Irma Goodwin, BACP

Irma Goodwin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or loss. She meets people where they are and offers steady support while they work through difficult feelings. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and calm.

Goodwin has four years of professional experience working with issues such as grief, anger, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, sleeping or eating difficulties, and career or money worries. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, isolation and life-purpose concerns.

She sees LGBT concerns and relationship problems as part of the picture she can address. Goodwin encourages people to view themselves as the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths as a basis for change. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with a focus on small, practical steps.

People who come to her can expect straightforward conversations about what is most pressing for them. She aims to help clients build coping skills, improve communication patterns and rebuild confidence. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

Goodwin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers services in English, including options for international clients by online formats.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Irma Goodwin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping strategies. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasises gradual exposure to feared situations or sensations, helping to lower panic and social anxiety through step-by-step practice rather than avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods that suit those needs. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging can be useful for ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel commitments while keeping treatment focused and consistent.