Irena - A Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in Southfields SW15
Name - Irena Vukicevic
Qualifications - Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Counselling, BPS approved Certificate in CBT for Children and Adolescents, Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Languages Spoken - English, Serbian and French
Accredited Membership - Working towards accreditation with the BACP and UKCP
Experience - I currently teach Psychology at Campbell Harris College in High Street Kensington, where I also lead mentoring and provide counselling and pastoral support to students. Alongside this, I have been in private therapeutic practice for over seven years and design and deliver workshops on wellbeing, mental health, inclusion and neurodiversity for educational and professional settings.
Practices - Face to face in Scott Avenue, Southfields (SW15) and online via Zoom
Specialties - ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism/ASD, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Family Difficulties, Identity Issues, Intrusive Thoughts, LGBTQ+ Issues, Perfectionism, Phobias, Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Self-Esteem and Confidence, Self-harm, Separation and Divorce, Sexual and Intimacy Issues, Stress, Trauma and Neurodiversity.
Fees - Individual Therapy £60 (face to face) or £50 (online). Couples Therapy £90 (face to face) or £80 (online)
Availability - Mondays and Fridays – daytime availability, Tuesday mornings – 9am–12pm, Weekday evenings – 4pm–7pm. For online sessions, evening slots are available until 8pm and some weekend online sessions are also available
I believe that one of the most powerful things we can offer another person is genuine empathy - the experience of feeling truly heard, understood and accepted without judgement. This is at the heart of the way I work. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly without feeling that you need to edit yourself or be who somebody else expects you to be. I want to understand your experiences from your perspective.
My approach is integrative and CBT-informed, which means I adapt therapy to the individual rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. Together, we can explore experiences, relationships, thoughts and patterns that may be affecting you, while also developing practical strategies that can help you move forward.
I work with adults and young people across a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties, and I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism. My background of more than 15 years across education, mentoring and SEN has given me a strong understanding of the pressures and challenges facing young people. Above all, I see therapy as a collaborative and deeply human process. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or what you want to change. We can start wherever you are, with empathy, understanding and non-judgement, and work from there. Contact me today for more information or to book an initial session.