Cleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP

Cleo Irish Zorrilla is a UK-qualified therapist with BACP accreditation and four years of professional experience. The BACP credential denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects adherence to recognised professional standards. Cleo supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression, delivering a compassionate, person-centred approach that is tailored to each individual.

She recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and approaches each client with patience and respect, aiming to build a collaborative relationship that helps people explore their concerns and resources. Cleo focuses on practical steps and deeper understanding as needed, helping clients regain direction, strengthen coping skills, and work toward greater emotional wellbeing.

Her practice emphasises empowerment and steady progress, offering a supportive environment where clients can address difficult emotions and life challenges at a pace that feels right for them. Cleo is committed to helping people move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life through thoughtful, personalised therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Cleo Irish Zorrilla

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and patterns influence current feelings and behaviour. In accessible terms, this approach helps clients gain insight into recurring themes, unconscious influences, and emotional responses, which can be useful for issues like attachment difficulties, unresolved grief, and long-standing relationship challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps that move a person toward their goals. This forward-looking approach is brief and goal-oriented, ideal for clients seeking clearer direction, coping strategies for stress or anxiety, and measurable improvements in daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Cleo works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will suggest or combine approaches that best fit the situation so the work feels personalised and effective.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or those living outside the therapist's immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity, attend sessions from familiar surroundings, and choose the communication style that suits a client's comfort and lifestyle.