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Aoife is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, with pre-accredited membership of IACP. She aims to provide a warm, non-judgemental, and supportive space for her clients. She takes a humanistic, integrative, and person-centred approach, while also keeping in mind the impact of childhood experiences on the adult’s life, tailoring the work to each individual client.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, Aoife’s background was in the creative arts and education, and she has worked as a drama facilitator, screenwriter, and English language teacher. She believes the focus on self-expression, communication, and relationship which are at the core of these jobs, are also at the core of her work as a therapist. She holds a BA (Hons) in Drama and French from TCD, an MSc in Multimedia from DCU, and a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from DBS.

Aoife works with a broad range of issues including anxiety disorders, depression, general counselling, personal development, relationships, and trauma (past or recent). She also has a particular interest in working with autistic and other neurodivergent clients, and their families.

I am an integrative psychotherapist, group analyst and career guidance counsellor. . I work with issues including relationship difficulties, depression, grief and loss, anxiety and challenging life events.

My therapy approach is integrative and psychodynamic. This means I am trained in a number of ways of working and we can decide which approach might best suit you. My training in group analysis also helps me to consider the ways that our social contexts impact on how we are in the world and the role of unconscious dynamics.

I have an MSc in Group Analytic Psychotherapy from UCD and a Diploma in Group Work Practice from St Vincent’s University Hospital School of Medicine & the Irish Group Analytic Society IGAS. I am a licensed Group Analyst accredited by IGAS. I am an accredited Guidance Counsellor MIGC. I work part of the week with young people and their families in a school. I have additional training in anxiety and stress management, CBT and in working with young adults. I have a particular interest in the impact of trauma and anxiety.

My philosophy is based on a strong belief in clients’ potential for healing. I aim to help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a client can function better and increase their well-being.

I use CBT to help clients gain different perspective. I believe CBT works well when used to manage mental health conditions and emotional concerns in short time over a limited number of sessions. The effectiveness of CBT in treating depression lies primarily in the ability to address thoughts that negatively impact the patient’s understanding of their world and situations. When these thoughts can be identified and corrected, it makes it easier for the behavioral aspect of the treatment to be effective. As more people seek effective treatment for their mental disorders, I am open to apply CBT as a primary mental health treatment mechanism in my sessions.

I also use mindfulness-based techniques with clients to build up awareness of the present moment. I find mindfulness effective with clients who experience depression or anxiety. It can be especially helpful with clients who have been trapped in reliving past problems or pre-living future worries. It’s easy to stop noticing the world around us and lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling. I believe that introducing mindfulness to clients helps them notice how thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour which could help them deal with issues more productively.

I believe that the therapeutic space is an opportunity to explore your deepest questions, without judgment and in total privacy.

I focus on you as an individual—on the unique set of problems that you face and the unique abilities you have to face them. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, conflict, questions surrounding gender and sexuality, or any other kind of suffering, I’m ready to work together with you.

I practice with a psychoanalytic approach, which means I believe in the power of the simple act of saying what’s on your mind to open up new insights into your history and identity. By listening to yourself and being listened to, you’ll begin to put words to the ‘tune that never stops’ within you.

I am a student member of the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland and a pre-accredited member of the National Association of Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a member of the Irish Circle of the Lacanian Orientation (ICLO-NLS). I hold a master’s in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from UCD’s School of Psychotherapy.

Ciara is a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from DBS and is a member (M.Ps.S.I.) of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). She has completed an MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with the UCD School of Medicine and is continuously engaged with the School of Psychotherapy at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Ciara is a pre-accredited member of the National Association for Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP).

Working within the code of ethics set out by the Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI), Ciara’s approach is primarily focused on speech and the singularity of each person. She offers a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore any questions they might have and to speak freely about their suffering. The ending of a session in the psychoanalytic orientation is not so much about the time on the clock but rather the articulation of an important question. Ciara works with people experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, relational issues and loss.

Sharon is a Chartered Psychologist and chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. She uses an integrative approach to therapy, depending on a person’s needs and preferences. Sharon’s current training and focus is on the processing of trauma, managing anxiety and depression and bereavement. Sharon also has years of experience in working with people experiencing problematic gambling, alcohol use and other compulsive behaviours.

Sharon provides a supportive and non-judgemental environment for people to explore their preferred outcomes for therapy and identify what will support them (practically and emotionally) to achieve these.

