Cleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP

Cleo Irish Zorrilla is a counsellor who combines reflective talking and practical steps to help people through difficult life moments. She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and supports people facing grief, addictions and midlife crisis. Cleo holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Her approach blends Psychodynamic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to match each person’s needs. In sessions she looks at patterns from the past that still affect day-to-day life. She also helps clients set clear, achievable goals and focus on what works now.

Over four years of practice have given her experience with a wide range of issues. These include parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, panic and phobias, and emotional difficulties such as guilt, shame and isolation. Cleo also supports people dealing with career change and questions about life purpose.

Work with her is conversational and down-to-earth. She listens for recurring themes and offers practical suggestions people can try between meetings. Progress is discussed regularly so plans can be adjusted to fit what’s useful.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Cleo uses Psychodynamic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as the foundations of her work. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape current feelings, which can help when anxiety, grief or attachment issues repeat over time. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals, which can be useful for stress, behaviour change and navigating a midlife reassessment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your priorities and suggest ways of working that fit your goals and preferences. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan if something doesn’t feel helpful.

The biography does not specify particular session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work, family and travel. Others like that shorter check-ins can keep momentum between meetings, or that telephone calls use less bandwidth than video. Registered or accredited professionals offering online work aim to make therapy practical and accessible while focusing on the issues you bring.