- Attachment-based work
- Somatic grounding
- Relationship focus
About Irina
Irina Florea is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, ADHD and life changes. Sessions focus on making sense of repeated patterns and finding steady, practical ways to manage strong emotions and everyday struggles.
Irina listens for recurring themes from a person's past and present. She looks at attachment and relational patterns to understand why old responses keep showing up. The work is conversational and structured, with practical tools added when useful.
Her approach blends Attachment-Based ideas with psychodynamic reflections and client-centred ways of working. This means the conversation aims to understand how early relationships shaped present feelings, while keeping the person's goals central. Existential questions about meaning and choice may also be part of the work when they matter to the client.
She uses grounding, gentle body-awareness and simple mindfulness practices to help people notice what their body needs during stress. These practices are paired with clearer routines and coping strategies so moments of anger, overwhelm or burnout become easier to manage over time.
Irina also draws on work around relationships and communication to address family and partnership patterns. She has experience supporting people through grief, change and the effects of moving between cultures. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian and are intended to be inclusive for LGBT people.
How her methods translate to online work
Irina often uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches alongside psychodynamic thinking. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape current responses and helps when patterns of anger or shutdown repeat in close relationships. Client-Centred work keeps the conversation focused on the person's needs, helping them set goals and feel heard without pressure. Psychodynamic ideas help spot recurring themes from the past that influence present feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for addressing chronic anger and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and test what helps most. That collaborative planning means techniques and focus can change as the work progresses, based on what the client notices and needs.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow work with grounding and body-awareness exercises adapted for a video or phone setting, or conversations that focus on understanding patterns and practising communication skills. Ask about formats during the matching step so practical arrangements suit your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she support?
She helps with losing temper, simmering resentment, frustration at work and living with someone elses anger. The focus is on understanding patterns and building practical ways to manage strong feelings.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is clear and collaborative, using client-centred listening alongside psychodynamic and attachment-based ideas. Practical grounding and mindfulness tools are used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK. That experience includes work with trauma, burnout and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.