Welcome to Irini Therapy
/ Ih - ree - nee / - meaning peace
A calm and safe space for you to share what you need
Counselling and Psychotherapy in the Saint Helens, Prescot, Mossley Hill, Aigburth Allerton and Smithdown area of Liverpool, Merseyside.
Welcome, my name is Natalie and I am a counsellor providing both short and long term individual therapy to adults in person in the St Helens area of Merseyside, in the North West of England. Online or telephone counselling is also available.
About me
As a counsellor I have experience supporting people through a range of life issues such as anxiety, depression, work stress, self esteem, chronic health, bereavement, family difficulties, relationship difficulties and academic stress amongst others. I have also had training on supporting people with neurodivergent needs such as Autism or ADHD. My pronouns are she/her.
I see counselling as being in a warm and welcoming environment where a collaborative space enables you to choose what you wish to share each session. Psychotherapy aims to help you feel heard and explore the distress you may be facing.
I believe that each individual has a unique experience. Often in society people are quick to give solutions leaving little room for someone to deeply explore the emotional pain they are in.
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and a registered member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy). I accept referrals from Private Individuals directly, Businesses and Employee Assistance Programmes. I work for AXA Health EAP programme. If your employer offer this, you can ring AXA to request being referred for counselling support.
Research is a key part of my practice and I was able to present research findings titled 'Chronic Health and Creative Expression' at two international conferences in 2021. One through The Association for the Development of the Person Centred Approach online which was hosted in America.
I was invited to speak on a podcast- How We Care to discuss how psychotherapy can help when you're Working and Training as a Helping Professional when you have a chronic condition:
The other being for the World Association for Person Centred and Experiental Counselling hosted online in New Zealand. I am deeply passionate about people getting counselling support to help process lived experience of chronic health.
Qualifications
- First Class Honours Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree- Edge Hill University- 2021
- Level 3 in Education and Training- City and Guilds- 2024
Professional Development/CPD
- Autism Awareness 3 day course. St Helens Chamber 2023
- Play Therapy Training Day. Vicky Howden-Green 2023
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). CAMHS 2022
- Equality and Diversity Training. Causeway 2021
- Pain Management Programme 6 day course. NHS Walton Centre 2021
- Complex Trauma, Working with Trauma in a Pandemic. Carolyn Spring 2021
- Creative art therapy in a pandemic. Edge Hill University 2020
- Dance movement therapy. Edge Hill University 2020
- Exploitation and Survivors of Modern Slavery. Causeway 2017
Awards
- University Scholar. Edge Hill 2021
- Youth Ambassador of the Year. Birmingham Children’s Hospital 2015
About Counselling
Counselling is an opportunity for you to talk about things that are of concern, in confidence, with a qualified counsellor. I work according to the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) ethical framework and have relevant clinical supervision and insurance in place.
A collaborative space
For me, the therapeutic space is about a place to explore emotions and concerns that may be upsetting you without judgment. I see counselling as a collaborative space where you have the choice on what to discuss each session and what you hope to gain from counselling.
Initial phone call
If you'd like to find out more, an initial 15 minute phone call can be arranged to discuss your needs and expectations from therapy.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties:
- Depression
- Problems with confidence or self-esteem
- Difficulties at work or in retirement
- Problems with family or university life
- Feelings of stress or anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Relationship problems
- Grief, loss or bereavement
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
My location
I have 2 rooms available where you can access therapy in person.
I have one accessible room in the St Helens and Prescot area of Liverpool, Merseyside in the North West of England. My second accessible room is in the South Liverpool area of Mossley Hill, Aigburth Allerton and Smithdown, Merseyside in the North West of England.
Counselling sessions can take place in person, online or via telephone.
Fees & availability
Payment: The cost per 1 hour session is £60, £50 online/telephone therapy and payment is to be made 7 days before the session and is non-refundable.
Payment can be made via bank transfer and receipts/invoices can be provided.
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS COUNSELLING?
For me, the therapeutic space is about a place to explore emotions and concerns that may be upsetting you without judgement.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A COUNSELLING SESSION?
I see counselling as a collaborative space where you have the choice on what to discuss each sessions and what you hope to gain from counselling.
WHAT IF I WANT TO STOP SESSIONS?
You absolutely can at any point. Let your therapist know and you can take a break from therapy or finish sessions altogether.
WHAT NOTES DO YOU TAKE ABOUT ME?
We would write very brief notes about the session themes/topics and confirm that you attended the session.
WILL YOU FORCE ME TO TALK ABOUT EMOTIONS?
No. Sessions are led by you and it is your choice throughout on what we discuss and what you are not comfortable to talk about.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me by email (irinitherapy@outlook.com) if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial 15 minute consultation.
This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling and whether it could be helpful for you.
All enquires are usually answered within a few working days during business hours and is strictly confidential.
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