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Helplink Mental Health - Galway

Helplink Mental Health - Galway

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1st Floor, The Plaza, Headford Road, GalwayIreland

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Opening hours

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday12:00 - 18:00
Prices from €30 - Enquire for a fast quote ★ Excellent ServiceScore™ 8.7 from 121 votes ★ Customer Service Award 2023 ★ 3 verified patient reviews. Visit our Psychotherapist - 1st Floor, The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway, Ireland.
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Popular Treatments

Psychotherapist Consultation €30 - €65
CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy €30 - €65

Counselling

Counselling €30 - €65
Play Therapy for Children €45 - €65
Anger Management €30 - €65
Child Psychotherapy €45 - €65
Stress Management €30 - €65
Life Coaching €30 - €65
Art Therapy €54 - €55
OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment €30 - €65
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About Helplink Mental Health - Galway

Helplink Mental Health is a charitable organisation that provides accessible counselling services 7 days a week and out-of-hours for children, young people and adults.

Our counselling/therapy services include:

  • general counselling
  • couples counselling
  • bereavement counselling
  • play therapy
  • art therapy
  • addiction
  • youth counselling
  • youth addiction counselling

General counselling, couples counselling, bereavement counselling, play therapy, art therapy and addiction appointments are provided face-to-face in Galway City and also Castlebar,Mayo.

We also provide the following counselling services securely online nationwide:

  • general counselling
  • couples counselling
  • addiction counselling
  • bereavement counselling
  • youth counselling
  • youth addiction counselling

Appointment Fees

Discounted Fees: for general, addiction and bereavement counselling appointments the fee is €30; if you are:

  • a full-time (third level) student
  • a part-time counselling student
  • a part-time worker (working less than 20 hours a week),
  • a single parent
  • in receipt of a social protection payments (e.g. Jobseeker’s Benefit/Allowance, Disability Benefit etc.)

Note 1: you must provide evidence of your status to avail of this fee. Other specialised counselling/therapeutic services fees may vary.

Note 2: For young people (under the age of 18), the appointment fee is determined by which category their parents/caregivers fall into.

Employed Persons Fee: as a non-profit organisation we try to keep the fees for appointments as low as possible. For employed people the cost for a general counselling appointment is €65.

Please ask about the fees for the other types of counselling appointments we offer (e.g. Play Therapy, Art Therapy & Couples Counselling); as these fees vary.

Helplink counsellors are available at times to suit the client - we are open 7 days a week:

  • Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday/Sunday 12 to 6 pm
  • Closed Christmas/New Year's eve and Bank holidays

All of our counsellors are knowledgeable in many different types of therapeutic techniques. However, in the main we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or other Solution Focused Therapies, as these techniques have been shown, through extensive international research, to work particularly well with both face-to-face and online/phone counselling.

We are not a crisis counselling service if you are in need of urgent mental health care please go to your local GP or A & E.

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Patient reviews

4.4 from 3 verified reviews
28.05.2021
Sharon Glynn, Ireland
( Review verified by phone and email)

The whole experience was so pleasant and the staff are so approachable

5 50 Counselling

I received counselling from HelpLink and I couldn’t recommend them enough. The whole experience was so pleasant and the staff are so approachable. Great to know that they are always there when we need help and some self-care.

01.08.2015
P, Ireland
( Verified user. Review confirmed by phone and email)

A very comfortable experience

5 50 CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Paid: €30

I am receiving counselling and CBT for depression. This form of treatment is very important for maintaining a positive outlook in life and to offer some of your time to your mental health. I would recommend this sort of treatment to anyone finding things difficult at home, in a relationship, at work or when they are alone. The value of care at Helplink is great - I am unemployed and I find the price of 30e very reasonable.

So far, things have been very productive. The people at Helplink are great for responding promptly to any questions or requests you have.
The offices themselves are very warm and inviting, easily accessed with a lift in the lobby. The counsellors are highly trained and make sharing one's problems a very comfortable experience.

Thanks P for taking the time to review us. We are delighted you are having such a good experience with us.

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12.08.2014
Charlene, Ireland
( Verified user. Review confirmed by email)

Pleased with my treatment

3.2 50 Art Therapy • Paid: €50

I was pleased with my treatment. It is a really interesting form of therapy that resonates with me as I have always loved to draw since I was a child.

Thank you very much for your kind words.

Ms Helplink Admin
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Accreditations

  • IAHIP - Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (Ireland) 
  • IACP - Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Ireland) 
  • ICP - Irish Council for Psychotherapy (Ireland) 
  • APCP - Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (Ireland) 
  • IAAAC - Irish Association of Alcohol and Addiction Counsellors (Ireland) 
  • MII - Mediator's Institute of Ireland (Ireland) 
  • BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (UK) 

Premises

Parking - On street in Black Box parking lot or one beside it, across the road from our building (Argos and Lidl downstairs), also parking available in Woodquay.Accessible to disabled peoplePublic transport accessWheelchair accessible toiletAccess without stepsDisabled parkingPatient bathroomOn-site pharmacy - .

