Poboikina Irina BSc

Irina Poboikina is a licensed psychologist based in Athens, Greece, offering individual online psychological consultations for adults in English, Russian and Lithuanian.

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology from the University of Derby, United Kingdom, and is currently completing an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the same university, through Mediterranean College in Greece.

Her professional approach is grounded in person-centred principles, emphasising empathy, authenticity, acceptance and the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship. As part of her integrative training, she draws on concepts and techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory and emotion-focused approaches, adapting her work to the individual needs and experiences of each client.

Areas of psychological support

Irina works with adults experiencing emotional and personal difficulties, including:

- Anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm

- Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-acceptance

- Relationship difficulties, communication and personal boundaries

- Grief, loss and significant life transitions

- Emotional awareness and regulation

- Loneliness, cultural adjustment and challenges associated with living abroad

- Personal development, identity and recurring emotional or behavioural patterns

Her academic and professional development includes additional training in the Person-Centred Approach, psychological trauma and the use of metaphorical associative cards in psychological practice. She has also participated in the international EU-CoWork – Developing Compassionate Workplaces research project, which explores the role of compassion and support in working environments.

Irina is a Student Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and continues to develop her professional knowledge through postgraduate education, supervision and continuing professional development.

Her philosophy

Irina believes that meaningful psychological change begins with understanding rather than judgment. Her aim is to provide a confidential, respectful and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, recognise emotional patterns, develop self-awareness and discover new ways of responding to life's challenges.

Having experience of different cultural and linguistic environments, she also recognises the importance of cultural identity, belonging and adaptation in psychological well-being.

Consultations

Individual online consultations are available in English, Russian and Lithuanian.

Duration: 50 minutes.