Iva Dragostinova Counselling

Therapy for Life's Plot Twists

Navigating Life's Changes with Compassion and Clarity

Life’s big changes can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are. Perhaps you’re struggling to adjust after a significant shift, feeling like a stranger in your own life.

Maybe you’re facing a reality you never saw coming, a path that suddenly vanished, a future that feels unfamiliar, or a struggle with a part of your identity you've never had to question before. Whatever you’re dealing with, it’s okay to feel uncertain or out of place. You don’t have to face this alone.

I’m Iva Dragostinova, a BACP- registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering integrative counselling in Worthing and online. I work with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, helping them find clarity, strength, and purpose as they navigate life’s challenges.

A Space You Feel Understood

I understand how life's unexpected turns can shake sense of self, identity and belonging. My lived experience with major life changes, combined with over 15 years in supportive roles, allows me to offer a compassionate and inclusive space where you can find support through life transitions.

Whatever challenge has brought you here, whether it's a recent change, unresolved feelings, or the experience of feeling stuck in life, I'm here to help. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings, build resilience, and help you reconnect with what matters to you.


How I Can Help

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. I can support you in: 

  • Untangling your thoughts so you can feel clearer, lighter and more able to make sense of what's happening for you.

  • Navigating overwhelm or anxiety, giving you space to process to process emotions that feel heavy or hard to make sense of.


  • Reconnecting with your values and sense of purpose, helping you rediscover what feels meaningful in your life.

  • Feeling less alone, exploring ways to strengthen connections with yourself and people around you.

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using humanistic and relational methods to ensure that our work together feels supportive, empowering, and deeply personal. 

Explore what it's like to work with me on my What to Expect page.

Why Work With Me?

Empathy Grounded in Experience

I draw on both professional training in counselling and lived experience, bringing compassion and insight to our work together in Worthing or online.

Alongside You

Therapy is a collaborative process where we move at your pace focusing on what matters to you, offering support when things feel unsettled or hard to make sense of.

Tailored Support

Our work together adapts to what's most important to you at each step, providing personalised guidance and understanding.


Find out more about My Story and Approach.

Let’s Start Your Journey Together

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to help. We can explore the challenges you’re facing together and create space for clarity and connection

My Location

I offer flexible options to suit your needs, with in-person sessions in Worthing and online sessions across the UK.

In-Person Sessions

In-person sessions are available in Worthing:

  • Mon - Thu - The Counselling Practice (BN14 8AY)
  • Fri - Liverpool Gardens BN11 1 RY
  • Sat - Worthing Osteopathic and Wellbeing Clinic (BN14 8AY)


Parking available and all locations are accessible by public transport. Please note: there are steps to access Worthing Osteopathic Clinic and Liverpool Gardens.

Online Sessions

Work with me from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the UK. Online sessions are just as effective and provide the flexibility to fit counselling into your schedule.

Sessions & Fees

Start with an Introductory Session:

£40 (50 min)

This session is an opportunity to meet, talk through what brings you to therapy, ask any questions, and decide if we're a good fit to work together. There is no pressure to continue.


Ongoing Sessions:

If you decide to continue, ongoing sessions are £50 per 50-minute session.

Have a question first?

Let me know your preferred contact method in the form below, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Get in touch


Thank you for reaching out—it’s a big step, and I’m here to make the process as simple and comfortable as possible.

Whether you’re looking for counselling or psychotherapy in Worthing or online, I’d love to hear from you.

Please complete the contact form or message me on 07951 489563, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.


Let’s start the conversation—I look forward to supporting you.

© Iva Dragostinova

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