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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 area). Depending on circumstances, I also offer telephone sessions.

Before deciding to commence therapy, I offer an initial assessment session. 

Our initial session lasts 50 minutes during which we can explore what your current struggles are, how we could work together in therapy, answer any questions you may have about therapy or working with me. It is also an opportunity to see if we're a good fit as it's important for you to feel safe and comfortable in our work, and for me to make sure I can offer the right support you need.  

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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.

Take care

Irina

Testimonials

With clients' permission to share the below (anonymised through pseudonyms), I'm grateful I can share some of the feedback received (you can find more on my website):

"Irina was incredible, she made our sessions feel like such a safe space and truly helped me to unpick everything I had been feeling for so long. We worked on how I could give myself more empathy and how to feel better equipped in processing a past relationship. I have found myself able to respond to my emotions rather than be reactive. I have been able to have a more gentle approach to how I empathise with myself. I am truly grateful for the sessions I had with Irina." (Bo, 2024)

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"In the six months I was seeing Irina, she created a space I really felt accepted and safe to be in and be vulnerable.

We worked through some pretty heavy trauma, but I felt supported and like I was leaving the sessions with a self care plan. In this time I learnt a variety of concepts that help me on a daily basis and I've seen growth and development within myself that I wouldn't have otherwise achieved in six months.

I enjoyed Irina's suggestions of different techniques during the course of therapy, and I always felt like I was ultimately in control of the conversation." (Ria, 2024)

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"I really feel like you helped me get through a every confusing and very intense period of grief and depression that'll stay with me forever and you've helped me come out the other side with my head held high.

I cannot stress enough how thankful I am for the tools you've armed me with to keep on keeping on in this life, with a smile on my face that I wasn't sure I'd ever get back. You're an absolute credit to your profession!" (John, 2024)

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"We addressed the main issues that I faces mainly the self image and self esteem issues. Stayed with them slowly and as they came up organically in sessions and issues relating to my life. Helped me view bad situations with more resilience and patience when things go wrong. Helping to bounce back and feel more secure in myself.

I really benefited from the whole experience, learning about myself and the relationships around me in a simple and non-judgemental space." (Ben, 2024)

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"I can’t express how much you have done for me over our time together. I had been in a worrying place for a long time but with your help I have felt more myself again.

I was always really impressed with how listened to me talk for quite a long and uninterrupted period, but then summarised the issue perfectly in a way that was a lightbulb for me.

From the bottom of my heart thank you. " (Adam, 2023)

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"I am so glad I took the leap and looked for counselling, and very grateful that it was with Irina. I was unsure about how well online counselling would work, but I felt at ease, and that we had a good rapport and working relationship. 

The sessions have given me back self confidence, something that has been buried for a long time. I feel more myself than I have in a long time. The sessions helped me understand some stressful relationships in my life a lot better and I learnt how to have clearer emotional boundaries. 

​I am truly grateful for the experience and how much it has helped me, and I would highly recommend Irina's services." (Anna, 2023)