Iris Guenther, BACP

Iris Guenther is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. She works with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting and relationship challenges, motivation and confidence issues, and concerns about self-esteem. Her approach aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at the client’s own pace.

Iris emphasizes collaborative work that helps people take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She encourages clients to recognise the courage involved in seeking change and offers steady support and practical guidance throughout that process. With an emphasis on empowerment, Iris helps individuals identify realistic goals, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships so they can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

She integrates evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to address issues such as anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, and self-worth concerns. Iris’s practice is grounded in respect for each person’s experience and a commitment to supporting meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and motivation difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can benefit those working through abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, or recurring relationship conflicts.

Iris approaches therapy collaboratively, recognising that finding the best method is part of the work. She will help clients consider which approach or combination of approaches suits their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - Iris provides support by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from home, work, or while travelling, helping clients integrate therapy into everyday life.