Change starts with being heard
Hi! I am Irene
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor, MBACP Accred, based in Chiswick,
working with people face to face and online,
in English and Italian.
Maybe anxiety has been sitting with you for a while.
Maybe you're grieving a loss, coming out of a relationship, or facing the particular ache of fertility struggles or pregnancy loss.
Whatever's brought you here, you don't have to carry it on your own, and you don't have to have it figured out before we talk.
I offer a warm, honest space to slow down, make sense of what you're going through, and find your way back to feeling like yourself.
“(Irene) You project such safety — I’ve learned not just from your insights, but from the way you listen.” (Alex, 25)
"Talking with you is the one time in my week where I feel truly listened to" (Adam, 58)
"It’s been a pleasure to talk to you, Irene. The ease I felt trusting and opening up to you is a testament to your skills as a therapist" (Caterina, 32)
What I can help you with:
Anxiety and overwhelm
If your mind won't switch off, or worry has started running the show, that exhaustion is real — and it's one of the most common reasons people come to see me. We'll work on understanding what's driving it and finding ways to feel calmer and more in control day to day, whether that's showing up as panic, intrusive thoughts, low mood, or the weight of a health diagnosis
Read more about anxiety counselling →
Anger Management
If anger has started showing up in ways that surprise or worry you, that's not a character flaw — it's usually a sign something underneath needs attention
Read more about anger management counselling →
Loss, in all its forms
Loss doesn't always look like bereavement. It can be a breakup, a pregnancy loss, an abortion, a fertility journey that hasn't gone the way you hoped, or a life transition that's left you unmoored. I hold space for all of these — including the ones that can feel hard to talk about anywhere else.
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If you are struggling with the mix of emotions that come with the loss of your loved one, I can help you through the grieving process
Read more about grief & bereavement counselling →
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The end of a relationship can shake your sense of identity, your trust in yourself and others
Read more about breakup counselling →
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Fertility struggles and pregnancy loss carry mixed emotions and it's common to feel isolated
Growth and self-empowerment:
In my therapeutic approach I also focus on the long term relationship with yourself and the people closest to you, so that the healing and the self-development journey will stay with you long after our sessions end
Your relationship with yourself and others
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Low self-esteem, shame, guilt, anger, or patterns that keep showing up in your relationships — we'll look at where these come from and how to shift them, gently and without judgement.
Growing through it
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Alongside the harder moments, therapy is also where you build emotional awareness, self-compassion, and tools that stay with you long after our sessions end. Many of my clients tell me it's genuinely changed how they understand themselves — not just how they cope.
How we'll work together
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A free first chat
We'll have a relaxed 20-minute call to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.
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Getting to know your story
In our early sessions, we'll explore what's going on for you now, and the history and relationships that shape it. So we understand not just what you're feeling, but why.
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Finding the right approach, together
From there, we'll decide whether to focus on practical tools to help you cope day to day, or go deeper into the patterns underneath. Often it's a bit of both...
Practical Information
First consultation / session
We’ll start with a 15-minute online chat to see if we’re a good fit — it’s an easy, no-pressure way to explore your needs and how therapy might help.
Online and Face to Face
Private studio at the following address
Riverview Grove
W4 3QJ
Sessions in English or Italian
whichever feels most like home to you
Fees
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£75 face to face and online evenings and weekends
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I offer a reduced fee of £65 for online sessions Mon-Fri (9am-3pm)
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I also work with several insurance providers — see below, or ask me directly
I also work with the following insurance companies:
Axa, Aviva, Allianz, WPA, Healthcare RM
Book a free consultation
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if it's your first time — there's a lot to weigh up, from the type of therapy to who you'll actually be talking to.
That's exactly what the free 20-minute call is for. No forms to fill in beforehand, no obligation... just a conversation to see if I'm the right person to help.
Why not take that first step now?
