Irma Goodwin

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Self esteem

About Irma

Irma Goodwin helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger and low self‑esteem using practical, person-centred counselling. She practices with a focus on strengths and motivation. Irma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has four years of professional experience.

She works in straightforward ways that put the client's experience first. Conversations look at what is causing distress now, and what resources the person already has. Sessions may include talking through stressful situations, building coping steps, and practising ways to boost confidence and motivation.

Irma also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and problems with eating, sleeping or work. She addresses practical areas such as money worries, caregiver strain and communication problems. This means sessions often set small, clear tasks between meetings and check progress together.

Her approach treats each meeting as a chance to try clear, manageable changes. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and works with clients to test alternatives. The emphasis is on simple, repeatable strategies rather than theory-heavy explanations.

Irma offers counselling in English and is able to work with people across different countries. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling

Irma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach is person-centred work, which involves listening closely to the client's concerns and building on their existing strengths to set achievable steps. This helps with problems such as low self‑esteem, motivation and relationship difficulties.

Another approach emphasises behavioural and skills-based work, where sessions include clear tasks and rehearsals of new responses. This is useful for managing anxiety, panic attacks, anger and stress by practising small, repeatable actions between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what is most helpful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences, and they will adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online counselling can fit into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in, use audio only if needed, or fit a session into a work break, depending on the client's circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format works best for each person.

Topics Irma lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Irma

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety using practical counselling techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers person-centred, evidence-informed counselling that focuses on strengths, coping steps and practical change.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in counselling.

Is she a member of a professional body?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify format types.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.