Natalia Hassan

Currently accepting new clients on Mondays evenings, Thursdays and Fridays daytime and Saturdays mornings. 

My early life was shaped by loss, complex family dynamics, and growing up quickly, which influenced how I understood emotional safety, attachment, and relationships. I was born in Kazakhstan, raised in Russia, and later moved to England, where I built a life in a multicultural relationship. This journey has deepened my understanding of identity, belonging and the quiet resilience. 

English & Russian speaking - I work with adults who may seem capable and “fine” on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs. Some grew up around criticism, high expectations, or environments where emotions didn’t feel fully safe. Together, we gently explore these patterns, helping you better understand yourself, build self-compassion, and feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally supported.

I offer integrative counselling & psychotherapy tailored to your individual needs, drawing from person-centered  therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches. I support adults experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, relationships difficulties and the lasting impact of past experiences. 

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to copping alone or putting your own needs last. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly without judgments and move at a pace that feels right for you. If something here resonates, you are very welcome to reach out.

I work with adults and couples and offer both online sessions and face-to-face counselling in Colchester, to make counselling as accessible and comfortable as possible.

I believe that every person is different, and I therefore work collaboratively with you, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. My approach is warm, compassionate and person-centred, while also helping you explore patterns, thoughts, feelings and relationships that may be affecting your life.

I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and bereavement, as well as difficulties in relationships and periods of change or uncertainty. I also offer counselling in both English and Russian.

Before we meet for your first session, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you are looking for, for you to ask any questions and to see whether you feel I may be the right counsellor for you.

Before your first session, I will also ask you to complete a counselling contract and an initial assessment form, which are available through my website. These help us to establish the practical arrangements for our work together and give me some background about what has brought you to counselling.

Our first session is an opportunity to talk about what you would like support with, what you hope to gain from counselling and how we might work together. We can take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you.