Relational Integrative Therapist: Irina Iosub MBACP DipHIC LL.M (she/her)

Irina Iosub January 2023

You may appear to cope well on the outside while feeling increasingly overwhelmed, disconnected or emotionally exhausted underneath. Perhaps you’re used to carrying a lot on your own, struggling in relationships, or quietly wondering whether life is supposed to feel this heavy.
Irina Iosub January 2023

I work with people navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, infidelity and painful relationship endings. Some clients come feeling disconnected from themselves, unsure how to slow down without guilt, or sensing that something important has been lost along the way.

My approach is relational, compassionate and tailored to you. Together, we might explore the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships and sense of self, while also making space for what’s happening in the present moment – in your thoughts, feelings and body.

Beyond quick psychological explanations or self-help formulas promising healing, therapy with me offers something different: an attuned human relationship where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, loosen old patterns, and feel more connected to yourself, your relationships and your life.

Before training as a therapist, I worked in the legal profession and later within NHS settings. These experiences gave me insight into the pressures of high-responsibility environments, performance-driven cultures, and the emotional cost of constantly holding things together.

I hold a Diploma in Integrative and Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, have completed Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) training through Oxford, and am a registered member of the BACP, working within their ethical framework.

I offer counselling in Bristol and online, both short-term and open-ended.

Fees

Individual counselling sessions: £60
Online and in-person sessions available

Introductory session

I offer a free online 30-minute introductory session where we can talk about what brings you to therapy and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. After the introductory session, you can take some time to reflect and then if we feel like a good fit, we can begin with 6 sessions and review things together from there.

You’re welcome to get in touch by email to arrange an initial conversation or ask any questions at: irina@irinacounselling.co.uk or visit my website www.irinacounselling.co.uk

 

 

 

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About me

I believe firmly that in offering a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe environment each client can learn to trust their own experience and feelings. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace.

In the process of therapy many different issues may come up for you. There is no pressure to work to a schedule or through any set list. In talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.

Whether you have been through something traumatic in the past or recently experienced some crisis in your life, or perhaps are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment with life, the space provided by therapy allows us to work through these issues together.

I have a particular interest in how early relationships shape our experiences later in life. Whilst I work in an integrative way and draw upon many theories, I find psychodynamic and relational approaches in particular offer great insight into how our past can live on in the present. I also pursue research exploring how the changing environment affects our psychological well-being.

In a time of accelerating climate change I believe it is essential to keep in mind the impact of the wider social, political and environmental challenges we are all necessarily affected by. Whilst we may not discuss this explicitly in sessions, I believe these issues will always be a part of how we find ourselves situated in life at any given time.

If you would like to meet for an initial session then please do get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an accredited psychotherapist with UKCP having completed an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy at BCPC (Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling). This course involves an intensive and in-depth approach to study over many years.

Alongside my private practice which has been running since 2013, I have also worked for the SWAN project in Bristol, one of the few places in the Bath and Bristol area which offers the opportunity for longer term low cost therapy.

My professional background is in mental health, having worked for nearly a decade supporting individuals dealing with enduring mental health issues. My previous training includes a Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy at BCPC, a Certificate in Counselling Skills at Bath College, as well as a degree in Psychology and Study of Religions at Bath Spa University.

First steps

If you would like to find out more about coming to psychotherapy then I welcome you to get in touch.

We can arrange an initial session which is an opportunity to get a feel for how we would work together and to ask any questions you may have.

After this meeting you may decide if you would like to book further sessions, which would usually be on a weekly basis.

Fees

  • £95 per week. A number of lower fee places are available.
  • £45 for an initial session.

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