Clinic services

Open weekends

Travel services

International travel - You can use our online services anywhere in the world. So it is ideal if you want to engage in counselling but need to travel and want to keep the therapeutic process up.

Psychotherapy

€30 - €65

Anger Management

Anger management counselling by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€54 - €55

Art Therapy

Art Therapy - Helplink Mental Health - Galway

Art Therapy from our fully qualified and accredited art therapist is available by appointment in Galway & Mayo for 50 Euro per appointment.

Art therapy is the use of art materials for self expression and reflection in the presence of a qualified art therapist. Art therapy is a unique process, combining creativity and psychotherapy for growth, awareness and healing. It is done in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

€30 - €65

Bereavement Counselling

Bereavement counselling in Helplink is provided by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists. We also have a specialist counsellor with additional training in complicated grief therapy (Teresa Burns - see staff profiles).

Online counselling available nationwide, face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Discounted appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT counselling appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€45 - €65

Child Psychotherapy

Play Therapy in  Galway with Helplink is for children aged 3 to 10 years old. For young children aged 11-15, we offer our Creative Therapy service and a Youth Counselling service. 


Furthermore, we provide art therapy Art therapy is the use of art materials for self expression and reflection in the presence of a qualified art therapist. Art therapy is a unique process, combining creativity and psychotherapy for growth, awareness and healing. 

Counselling
€45 - €65

Play Therapy for Children

Play Therapy with Helplink is for children aged 3 to 10 years old and our Creative Therapy  service is for young people aged 11 to 15. These forms of therapy allow children and young people the time and space to work out what may be troubling them and also to express their feelings through their most natural method of communication – PLAY!

In our Galway Play Therapy and Creative Therapy service appointments are 45 minutes long, they are non-directive and non-investigative in nature, whereby the child/young person leads the sessions and the therapist follows. The room holds the play/creative therapy ‘tool kit’ which includes sand, clay, puppets, role play, art materials, therapeutic stories, creative visualisations and music/movement.

€30 - €65

Counselling

General counselling appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€60 - €70

Couples Therapy

Our specialised Couples Counsellors are available by appointment only. The fee for this service is 65 euro or 60 euro with a GP referral by email or letter. appointments are available 7 days a week online nationwide and beyond and face-to-face in Galway City.

€30 - €65

Life Coaching

General Counselling and Life Coaching appointments available provided by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment

General counselling appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment

General counselling appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

Psychotherapist Consultation

General counselling / psychotherapy appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

Treatment for Depression

General counselling appointments for depression provided by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

General Practice

€30 - €65

Alcoholism Treatment

Adult Addiction Counselling and Youth Addiction Counselling Service in Galway and online nationwide

Addictions allow people a temporary dangerous escape from their problems, and can develop quickly or over time from many activities such as  alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling, shopping, sex and misuse of the internet.

Helplink’s Addiction Counselling Service – a specialised, professional addiction counselling service provided by qualified, Garda vetted and fully accredited professional addiction counsellors, in a safe and caring environment; addiction counselling is also available online nationwide.

FEES
:

If you are a Full-Time (Post Secondary) 
Student
 
(part-time counselling student), 
Single Parent
 
or 
Unemployed
 and in receipt of a social protection payment (e.g. Jobseeker’s Benefit/Allowance, Disability Benefit, Illness Benefit), one appointment costs
  
€
30
. 
One standard appointment for employed people costs
 
€
60

€30 - €65

Drug Addiction Treatment

Adult Addiction Counselling and Youth Addiction Counselling Service in Galway and online nationwide

Addictions allow people a temporary dangerous escape from their problems, and can develop quickly or over time from many activities such as  alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling, shopping, sex and misuse of the internet.

Helplink’s Addiction Counselling Service – a specialised, professional addiction counselling service provided by qualified, Garda vetted and fully accredited professional addiction counsellors, in a safe and caring environment; addiction counselling is also available online nationwide.

FEES
:

If you are a Full-Time (Post Secondary) 
Student
 
(part-time counselling student), 
Single Parent
 
or 
Unemployed
 and in receipt of a social protection payment (e.g. Jobseeker’s Benefit/Allowance, Disability Benefit, Illness Benefit), one appointment costs  
€
30. 
One standard appointment for employed people costs 
€
60

€30 - €65

Mental Health Consultation

Mental health consultations/appointments provided by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

€30 - €65

Stress Management

Stress management counselling appointments provided by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists.

Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.

Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. 

Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.

