You don’t have to
carry it alone.
Compassionate psychotherapy, EMDR and coaching for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm and the hard seasons of life — in person across Melbourne’s north-west and online.
clients through change
Support for what you’re carrying right now
Whether you feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or weighed down by the past, therapy can help you make sense of it and begin moving forward.
Anxiety & Stress
Support for overthinking, panic, worry, tension and the kind of exhaustion that builds up quietly.
Trauma & PTSD
Gentle, structured therapy to help process distressing memories and unresolved experiences at your pace.
Relationships
Help with conflict, boundaries, separation, communication and the patterns that keep repeating.
Depression & Low Mood
Support for motivation, self-worth, grief, loss and the heaviness that makes everyday life feel hard.
Personal Growth
Coaching and therapy for confidence, clarity, change and a deeper sense of self-understanding.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Focused support for habits, emotional blocks, confidence and lasting behavioural change.
Warm, experienced and personalised support
Irena is a psychotherapist, certified EMDR practitioner and NLP coach with more than nine years of experience helping people work through emotional challenges and create meaningful change.
Her approach is compassionate, practical and tailored to each person — drawing on psychotherapy, EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy and coaching depending on your needs, goals and comfort level.
As an ACA-registered counsellor and one of the few certified EMDR practitioners working in Melbourne’s north-west, Irena offers in-person sessions in Keilor Downs and Hawthorn, and online across Australia.
A personalised approach to healing and change
Psychotherapy
Explore emotions, relationships, thoughts and patterns in a safe therapeutic space.
EMDR Therapy
A structured, evidence-informed approach to process trauma and distressing experiences.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
A calm, focused method that supports emotional change, habits and inner resources.
Coaching
Practical support for clarity, direction, confidence and personal growth.
Therapy from the comfort of your own space
Online sessions are available and have become a popular choice for clients who value convenience, privacy and flexibility.
Book an online sessionTaking the first step can feel difficult. The process is simple.
Initial consultation
We talk about what brings you to therapy and the support you’re looking for.
Understanding your needs
Together we identify patterns, goals and the most suitable approach for you.
Personalised sessions
Therapy is tailored to your pace, comfort and circumstances.
Meaningful change
The aim is to help you feel clearer, stronger and more able to move forward.
Stories of support, clarity and change
In their own words — notes written by clients after their sessions, shared with permission.
“I thoroughly look forward to coming to my sessions with Irena. I have a total sense that she listens to what I am saying and understands what I am feeling — and this is reflected in the direction she leads me.”
“After just two sessions I feel very happy. The first gave me a real kick-start to give up smoking — I went from 40 cigarettes a day to only 7 in two weeks. I leave each session happy and relaxed. She has done super work with me.”
“The sessions I have had with Irena have been more beneficial than I expected. She has made me aware of certain patterns of behaviour and their origins. I am now in a much better position to move forward. I would highly recommend her for her insights, caring manner and professionalism.”
Notes are reproduced from clients’ own handwriting and shared with their permission. Surnames withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?+
No referral is needed. You can book a consultation directly and we’ll take it from there at a pace that feels right for you.
Are online sessions effective?+
Yes. Research (and my own experience) has consistently shown that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many concerns, including anxiety, depression and trauma.
What happens in the first session?+
The first session is a relaxed conversation about what brings you here, what you’d like support with, and how we might work together. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready to.
Is hypnotherapy safe?+
Yes. Clinical hypnotherapy is a safe, relaxed and fully consensual process. You remain aware and in control throughout, and nothing happens without your agreement.
What is EMDR used for?+
EMDR is an evidence-informed therapy used to help process trauma, distressing memories and difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming over time.
Ready to take the first step?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If something feels heavy, this is a good place to begin.
Hawthorn VIC 3122