The use of Solution Focused and CBT frameworks often bring a practical focus which suits many. Polyvagal Theory and Felt Sense frameworks support people to reconnect both mind and body in order to facilitate the processing of traumatic response and emotional distress in a safe and contained manner.

Therapy also focuses on regaining or developing a healthy relationship with self, the lack of which so often underpins the difficulties people are trying to manage.

“When a person is facilitated to improve their relationship with themselves and can begin to remember the strengths and abilities they inherently possess, it is striking to witness how other aspects of their lives improve almost simultaneously.”

Sharon is recognised by health insurers in Ireland for clients holding private health insurance.

Sharon completed a Master of Counselling Psychology with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia and was a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA) prior to working in Ireland.

Languages: English and Italian

Cristina is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP.
The theoretical roots of her approach to Psychotherapy are Humanistic and Integrative, drawing mainly from the person-centred Rogerian approach, the Existential framework, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy theories like Melanie Klein’s object relations theory.

“At the foundation of my approach is the idea that every individual can develop and grow towards the fulfilment of their own potential, when provided with the appropriate conditions to do so. These are the conditions I strive to provide in the therapeutic room: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.The focus of my attention is always on the client’s needs, those expressed at the beginning of our work together but also those which emerge at a later time, when the therapeutic relationship allows for a deeper understanding of their inner world.”

Cristina offers individual counselling and psychotherapy online and in person and she works with a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, post-natal depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, work issues and self-development.

Jo holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) affiliated. Her approach is Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, blending CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), psychodynamics, body work, developmental psychology, existential psychotherapy and a person-centered approach. Emotions and experiences are explored from a holistic viewpoint.

Jo believes in psychoeducation and nourishment; enabling and empowering others to understand and narrate their own lives. The aim of therapy is to provide a safe space for clients to achieve autonomy at their own pace.

Phil has completed a bachelor’s degree in counseling and psychotherapy and is pre-accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and psychotherapy. Phil has a passion for helping others and began getting involved in voluntary work as a teenager. He plans to continue his development as a therapist through training courses and other activities.

“My approach to treatment is very much guided by the person who walks through the door. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all form of therapy and the direction the treatment will take will be informed by the relationship between therapist and client. I use an integrative approach that involves humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapy; whatever I feel best suits the individual client’s needs. While in session, I try to create a safe and non-judgemental space where my clients can explore what is going on for them in the moment. We then work together to make the changes they wish to see in their lives.

I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety disorders, depression, grief, PTSD, stress management, trauma, and relationship and sexual issues.”

Conor Delaney is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with pre-accredited membership of IACP, working under their ethics and guidelines while continuing his professional development. Conor attends regular supervision to ensure his work is maintained to a high standard, helping a range of clients from different backgrounds with differing issues.

Conor believes psychotherapy is a powerful journey of self-discovery. He approaches therapy non-judgmentally and with compassion in order to produce a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes empowerment and change.

In this warm, empathetic and challenging environment, clients can safely explore themselves and their issues. Conor takes a person-centred, humanistic and integrative approach. While retaining a keen interest in how our childhood experiences can impact our adult lives, Conor tailors the therapeutic process to meet the individual needs of the client. Conor applies his skills to the broad range of issues facing people today including:

Relationship problems
Anxiety
Depression
Loss of direction or meaning in life
Loss of a loved one
Low Self-esteem / Poor Self-worth / Confidence Issues
Awareness and Insight into life’s current difficulties
Trauma (past or recent)
Self-care & Well-being

With a genuine interest in providing a collaborative and integrated approach, Conor is furthering his education by starting a MSc in Pluralistic Psychotherapy this year. Pluralistic psychotherapy is a collaborative and integrative approach, rooted in humanistic and person-centred values. Its core premise is that each client is unique, and therefore may need different things from therapy. With this in mind, pluralistic psychotherapy seeks to create a framework in which practitioners can integrate a wide variety of schools of thought and methods into their practice. Collaborative decision making is a key element of the pluralistic approach: talking to clients about what they want from therapy, and how they might most effectively be helped to get there. Conor believes that by continually developing as a therapist and counsellor he will continue to provide an outstanding level of care to his clients.

