabling ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists who can support recovery and growth.