Bereavement Counselling Dublin 2

I’m a fully qualified, pre-accredited humanistic and integrative psychotherapist working in Dublin City and online. If you are struggling with issues related to relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, neurodivergence, major life changes, low self-esteem, assertiveness, or stress, or would like to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, I provide a reliable, safe, confidential, client-centred environment, and the supportive, therapeutic relationship you may be looking for. I offer neurodivergent-affirmative therapy to adults who have been diagnosed late in life, are self-diagnosed, or are exploring the possibility and interested in learning more about themselves. I work with individuals, and draw on client-centred, psychodynamic, existential, and Gestalt therapies, among others. 

My name is Laura Branigan-Bayoumi and I hold an honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School and am a fully accredited member of the I.A.C.P.  I work from a humanistic and integrative approach, which means that I draw on various humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused theories in order to  explore the difficulties you are facing, increase your self-awareness and  provide you with support.   As a humanistic 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.   We will work together in order to truly understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, to deepen your level of self awareness, and to identify and work on breaking unhelpful patterns in your life. We will work towards empowering you, so that you are better able to manage and overcome whatever is holding you back from reaching  your goals and aspirations.

When individuals face personal or relational challenges, engaging with a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist can provide the structured, confidential support necessary for meaningful change. The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies & Clinical Services, based in Dublin 2, offers a professional and calm environment where individuals and couples can explore concerns, clarify goals, and develop effective coping strategies within an ethical and client-centred framework. A defining feature of the Institute is its strong emphasis on Professional CPD & Professional Diploma Courses. These programmes are designed to advance practitioner competence, strengthen clinical capability, and uphold the highest professional standards. Our Professional CPD & Professional Diploma Courses integrate contemporary theory, applied skills development, reflective practice, and competency-based assessment. Participants engage with key areas including integrative approaches, mental health assessment, trauma-informed practice, ethical decision-making, and practitioner resilience. Delivered by experienced clinicians, our Professional CPD & Professional Diploma Courses ensure academic rigour alongside practical application. By prioritising structured professional development, the Institute contributes to raising standards across the counselling and psychotherapy sector while promoting accessible, high-quality mental health services for the wider community.

We are a patient-first professional counselling & psychotherapy clinic. Psychoanalytically trained. Dublin based. ‘otherness. noun. the quality or fact of being different’ At the heart of our ethos is the conviction that no two people are the same. This means no clipboards. No questionnaires. No categorisation. No plotting you on a graph. No generic solutions. As psychoanalysts we listen carefully to the otherness in you. What makes you, you. That’s where work can be done.

“There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen It’s not always easy to ask for help. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin — and that’s okay. Therapy doesn’t ask you to have it all figured out. It offers a space where the noise can soften and something steadier can begin to take shape. Welcome to Crystallise Psychotherapy® — a calm, inclusive space for thoughtful, trauma-informed therapy. I’m Owen Smith (he/him), an accredited humanistic and integrative psychotherapist and CORU-registered social worker. I offer online and in-person therapy to adults across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, working with individuals, couples, and multi-partnered relationships. Clients come to therapy for many different reasons - relationship issues, anxiety, shame, grief, infidelity, identity questions, out of control or compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB), or a sense that something just isn’t quite right. You don’t need to arrive with it all figured out. You’re welcome just as you are. My approach is LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, and trauma-informed. I work relationally, with a focus on safety, emotional depth, and collaborative exploration. Whether you're navigating complex relationship dynamics, exploring parts of your identity, or working through something painful from the past, therapy can offer a steady and respectful space to begin loosening the weight of what’s been carried. I draw from a range of approaches in