I have collaborated with global experts from diverse fields, PhD colleagues and Doctors in Psychology. It is my wish to continue researching on the areas of change, trauma/complex trauma, abuse, personality disorders as well as contribute to better employee wellbeing in organisational settings.
I have held advisory and consulting roles in different settings including the NHS, media firms in France and the UK, and global corporate organisations in finance.
PRIVATE HIRE (ONE-TO-ONE):
I am available for longer private hire on zoom or in person and to meet you in my four main locations. These are West Yorkshire (UK), Paris (France), Burgundy (France) and the Cote d’Azur (France, near Nice/Cannes/St Tropez) for any longer sessions you might wish to have with me.
Additionally I can travel to other locations around the world at your invitation and work with you, or your teams, one on one from a few hours, to a half or full day, to week ends or longer. Connect with me here to learn more.
TAILOR MAKE YOUR OWN SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS:
Do you need specific help in very particular maybe on off areas in your life?
Talk to me about your needs and let’s work together to make it happen. This can be one-off support to a short term contract to work on specific goals! Connect with me here.
RETREATS:
Retreats are opportunities to work with me in more depth all day for the duration of the event and along various themes, often combining nature and the local eco-system and talents. Additionally:
1. I accompany you, answer questions
2. I am available for extra sessions at 50% of my usual fees
3. You can hire me privately or in a group of 2 to 4
4. You can create your own group and apply to bring them along ( subject to application/interview – connect with me).
RESEARCH AREAS, PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS COVERED:
Some of the topics I have written and presented about include: employee engagement, resilience, mind-set change, memory, behavioural change, wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, financial, relational) and wellbeing in Organisations, psychology, psychotherapeutic modalities, meditation and yoga
, quiet-time & relaxation, trauma, spirituality in the workplace, coercive control, abuse organisation culture change, employee engagement, male mental health, diversity & inclusion, evolutionary psychology, resilience, Arts and Sport.
“There have always been good people doing good work for the benefit of others and Irena is one of them. Irena gave us all a voice and introduced us to each other. She highlighted skills and talents, praised and encouraged many people. She also personally supported me when I ran my own workshop sessions. Her sensible and scientific approach was extremely helpful when much about mental and emotional health can be very emotive and sensitive.”
C.W, Global Corporate firm, South East of England
Some of my research has been termed ‘novel’ and many of my findings have been incorporated in my programmes and how I work. Back in 2018 I was one of the first persons to refer to ‘coercive control in the workplace’ and have been quoted in articles often without my permission!
My findings and proposed approaches to wellbeing are available as an online or in person workshops. I can present elements of my courses or the subject matters I have specialised in in the forms of talks or Masterclasses. Get in touch with me if you are interested in me presenting to your organisation about any of those topics.
PUBLISHED WORKS AND CURRENT RESEARCH
I co-authored an article with Dr Lisa Fontes on Psychology Today.
I will publish the findings of my doctoral thesis in late 2024/early 2025 on how counselling psychologists experience personal therapy during their doctoral training.
EDUCATION: WORKSHOP FACILITATION IN PERSON OR ONLINE
I offer a series of in-person or online/virtual workshops, including webinars and retreats on a variety of topics and in a variety of international settings. Please connect with me for more information or click on RETREATS.
“Irena’s impact in our organization cannot be underestimated. She brings a unique set of skills and perspective to the workplace. The way she made the workshop environment feel safe and trusted to be vulnerable and peel beneath the veneer of the work persona was brilliant. In turn I felt much more confident being vulnerable with peers and colleagues. The sessions were facilitated so well, there was a period of calm that gave the headroom to adequately reflect on work challenges and find practical solutions. I still use some of the techniques Irena taught today. The benefits are seen throughout our organization. Thank you for being brave and taking such a huge risk; it paid off. I am bringing more of myself to work.”
IW, Global Corporate, England