Irene Gibbs

My working hours are Mondays and Tuesdays and I currently have availability. I can offer some flexibility on request. 

People have said that I quickly put them at ease and am easy to talk to, so I hope you’ll feel the same. I have experience and understanding of many life challenges as I have come to this career later in life after working in other sectors. Our sessions involve listening to you and your story, reflecting any observations and working together to focus on the issues you’re struggling with. 

We often lose sight of strengths in times of crisis or difficulties and you may want to spend some time acknowledging these too. We will work together in a confidential and non-judgemental setting. I am happy for you to use language you are comfortable with in our sessions so it’s okay to swear.

I am an integrative therapist which means having various tools in my toolbox and can adapt the work depending on what resonates with you. The work can change as it progresses too, which means this flexibility in approach can be beneficial. It’s a dynamic process helping you to facilitate change on your journey to have a better understanding of yourself. 

I am a registered member of BACP and am fully insured.

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and regularly attend training to develop my abilities and understanding.

I work from a room in my home in Aspley Guise, just outside Milton Keynes. I offer face to face sessions or online on Teams. There is plenty of parking available. The sessions are usually weekly for 50 minutes. I offer long or short term sessions. 

I offer a free introductory first session to see if we are a good fit for each other and that the service is right for you, the working relationship is key to you having a good experience of therapy. This session is usually up to 30 minutes by telephone.