Irina Petrova,RP DipGIT

Groups I Work With

1. Adults: individuals of various ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances who may seek therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, career issues, trauma, and more.
2. Adolescents: teenagers facing issues such as peer pressure, identity development, academic stress, family conflict, mood disorders, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues.
3. Couples: Couples seeking therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, navigate major life transitions, address intimacy issues, or strengthen their relationship overall.
4.Polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous individuals: People who engage in consensual non-monogamous relationships, such as polyamory or open relationships, may seek therapy to address issues related to communication, jealousy, boundary-setting, relationship agreements, societal stigma, and navigating multiple intimate connections simultaneously.
5. Families: Families dealing with challenges such as parenting difficulties, sibling rivalry, divorce, blended family issues, communication breakdowns, and coping with a family member's mental health or addiction issues.
6. LGBTQ+: Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning may seek therapy to address issues related to coming out, discrimination, family acceptance, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and mental health issues.
7. Trauma survivors: Individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including physical or sexual abuse, combat trauma, accidents, natural disasters, or witnessing violence, may seek therapy to address symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and difficulty functioning in daily life.
8. Elderly population: Older adults dealing with issues such as grief and loss, chronic illness, cognitive decline, caregiving stress, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and adjustment to life changes such as retirement or relocation to a care facility.
9. Refugees and refugee claimants: Individuals who have been forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence, as well as those who are in the process of seeking asylum in a new country, may seek therapy to address trauma-related symptoms, adjustment difficulties, acculturation stress, language barriers, and navigating the asylum process.
10. Racialized populations: Individuals who belong to racial or ethnic groups that have historically experienced systemic oppression, discrimination, and marginalization based on their race or ethnicity, may seek therapy to address issues such as racial trauma, identity development, cultural adaptation, discrimination, and navigating predominantly white spaces.
11. People with specific mental health diagnoses: Individuals diagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions may seek therapy to manage symptoms, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life.