Irene Stone
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About me
Hello and welcome to my profile,
Whether you want to explore your thoughts, work through a challenge, or gain new insights into yourself, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey.
I offer online counselling to support individuals and couples in managing life’s challenges and fostering lasting personal growth. For over two decades, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients facing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is flexible and tailored to your unique needs, helping us focus on what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.
How I work
As a person-centred/integrative counsellor, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and in honouring your individual path. We'll work together at a pace that feels right for you, using techniques that support your wellbeing and align with your goals.
Areas of Expertise
Depression – A safe space to explore feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss, and to rediscover meaning and joy.
Stress – Identifying sources of stress and developing practical tools to achieve balance and fulfilment.
Anxiety – Understanding anxiety’s roots, managing symptoms, and building resilience through tailored strategies.
Confidence – Strengthening self-esteem and confidence to navigate life more effectively.
Loss – Supporting you through grief and helping you find your way forward with compassion.
Anger Management – Learning healthy ways to manage, express, and understand anger.
Relationship Issues – Helping individuals and couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger connections.
Initial Consultation
I offer a free initial phone consultation, where we can discuss what brings you to counselling, what you’re hoping for, and how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions you may have.
About the sessions
For individuals: Sessions last 50 minutes and offer a non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on for you. We’ll look at underlying causes, develop insight, and work toward practical, positive change at your own pace.
For couples: If you and your partner feel stuck or disconnected, couples counselling can help you explore new ways of relating, improve communication, and create healthier boundaries in a supportive, balanced environment.
Additional Training & Experience
Over the past 20 years, I’ve continued to develop professionally in areas such as:
Couples counselling
Somatic trauma
Domestic violence
Stress management
Anger management
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
Cognitive hypnotherapy
My experience includes work in domestic violence services, EAPs, and group co-facilitation. From 2009 to 2023, I served as a core counsellor and supervisor at Brunel University London, supporting both students and staff and delivering workshops on stress management.
(I hold a current and enhanced DBS check, UK-wide.)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Irène
Training, qualifications & experience
• BA (Hons) Person Centred Counselling, Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University
• Certificate in Supervision
• Certificate in NLP
• Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy
• Certificate in Trauma Work
• Domestic Violence Training
• Masterclass on Working at Relational Depth in Counselling Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Couples Counselling
• Use of Humour in the Counselling Relationship
• Eating Disorders
• Relational Depth
• Shame and Actualisation
• Fragile, dissociated and Psychotic Process
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I offer groups for stress management (i.e. exam stress), self-esteem, personal strengths and much more. Please contact me if you are interested.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Mon to Fri > 9am - 8pm
Your messages will be answered as soon as possible and within working hours (please be mindful of weekends and bank holidays where my practice is closed).
