Psychotherapists Dublin South

Robert completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Master's in Psychotherapy with Dublin Business School. He adheres to the IAHIP Code of Ethics and is committed to regular supervision. Robert facilitates 1-1 psychotherapy, exploring issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, workplace performance, sexuality, sexual abuse, identity, and finding meaning. He has experience creating and delivering workshops for corporate and education sectors, covering a range of topics such as Mindfulness, Relationships, Authenticity, and Connection. He formerly worked as a youth and social care worker. A keen area of interest for Robert is the innate human connection to nature and how it can be used within the therapeutic process. Robert's therapeutic style is Humanistic-Integrative, drawing on Gestalt, Existentialism, Psychodynamic, Bioenergetics, and Nature Therapy approaches, among others. He brings warmth to sessions, offering a safe and confidential space.

The counselling session takes 50 minutes at an agreed day and time each week.  The duration of counselling sessions can vary for each individual, where sessions can range from a number of weeks or months to longer term therapy.   At all times the individual has the right to end their therapy however, ideally this is discussed in advance of the ending to ensure the counselling relationship comes to a successful finish for both parties. The first session explores the motiviation and needs which have brought the individual to therapy along with discussing any goals or expectations from the therapeutic relationship.  The therapist will also explain the counselling process to include the agreement of a fixed time and day for each seesion. The fees, confidentiality and the cancellation policy are also discussed during this session. 

People usually seek out a counsellor or psychotherapist when they feel stuck or overwhelmed by a particular issue or difficulty. You may have already sought the help of others, such as family, friends or your doctor, but sometimes it can be very helpful to be listened to by someone neutral and where the focus is on you and your experiences. As a trained, experienced counsellor, I provide you with a safe, confidential,non-judgmental space in which you can come to understand yourself and your feelings more fully, and in which new perspectives and new possibilities for change can emerge. My role is to support you and facilitate self-exploration, change and growth. You won’t ever be told what to do or be pressurised into making changes you don’t want to make.  I provide you with a warm, respectful, accepting environment which is based on support and confidentiality.  This creates a trustworthy atmosphere where you can feel secure enough to work on any difficulties. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a consultation you can contact me in confidence either by telephone or by email: I offer an introductory consultation, with no further obligation, to provide the opportunity for you to explain what has brought you to counselling, to see whether you feel comfortable working with me and to assess whether we both think counselling will be helpful.

Most of us, at some time in our lives, have periods when it is very hard to cope. This can be very distressing, health and happiness may suffer and other aspects of our lives may be affected.  Often we can overcome life’s difficulties on our own or with the help and support of friends and family.  Sometimes, however, we can feel overwhelmed by difficult feelings that won’t go away, or get stuck in patterns of thinking and behaviour which we can’t seem to change. Friends, no matter how supportive, don’t know how to help, or maybe we just don’t want to burden them with our problems. If you are finding life difficult, with issues getting on top of you or perhaps you feel overwhelmed by problems you are not alone, as these are very challenging times. It may feel as if you have lost control of your life, but there are ways to regain a sense of control in your life.  Counselling can provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space in which you can come to understand yourself and your feelings more fully, and in which new perspectives and new possibilities for change can emerge. My role as a counsellor is to facilitate self-exploration, change and growth. You won’t ever be told what to do or be pressurised into making changes you don’t want to make.  I provide you with a warm, respectful, accepting environment which is based on support and confidentiality.  This creates a trustworthy atmosphere where you can feel secure enough to work on any difficulties. The service I offer is professional, understanding and caring. I will treat you with sensitivity and respect and provide a confidential environment where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change.  This means that as a therapist I will offer you acceptance, empathy, warmth and understanding and a place where you will not be judged.