I am a therapist who operates from an Integrative standpoint. I believe when working with clients, the utilisation of person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT modalities promotes a significant insight and enhances the chance of resolution of the presenting issue. My aim is to create an environment in which the client feels fully heard and understood, providing a safe space to explore and process distressing feelings and emotions. Through gaining an increased awareness of current or historical distress, the hope is to promote understanding, personal growth and develop healthier relationships.

My experience is in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, Stress and LGBTGEQIAP+, conflict and trauma. I work with both adults and adolescents. I am currently available to see clients face to face as well as online.

Miriam is a Psychotherapist who works with people with a wide variety of issues or concerns. Her background is in working with young people and families experiencing issues such as homelessness, addiction, and social exclusion.

“My orientation is humanistic and integrative – my training allows me to create a personal approach to suit each client, by drawing on a number of schools of therapy. I am influenced by person-centred theory and attachment theory. I believe that there is no concern or issue too big or too small to bring to therapy. I am passionate about diversity and inclusion.

I believe that each person is uniquely and wonderfully individual and that each person holds the answers to the questions of their life, which we may uncover and explore during our time together.

I will provide a space for you to be as you are and to uncover and to look at anything which is of importance to you, at your own pace, in a non-judgemental and safe environment.”

Michelle’s core approach is in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy; wherein the therapy is client-led and the client is held in a safe therapeutic relationship.

“I believe that a supportive, nurturing therapeutic relationship can lead to empowerment, awareness, healing and growth for the individual. My aim is to provide a safe space where clients are free to openly explore their emotions and needs to help address any issues arising in their lives”

Darcy’s interest in psychotherapy actually began with her interest in acting. Playing different characters led to her fascination with the human condition and the fears and desires that motivate our behaviours. After completing her BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she went on to do an MPhil in Psychoanalytic Studies at Trinity College Dublin, during which she also volunteered as a crisis counsellor with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. At this point, Darcy decided that she wanted to make psychotherapy her life’s work and she achieved a Distinction in her Msc in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DCTC in accordance with the University of Northampton in 2021.

“I believe that the therapy is a space for your self-exploration outside of the demands and expectations of your everyday life. As a Rogerian therapist my main tools are empathy, honesty, and unconditional positive regard. Whether you are looking to heal from past trauma, break destructive patterns, or simply grow into the best version of yourself, non-judgemental exploration of your inner life is an excellent starting point.

Through a humanistic/client-centred way of working, I help clients connect with their own personal truths and experience. This is achieved through active listening and somatic awareness. Being witnessed and accepted just as you are can help you reconnect to yourself, foster self-compassion, and empower you to break habits that are no longer serving you.”

Darcy enjoys working collaboratively and creatively with clients, including mindfulness exercises, guided visualisations, and role-plays in her practice when appropriate. She works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, relational issues, self-esteem, body image, sexual abuse, and anger management

I work towards creating a supportive environment for individual self-discovery and personal development, based on acceptance, respect and empathy, giving each individual autonomy to conduct the sessions at their own pace. I encourage my clients to express themselves openly, focusing on exploring their feelings and emotions and how these impact their lives. I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is essential to foster life changing transformation and growth.

My therapeutic approaches are humanistic and integrative which involves analysing early life experiences, attachment patterns, family dynamics, ingrained maladaptive coping mechanisms, conditions of worth, intrusive thoughts, to name a few. Throughout the therapy journey I support my clients to gain a deep understand of their sense of self and how they find meaning in the world.

My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, shame, low motivation, trauma, sexual issues, gender identity, bereavement and loss.

Dermot is an accredited psychotherapist (MIAHIP, ICP), and holds a First-Class Honours Masters in Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. Dermot’s approach is integrative and humanistic, meaning that he combines learning from different schools of psychotherapy to best meet the needs of each person.

Dermot’s career began in software development, and he moved from there into the not-for-profit sector, where he supported people in developing leadership skills through volunteering. It was from here that Dermot became interested in counselling and psychotherapy, as he saw people’s ability to grow during periods of intense challenge, provided they had the right kind of support.

“I see psychotherapy as being a collaboration between therapist and client. My role is to support you as we explore together the issues you are facing. I aim to create a welcoming environment, where you will feel safe and comfortable. Each week, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings, and to be heard in a non-judgemental way.

I firmly believe that each of us has the capacity to change and to grow. However, during difficult times, we often create beliefs and patterns which hold us back. Psychotherapy gives an opportunity to develop self-awareness, to reflect on what we want in life, and to find new ways to cope and to thrive.”