For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

Helplink Mental Health - Galway - 1st Floor, The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway,

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Mr Liam O'Grady - Counsellor at Helplink Mental Health - Galway

Mr Liam O'Grady

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Liam holds a level 8 B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Science (ICHAS) since 2017 and a B. Comm. Degree from NUIG since 1989. Since 2016, he has completed over 500 hours of training in HSE-audited addiction group therapy, psychoeducational modules and individual counselling at Saoirse Addiction Treatment Centre, Limerick. He became an accredited member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists (APCP) in 2019 and joined Helplink in June 2019.
Michelle McCauley-Lee - Counsellor at Helplink Mental Health - Galway

Ms Michelle McCauley-Lee

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Specialisations:
  Counselling
Languages:
  English
Biography:

Michelle holds a B.A. degree in Counselling Skills and Psychotherapy Studies from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) as well as a B.A. in Sociological and Political Studies and Economics (N.U.I. Galway). She is an accredited member of the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP). Michelle has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples and is also a workshop facilitator for Helplink.

Ms Georgina Murphy

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:

Georgina holds a B.A. degree in Counselling Skills and Psychotherapy Studies from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS). She holds accredited member status with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP).

Ms Fiona Cahalan

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:

Fiona holds a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) as well as a BA in Psychology and Gaeilge from Mary Immaculate College,Limerick. She has accredited member status with the Association of Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (APCP). Fiona has experience working with adolescents and adults and is also a workshop facilitator for Helplink.

Ms Teresa Burns

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:

Teresa holds a level 8 B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Science (ICHAS) since 2014. In 2007 she also completed a Certificate in Counselling Skills from the National University of Ireland, (NUI) Maynooth. Furthermore, in 2008 Teresa completed 60 hours bereavement counselling/support training in the Family Life Centre Castlebar and she completed 100 hours of training with Mayo Rape Crisis Centre. She holds accredited member status with the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists (APCP) since 2016. Teresa works with adolescents, adults and couples and is also a workshop facilitator for Helplink.

Ms Michelle Murphy

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Michelle is currently studying a Doctorate in Psychotherapy with Dublin City University. Michelle holds a Master of Arts Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Michelle is an accredited Counsellor with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists and is a registered Assessor in Occupational Testing (Level A&B) with the British Psychological Society. Michelle provides a range of individually tailored therapy approaches that are evidence-based and collaborative. Michelle’s interests are in neurological conditions, mindfulness, stress management and health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Ms Anne Cahill

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Anne is a graduate of St Nicholas Montessori College Ireland & has many years experience working with children. She holds a primary degree in Education & Training (NUI, Galway) along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Practice Based Play Therapy, awarded by NUI Galway & the Academy of Play & Child Psychotherapy (QQI Level 9). Anne is a member of Play Therapy Ireland & her work is guided by Play Therapy International’s Ethical Framework. Anne is supervised, insured & Garda Vetted.

Ms Karel Daly

Biography:
Karel qualified as a Play Therapist and Psychotherapist from the Children’s Therapy Centre (CTC) (Diploma in Play Therapy & Psychotherapy) in 2011. She is a accredited member of the Irish Association of Play Therapy and Psychotherapy (IAPTP). In the last seven years she has been working in her own private practice with children and teenagers with various challenges. Karel’s experience includes working with children with Autism, Anxiety, Behavioural problems and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, bereavement and loss. She also has extensive experience in dyad work with parents and children. In addition this this she has completed a two year programme in Systematic Constellation Therapy, incorporating the traditional teachings of Bert Hellinger. Karel has also completed the Principles of Art Therapy Certificate with CTC.

Ms Cara Gibbons

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Cara holds an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS). She also holds a BSc (hons) in Psychology from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh and an MSC in Health Psychology from NUI Galway. She is pre-accredited with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP). Cara’s therapeutic style is evidence-based and integrative, providing counselling that is tailored to individual’s needs.

Mr Glyn Jones

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Glyn is one of Helplink's addiction counsellors. He holds a Level 8 (1st class Hons.) degree in Counselling from Institute of Technology Tralee and is an Executive Board Member (Vice-Chairman) of Addiction Counsellor’s of Ireland. Glyn is fully accredited with Addiction Counsellor’s of Ireland (ACI). He also works as an addiction therapist in the Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre.

Mr Diarmuid Lavelle

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Diarmuid is an accredited counselor with IICHP (Irish Institute of Counseling and Humanitarian Psychotherapy ). He has a degree from NUI Galway (Philosophy, Archaeology, Psychology and English) and is currently finishing his masters in cognitive behavioral therapy from ICHAS. Diarmuid is an internationally recognized trainer in NLP and hypnosis, bringing people up to Masters level. He is a published author and is a consultant on many EU projects involving health and wellbeing; giving courses and talks in Spain, Germany, Poland and Bulgaria. He is a therapist and trainer with 22 years full time experience. He specializes in fear control, behaviour, habit control, low mood, relationships, phobias, panic, anxiety and health motivation. Furthermore, Diarmuid is a workshop facilitator for Helplink.

Ms Emma Tynan

Job Title:
  Counsellor
Biography:
Emma holds a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish Counselling of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is currently pre-accredited with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP). She also holds a BSc (hons) in General Nursing. While working in a DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) school, Emma gained experience counselling adolescents. Emma provides an integrative style of counselling that focuses on the individual needs of each client.
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