Izabela Burge , NCPS

Izabela Burge is a compassionate counsellor who offers flexible online, telephone, and messaging support designed to fit around a busy life. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly about anxiety, grief, stress, relationship concerns, addiction, self-esteem, and other challenges. Her approach is client-centered, adapting to each person rather than following a rigid script, and she regularly checks in with clients to ensure therapy remains aligned with their needs and goals.

Izabela is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), which indicates she follows recognised professional and ethical standards in her practice. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, and earned a BSc in Psychology and Public Relations. Those qualifications inform a flexible style that blends practical strategies with deeper exploration to help clients discover strengths and develop coping tools.

Her background includes roles supporting wellbeing and mental health in a variety of settings, including work with Mind South Kent, Place2Be, Cruse Bereavement, the Umbrella Centre, Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust, and Krysalis Consultancy, alongside running an interactive art studio business. Izabela aims to bring empathy, understanding, and practical support to each session and is accepting new clients, including people seeking international appointments.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Izabela draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and hypnotherapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, respectful space so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace - it is helpful for navigating life changes, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, manage stress, and reinforce coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Izabela works collaboratively with clients to find the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and progress. She adapts methods over time, combining techniques when that serves the client’s aims.

Online therapy with Izabela offers convenience and flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or travel and allow people to access support from different locations. Working with licensed professionals in this format can help maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.