Irene Hughes
Compassionate ACT therapy with faith-informed support
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About
Irene Hughes is a credentialed therapist based in Australia with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through life’s challenges and toward greater wellbeing.
Her practice is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centred approaches, providing a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can feel safe, seen and supported.
She works with people from diverse backgrounds, whether they identify as Christian, spiritual or non-religious, and respects each person’s beliefs and values. As a Christian and an older female therapist, Irene can, when clients request it, integrate biblical truth and scripture or other spiritual insights to help guide the work toward inner peace and clarity.
Central to her approach is the belief that no one is broken. Irene holds that at our core we are whole, worthy and enough, regardless of the thoughts or experiences that may suggest otherwise. Her role is not to fix but to guide, empower and walk alongside clients as they reconnect with their essential sense of self beyond the noise of the mind and past stories.
Irene emphasises the importance of shifting thoughts and aligning with truth as a pathway to changed experience, supporting people to rediscover their inner wisdom and live from an authentic place. She looks forward to connecting with those seeking to remember their identity as whole, worthy and deserving of a fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Parenting, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy, Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Vaping, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW #474188 exp 2026-06-29
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How much experience does Irene Hughes have?
Irene Hughes has 15 years of experience providing therapy services.
In which languages does Irene Hughes provide therapy?
Irene Hughes provides therapy in English.
Where is Irene Hughes located?
Irene Hughes is located in Australia.
How can I work with Irene Hughes as my therapist?
You can work with Irene Hughes by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Irene Hughes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For the most up-to-date details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Irene Hughes. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.