irene evans
@ireneevans
BACP-registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor delivering compassionate, person-centred support for anxiety and life transitions.
What I'm looking for
I am a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the BACP, with over 12-months experience providing one-to-one therapeutic support within an Employee Assistance Programme setting. I work with clients presenting with anxiety, bereavement, work-related stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and significant life changes, grounding my practice in Person-Centred principles and informed by Gestalt and Existential approaches along with CBT.
I bring a strong commitment to ethical, client-centred care through reflective practice, ongoing professional development, and adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework. Alongside my counselling training, I am currently completing the final year of a BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at the Open University, and I continue to develop core therapeutic skills such as empathy, active listening, assessment and goal setting, therapeutic relationship building, and safe practice through clinical supervision.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Therapeutic Counsellor (EAP)
Swansea City Council
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling to adult clients within an Employee Assistance Programme setting, using Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. Conduct assessments, agree goals, maintain confidential records, and engage in supervision while working within BACP Ethical Framework and safeguarding boundaries.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Carmarthenshire Primary Schools
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Support children’s emotional, social, and educational development in primary school settings. Work with pupils requiring additional support, collaborate with teaching staff, and contribute to a safe and inclusive environment with safeguarding awareness.
Sales Representative (B2B & B2C)
Build and maintain relationships with a range of clients while managing challenging conversations professionally and empathetically. Work independently and collaboratively to achieve sales targets.
Sales Representative (B2B & B2C)
Clenergy EV
Build and maintain relationships with a range of clients while managing challenging conversations professionally and empathetically. Work independently and collaboratively to achieve sales targets.
Sales Representative (B2B & B2C)
Build and maintain relationships with a range of clients while managing challenging conversations professionally and empathetically. Work independently and collaboratively to achieve sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology with Counselling
2022 -
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling at The Open University. Developed knowledge of counselling theory and ethical practice, and applied reflective practice and client-centred approaches.
The Way Forward Centre
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB), Therapeutic Counselling
Activities and societies: Training included person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt and existential approaches; sand tray therapy; empathy, active listening, therapeutic relationship building.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) at The Way Forward Centre. Trained in multiple counselling approaches, including person-centred and integrative models, and gained experience in ethical practice, boundaries, and supervision.
CPCAB (Online and Telephone Counselling)
Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate, Counselling
Completed an Online and Telephone Counselling certificate in August 2025.
CPCAB
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB), Counselling Studies
Completed Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB) in 2024.
CPCAB
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB), Counselling Skills
Completed Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB) in 2023.
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