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Iris Guenther

Iris Guenther

United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for everyday stress

  • 4 years' experience
  • English, French, German
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 403877
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Sleep and rest
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns

About Iris

Iris Guenther is a counsellor who uses practical, conversational methods to help people facing stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties. She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and encourages small steps that fit into everyday life. Iris holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her profile, and she speaks English, French and German.

She aims to build an open, supportive space where clients can talk about parenting pressures, relationship worries and family conflict. Sessions also cover self-esteem, motivation, grief, addiction concerns, eating struggles, anger and career-related stress. Iris pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues and to panic and social anxiety symptoms.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive methods and client-centred listening. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed. Trauma-informed ideas are also part of her work when past hurts are relevant.

Iris has four years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She describes herself as someone who supports and empowers people to make steady changes rather than promising quick fixes. The focus is on what a client wants to achieve and practical steps to get there.

To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose small, values-led actions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and sleep problems by focusing on what matters and building manageable routines.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathic, non-judgemental attention so clients can find their own solutions and feel heard about relationship or parenting worries.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences shape the plan.

Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They can also let people work with a therapist who speaks English, French or German without needing to travel.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, French, German

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and relationship or family concerns. Other areas include self-esteem, addiction, grief and anger.

What style of therapy will I experience?

Sessions combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred listening and cognitive techniques. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas are used when they fit the issue.

What is Iris's professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and describes her work as supportive and practical.

What credential does the counsellor hold in the UK?

Her profile lists BACP, shown as BACP registration in the biography.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, French and German.

Can people from other countries work together with this counsellor?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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