Psychotherapists Galway County

Michelle Gunning is a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist with MA level qualification from Crawford College of Art and Design, CIT, Cork. Michelle is also qualified in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Play Therapy (CTC) and has research and training experience in Pre and Perinatal Psychotherapy, Attachment and Trauma, Group Leadership and Spiritual Healing.

For more information about Sunflower Psychotherapy in Galway please contact the clinic.

I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy services on a one to one basis in which the client is encouraged to compassionately engage with their challenging thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Through understanding and acceptance real change is possible and a new way of being can be discovered. Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relational problems, sexuality, or issues with their identity counselling and psychotherapy can help.My work is non-directive, focusing on non-judgmental empathetic alignment with the client. Of primary importance to a successful therapeutic outcome for a client is fostering a secure and trust-worthy working relationship. I do not provide a one-size fits all therapy but instead tailor my work to suit the needs, history and behaviours of each individual client. I believe that within each of us is contained a seed for growth that has been more or less nurtured depending on our life history. I see my role as helping the client to uncover and nourish that seed, to help it flourish. My wish for my clients is that together we may discover the strength, love and wisdom contained at their centre.

At Counselling & Psychotherapy, Baird Lewis is a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor with the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists and a member of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy. He provides a confidential and professional service to those in need of support and understanding. Through his natural empathy, professional training and many years of experience in the practice of psychotherapy, counselling, and consultations, Baird is able to help adults, adolescents & their families, and those emerging adults in their 20's/30's find relief from emotional pain or upset. Clients of his are known to have been facilitated well by Baird in their healing process and in their discovery of better emotional health and a deeper understanding of areas of concern or conflict in themselves and/or with others. Baird is known to be caring and compassionate in his manner with people who may be concerned with any number of  issues  in their lives. He also has a positive, kind and informed therapeutic manner that helps people in need of support feel safe to share freely and at depth. This enables people to begin to develop more peaceful and centred lives less troubled by inner or outer conflicts.. Baird has a deeper understanding of how we can both function and live well as human beings in the world but also what can prevent us from living more freely and happily inside. Some typical examples of areas of his clinical experience are: *An

Why Come to Therapy?Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible—no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.Come to therapy if you want to: Reach a goal; Overcome a loss; Get out of a rut; Move out of depression; Be less stressed; Be a better friend to yourself; Make a change; Hash out a problem; Release an unhelpful behaviour or habit.No matter how big or small your struggles may feel, whether the challenge is a specific event or a recurring pattern that you want to leave behind, I am here to help you help yourself.  I have a pragmatic and straightforward approach, I want to see you moving toward your goals, and being all that you can be.  You can have a life that is rich and free from limitation."I can wholeheartedly say, that Claire has brought an entirely new and positive energy to my life.  Claire is an incredible listener, has a great sense of humour, is honest, relatable and offers wisdom at exactly the right moment.  She is also very accommodating and professional.  I would highly recommend Claire." - L ​BClaire has a Masters in Counselling Therapy, is a Certified Adlerian Counsellor, and is Certified in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness.  Claire is also a KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and an Affiliate Member of the IACP.