Iris Guenther

• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting and family
• ACT and CBT

About Iris

Iris Guenther helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the UK.

Iris offers straightforward, person-focused counselling that aims to make difficult feelings easier to talk about. Sessions concentrate on practical steps and clearer thinking. She listens to how problems affect daily life and works with each person to find useful ways of coping and moving forward.

Her work covers a wide range of difficulties, including parenting strains, relationship tensions, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, grief and trauma. She also supports people experiencing anger, sleep or eating problems, and those coping with career change or burnout from compassion fatigue.

She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas are used to look at how past relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help reduce stress and improve focus.

Sessions are delivered in English, French and German. Iris asks new clients to use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and practical arrangements before work begins.

How her approaches work when counselling online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new ways of responding to reduce distress. It is often used for panic, social anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships influence present patterns and can be useful for intimacy and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce the need to commute. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone sessions when video is difficult, so practical arrangements can be adapted to daily life.

Topics Iris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Iris

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and panic disorder using practical strategies and talking therapies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based and client-centred approaches, plus mindfulness and trauma-focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English, French and German.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I arrange a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and practical details.