Irina Carayannis

Adults with ADHD who struggle with overwhelm, routines and following through.

Adults experiencing depression, low motivation or disconnection from themselves and others.

Immigrants navigating cultural differences, identity shifts, and the challenge of finding belonging while staying connected to their roots.

People caught between high expectations, perfectionism, procrastination and self-criticism.

People who put others first and struggle to express their needs or set boundaries without guilt.

Adults navigating changes in their careers, relationships or sense of purpose.

You understand many of your struggles, but knowing why hasn’t been enough to change them.

You’re tired of pushing yourself harder, feeling stuck and then blaming yourself.

You want to understand your emotions and reactions, alongside practical ways to make everyday life more manageable.

You find it easier to care for others than to recognize your own needs or set boundaries.

You want a warm, nonjudgmental therapist who will listen closely and gently challenge patterns that are keeping you stuck.

You’re new to therapy, unsure where to begin or want to explore difficult experiences at your own pace.

Heard and understood, without having to find the perfect words or hold everything together.

Accepted in your uncertainty, difficult feelings and contradictions.

Comfortable enough to be honest, disagree with me or say when something isn’t helping.

Supported and gently challenged, with respect for your pace and choices.

Less alone in what you’re carrying, with more room to understand yourself and what you need.

What brings you to therapy and what you hope might change. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable.

What matters to you in a therapist, including anything that has or hasn’t helped in past therapy.

How I work and what sessions could look like, including my role as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) practicing under supervision.

Practical details such as fees, availability and how virtual sessions work.

Your questions and whether we feel like a good fit. There’s no pressure to book or decide during the call.

Listen closely and help you make sense of patterns in your emotions, relationships and everyday choices.

Explore what keeps you stuck with curiosity, while gently questioning beliefs that leave you feeling inadequate or powerless.

Help you recognize your needs, express boundaries and respond to difficult feelings with greater understanding.

Connect insight with practical steps, whether that means managing overwhelm, building realistic routines or approaching a difficult conversation.

Work toward goals that reflect what matters to you, with room for setbacks and changing priorities.

Ask for your feedback and adjust our work so you have a meaningful voice in the process.