Trauma-informed therapy to calm your nervous system, release burnout, and reconnect with who you truly are.

I work with people who are exhausted from holding everything together - often living with anxiety, burnout, or the lasting impact of trauma. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s been keeping you in survival mode, so you can reconnect with yourself, build inner safety, and begin to thrive - not just cope.

I offer therapy online - across the UK and Worldwide (except USA & Canada) & in person in Bexhill on Sea (East Sussex).

Iga Sielenko - Therapist
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Hi and welcome, I’m Iga (she/her),

I’m an Integrative Counsellor supporting adults (18+) who feel stuck in survival mode - often highly capable on the outside, but exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together, while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, low self-esteem, or the lasting impact of stress and trauma

You might have tried nervous system tools, podcasts, or self-help books, yet still feel that something deeper hasn’t shifted. There may be a part of you that understands why you feel this way, but another part that’s still overwhelmed, numb, or on edge. I know how exhausting that can be - I’ve been there too - and I'd love to help.

Therapy with me is gentle and collaborative. We work at your pace, exploring your patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, supporting your nervous system, and helping you reconnect with parts of yourself that learned to hide in order to cope. In our work together, we’ll explore what’s been keeping you in survival mode, so you can reconnect with yourself, build inner safety, and begin to thrive - not just cope. 

Clients often describe me as warm, open, and easy to talk to. I offer a space that feels human and emotionally safe, where you can be met with compassion and honesty. When it feels supportive, I can gently challenge you to deepen the work, and I also use humour where it brings lightness and connection.

Life may not look the way you imagined

  • You might find yourself feeling unworthy, stuck, and drained, questioning your identity and whether you can create a life that feels better.

  • Life’s challenges might make you feel like you’ve failed, leaving you wondering why you keep pushing forward.

  • Deep down, you long for joy, peace, and connection - yet fears and insecurities keep creeping in, convincing you that it’s out of reach.

  • Perhaps you’ve learnt to run from the pain or hide it away, hoping that one day it will fade. You might find yourself caught in cycles of self-blame, isolation, or exhaustion.

I hear you. I see you. I am here to help.

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Who I work with

You might be here because:

  • You feel constantly on edge, anxious, burnt-out, or unable to relax

  • Overthinking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing are wearing you down

  • You feel disconnected from your needs, emotions, or sense of self

  • Past relational or emotional trauma still affects your confidence or relationships

  • You feel numb or low, yet also overwhelmed by your emotions

  • You struggle to rest without guilt or anxiety

  • You feel like an imposter despite your achievements

  • You feel exhausted, yet rest feels unbearable, it floods you with guilt and anxiety 

  • You’re questioning who you are beyond roles, responsibilities, or expectations

  • You’re tired of just getting through the day and want life to feel more meaningful and manageable

If any of this sounds familiar, don’t struggle one alone - I’d love to support you.

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How therapy can help

Together, we can work towards:

  • Having a safe, confidential space to offload - somewhere you don’t have to hold it all together, explain yourself, or protect anyone else’s feelings

  • Helping you understand your nervous system responses and develop practical, compassionate ways to regulate

  • Reducing anxiety, overwhelm, and self-criticism

  • Feeling calmer and more grounded, without constant mental noise

  • Reconnecting with emotions such as anxiety, anger, or grief - at a pace that feels safe

  • Healing the impact of relational trauma and repeated experiences of not feeling safe, seen, or supported

  • Releasing shame and softening your inner critic

  • Developing healthier boundaries and self-trust

  • Feeling safe enough to rest, feel, and choose yourself

  • Moving from survival mode into a life that feels more connected, fulfilling, and true to you

Starting therapy can feel daunting, therefore I offer a free 20-minute consultation via Zoom or phone so we can meet, discuss your needs, and see if we’re a good fit.

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