Dermot works with a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, childhood trauma, self-esteem and personal development.

Dermot offers sessions face-to-face and online.

Mateja is a fully qualified counselor and accredited by the Association of ProfessionalCounselors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP). Mateja supports the humanistic philosophyand has an integrated approach to her practice using methods that are most suited to her clientsand their needs. Mateja believes that collaboration and cultivating a safe, open, judgment-freeand productive environment are key to allowing honest self-discovery and eliciting a positivechange for her clients.

By adopting an integrated approach, Mateja uses counseling techniques from the humanisticand psychodynamic approach such as talk therapy, reflection and discovery, motivationalinterviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques and brief solution-focused therapy techniques.Mateja has worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-belief systemissues, loss and bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, workplace burnout andmotivation difficulties, among others.

“Starting the counseling process is like deciding to take a road trip into parts unknown. Someparts of the journey will be familiar because you’d gone through them in your mind before andsome will be foreign. The journey inward can be tiring, emotional and frustrating but alsocathartic, and the feeling of achievement only grows with each new step into the unknown. Thecounselor is your tour guide who is there to give you directions on your journey and gently guideyour expeditions, keeping you company when the road gets rough. “

Gen places emphasis on understanding each person’s unique experience and on the therapeutic experience by bringing awareness, choice and meaning to Clients. Gen’s approach is rooted in Person-centered and Psychodynamic Therapies and aspires to provide a non-judgemental, safe environment for her Clients to explore their innermost feelings and thoughts, bringing about the possibility to reach their full potential in life.

She works with a range of issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, attachment issues, self-esteem, and relationship trauma.

Gen currently holds a pre-accreditation membership with Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She trained as a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist with Turning Point Institute (TPI), validated and awarded through University College Cork (UCC), where she is continuing to complete her Msc. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

To ensure her practices are informed and current she engages in regular continuous professional development and clinical supervision.

Martyna is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who has experience working with problems such as anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, OCD, phobias, childhood trauma, loss and bereavement, personal development, isolation, stress and anger management, self- esteem, relationship and family issues. Martyna also works with clients with ADHD.

“Each individual is unique and has different needs- I use a humanistic person-centred approach as the foundation of my practice and provide a confidential, accepting, and non- judgmental space. I believe that every client is an expert in their own life. In my practice, I integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema, Humanistic and Gestalt to adapt to the varying needs of my clients.

A goal of therapy is for the client to gain clarity through the exploration of alternative perspectives. Insights can be gained when clients understand how feelings, experiences and behaviours shape their world and this facilitates positive change. I greatly value the creation of a genuine therapeutic relationship where the client feels heard, safe and secure, as this provides the foundation for the work of therapy and supports them as they move towards potential growth.”

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Corina holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is passionate about supporting people through the difficulties they encounter and strives to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space.

“In working with you, my approach is non-directive which means I won’t be providing advice or decide what is best for you. I believe each individual is the expert of their own life and that we all already have the internal resources and tools necessary to thrive and lead a fulfilled life.

My approach is integrative and I draw skills from different schools of thought but focusing on the humanistic and psychodynamic one. I will join and support you in exploring your past and present experiences and the ways these might still be affecting you.

I am hopeful that through working together, you will gain awareness and understanding of your internal world but also learn to recognise, engage and develop your own resources to support yourself in finding ways to personal fulfilment and growth.”

Corina worked with a diverse range of issues such as anxiety, depression, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, burnout and stress.

Laura is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works with a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, phobias, LGBT concerns, loss and grief, personal development, stress management, anger management, relationship issues and self-esteem.

Laura works from a humanistic and integrative approach, which means that she draws on various humanistic, psychodynamic and solution-focused theories in order to provide you with support and explore whatever difficulties you may be facing.

“As a humanistic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I respect each individual’s ability to make their own decisions. My work with you will not be about giving advice or deciding what is best for you. Instead, through discussion and exploration, I will work with you to help you clarify your own beliefs, values and priorities, so you can reach your own decisions on what is best for you.

I work from on the basis that past experiences have a significant influence on our current behaviour and relationships. Through our sessions, we will examine any unresolved conflicts or symptoms.

My aim is to provide you with support, help you to develop coping mechanisms and explore your experience to work through difficult emotions and facilitate positive change from within.”

