Cleo Irish Zorrilla

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Gentle practical therapy for everyday pressures

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Psychodynamic insight
Solution-focused steps
Works with anger

About Cleo

Cleo Irish Zorrilla is a counsellor who blends psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to help people manage stress, anger and other difficult feelings. She holds BACP accreditation, and draws on four years of practice in the United Kingdom. Cleo aims to offer direct, practical support while exploring the experiences that shape a person’s reactions.

In sessions she listens for patterns that repeat over time and for immediate problems that need a clear plan. The psychodynamic work looks at past relationships and early experiences that can influence current behaviour. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, doable steps and what is already working in a person’s life.

People come to Cleo for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and sleep problems. She also supports those dealing with relationship stress, parenting strain, career questions and life transitions. Anger and difficulties with self-esteem and body image are also part of her practice.

Cleo explains things plainly and helps clients set short-term goals alongside deeper exploration. She balances looking back at roots of difficulties with forward-looking actions that bring relief. Sessions are practical and rooted in everyday life challenges.

Her work is offered in English and she accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule. Cleo’s style is collaborative and aims to help people feel more in control of their choices and responses.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problems Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas work online

Psychodynamic therapy looks at past relationships and repeated patterns to make sense of how people react today. It helps when feelings or behaviours seem to come from long-standing dynamics rather than one event. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on specific goals and small changes that can be tried between sessions to build momentum and relief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences and together they will decide which ideas to use. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals shift or new issues come up.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It allows check-ins during a lunch break or a short sequence of sessions when a focused, practical plan is needed. Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Many people find the combination of reflection and practical tasks translates well to remote sessions and supports steady progress.

At a glance

Listed location: United Kingdom
Experience: 4+ years
Credentials: BACP
Languages: English
Registration (United Kingdom): BACP · No. 405446

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep or eating difficulties, and anger. The therapist also works with concerns about relationships, parenting, career and life transitions.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She combines psychodynamic ideas about past patterns with solution-focused techniques that build small practical changes. This mix aims to balance understanding history with making immediate steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

The therapist has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?

International clients are accepted as indicated in the profile.

How are sessions charged and what is the cost policy?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire; then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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