My Approach

I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy, short-term or long-term. As a counsellor, I believe all human beings are unique, with an entity of a body, mind, and spirit; all human lives are precious and exceptional. Therapy is a space to feel safe to share and to allow your feelings to be heard and understood. Together, we will explore your true self and bring your challenges to the fore, imagining and creating a life where you are not only surviving but thriving.
Today, we know that brain structures are being built and altered thanks to experience. Psychotherapy can be more effective when based on a neuropsychological approach. The knowledge about the brain is continually enriched, which leads to updating of the therapeutic approaches. Neuropsychological studies prove that cognition is a key element linking brain functioning and behaviour. The new evidence on brain functioning necessitates the integration of neuropsychological achievements in the psychotherapeutic process. An integrative approach considers the dynamic interaction between brain functioning, psyche, soul, spirit, social interaction, and neuroplasticity. This is neuro-psychologically informed psychotherapy.

About Me

My name is Dr Iwona Scollard, and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor registered and accredited by the BPS and HCPC. I have over 20 years of experience in diverse mental health settings. I have completed a Doctoral level training in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
I work in an integrative, relational way, including psychodynamic, neuroscience-based attachment theories, CBT and existential ideas.​ 
I practice in both English and Polish.
I completed Clinical Psychology training in Poland and further trained in London to achieve a doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University.   
My PhD research was a qualitative study of the experience of the immigrant community in the UK.
I am also a lecturer in Counselling and have always balanced clinical work with academic responsibilities.

I work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Online Counselling
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Stress
• Suicide
• Supervision
• Telephone Counselling
• Trauma