Meet Irena

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THE JOURNEY THAT LED ME HERE

As a way of getting to know each other, I want to share where I have come from and why I chose to be a life coach/hypnotherapist.

For much of my adult life I worked in the area of Information Technology (IT) for large corporations within Australia and frequently travelled internationally to impart business and technical knowledge.

I changed many hats throughout my professional career where I always developed both my creative as well as logical skills.

In my extensive work experience, I was continually immersed into different business structures, continually interacting with different levels of management, clients and employees.

My IT experience taught me how to think logically; how to be organised, structured set and meet well defined goals.

Alongside my IT career, I founded two organisations in The Arts and Entertainment Industry. I always found my experience in The Arts uplifting and creative.

In my personal and work interactions, I found fascinating to observe people from different cultures and was always interested in learning and understanding the human psyche. 

In the last few years, I felt an urge to shift the focus of my career to helping people.

It has always been rewarding as to assist clients to find their internal strengths; to inspire them to set and reach their goals; to walk side-by-side my clients at times of adversity and to guide them in understanding their thoughts and emotions.

I would be honoured to work with you and take you on a journey of self-discovery. Please contact me here to get more details about my work.

Bachelor of Business Systems

BA(hons) Monash University

Diploma of Hypnotherapy

Internationally acclaimed Hypnosis Motivation Institute California, USA

Masters of Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Creative and Inspirational

Founded an events and cd publishing business, Sorelli Promotions.

Founded an online audience development service, ON THE HOUSE.

I have often found myself involved in creative pursuits, taking a risk and following through.

Let's find ways where you can pursue and achieve your goals!

Organisational and conflict resolution skills

Over 25 years working in Information Technology as a business analyst and enterprise architect has given me solid organisational and time management skills.

Successfully completed projects in high pressure environments.

My experience coupled with my training makes me a solid sounding board and guide!

Culturally Sensitive and empathetic

Have travelled to many different countries for work and have worked closely with people of different cultures and backgrounds

My family immigrated to Australia and I have seen first hand the difficulties experienced by four generations within my family.

Cultural factors can be drivers for our values and behaviour. Let's Explore!

Gender sensitive

Worked with artists of different gender orientations for over 20 years and have had opportunities to navigate gender issues. Honouring feelings and actively listening is vital for honest conversation.

Looking forward to work with you.

No judgement. I honour you.

Spiritual

Throughout my career I have always turned to meditation and self-hypnosis to relieve stress and tension. I believe that we each have the strengths to help ourselves, re-focus our minds and move through tough times.

We each have our strengths and ways to cope. What are yours?

Bilingual

I am fluent in English and Russian.