Glenda Irwin Grad Dip HSci (Psych)
Glenda Irwin is a mindfulness therapist & supervisor. She is the author of books assisting people to use calming interventions for wellbeing, and a graduate in Health Science (Psych). Glenda approaches all consultations from a relational emphasis. She favours the inclusion of positive psychology, whereby the client’s strengths are drawn into their treatment plan. Glenda is one of the most prolific mindfulness therapists in Australasia, and will offer philosophical perspectives if welcomed to do so. She works across many platforms and countries, striving to support individuals and couples to find their thriving selves.
“My expertise (course facilitation, the authoring of books and courses, coaching, therapy modalities) has led me to believe that all human suffering comes down to relationality. How we show up in our patterns of relating to self, others, circumstances, past, fear... is what denotes our future experience.”
”Relationship, Relationship, Relationship.”
Mindfulness practices, the core of my approach, will give you back your sense of agency. Effectively, it enables you to gain clarity and supports personal choice. I like to refer to this as having:
Respons-ability.”
“RedLetter days” are referred to as being stand out/excellent days in which we thrive.
RedLetter Mindfulness & Positive Psychological Services
☎ CONTACT
glenda.irwin@icloud.com
(021) 77 6693 https://redletter.as.me/
What does consultancy look like?
Time commitment
1 hour sessions via Zoom, or in person by appointment. In my opinion good therapy stops! I like to think you will give yourself at least 6 sessions as a basis to both the presenting issue and some core foundational exploration. Ultimately, what we want to get down to is bringing you into a thriving space again. This can take far less time than you imagine but you must commit to your intention : that which you name when we first begin sessions. Thereafter (or even outside of that commitment) maintenance is essential, but it is totally up to you how, when, and why you revisit my support.
My approach to therapy
I am a mindfulness based therapist, prolific throughout Australasia. My work uses ACT, CFT, RLT & DBT, but the key to my approach is appropriate validation, relational emphasis and healing the Inner Child that runs our lives. I believe that to draw breath is to have won the lottery, but to keep winning we have to be present within ourselves. We are all on a moving wellness spectrum, and support is a logical need. I am ready to assist you with problems of Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, grief, anxiety, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck and more in a comfortable environment and according to your budget.
Cost
Contact me to assess your therapy needs and what approach will work for your recovery and well-being. Standard sessions at $120 per hour. I also offer a bundle discount at $105 per session when you book four sessions at once. I require a 45% deposit up front. Please reach out if you are low-waged to discuss more affordable options.
NOTE : I am not a Clinical Psychologist and so there is no medical assisted funding for my services. Though anyone with a case manager within social welfare may request my services as a Recovery Support consultant. You will find however, that the rates I now offer are considerably less expensive - thus I hope I have helped to address the gapping void of accessibility to mental wellness support.
For what issues?
People seek me out for agency over their lives. Anxiety, perfectionism, relationship and interpersonal challenges, self-worth, confidence, sleeplessness, busy mind, emotional regulation, doubt, grief, coping with ADHD or AuADHD, parenting… can you see a pattern here? All the presenting challenges are relational. We can look at where this began, address the past with an abundance of data supported interventions, and then work towards attaining thriving again. I am not adverse to directive therapy - that means I will name what is here, and I will reflect your stated intentions. This therapy with a coaching edge.
Mindfulness Practice
Is a way to self regulate the nervous system, by being attentive to the senses (including thoughts). Why bother? Because when we have awareness we have clear vision of goals, behaviours, patterns, reality. With mindfulness as a tool, we are able to truly turn up in our lives, rather than living within a world of “shoulds”, “adaptive child patterns”, and the general fog of distraction.
ACT; CFT; PNT; RLT;…
Acronyms of (some) of the modalities I have trained in, inform my work with clients. But what is more important for you to know is this one tip:
40% of what works in therapy (coaching) is the resonance between the therapist and the client. Please feel free to book time for a conversation with me about your situation and what it is you want from therapy. That must be the best 15 minutes you’ll every spend on your wellbeing.
The Joy Maintenance Club
There comes a time when we are feeling GREAT. It seems that continuing therapy is no longer needed? And if this is the case; it is my greatest delight (something I personally believe should happen!)
What if we had some sort of maintenance model similar to that afford our cars or beauty regime?
The Joy Maintenance Club is a monthly subscription that has a plethora of benefits:
1 monthly therapy session
Complimentary attendance on 1/2 day retreat
Group Zoom meet-up for connection with likeminded people
Random prompts to remember to practice mindfulness
Amongst other great initiatives, aimed at supporting you to thrive and not slip into old patterns.
Subscription is $60 per month.
Email: “I want to become a Joy Maintenance Club member.” to redletter@glendairwin.com
Thriving takes commitment to an intention…