Ciarán strives to offer a safe, non-judgmental, empathic environment in which clients can reflect and explore their life experiences to gain an understanding of themselves and their relationships with others. He works from a humanistic and integrative approach that draws on complementary perspectives that best suit the needs of the client. He is particularly interested in attachment issues and existential issues of finding meaning and purpose in one’s life.

“My baseline is the humanistic ideals of providing the conditions of empathy, non-judgment, and being authentic to allow clients to explore and discover their inner world and their relationships with others. I work from the standpoint that we are not our problems or disorders but rather suffering human beings trying to find meaning in our lives.”

Ciarán is a qualified counselor and psychotherapist and received his qualifications from PCI College. He has a background in psychology and he is also a qualified and fully accredited logotherapist and existential analyst from the Viktor Frankl Institute in Dublin and the International Association of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis in Vienna.

He offers individual counseling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention. He offers sessions face-to-face and online.

Georgina has completed a masters in psychotherapy and counselling with Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre. She also has a background in community development where she has spent many years working with people on the margins and those who are socially excluded. Georgina is passionate about working with people in a way that is collaborative and supports healing and growth for the person seeking support.

“In my psychotherapy practice, I work in a way that is guided by the person who comes into the room and their presenting needs. It is a confidential, non-judgmental and safe space for you to explore your life experiences and unresolved feelings more deeply. The approach I use is called humanistic and integrative which means I draw on humanistic, psychodynamic and other relevant theories in our work together. While this all sounds very fancy, the essence of what this means to me is that we will work together in whatever way suits you as a client, in the hope that you will begin to deepen your awareness of the unconscious parts of yourself.
I truly believe in the power of relationship to be healing. For this reason, my aim is to provide a therapeutic relationship that is safe for you, where you will be listened to and supported and where you feel met exactly where you are at. I will accompany you to the places you haven’t been able to visit within yourself before. From there we will begin to build up your own resources, awareness and self-compassion so that you are better equipped at making conscious and positive changes to your wellbeing”.
Georgina works with a broad range of issues that include anxiety, depression, relationship and sexual issues, grief and loss, childhood trauma, stress management, sexuality, personal development and much more.

Sinead (pronouns she/her) is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Dublin.

“Everyone can do with a bit of help now and then.

We all have the strength to overcome hard times, but sometimes we need guidance, coping mechanisms and perspective to help us figure out how to get there.

I work in a collaborative way to support you to talk about what is going on for you and help you understand why. This can help to bring about change.

Therapy is a space to feel supported and heard. It’s a place to look at your needs and learn to trust your own thoughts and feelings and determine what is right for you.

I am trained in Integrative Therapy. This means that I draw on different approaches and theories to work with you in a way that works best for you.

I offer face-to-face and online therapy across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, trauma, grief and loss.

I have a particular interest in working with clients who are in need of support to do with their sexual orientation or gender identity.

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what is going on for you in confidence and meet you where you are at.

Feel free to reach out to me when you feel ready to do so and together we can look at how best to support you.”

Sinead has a MSc in Clinical Psychotherapy and is a pre-accredited member of Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has spent over a decade working in social justice and human rights with groups including LGBTI+ youth, women experiencing domestic violence and people living with cancer.

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Simon is a fully accredited member of the IACP. He holds a Diploma and First Class Honours BSc Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from PCI College/Middlesex University. He also has a Practitioner Certificate in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes from the Metanoia Institute in London.

“My aim is to offer you an accepting, non-judgemental environment where you can be yourself; one where you are really listened to, where you can grow, and where you can find your own answers in your own time. I am a therapist, lecturer and group facilitator and I work from an integrative-humanistic foundation. This means that while I may draw on ideas and techniques from various modes of therapy as best suits the needs of the client, the backbone of my work is firmly based on the ideals of humanistic approaches and their belief that everyone has an in-built capacity to reach their potential. I don’t believe that pride in oneself should be reserved for a lucky few.

One of my specialisms is Writing Therapy, a creative way of working that can bring additional awareness and perspective to all kinds of situations. If you are interested in journaling and creative writing or have a passion for the music of words, I can help you give this a more central place in your therapy work, but only if this works for you.

I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about diversity. I have worked with people from an array of backgrounds and life experiences, of different ages, genders, nationalities, sexualities, cultures and spiritual beliefs – I treat each client’s unique story with the same openness and respect, and I look forward to hearing yours.”

