I am Irene, founder of Numina Clinic, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor, registered with PACFA and ACA. With extensive training in the integrative approach to psychotherapy and over a decade of experience in teaching and practising yoga and bodywork, I bring a holistic approach to support you in achieving your desired outcomes.
I offer therapy in English, Italina, Spanish and French and am passionate about supporting individuals and couples on their personal journeys.
I view psychotherapy as a form of "gentle activism", a way to create better interpersonal connections and contribute to a more harmonious world.
For me, psychotherapy is deeply fulfilling, as it allows me to witness people flourish in their lives, becoming their truest selves while fostering a profound sense of purpose and integrity.
How do we work?
Individualised treatment supported by a trusting therapeutic relationship
UNIQUENESS
I offer more than just another trauma-informed therapy in Melbourne. I honour the uniqueness of each individual.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, our work is grounded in the belief that every person’s experience is distinct and deserving of a personalised path to healing.
I see people for their uniqueness, bearing in mind the close ties between the body and mind.
I draw on theories from a vast array of models to account for variables that are often overlooked in many clinical approaches to therapy.
INCLUSIVITY
I have lived in different countries over the course of our lives. I have experienced firsthand the impact that culture and socio-economic background can have on our sense of belonging and our understanding of ourselves and others.
In my practice I adopt a gender-sensitive and multicultural approach, welcoming clients from all walks of life.
SAFETY
I take a gentle person-centred stance, and we approach each client with curiosity and presence to better understand the nature of your particular concerns.
Together, we work collaboratively to create a treatment plan that ensures each of your needs is met, and we move at a pace that works for you.
I hope to facilitate a safe environment that evokes your natural capacities for healing and growth.
All are welcome here. At Numina, we strive to offer a space that honours diversity across cultures, identities, and lived experiences.
What can we help you with?
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY - We can help with a variety of symptoms
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Anxiety and/or depression
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Navigating relationship issues
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Attachment style
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Navigating significant life transitions (change of work, country, relationship, and more)
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Grief and loss
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Racial, Cultural and Migration issues
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Dealing with stress, anger, self-esteem issues, and social isolation
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Overcoming a history of trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD
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Navigating lifestyle issues, such as reduced quality of life due to illness or undesired coping mechanisms
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Personal development and growth
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Soul-Centric work
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Undo-influence and high control group
INTEGRATIVE ATTACHMENT THERAPY (IAT)
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Irene is a qualified IAT practitioner who helps people with attachment disturbances through the three-pillar approach to attachment repair.
Moreover, I offer therapy in 4 languages, English, Italian, Spanish & French.
In an ever-changing, at times unstable and chaotic world, a therapeutic relationship can offer deep stability.
Potential Outcomes
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Living life more true to who you are
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Letting go of burdens that you may have been carrying for years, so that you can live a fuller life
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Becoming closer to the people you love and creating meaningful relationships
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Feeling that you belong, love and are loved
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Reclaiming a vibrant life after years of difficulty and stagnation
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Making the changes at work and in your life that you have always desired
