Iwona Drozdz
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About me
It can be difficult to reach out when you need help. The best way to start healing is by simply talking things through.
Our reasons for seeking therapy are unique as we are, and my approach will depend on what you bring. I offer my clients help with a broad range of issues, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD and CPTSD, relationship and family problems, loss and bereavement. Whatever struggle you are facing, my ultimate goal in therapy with you will be the same – the expansion of your world and your possibilities for life.
HOW DO I WORK?
To effectively implement trauma-informed practice, understanding the neurobiological effects of trauma is crucial, informing strategies that promote safety, trust, and resilience, and preventing re-traumatisation. In my practice, neuroscience is applied to support healing in the aftermath of trauma. Trauma is not just an event but a profound emotional and physiological experience that can shape every aspect of a person’s life. When a person experiences trauma, whether from a single event or ongoing adversity, the body and mind often respond with intense survival mechanisms designed to protect them. While these responses are necessary in the moment of danger, they can become ingrained in the nervous system, leaving lasting effects that reminders of the trauma may trigger.
Therapy can be a powerful tool for addressing the effects of trauma and helping individuals heal. The approach to trauma therapy is deeply rooted in creating a safe and supportive environment where healing can unfold at a comfortable pace. Through continued professional development courses, I have become accustomed to combining therapeutic methods, such as Body Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Somatic EMDR and Mindfulness, to facilitate a reconnection with the body and self. I am committed to delivering such interventions in a compassionate, collaborative, and inclusive way.
I have worked within the NHS service Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and with the bereavement services. I also work with the charity One In Four, which specialises in supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, particularly survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma.
Training, qualifications & experience
I graduated with an Advanced Diploma from BeeLeaf Institute in Contemporary Psychotherapy. My training includes the Complex Trauma Certification Training Levels 1 & 2 (CCTP/ CCTP—II), Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST, Level 3), Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program and the Safety & Stabilization Course (Complex Trauma Work during the 1st and 2nd phase of trauma recovery) with the Complex Trauma Institute.
I am a trauma-informed IFS trained Level 2 therapist, a Somatic IFS Level 3 therapist, a Somatic EMDR Practitioner, and a Brainspotting Phase 2 practitioner.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP Level 2) for working with Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), recognised by ITTI (International Trauma Training Institute), a Certified Somatic Therapy Practitioner (CSTFP) and a TIST (Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment) Certified Therapist. I also hold a certificate as an NLP practitioner and a Narcissistic Abuse Specialist™.
My therapeutic work is grounded in Contemporary Psychotherapy. This integrative solution-focused model combines and utilises the main models of psychotherapy, from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Humanistic and Existential theories, as well as Ericksonian hypnosis.
CPD Therapy Training:
- Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II)
- The Trauma Treatment Blueprint: Neuroscience-Based Treatment Interventions for Complex Trauma Clients (CCTP/CCTP-II)
- Trauma Treatment with EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions: A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Course
- Neuroscience for Clinicians: Powerful Brain-Centric Interventions to Help Your Clients Overcome Anxiety, Trauma, Substance Abuse and Depression
- Trauma & Shame-Informed Dual Certification: Evidence-Based, Integrated Treatment Strategies for Enhanced Recovery
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS): An Intensive Online Course.
- Step-by-Step Neuroscience-based Interventions: Anxiety, Trauma & Emotional Regulation & More
- Internal Family Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model
- Internal Family Systems, Level 1
- Internal Family Systems, Level 2 (Shame, Anxiety, Depression)
- Somatic IFS Level 3
- Brainspotting Phase 2
- Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment Program Level 3 Certified
- Somatic EMDR
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
After booking the first session, you will receive an email confirmation containing access details for joining the session and an online therapy agreement.
Fee: £70- (50 mins), including our initial session.
When I work
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Further information
Sessions are exclusively online.
Sessions are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the client's resources and the therapist's availability.
Appointments are available on six days each week, and sessions start on the hour. No appointments are available on Sundays or public holidyas.
I offer sessions in either English or Polish.
