Bereavement Counselling Dublin, Dublin County

Having seen several therapists due to severe anxiety and several bouts of depression, I can confidently say that Laura has been the most compassionate and sincere of them all. She offered me a safe haven and always handled my worries and problems with an unbiased and non-judgemental approach. Laura has played a huge part in strengthening my confidence and self-esteem. I can honestly say that without her I wouldn't have got through a testing time. Laura was full of patience, kindness and encouragement, and I am forever grateful to have been counselled by her.

It is going well, I still am in early days but counsellor is very good and professional.

I availed of appointments with Bernie for several months following the breakdown of my marriage. I was looking for a counsellor and Bernie was recommended to me by a colleague. I was nervous at first when calling to make my appointment but Bernie put my mind at ease right away and took the time to speak to me on the phone before my appointment. My counselling sessions with Bernie were one of the best things I've done all year. Bernie is understanding, patient and straight talking! When I think of where I was when I first started counselling to how far I came on with Bernie's help, I'm very grateful to have met this lady.

Had a wonderful experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions. I am very grateful for all the help and support that I received throughout my journey. I would highly recommend this to anyone that is considering therapy as an option for help with anxiety, depression, etc. The lovely and welcoming atmosphere. I was always comfortable and at ease, knowing I would not be judged.

I have suffered with anxiety/depression since I was a child and I am now in my forties. Initially, I was told it was depression but in later years and my work with Carolyn, I discovered that I suffer more with anxiety. To anyone outside my inner circle of friends and family they would say I was a very happy, funny, outgoing person with not a care in the world, but alas behind closed doors things were different. Different things triggered my anxiety and on occasions leading to depression. I have a young family, working full time and last year everything got on top of me. I felt I could not do my work or look after my family. I was not sleeping, was panicky and crying constantly. I felt I could not breathe, I could not make a decision, it came to the stage I could not even write a shopping list without breaking down. I had heard a lot about CBT and when I went to Carolyn this is all I wanted but thankfully she knew best and introduced me to ACT and incorporated CBT in later sessions when I was ready for it. ACT for me was key to helping me as it allowed me to understand why I was so anxious but also how to look forward and what I wanted from the future. I have been to many a counseling session over the years so when I have crippled with anxiety again last year I did not want to try another counselor but my husband persuaded me after finding Carolyn's details online, reading client reviews and how their situations were similar to mine that I should contact her. I am so grateful I found Carolyn, my only regret is that I did not meet her sooner. She is extremely friendly, compassionate and genuinely cares. I still remember ringing Carolyn for the first time from my car outside work, she sensed my panic and upset and gave me so much time that morning, explaining her work and how she may help me. My initial sessions were talking through what was causing my immediate anxiety and Carolyn provided me with various techniques to assist with my anxiety on a daily basis and then throughout my sessions. Carolyn helped me recognize thought/thinking patterns that triggered and prolonged my anxiety allowing me to nip it before it consumed me. I still get anxious at times but thanks to Carolyn I can manage it and a bonus out of my ACT sessions with Carolyn is understanding my values. I use to laugh at this idea of values but I actually did not truly understand what it meant and how they provide direction and clarity for what you want in life. Thank you so much, Carolyn...