Natasha Swan

You may be looking for therapy because you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or the impact of a significant life event. Equally, you may not be in crisis at all, but feel a desire to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your experiences, explore patterns that no longer serve you, or move towards a more fulfilling life.

Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to offer a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where you feel able to speak openly. Therapy is an opportunity for us to become curious about your experiences together, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and the challenges you may be facing.

I am a BACP-registered Level 7 counsellor and psychotherapist, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of South Wales.

I have long been interested in the meaning people make of their lives and what it means to live a fulfilling life. This led to me completing my undergraduate degree in Theology (BD Hons, 2:1) at the University of Wales, Bangor, which deepened my understanding and appreciation of the differing beliefs and values we hold.

Before becoming a therapist I also spent many years working alongside people experiencing trauma, abuse and significant life crises and have worked as a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) practitioner, supporting frontline professionals following traumatic incidents. These experiences deepened my understanding of the impact trauma can have on our sense of safety, wellbeing, identity and relationships.

I gained my clinical experience through Mind, supporting people experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, and have completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a suicide prevention and intervention programme.

I work relationally, meaning I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is central to meaningful change. Feeling safe, heard and understood is an important part of therapy, which is why finding a therapist who feels like the right fit matters.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and solution-focused approaches. Rather than applying one approach to everyone, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, experiences and goals.

I am trauma-informed and have experience supporting people with difficulties including trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and life transitions.