Catherine Irwin-Childs

I am an Accredited Counsellor. I use an integrative model which allows approaches that are tailored to your specific difficulties. I work with adolescents, individuals and couples.

I am warm, friendly and easy to talk to.  I have been working as a counsellor for 15 years and my practice provides a safe, discreet, confidential environment.  Sessions will involve looking at your current life circumstances and dilemmas and finding ways to manage overwhelming fears and concerns; whilst at the same time exploring new perspectives and finding ways for you to feel more empowered and confident to manage them.

Counselling can be a successful medium to work through many issues such as - generalised anxiety disorder, stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self confidence, fear, family and relationship issues, separation and divorce, postnatal depression, pregnancy and birth, miscarriage, bereavement, childhood trauma and self image without feeling judged.

I can provide a safe and confidential space to discuss uncomfortable issues, such as, affairs and betrayals, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, sexual issues, bullying, suicidal thoughts, drug abuse or any issue which may be difficult to share with family or friends.

It can also be a means to achieving self actualisation, providing useful inputs to the process of career growth, and an increase in motivation, achievement and self-esteem.

Counselling is about creating an honest relationship in a safe, discreet, confidential environment.  Sessions will involve looking at your current life circumstances and dilemmas and finding ways for you to feel more empowered and confident to manage them.  You may only need a few sessions to reach your goals or it could be open ended.

As an Integrative counsellor; I work across various models of counselling in order to tailor therapy to individually fit your needs taking a humanistic approach.  My integrative model includes, Person Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I particularly enjoy working with Students of Counselling. Having been a student myself, I understand the challenges faced by those aiming to join the profession.  Because of this I feel a need to help the future generation of counsellors.  In pursuit of these objectives I have set aside a number of sessions during the week dedicated to seeing students on route to their professional counselling qualification. For this reason I offer counselling students a low rate of £35.

As well as working with adults, I have experience working with children and young adults for which I have additional specialist advanced qualification.  Combining traditional counselling with more creative therapeutic approaches.

My fees are £60 per 50 minute individual session


£40 per 50 minute session for trainee counsellors

I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.

My practice in Ealing is very close to Pitshanger Lane, West London. It is on the E2 bus route from Ealing Broadway and is within walking distance of Hanger Lane underground.  There is plenty of parking outside, should you wish to drive.

I am happy to accommodate shift workers.