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Iris O'Connell

Counsellor, MBACP

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Beach Street, Herne Bay CT6
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Available both in-person and online
Beach Street Herne Bay CT6
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Hello, I’m Iris. I’m an integrative counsellor and therapist working with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or worn down from holding things together. Many people I work with appear to cope on the outside while feeling anxious, unsettled, or stuck beneath the surface. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel supported, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.
My approach is calm, steady, and down-to-earth. I’m not here to fix you or tell you how to be, but to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you don’t have to perform or hold things together. Each session is 50 minutes set aside just for you — uninterrupted and focused on your experience.
As an integrative counsellor and therapist, I adapt my work to suit your needs, whether that’s short-term support or longer-term exploration. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek help — sometimes it’s enough to know something doesn’t feel right. We can go at your pace, talking only when you're ready.
Call or Iris O'Connell now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01227 532879

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Beach Street

Herne Bay CT6 map

01227 532879

Abbey Place Clinic

5 The Chapel

Abbey Place

Faversham ME13 map

Sessions are available in person or online, Monday to Sunday, with some early morning or evening appointments available.
I specialize in Anxiety and Stress 
£45 Per Session  
Let's Connect 01227 532879
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Beach Street

Herne Bay CT6 map

01227 532879

Abbey Place Clinic

5 The Chapel

Abbey Place

Faversham ME13 map

Sessions are available in person or online, Monday to Sunday, with some early morning or evening appointments available.
I specialize in Anxiety and Stress 
£45 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £45
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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Sessions are charged per appointment. I offer a free 15-minute phone or online consultation. The initial 50-minute session is £25.00, with ongoing sessions at £45.00 per 50 minutes. Sessions are online or in person. Payment is required in advance by bank transfer.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879
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Sessions are charged per appointment. I offer a free 15-minute phone or online consultation. The initial 50-minute session is £25.00, with ongoing sessions at £45.00 per 50 minutes. Sessions are online or in person. Payment is required in advance by bank transfer.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Iris O'Connell
  • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from SEG Therapeutic counselling
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Alongside my private practice, I have experience supporting individuals working in high-pressure frontline roles. My work is trauma-informed and grounded, with careful attention to safety, trust, and the impact of sustained stress and responsibility.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879
"
Alongside my private practice, I have experience supporting individuals working in high-pressure frontline roles. My work is trauma-informed and grounded, with careful attention to safety, trust, and the impact of sustained stress and responsibility.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Therapy is shaped around you and may involve exploring patterns, gently processing past experiences, and building understanding and resilience, helping you feel safer, clearer, and better able to cope.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879
"
I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Therapy is shaped around you and may involve exploring patterns, gently processing past experiences, and building understanding and resilience, helping you feel safer, clearer, and better able to cope.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I am an integrative counsellor, which means I don't work from a single method or fixed formula. I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt how we work together to suit you—your needs, pace, and what you want to change or understand—so sessions feel collaborative, relevant, and centred on you.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879
"
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I don't work from a single method or fixed formula. I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt how we work together to suit you—your needs, pace, and what you want to change or understand—so sessions feel collaborative, relevant, and centred on you.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01227 532879

Location

Primary Location

Beach Street

Herne Bay CT6

01227 532879

Additional Location

Abbey Place Clinic

5 The Chapel

Abbey Place

Faversham ME13

01227 532879

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Sessions are available in person or online, Monday to Sunday, with some early morning or evening appointments available.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01227 532879
"
Sessions are available in person or online, Monday to Sunday, with some early morning or evening appointments available.
Photo of Iris O'Connell, Counsellor, MBACP
Iris O'Connell
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01227 532879