Supporting Your Mental Wellbeing at Work and at Home.

I offer 1-1 psychotherapy, consultations to discuss supporting your loved ones, and bespoke wellbeing workshops aimed at businesses to help individuals and teams navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

Hello,

I’m Nathanya, a qualified and BACP-accredited Psychotherapist, working both privately and in public mental health services. I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Middlesex University and a Diploma in Counselling Young People.

Currently, I offer 1-1 psychotherapy to adults and young people, systemic therapeutic support to children and their families, facilitate reflective spaces for professionals, and deliver training sessions on topics like compassion fatigue and anxiety management.

I see clients both online and in person. My in-person sessions are held in London and Reading.

About Nathanya

Approach

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models to tailor sessions to each individual — but at the core of my practice is psychodynamic therapy. This modality supports deep, meaningful change by helping people bring unconscious thoughts, patterns, and beliefs into conscious awareness. It's often in these hidden spaces that long-standing struggles — anxiety, low self-worth, relational difficulties — quietly live.

My work is grounded in a strong belief: when people are given a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect, they can develop powerful insights that lead to lasting personal transformation.

Experience

Beyond private practice, I’ve provided therapeutic care within private residential settings for children in care, and spent years embedded in both charity and statutory services. I’ve facilitated support groups, designed and delivered mental health training for professionals, and lead wellbeing workshops for organisations seeking to better care for their people. These diverse settings have shaped a flexible, responsive style of practice that honours the unique context each client brings.

I also work as a Primary Mental Health Worker for Brighter Futures for Children. In this role, I support children and families directly, while also offering reflective spaces and training for teachers, social workers, and caregivers. My aim is always to help those on the front lines — whether parents or professionals — feel better equipped to support the mental health of the young people in their care.

Community

Finally, I’m proud to be the cofounder and director of SafeSpace, a community-led mental health initiative for young adults. It’s an expression of my long-standing commitment to expanding access to care and creating supportive, stigma-free environments.

Whether you're seeking personal therapy, or a partner to support your team’s wellbeing — I bring compassion, experience, and a deep respect for the process of change.

Qualifications & Achievements

  • BA (Hons) from Middlesex University

  • Diploma in Counselling Young People

  • MBACP (Accredited)

  • Cofounder of SafeSpace mental health support initiative

  • Testimonial

    “Nathanya surprised me by quickly getting to one of the root causes of my seeking his help, in just our third session. I was impressed that he could pin-point something so quickly that I immediately recognized as being important. His professional style, easy manner and obvious competence all make him a pleasure to work with.” - Private Client

  • Testimonial

    “Nathanya facilitated a wellbeing and mental health workshop for my business coaching community online. He took us through some useful frameworks on understanding and managing anxiety stress and burnout. The community felt supported and better equipped to handle the strains on entrepreneurship. I would highly recommend.” - Arc Club

Private Therapy Services

  • Modern life is filled with various trials and tribulations, psychotherapy is a tool to help you navigate many challenges and uncertainty in order to live your best possible life.

    My goal as your psychotherapist is to help you understand yourself better. I do this by shedding light on things that may be out of your awareness, supporting you in unravelling and making sense of any difficulties and working with you to discover your path to wellness.

    Therapy provides you with a confidential witness on your journey of self-discovery.

    As we are relational beings, therapy provides us with an opportunity to have a deeper relationship with someone. A relationship that can help replicate deeper ones elsewhere in your life.

    Therapy provides you with a space to speak. We should never underestimate the value of being heard and the power of the potential impact that can have on our lives.


  • - Abuse

    - Addiction

    - Anger

    - Anxiety

    - Bereavement

    - Depression

    - Domestic Abuse

    - Emotional Abuse

    - Gambling

    - LGBTQ+

    - Loss

    - Low Self-Esteem

    - Personality Disorders

    - Phobias

    - Physical Abuse

    - PTSD

    - Relationship Problems

    - Spirituality

    - Suicidal ideations

    - Trauma

    - Work-related stress

  • - Psychodynamic

    - Psychoanalytic

    - Integrative

    - Person-Centred

    - Gestalt

    - Existential

  • Weekly Sessions - £75

    A weekly 50 min session where we can explore topics according to your needs that day. Where we’ll address what you raise using tried and tested psychotherapeutic frameworks. The length of our contract can vary from 8 weeks up to ongoing long-term work depending on your needs.

    12 Sessions - £850

    A block of 12 weekly issue-focused sessions where we’ll address what you raise using tried and tested psychotherapeutic frameworks. Where the final session is provided free of charge.

Business Workshops

  • Mental health doesn’t switch off when the workday begins — and increasingly, it’s recognised as key to sustainable performance. These workshops help employees and teams manage stress, build emotional resilience, and improve their experience of work.

    Each workshop is interactive and trauma-informed, offering practical tools in a safe, structured environment.

  • Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
    A foundational session that explores how to spot early signs of declining mental health and introduce daily strategies for wellbeing.

    Burnout & Boundaries
    Learn how to recognise burnout, develop strong boundaries, and foster a culture of accountability and care.

    Stress Management & Agency
    Understand the role of personal agency in stress and explore practical frameworks for boosting clarity and resilience at work.

    • Available online or in person

    • 1 hour 30 minutes per session

    • Customisable for leadership teams, departments or company-wide events

  • Every organisation is different. I offer a free consultation to understand your team’s specific needs and tailor a workshop that delivers value.

Contact Nathanya Legesse

Mobile: 07864332793

Email: nathanya.legesse.psychotherapy@gmail.com