Joanna Irina | Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist

Joanna Irina:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP student member)

Hello and welcome! I’m Joanna Irina, a trainee therapist working with the low-cost therapy and counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston, Hackney, London E8.

Many different things can lead us to seek therapy.

Sometimes it’s a specific event we need help to process and understand; other times, it might be a general feeling of confusion or unease, where you find yourself thinking, “I don’t know what is going on with me.”

Whatever your reason, I am here to work with you to explore the areas of your life and aspects of yourself that need attention. Through this process, we can deepen an understanding of yourself and your experiences, moving towards acceptance.

My goal is to help you feel more content, confident, self-assured, and generally lighter in life.

Deciding to start therapy is a significant step towards better understanding yourself, healing, and regaining control of your life.

I am here to support you on this journey, working collaboratively to develop insights into your experiences and cultivate tools to help shape your future.

My Approach:
As an integrative practitioner, I draw on a variety of psychological theories and techniques to suit your individual needs. My training and experience span Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Being a student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ensuring they guide and inform my practice.

Experience and Qualifications:

MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling (in progress) at Regent’s University London
Foundation Course in Psychotherapy and Counselling completed at Regent’s University London
Therapy client work at Cruse, a bereavement charity in London
Therapeutic engagement volunteer with dementia inpatient clients at East London NHS Foundation Trust

How I Work:
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where empathy and compassion are at the forefront. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is my priority, providing a supportive environment where you can comfortably explore sensitive topics without fear of judgment.

While I offer gentle challenges to help you gain new perspectives on your life and issues, I am here to support you through the often challenging process of personal growth.

My sessions last 50 minutes, and I offer both in-person and online counselling. If you’re interested in working together, please get in touch for a 15-minute consultation session.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Joanna Irina – Working Hours

Saturday – 16:00 – 22:00

Clients Joanna Irina Works With

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Individuals & Adults

Adult therapy is the most common type of talking therapy.

Client Issues Joanna Deals With

Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

Therapy Modalities Joanna uses With Clients

Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

Transactional Analysis (TA)

Helping attain & maintain your autonomy by strengthening your Adult state.

What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A talking therapy focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

Book a Low-Cost Therapy Assessment With Us

Monday-Friday	07:00 - 24:00
Saturday	09:00 - 24:00
Sunday	09:00 - 20:00