What people say about working with Irene

“I listen to her hypnosis every night, and it helps me feel calmer, more positive, and more in control. Over time, I've noticed that my confidence has grown, and I've learned better ways to manage my symptoms.”

“I have got more support for my FND journey in 3 weeks with Irene than I have in the 6 months since I was rushed to hospital.”

“Irene opened my eyes and mind in ways to get in tune with my mind and body. She taught me a mindfulness pack specially catered to me and I had results that I never expected. I have improved with the illness thanks to the techniques Irene gave me, and I will use them in daily life from now on.”

“Taking part in this course has allowed me to become a better version of me and to be able to take back control of my life, my thoughts and my happiness.”

“The positive changes in our daughter have been wonderful to see. She seems much calmer, more confident, and better able to manage the challenges she faces day to day. It's rare to find someone who even knows about FND, let alone specialises in it.”

“Every week I looked forward to Wednesday. It has been so comforting to meet people who share the same condition and to feel understood — guided by Irene: warm, human, and a true professional.”

“The individual sessions supported me in every way: I felt understood and always received practical tools that helped me.”

“Irene's Mindfulness for FND has been a game changer for me. It has made me feel much less isolated and more positive about the future.”

“The hypnotherapy audio I received was personal, from suggestions I gave. It is amazing and I enjoy it regularly.”

“I met people I truly felt understood my experience... Irene's soft and soothing nature and wealth of experience means you are in the right hands. This is an extremely special thing Irene has created for FND patients.”

“Irene was friendly and empathetic. The session was calming and a good reminder of grounding techniques. I fell asleep during hypnotherapy after receiving the audio!”

“My seizures aren't as frequent or as bad as they were. My body is calmer. I've been able to meditate and set time for myself.”

“Having recently been diagnosed with FND and receiving no information from the specialist about what to expect or how to manage my symptoms, I was incredibly grateful to come across this course with Irene.”

“It is very refreshing to come across someone as empathetic as Irene, who accepts and supports without judgement.”

“This programme didn't just give me tools, but also a safe space where vulnerability became strength... This programme is a lighthouse for those of us navigating through the fog of FND.”

“The course has helped me get to know myself, learn how to care for myself, and above all to prioritise myself and listen to my body — something I never thought I would be capable of doing.”

“Thanks to my fellow participants and to Irene I have been able to learn so much more about FND... I have felt supported and valued, and I have gained self-esteem and strength.”

“I want to deeply thank you for this course... it has been a gift to feel understood, in a safe space, without judgement.”

“Irene has helped me so much, and I can't thank her enough. As a 16-year-old girl, I have struggled with confidence and managing my FND, but her support and hypnosis recordings have made a real difference in my life.”

“The calm nature of Irene's approach, the hypnotherapy session, and giving me hope that this is not forever.”

“Irene's non-judgemental and patient approach — helping me reframe some of my set ways of thinking.”

“Did you know 'You deserve joy'? I didn't until I undertook this course with Irene. In such a short space of time I have gained more ideas for mindfulness and supporting my self-compassion than I have in more than a decade of struggling. I have seen my mindset improve and I've become more positive.”

“During this course I felt more present than I have in years. It was truly unbelievable.”

“I found the techniques really beneficial and they have helped my seizures. The breathing, ear massage, music, humming, five senses and other grounding techniques have really helped to soothe and calm me.”

“I have used some of the exercises to manage stress levels. It also helped to have validation of the issues I experience.”

“A huge thank you to Irene who really made the experience memorable because of her amazing ability to facilitate in a kind, caring, compassionate and inclusive way.”

“Irene is a calm voice of reason. Her thoughtfulness and skilled listening allow you to relax, learn and absorb the knowledge she has.”

“I have been really struggling with the changes in my life due to FND, and Irene's sessions allowed me to take back some control over how I am feeling.”

“My anxiety has greatly changed for the better and I feel less overwhelmed when I am experiencing anxious thoughts. I made multiple breakthroughs in my thought patterns and am a happier and healthier person.”

“Living with FND is isolating. Having a safe, gentle and kind environment to think about how those feelings impact you physically is empowering.”

“I can't express enough gratitude for the noticeable improvements in my well-being. The mindfulness techniques helped me to fully understand the 'dance' between my thoughts, emotions and behaviours.”

“You helped me with my self-worth; I've become more positive since doing the course.”

“I have gone on to do a counselling course online and set up an FND support group.”

“I loved the programme. I had been on my own for a long time with everything that FND involves, and being able to share and listen to other people with the same condition helped me understand it better.”

“Irene is knowledgeable, supportive and kind. Feeling understood, believed and heard was a big help to me.”

“It helped me to take care of myself, to feel valued, to learn breathing techniques I didn't know before, and above all to realise that I'm not always the only one in pain or feeling unwell.”

“Together we learned wonderful techniques, very useful, calming, and relaxing for the nervous system, which in my personal case have been very valuable in everyday life.”

“I am grateful to Irene for her wonderful work as both a professional and a person, for guiding us with empathy and wisdom.”

“The practices we learned have made everyday life much more manageable, even on the most difficult days.”

“My experience as part of the group was enormously positive and enriching. I highly recommend this programme, both for the support network that is created and for Irene's knowledge and guidance.”