Hi and welcome!

I currently have limited availability. If you would like to work with me, please send me a message before making an appointment so we can check if my availability suits your schedule. Thank you.

If you found your way to my page, you may be going through a difficult time in your life.

My name is Irina and I'm a qualified counsellor based in the UK and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I offer counselling and psychotherapy in English, Spanish and Romanian.

I offer online and in-person 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 issues such as anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, abuse, addictive behaviours, self harm, relationship issues, bereavement, loss and grief.

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

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

I offer online therapy (via video calls) and in-person sessions at my private practice based in Frome, Somerset. Every Tuesday, I have availability for in-person sessions in Bristol (Montpelier and Redcliffe area). Depending on circumstances, I also offer telephone sessions.

Book a free 20-min intro chat with me for us to meet and see how we can work together in therapy.

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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

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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. Book a free 15-min chat - let's meet and see how we can work together.

Take care

Irina