About Me

Therapy for adults of all ages with a focus on strengthening self-confidence and self-esteem, developing healthy and positive habits and behaviours, while addressing struggles such as anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, surviving abuse, self-harm, relationship and family issues, loss and grief.

I am a UK-based qualified counsellor working with clients worldwide (fully insured) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).

I offer online therapy (via video calls) and in-person sessions in Bristol and in Frome. Every Tuesday, I have availability for in-person sessions in Bristol. Depending on circumstances, I also offer telephone sessions.

I offer a safe therapeutic space for LGBTQ+ people and aim to support inclusion and diversity around gender, biological sex diversity and sexuality.

Furthermore, I have experience in supporting clients as they learn how to manage ADHD (pre or post diagnosis) and the feelings that result from it.

I offer counselling in three languages: English, Spanish and Romanian.

I’m also an affiliate therapist with WPA Health Insurance. If your sessions are covered through workplace benefits, please get in touch with me for more details.

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Are low self-confidence, imposter syndrome and a loud inner bully holding you back? Maybe you're struggling with your relationships (home/work)? Exhausted, irritable, frantic? We all feel anxious at times, but it can become overwhelming and leave you feeling isolated and trapped.

I'll work with you to explore your fears and struggles and find a way through towards more meaning, purpose and satisfaction.

You may be experiencing one or several of the following:

Feeling overwhelmed, always tired but in a rush towards the next thing to do
Emotional or mental exhaustion as a result of the restlessness
Frantic, anxious and easily irritable
You have frequent outbursts which you later regret
A sense that it's never enough, that you aren't doing enough
Snappy, short-fused that leads to difficulties in relationships with others (partner, children, parents, friends, work)
Trouble sleeping or resting as your mind is constantly busy (aka "monkey mind")
Aware of your self-sabotaging behaviour, but can't find a way to stop
You worry a lot about what others think of you, find yourself ruminating over past events or conversations and, as a result of this, you've noticed you don't know how to say "no" and have become a "people-pleaser"
You see yourself as a "high achiever" and constantly put considerable effort in everything you do which also leads to stress and burnout
You struggle with the imposter syndrome and all its pitfalls: procrastination, fear of making mistakes, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and self-doubt
Find it hard to relax, have fun, let go of the never-ending to-do list or stop the worry-mill

There is no need to struggle on your own. Together we will work to change the negative self-talk and feelings of self-doubt. I will be there with you and offer you the support you need to achieve long-lasting results and build a strong sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

If any of the above sound familiar and are interfering with your daily life, therapy can help. Get in touch to see how we can work together in therapy.

Take care
Irina

Experience

Psychotherapy for 4 years

I am trained in an integrative way, applying theory and practice from the Client-Centred Model and integrating other humanistic therapies (Existential, Gestalt, Psychosynthesis) and Psychodynamic therapy. Furthermore, I have comprehensive knowledge and experience with Bereavement, Loss and Grief through the work I have done with the UK largest bereavement charity – Cruse Bereavement Support.

Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
I am fully insured through Holistic Insurance
I attend monthly clinical supervision and work within the BACP Ethical Framework

Qualifications
CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (National Counselling Society and the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online)
Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course (National Counselling Society)

Currently studying:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Complex Trauma Certification