Counsellor profile
Izabela Burge, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Izabela
Izabela Burge is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years' experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career decisions and coping with life changes.
She uses a client-centred stance, listening first and responding to what each person brings. Sessions draw on a mix of methods including cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. This gives a range of ways to notice patterns and try different approaches to problems.
Izabela describes practical work as well as reflective conversation. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep a problem going, trying mindfulness or hypnosis techniques, or exploring past experiences that shape present reactions. She checks in with people about what is helpful and changes course if needed.
Her background includes voluntary and paid roles in wellbeing and counselling services. Experience listed includes work with bereavement, schools, community services and cognitive rehabilitation. This has informed how she supports people facing life transitions and persistent stress.
Sessions are offered in English and Izabela accepts international clients. The usual way to begin is to use the site's matching questionnaire and book a first meeting. Fees are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Approaches used for online counselling and what they involve
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflection so people can make sense of their feelings and decide what to change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and behavioural experiments to reduce worry, improve mood and change unhelpful habits.
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access different ways of thinking and responding. It can be useful for issues such as sleep, stress and some habit changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That lets them agree a plan that mixes talking and practical techniques in a collaborative way.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile lists online, telephone and messaging options but formats can change. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily routines, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone or messaging sessions can suit quieter technology or brief workday breaks, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when preferred.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career issues and coping with life changes. The profile also lists areas such as addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and depression.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
She takes a client-centred approach and draws on cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. Sessions may combine reflective conversation with practical techniques.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working in counselling and wellbeing roles. Her background includes paid and volunteer posts in community and clinical settings.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions online, telephone and messaging counselling. Confirm the current session options on the booking page before arranging a first meeting.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact costs are shown during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site's See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That begins the initial contact and booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.