Irene Martin Alvarez

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location_on Manchester M25 & M1
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About me

What a fortunate encounter. You have landed here.

It can be unnerving to arrive somewhere or meet someone for the first time. Even more when carrying a heavy load.

Pause here. Breathe. Consider the possibilities. Then, if you wish to proceed further, I will try my best to help you identify the pieces of the puzzle for which you are searching, and to support you as you take your next steps.

I work from Manchester city centre, Didsbury, Prestwitch, Whitefield and Liverpool.

I also offer eco-therapy, or outdoors therapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of NPCN and UKCP.

I hold an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in TA, a Foundation Ecotherapy Transactional Analysis Certificate, and a certificate of completion at Redecision Marathon with Mil Rosseau. I studied Complex Trauma Stress Studies on a year course at PESI. I hold Level 2 & 3 Person-Centred Counselling Certificates from Bury College.

I have worked in partnership with the police and a national charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse. I also worked on a partnership program between the UNHCR and the Home Office, supporting survivors of trauma and persecution. I have experience of working with people suffering from depression and low self-esteem; people having problems with love ones and/or work; people needing a space to grow and to understand themselves; with people experiencing communication issues, and grief.

 I am here to explore with you, to create a safe space, and to welcome all of you. No two people are the same, therefore no two sessions are the same.

I also have experience working with neurodiverse clients, as well as with people who identify as part of the LGBT community

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 - £55.00
Free initial online session

Additional information

I offer one to one sessions.

These can be:

  • Online £50/£55
  • Face to face £50/£55
  • Outside (ecotherapy*) £50/£55

Each setting has its own unique benefits, which can be discussed during our initial talk.I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation, designed to familiarise you with my process and to determine if we would be a good fit.

Further information

  • Whitefield & Radcliffe Holistic Centre
  •  Prestwich Holistic Centre - Prestwich, Manchester
  •  Liverpool - at LPCC
  •  Didsbury Counselling and Therapy Centre - Manchester
  • Chatham Mill, 8 Lower Ormond Street, M1 5QF (off Oxford Road, Manchester)

2B Mather Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 0LA

Chatham Mill, 8 Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M1 5QF

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Google Meet