Simon offers sessions both in person and online. Areas he has helped his clients explore in therapy include:

Self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence

Personal development and finding meaning

Depression and low mood (feeling down/out of sorts)

Gender, sexuality and relationship issues

LGBTQIA+ identity

Grief and loss

Anxiety and worry

Work/College-related stress

Traumas such as abuse and bullying

Clare’s approach is humanistic and integrative, merging different styles from various schools of psychotherapy which best suit the needs of the client. She believes that human nature is inherently good and that by helping individuals free themselves from disabling assumptions and beliefs, can enable them to live fuller lives. She also believes that finding philosophical meaning in the harsh realities of life is essential in facing many anxieties. Additionally, she works from the psychodynamic perspective and believes that a therapist can help clients examine their early-life experiences and beliefs to gain understanding into their lives and their present-day problems.

“Working in a humanist and integrative way I believe that people thrive when they are understood, accepted and cared for by others, and under positive conditions, they can build the required skills to understand and change their behaviour. In a therapeutic setting, clients get the opportunity to realise that the problem is the problem not the person. I believe that supportive counselling and psychotherapy can help a person understand that they have all the qualities, strengths and resources inside of them to cope and to successfully navigate personal and systemic challenges; removing obstacles that prevent healthy adjustment and can access resources to improve coping and functioning”

Clare works on a range of issues including; anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, attachment issues, bereavement, body issues, and relationship issues.

In her practice, Rosa aims to offer a safe space for clients to explore their issues in a non-judgemental, empathetic and genuine way. In this supportive environment, clients have an opportunity to understand their feelings, their reactions and behaviours openly.

Rosa graduated with a degree in Psychology and Sociology from NUI Galway and after her degree worked for some years as a crisis counsellor with the Rape Crisis Centre in Dublin. This rich experience led her to undertake an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy through the University of Northampton.

“I work using a humanistic and integrative approach which practices the power of listening and awareness. I believe that every person has the potential to heal and grow if they are fully heard and accepted. In my opinion, once a person can look fearlessly at themselves without judgment then they will develop the capacity to be self-compassionate and learn how to be comfortable in their own skin. I have a keen interest in mindfulness and the power of living in the present moment rather than staying in the past or projecting into the future.”

Rosa values the individuality and uniqueness of every client’s journey and life experience. Rosa works with a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, body-image, sexual abuse, eating disorders, relationship breakdown, anger management and grief/bereavement.

With a rich grounding in humanistic integrative psychotherapy, Sarah’s therapeutic approach draws on aspects from person-centred and psychodynamic theory, as well as the creative, the existential and the cultural. With curiosity and compassion, Sarah provides safety and support in unpacking what life throws at us.

She offers psychotherapy for a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, body image issues, grief as well as matters met by those in the LGBTQIA+ community, being a part of the community herself.

“As an Integrative Psychotherapist, the diversity that exists within each of us is of huge importance to me. One person’s process doesn’t speak for the process of all. It is imperative we have a safe space in therapy to explore our lived experiences gently and at our own pace, amidst the ever-changing cultural landscape.”

As the mind behind @themindgeek, Sarah is passionate about and trusts in the power of creating psychoeducation that’s both accessible and inclusive. She believes in the integrity of the work of psychotherapy and aims to assist in normalizing and facilitate conversations surrounding mental health.
Sarah also has clinical and academic insight into the areas of body acceptance, diet culture, weight stigma, disordered eating and eating disorders. She provides space for those looking to heal their relationship with food and their body, in order to help individuals create the life they truly want for themselves.

Ailish is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. She aims to facilitate a warm, supportive and nurturing environment in which clients are welcome to freely and confidentially talk through things that are on their mind, however big or small those things might seem to the outside world. She seeks to provide a safe and empathic place in which clients feel seen, heard, validated and valued as they get to grips with the ups and downs of their own lives and undertake the work of setting realistic and meaningful goals for themselves in attaining more personally satisfying ways of living.

Ailish’s background is in psychology, music, and the creative arts, and she holds a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy from PCI College. Her approach to counselling is integrative, which means that she draws on theory and techniques from various perspectives, including humanistic-existential, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural. She has a special research interest in looking at the role that bigger-picture systems play in all of our lives, and especially in exploring the impact that systems of privilege and oppression can have on our emotional and psychological wellbeing, including, for example, those relating to race, gender and sexual orientation. Ailish draws on various therapy approaches in a way that is tailored and unique to the needs of each individual person that she works with:

“I take the humanistic view that when the conditions are right for people to tune into their own experiences on a deep level, they will generally know what is best for them and will move forward in the direction of personal growth and fulfilment. I see my role in this process as supporting and nurturing clients on their self-guided inner travels, in useful, creative, and evidence-based ways.”

