Irina | Psychotherapist/Counsellor MBACP - Individuals and Couples

Therapy for individuals and couples in Frome, Bath and Bristol - specialising in anxiety, panic, phobias, and the ways they impact everyday life — from confidence and relationships to rest, focus, and emotional wellbeing.

Many of my clients come to therapy because they feel trapped in cycles of fear, worry, or avoidance. You might recognise yourself in some of the following:

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• Constantly feeling on edge or tense, as if something bad might happen
• Racing thoughts, difficulty switching off, or struggling to fall asleep
• Avoiding certain places, situations, or conversations out of fear or discomfort
• Physical symptoms of anxiety — a tight chest, rapid heartbeat, or dizziness
• Feeling detached or unable to “relax”, even in calm moments
• Overthinking what others think of you, replaying events, or fearing you’ve done something wrong
• A pattern of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or overachievement that leaves you drained and anxious
• Frustration or guilt over how anxiety affects your relationships or work

If these experiences sound familiar, you don’t have to face them alone.

Therapy can help you understand your anxiety, reduce its intensity, and develop healthier, more grounded ways of responding to it - so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life.

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What to expect from working with me:

• Safe, confidential and inclusive space (LGBTQ+ affirming)

• Experience with neurodiversity, ADHD, burnout, perfectionism and family issues (childhood adverse experiences, emotional neglect, ongoing family struggles, conflict or trauma)

• Short-term counselling or long-term psychotherapy depending on your needs and objectives

• A professional, but human and friendly approach to our therapy sessions

• Focus on understanding and uncovering who you truly are, where you come from and how that shaped you and your relationships (exploration of childhood experiences, inner child work and attachment style)

• Use of easy-to-understand psychological structures and theory to deepen your understanding of yourself (for example Parent - Adult - Child framework) - also known as psychoeducation

• Clear and accessible digital resources (through a secure platform in the form of My Mental Health Toolbox) that will support our work

• Tools and techniques so you can develop healthier and more effective coping mechanisms for dealing with stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations

• Trauma informed approach to any experiences that may have deeply impacted you in the past or more recently with an emphasis on holding a safe space for you to process unresolved issues, feelings and memories

• A therapeutic process adapted specifically to your needs and expectations which includes regular reviews (every 6 sessions) of our goals and working therapeutic relationship

• We work open-ended so that you have all the space and time you need to move towards the change you’re aiming for.