Irene

Mx Irene Lahde

Wellness Counselor

“I use evidence-based psychological interventions for stress, anxiety and insomnia, based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. Online sessions for EU clients, face-to-face in The Hague. Read more: https://irenelahde.com/”

About Me

I help individuals navigate the weight of stress, anxiety, and insomnia. We'll explore evidence-based approaches, like CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. My aim is to equip you with practical tools. For instance, we can use targeted mindfulness exercises to ease racing thoughts. This approach offers clear, actionable strategies. It's ideal for those seeking more calm and stability in their daily lives.

Approach

Sessions focus on translating learning into small, practical shifts you can use day-to-day, with steady pacing and clear check-ins to track what helps. I offer online appointments across the EU and meet face-to-face in The Hague, working in English, Finnish or Spanish as needed. In-session we practice short exercises, rethink unhelpful routines and set simple between-session experiments — often tailored to sleep and stress patterns — so progress feels tangible. This way suits adults seeking action-oriented, gentle change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Organisations
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Wellness Counselor

    A counselor focused on overall well-being, helping clients build sustainable mental, emotional, and lifestyle habits.

Credentials

Registrations

Https://psynip.nl/

Psychologist

Qualifications

Leiden University

University of Reading

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

S-Gravenhage

The Hague, South Holland

Netherlands