My name is Natascha (awkward spelling, I know). I have been an art student, a placid punkrocker and a City professional. I am a daughter, mother, wife, friend, music lover and a bit of a free spirit. I left the corporate world to focus on what I felt really matters and retrained as a psychotherapist.
Today, I see a digitalised society that has led to many of us experiencing feelings of isolation and emotional loneliness. Social media’s dark side, robotisation, AI and automation are exacerbating our existential questioning, creating unprecedented levels of anxiety.
Humans need human connection. We try to navigate life's challenges by ourselves as we often feel judged by others or given unsolicited advice.
Therapy brings that essential human connection, a safe space where you can share thoughts, feelings and explore meaning. A skilled listener, I can sit with your pain, your narrative and offer the empathy and non-judgemental understanding that promotes your own healing and helps you meet your true self.
The humanistic approach premise holds true for me: that we all have the innate ability to become who we are meant to be. It’s just a question of not being alone in your quest.
Natascha Ryan. MBACP (Accred), Dip.Psych.Coun.
why you may be considering therapy
This isn’t meant to be an exclusive menu, but the following may well resonate:
you feel angry - consciously or unconsciously
so much anxiety! often paired with stress
constant sense of sadness, depression.
you live with trauma, suffer[ed] from abuse (psychological, emotional, physical, sexual)
self harm is an outlet and/or coping mechanism for you. Ditto addiction
“The drugs don’t work”(the Verve), at least not on their own, “Can’t I just talk to someone?”
you feel overwhelmed.
a great, dark hole and sense of loss, emptiness never leaves you
you struggle in/with relationships
you’re really not sure who you are, what you are capable of and feel lost in the world.
no-one is listening, you don’t feel heard
you want to have more confidence and/or feel less insecure
living with neurodiversity
bereavement, loss and grief
isolation and family unit breakdown
a bit of academia
I work integratively, using the humanistic approach, in particular the person centred way. My work is influenced by psychologists such as Carl Rogers, Carl G. Jung, Viktor E. Frankl, Rollo May, D. Winnicott. I work from the premise that we are autonomous beings and have the innate ability to reach our full potential and become the person we are meant to be (‘individuation’ - Carl Jung). Existentialism states that we ourselves are responsible for creating purpose and meanings in our lives.
I facilitate an environment where you are safe to explore and find the answers within you through empathy (not sympathy), non judgemental listening, unconditional positive regard.
There is no greater expert on you than you. It just takes the right conditions, a safe space to nurture your growth.
I do not advise you or tell you how to feel or how to respond to feelings. Rather, I work with you as a holistic and highly individual entity.
Trauma informed
Children and Young Person (CYP) therapy qualified (L5)
CPCAB L4 Diploma
DBS Certificate
ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) - Accredited 401532
Located in Historic Rochester, with easy access to rail (Rochester Station is a 6 minute walk away) and bus services. Nearest is the Community hub stop. Timetables here
Tel number 07399 612 967
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