Natalia Werkowska

I am a trauma-informed, psychotherapeutic counsellor and support clients with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, work issues & stress, difficulties related to neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia), family and relationships challenges.

I offer in-person sessions in a beautiful and quiet therapy practice located in South West London, easily accessible from Herne Hill, Brixton, Clapham Common, Dulwich, Camberwell and Tulse Hill, as well as online and telephone appointments. 

Daytime and evening slots are usually available. 

The best way to contact me is by email. When reaching out, please mention your availability and whether you're looking for online or in-person therapy. All enquiries are treated with confidentiality.

My aim is to welcome you with genuine care and understanding, so you can catch your breath and begin to see your reality more clearly. I can help you to understand yourself and your needs better, and support you in navigating your current situation so you can experience more satisfaction, meaning, joy and a sense of autonomy in different areas of your life.

The therapeutic process often involves detangling oneself from unhelpful patterns and past experiences. I help my clients to get to the roots of their problems so they can feel more empowered to engage with life in a new way whilst the symptoms of depression, anxiety or difficult relational patterns often loosen their grip.

My way of working is humanistic integrative and relational, which means that I put emphasis on the quality of the therapeutic relationship, and draw on different therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transactional analysis, person-centered, attachment and transpersonal theories. I work collaboratively with my clients, meaning I don't force my agenda or insights. Instead, I help individuals to look at things from different angles, reflect deeply and connect the dots in a way that resonate and feel true to them.

I also offer couples and relationship therapy, helping people to establish more trust, a sense of connectedness, intimacy and understanding. This usually involves improving communication skills, gaining insights into patterns of relating and learning new ways to navigate differences and conflict. This can help to create more satisfying and long-lasting relationships.

My therapy practice is affirming of GSRD (Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity) and I draw on different specialist relationship therapy models including Imago therapy, Gottman Institute Method and Developmental Model of Couples Therapy. 

I'm interested in women's issues and gender roles, neurodiversity, self-esteem, body-image, chronic illness, relationships and intimacy. I often help my clients to restore a sense of self-worth, to find more meaning and direction in life and fulfilment in their relationships. I can also support with integration of expanded states of consciousness, please see my website for more details.

In my practice I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ community. I am sensitive to the issues of belonging and otherness, and the ways in which socio-economic structures and cultural context shape our lives. In my approach I aim to be inclusive, respectful and compassionately curious.

I have experience working as a therapist within the NHS, private and charity organisations, supporting individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, suicidal thoughts, relationships and family issues, stress related to work, life transitions, loss, chronic illness, disordered eating, OCD, addiction and complex trauma.

My previous professional experience includes working as a Learning & Development Manager in business where I supported groups and individuals with their personal and professional growth.

I also have background in arts and embodiment and conscious dance, and bring a toolkit of creative and somatic practices to support emotional exploration and to deepen the therapeutic process. 

I trained at Metanoia Institute and CPPD Counselling School in London. I also completed a foundation training in working with couple/ relationships issues and The Grove, gaining a professional Certificate in Couple and Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5. I am a registered member of the BACP and abide by their Ethical Framework.

I am passionate about my own personal and professional development and continue to engage in additional training that enables me to enhance my practice.

I am fluent in English and Polish and offer therapy in both languages.

During the first session, I will invite you to talk about your current situation and what brings you to therapy so we can begin to make sense of the challenges you're facing and establish what kind of support you may need.