Natalia Watts

It can be helpful to speak with someone when life feels hard, overwhelming or disappointing. Natalia offers both short and long term support for anyone encountering difficulties or who wishes to work through any challenges they may be experiencing. Therapy can enhance a deeper understanding of self, relationships with others and our varying life situations. Her approach is to offer a safe and contained space for you to process your thoughts and feelings in a way that is manageable for you and to develop your inner resources by thinking together about what unfolds as sessions progress.

There is often not a typical session procedure as sessions are essentially client led. Together you will consider your specific hopes and goals that you wish to fulfil from the therapy. Many people find a mixture of therapeutic interventions helpful such as EMDR, art therapy, mindfulness and directive tools used for resource building. Art materials are available to use in the space, as sometimes it can be difficult to talk directly about things so communicating through art materials may be easier or more appropriate.

Training, qualifications & experience

Natalia trained as an Art psychotherapist, completing a Masters degree in Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths University London. She is a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). 

Natalia is an accredited practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy and is a member of the EMDR Association UK. EMDR is a leading trauma treatment recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). She has completed Children's Accelerated Trauma Treatment (CATT) level 1&2, Supervision training for Art Therapists and Mentalisation training through BAAT. Additionally Natalia trained in Mindfulness with The British Mindfulness Institute, which she often incorporates into her clinical practice.

She is currently working in Secondary education in North London. Her private practice is based in Surrey. Natalia has had extensive experience in many different contexts including CAMHS, Forensics, Primary and Secondary education, and NHS services. She has also worked abroad in a therapeutic capacity for Stepping Stones International based in Botswana.

Session price

£65 per session. Sessions last for 50 minutes and can be held in person or remotely.