A Nourished Mind Journey
About Vlatka
My name is Vlatka Cesnik and I am a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. Alongside my private practice, I work within NHS Talking Therapies, providing Counselling for Depression.
I hold a degree in Nutritional Therapy and a Post-Qualifying Diploma in Eating Disorders, which underpin my holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. I specialise in working with disordered eating and eating disorders, supporting clients to explore both the emotional and behavioural aspects of their relationship with food.
I have extensive experience in mental health settings, including working within a mental health charity supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger and emotional distress. I have also provided counselling within a cancer support service, working with individuals and their families as they navigate the emotional impact of diagnosis and treatment.
Special interest
With my expertise as a qualified Nutritional Therapist, and holding a diploma in eating disorder counselling, I support individuals in understanding thier relationship with food, and emotional complexities linked to eating behaviours. I offer a safe and nurturing space where you can explore how food influences your mental and physical health.
My specialised support includes:
- Exploring the beliefs, habits and narratives that shape a person's realtionship with food
- Identifying triggers that lead to unhelpful eating patterns
- Building self-awareness around hunger, fullness, and emotional cues
- Helping to understand how stress, sleep and emotions infuluence appetite
- Education around balanced nourishment without promoting diet
- Exploring self-worth, identity and perfectionism influencing eating behaviours
- Helping to build confindence
How I work
I work collaboratively, providing a confidential and non-judgmental environment where we can explore your inner world together.
Together, we work towards long-term confidence, flexibility, and a more grounded sense of wellbeing.
My approach is integrative, meaning I blend different therapeutic models to create a personalised experience for you.
By incorporating person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural techniques, I aim to help to gain deeper understanding and navigate life's challenges.
My fee is £70
I work with adults either in person or online (subject to availability). I also offer short-term counselling (6-10 sessions) at a reduced rate.
Recognising the strong link between nutrition and mental health, I believe counselling is vital for individuals with food-related conditions and disorders to effectively address both physical and psychological needs.
Qualifications
- BSc Nutritional Therapy
- Post Qualifying Diploma in Eating Disorders
- Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (Accredited Course)
- L5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- L4 Advanced diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificates/CPD training
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
- ADHD training session
- Trans Awareness: the Basics
- Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Bingeing and Body Image
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- British Mindfulness Institute- 8 week mindfulness and meditation course