- Stress management
- Grief support
- Self esteem work
About Irma
Irma Goodwin is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and confidence, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of work. She offers practical, straightforward support for people who find social situations or everyday pressures hard to manage.
Irma works in a conversational way that centres the client's own perspective and strengths. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming change. She helps people talk through what is getting in the way of speaking up, connecting or coping day to day.
Her background includes several years helping clients with loss, mood problems and relationship strain. Irma pays attention to patterns such as avoidance, rumination and perfectionism that can make anxiety and social situations harder. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, work strain and issues around money and life purpose.
Practical tools and reflective discussion form the core of her approach. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, practising short behavioural steps, or learning simple grounding and breathing techniques to manage panic or acute anxiety. Sessions are paced to suit each person’s needs and readiness.
Irma offers work that is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages people to build on strengths they already have, and to try out clearer ways of communicating and setting boundaries. For anyone who struggles with meeting new people or speaking in groups, she provides a steady, practical way to address those situations over time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Irma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviours and practical coping. Cognitive-based methods help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns that make social situations and anxiety worse, and then test more helpful ways of thinking in everyday life. Behavioural techniques encourage small, manageable actions such as brief exposure to feared social situations or step-by-step practice of speaking up, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence.She also uses skills-oriented strategies to manage acute symptoms like panic or overwhelming worry, for example simple breathing or grounding exercises and short planning tools to break problems into parts. Which mix of approaches is best is decided together. The client and counsellor look at goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then agree a plan to try and review.
If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions fit into busy lives more easily and make it simpler to schedule a short check-in between other commitments. They can also mean less travel and the chance to try techniques in everyday settings while discussing progress in the next session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to suit the online context so that sessions remain practical and focused.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on short steps, reflective talk and simple coping techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience providing counselling in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are provided in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so check the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.