A Warm Welcome
I'm Iryna Shaiashnikova, an integrative & trauma-informed therapist and NCPS accredited counsellor. I hold a Bachelor's Honours in Practical Psychology and an MSc in Counselling, with ongoing professional development in evidence-based trauma and integrative practice.
I work with institutional trauma, displacement, and moral injury. I also help people navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My approach is evidence-based and practical—combining psychoeducation (understanding what's happening), practical tools (cognitive restructuring, grounding, breathing, visualisation ets.), and emotional processing (making sense of difficult experiences).
The goal isn't abstract "healing." It's helping you function better, understand yourself more clearly, and move forward with more agency in your own life.
I trained in both Ukrainian and British therapeutic frameworks, which gives me deep understanding of working with refugees, asylum seekers, survivors of domestic violence, and anyone experiencing displacement or cultural transition. I bring particular expertise to institutional and moral trauma—experiences where systems meant to protect have caused harm instead.
I work collaboratively, at a pace that feels right for you. Some clients need practical tools for specific challenges; others need space to explore deeper patterns. Both are valid. Your needs determine our direction. I offer sessions in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I'm based in Lake District and work with clients online across the UK.
Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement, or the impact of unsafe systems, I provide a space where you can be understood and where practical change is possible.
What People Are Saying
"My insecurity and dependence on others' opinions paralysed me. I was physically
healthy, but drowning in a swamp of self-doubt.
When I saw Iryna's page—'I help people find inner peace and self-confidence'—something clicked. That's exactly what I was missing.
Iryna didn't dig into my past or tell me stories about karma. Instead, she explained what was happening inside me and why, then taught me practical skills.
How to turn inward, not depend on what others think, and establish healthy boundaries.
I got real results after every session. My life started making sense. I separated my thoughts from others' thoughts, and critical thinking emerged.
Today I'm a different person—no longer helpless, but a whole human being with my own will and agency. Thank you for the work and the valuable knowledge."
— Anonymous
"I started therapy with Iryna because I was exhausted by constant anxiety. I'm pregnant, 29 weeks, and this ongoing anxiety was affecting not only me, but also my unborn child.
During our session, Iryna gently and carefully helped me understand my problem in detail. She identified my actual needs and helped me assess whether I was ready to work on this situation.
What was most important to me was learning that I'm not losing my mind, that there are solutions, and that I'm not alone."
— Anonymous
"Hello! I want to thank psychologist Iryna for her work and psychotherapy with me.
I live abroad and came to her with a diagnosis of depression (anxiety, fear, panic attacks).
We worked using the CBT method. I learned many solutions that help me live with my anxiety and my thoughts. Iryna is a remarkable person—open, kind, and good-hearted.
A true specialist in her field.
Thank you so much!"
— Anonymous
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