Irene Martin Alvarez, NCPS

Irene Martin Alvarez is a compassionate therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings practical experience supporting people through trauma, relationship difficulties, and major life changes. She has worked in partnership with the police and a national charity to support survivors of domestic abuse, and has contributed to a joint program between the UNHCR and the Home Office assisting people affected by trauma and persecution. These roles have informed her work with clients facing depression, low self-esteem, communication challenges, grief, and complex emotional responses to difficult life events.

Irene also has experience supporting neurodiverse clients and people who identify as part of the LGBT+ community, and she offers focused help for issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation. She believes people are the experts of their own stories and works from a strengths-based perspective to help clients discover resources within themselves for change.

She holds NCPS, a professional registration for counsellors and psychotherapists, and brings three years of clinical experience to her practice. Irene aims to create a welcoming therapeutic space where each person is met as an individual, and she collaborates with clients to tailor sessions to their needs and goals.

Evidence-based approaches and accessible online care

Irene draws on well-established therapeutic methods to support people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma. Transactional Analysis looks at patterns in how people relate and communicate, helping clients understand recurring dynamics and develop healthier ways of connecting. Person-centred therapy focuses on the client's own experience and strengths, offering an accepting space where self-awareness and self-esteem can grow. A trauma-informed approach recognises how overwhelming experiences affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, and it offers gentle, paced support for people working through panic, post-traumatic stress, or complex emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Irene works collaboratively with each client to identify techniques that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Irene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and continue work between sessions while maintaining continuity and convenience.