Ailish offers one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy both face-to-face and remotely (online/telephone) with clients wishing to work on a range of issues, such as those relating to anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, identity, LGBTI+, gender, sexuality, relationships, body image, cultural issues, anger management, grief, loss, and personal development.

Susan holds a Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Child Psychology and Development from DBS. She has had many different careers throughout her life. She started out studying business and marketing which led her to experience, the corporate environment which gave her an insight and understanding of how the human condition behaves under stress and pressure in the financial sector. After achieving professional success within this sector, she decided to reinvent herself within a Non for Profit. She spent almost 10 years fighting for children’s’ rights and advocating on behalf of the vulnerable. Susan, then decided to work directly within the Mental Health Industry and works within a therapeutic centre co-ordinating over 50 therapists. Throughout her various careers and her own personal therapy, her passion and love for working with clients in therapy has never ceased. Susan truly believes that within the space, a healthy whole person can blossom.

Susan’s approach is sourced primarily in person-centred psychotherapy and psychodynamic, while also drawing on psychosynthesis, cognitive, behavioural and systemic models. She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, stress, loss, trauma, body image issues, isolation, bullying, and other range of issues.

“The type of therapy I offer is based on the humanistic psychologist Carl Roger’s person-centred approach. He believed, as I do, that everyone has the ability within them to grow to their full potential, giving the right environment. I believe that providing a safe, congruent, empathetic and accepting therapeutic space, the individual can flourish to lead a healthy life”

Susan’s life has led her down many varied paths of self-discovery which has taught her that a person is more than the sum of their parts. She values the wholeness of each person, taking into consideration mind, body, feelings and spirit. In her work, she seeks to nurture the individual’s self, their awareness, creativity, self-expression and intellect which will allow them to fully connect to their core, true self.

Languages: English and French

Laure strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental and affirmative therapeutic space in which each individual can explore and reflect on their life experiences; and achieve greater understanding and acceptance of self and others. She operates out of a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy, based predominantly on the unique ability of each individual to make positive transformations and achieve optimum levels of well-being.

Laure’s approach is grounded in Person-Centred and Psychodynamic psychotherapies but she also uses Sensori-motor, Cognitive, Behavioural and Internal Family Systems models. She holds a holistic view of healing and works at a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level. She believes in building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship in which one can discover or build on their inner resources.

She offers individual and group counselling and psychotherapy and works with a broad range of issues such as depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, attachment issues, self-esteem, isolation, cultural shock and discrimination. She has a special interest in Complex Trauma and in migrants mental well-being, having previously worked with unaccompanied minors, trafficked victims and torture survivors.

Laure is an IACP accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, having completed a four-year postgraduate counselling and psychotherapy studies in Turning Point Training Institute affiliated with Dublin City University (DCU). Laure previously graduated with a BA (Honours) in Social Care from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and has worked with a number of government and voluntary agencies, including the Social Work Team for Separated Children Seeking Asylum and Spirasi.

My name is Declan Gernon and I hold an honours degree in counselling and psychotherapy and a post-graduate diploma in psychotherapeutic studies. I work from the humanistic counselling tradition, working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship, and sexual issues.
Whatever issue you bring, together we examine it in the context of your worldview, your values, and how you interpret the significance of your relationships and life events. The process inevitably takes you back to that time in your childhood when you were dependent on others. This helps you to understand the influences that shaped you in your early years of development and which still live on in your relationships today.
Whatever issue you present with, I work with the whole person. Together we explore not just how you, the client, experience yourself in relation to the issue, but how you experience others in your life, including me, the therapist. Deeper understanding is gained through analysis of thoughts, feelings, dreams, and memories, following any thread which associate to your previous relationships or situations. This enables you to examine unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from past dysfunctional relationships, and begin to move beyond them.

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Counselling and Psychotherapy

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Laura Bayoumi MIACP

Laure Sweeney MIACP

Jo Chee

Susan Halpin MNAPCP

Sarah Crosby MIACP

Ailish Rogan MIACP

Clare Killane MIACP

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