After only a few sessons of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy), I've come from years of deep depression,seemingly unstoppable drug addiction,constant suicidal & homicidal thoughts and hopeless outlook on life, wishing I was dead to feeling great, feeling positive everyday and I struggle to remember past traumas in any accurate detail. I would recommend Irene as a Counsellor and recommend EMDR therapy to anyone.

I feel I was at my lowest point in my life. Now i feel like a new person.more like whom I'd like to be.

Thanks Irene, You and EMDR helped me save my life.

male, age 39

After being in a car accident which left me badly injured, It traumatised me physically and mentally. I sought counselling with Irene Begg. I underwent EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) trauma therapy with Irene, which has helped me significantly. I have regained my confidence and the treatment has been a key role in my long recovery. Thank you Irene

T

(female, age 18)

I began going to Irene several months ago for counselling due to post traumatic stress disorder.

I found that irene is very easy to talk to and her style of counselling has definitely helped me a great deal !

S

(female, age 16)

I referred a client to Irene several months ago for counselling. Irene engaged with this young person after a number of other agencies failed to do so. Irene has counselled, supported and appropriately challenged this person. As a result they have now made some significant positive changes and their self worth, esteem and confidence has increased immensely.

I would recommend Irene as a counsellor to anyone and would like to thank her for the amazing work she has done.

Belinda Te Kiri

I have been Irene's supervisee and have found her to be a very professional supervisor.

She would gently yet firmly guide me through any issues pertaining to my work practice and also guided me through any personal issues which impacted on my work practice.

One of the things I found helpful was that Irene kept excellent notes of our sessions. This helped me set goals if needed and we revisited the next session to see if I had attained those goals or taken steps to remedy a situation that I had discussed with her. Irene is not afraid to challenge when the situation called for it. Her supervision skills were extremely beneficial and were such that it created introspection, reflection and goal setting to increase my own practice.

Anne