Iga Sielenko
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About me
Hi and welcome, I'm Iga (she/her),
Does anxiety feel like it’s running your life - leaving you exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in self-doubt? Maybe your mind won’t switch off, or you constantly question yourself? Are there parts of you that you tend to avoid or push aside because they feel uncomfortable and overwhelming?
Anxiety doesn’t just affect your thoughts - it can show up as tension in your body, a racing heart, or a heavy sense of dread, sometimes without a clear reason.
I know how isolating and exhausting this can be - not just as a therapist, but from my own personal experience. The good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-worth challenges or feeling disconnected and lost, I am here to help you regain a sense of control, cultivate a deeper connection and find lasting relief.
I welcome all parts of you - the ones that feel ashamed, anxious, angry, overlooked, suppressed, or judged by others. I offer a compassionate space where you can talk about the tough things, helping to create a gentle path toward change and growth.
How I can support you
Therapy offers a space for self-reflection, helping you gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and navigate life’s challenges.
By exploring your personal story and gaining insights into your nervous system, we can identify and address patterns that might be holding you back, ease symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. Together, we will explore where you are now, how you arrived at this point, and create a path toward where you want to be.
Whether you're facing stressful situations, overwhelming emotions, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, we can work together to create a meaningful change. If this resonates with you - I'd love to hear from you.
I offer 1:1 online therapy for adults 18+. With online sessions, you can skip the hassle of commuting, parking, and accessibility concerns. Instead, you can relax in the comfort of your own space, enjoying a warm drink and settling into your favorite spot at home.
Face to face counselling sessions are held in Bexhill at the YouNique Wellbeing Studios (Sundays only).
If you would like to find out more about me, please visit my website: www.therapywithiga.com
I am bilingual and can provide therapy in both English and Polish.
MY APPROACH AS A THERAPIST:
Compassionate
I’ll be with you every step of the way, providing a safe and inclusive space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. Your journey matters to me, and I’m here to help you work toward the goals that are most important to you.
Open & Supportive
Therapy can be professional without feeling rigid or formal. I want my clients to feel at ease, whether that means space for both laughter and tears or simply feeling heard and understood. I warmly welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and relational styles. I work in a neuro-affirmative way.
Mind & Body
I take a holistic approach to mental health recognising the deep connection between the mind and body. This means I consider how factors like movement, nutrition, environment, and physical well-being all play a role in your emotional health. In therapy, we’ll explore these elements together when it feels helpful, working to restore balance and support your healing process.
Trauma-informed
I work with an understanding of how past experiences shape present struggles, ensuring therapy feels safe, empowering and supportive.
Flexible
Every client is unique, so I tailor therapy to your specific needs, preferences, and goals. I offer weekly/fortnightly sessions to fit what works best for you.
CHOOSING A THERAPIST:
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. To make this easier, I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, either by phone or online (via Zoom). This is a chance for you to ask any questions you may have, share a little about yourself and the challenges you're facing, and discuss how I may be able to support you. I’ll also explain how I work, so you can get a sense of whether we’re a good fit for each other.
If you would like to book a free 20-min chat, please:
Email: hello@therapywithiga.com
Call or text: 07880 247 637
Training, qualifications & experience
As an Integrative Counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to create a personalised plan that best supports your unique needs. This may include elements from Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, CBT, Creative Therapy, and IFS.
While these terms might sound confusing to you, what matters most is that we will work collaboratively to provide a holistic and tailored approach to your growth and healing journey . A key part of this process is the therapeutic relationship we build, where trust, empathy, and understanding form the foundation for our work together.
I have experience working with people of all ages and diverse multicultural backgrounds who may feel anxious, lost, or disconnected, including those who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma.
Additionally, my personal experience as an expat - navigating different countries and cultures - gives me a deeper understanding of the complexities that can come with adjusting to new environments and navigating challenges related to identity and belonging.
In addition to my private practice, I've been volunteering as a bereavement counsellor at St. Michael's Hospice (St Leonards on Sea) between 2022-2025. This experience has provided me with specialised training and a deep understanding of grief, loss and its complexities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
- An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Model for Healing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & more
- Trauma Informed Practitioner Diploma
- Trauma and the body - dissociation and somatization
- Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice
- Postnatal mental health and birth trauma
- Bereavement, grief and loss training
- Working with childhood bereavement and anticipatory grief
- Mental health and the body - treating trauma
- Anxiety
- Creative therapy
- Burnout from an autistic and ADHD perspective
- AuDHD training
- Suicide awareness
- Exploring self-harm with clients
- Working with children and young people - Place2Be
- Mindfulness in counselling
- MSc Economics (2007) University of Gdansk
As a registered member of the BACP, I follow their code of ethics and practice. I receive regular supervision and invest in regular Continuous Professional Development. I am fully insured and DBS checked.
I am an accredited member of NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have limited concessionary session rates available, if you are on a low income, please mention this when getting in touch.
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I offer flexible session times between 9am - 7pm including weekends.
Further information
I am a BACP registered member and an accredited member of NCPS.
Contracted sessions last 50 minutes (the therapeutic hour).
Please contact me for current availability.
If you email me, please check your spam/junk folder for a reply. Alternatively, please send me a text message.
