Natasha Kolas

A safe place to heal

Trauma-informed therapeutic counselling

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Growth happens when we have the safety, space and support to heal in our own time. Perhaps now is your time to begin your journey of healing and recovery.

Natasha is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, who practices from an evidence-based, compassionate & holistic approach.

Sessions are provided via online telehealth.

Meet Natasha

“The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest, thickest mud”

— Buddhist proverb

Who Natasha Helps

Natasha has extensive experience providing therapeutic care to people affected by violence, abuse and trauma, in the areas of :

Childhood trauma and its impact across the lifespan
Complex and developmental trauma
Sexual assault and abuse
Domestic and family violence
Intergenerational trauma
PTSD and Complex PTSD
Dissociation
Anxiety and Depression
Difficulties with relationships, safety and trust
The impacts of prolonged stress and interpersonal violence.

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How Natasha Helps

Understand what's happening

Make sense of your experiences and how they may be affecting your thoughts, feelings, body and relationships.

Feel safer and more grounded

Develop ways to manage the effects of stress and trauma and build a stronger sense of self.

Build greater self-compassion

Develop a kinder, less judgemental relationship with yourself as part of the healing process.

Process difficult experiences

By using appropriate therapies, Natasha can help you access and work through your experiences in order to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and frameworks drawn on may include:

EMDR Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing · CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy· Psychoeducation · Parts work · Somatic therapies · Polyvagal theory · Developmental and attachment theories · Mindful self-compassion · Expressive Art therapy ·Trauma-informed yoga

About Natasha's Approach

"Before coming to you I felt truly broken and had lost all hope of being able to move forward and enjoy life again. I thank you for the experienced insightful way you led me through my fears and despair to be able to acknowledge my capabilities and laugh with you. I would never have been able to without you giving me a safe place to land. "

— Anna
"You helped me reach into my pain, you showed me it was okay to tell and that with time and support the darkness would not consume me. You have taught me new skills and how to heal myself. I have seen numerous people over the years but your expertise in sexual abuse have made the difference. "

— Rose
"Natasha Kolas is a beautiful human being and wonderful therapist. I found her to be sensitive, caring and always present. She has guided me and helped me navigate a way out of my trauma to move forward with a feeling of liberation and empowerment. I will always be grateful for her support."

— Mel
Within the first few sessions I noticed techniques and actions that Natasha helped me practice had real world impact. Each session she uses her insight, empathy and knowledge to offer different perspectives. Since seeing Natasha I have gained a deeper understanding of my own behaviour and have stronger ability to focus and regulate myself.""

— Kay
Over the years I have been seeing Natasha she has been consistently patient, kind and compassionate. Natasha is practical, thoughtful and adaptable in her approach and has played a significant role in improving my confidence and capacity. Because of my history it has been very difficult for me to trust, Natasha has remained steady and is someone I trust fully and would highly recommend."

— A

What to Expect

A safe place to start

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. Natasha offers a calm and supportive space to begin exploring what you need. Appointments are available online or via telephone, so you can meet Natasha in the safety and comfort of your own home.

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Get in touch

Call or email Natasha for an obligation-free conversation about what you're looking for and whether her approach may be a good fit for you.

Book an appointment

Your initial session provides space to talk about what's happening for you now and what you'd like support with, and an opportunity to get to know Natasha.

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Develop your approach together

Natasha will work with you to develop a personalised therapeutic approach based on your needs, circumstances and goals. You can choose if you’d like to continue having more sessions with Natasha and how often you meet.

Work at your own pace

Trauma recovery isn't always a straight line. Your therapeutic approach can evolve as your needs change and you develop greater understanding, safety and confidence.