Counselling Kildare County

Life can be difficult at times.  Life events such as bereavement, divorce or job losses can cause you to become anxious or depressed.  You may have experienced trauma in your past which is still causing you pain today. Perhaps you are coping with a loved one's addiction or other mental illness.  When life is challenging it can feel as if you are just existing from one crisis to the next.  It takes courage to admit you are struggling and need help to cope. Talking to friends can help but sometimes you might need something more.  Family and friends can struggle to remain objective in the face of your pain and distress. Talking through your difficulties with a trusted therapist in a confidential, non-judgemental setting allows you the space to gain a clearer understanding and acceptance of yourself and helps you to make changes and decisions that enrich your life. My practice is located in Sallins, Co. Kildare where I offer one-to-one therapy with individuals aged 18 and over. I have day time and evening sessions strictly by appointment only.

Martina holds an honours BA in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, is a fully accredited member of the IACP, with seven years experience working with both adults and adolescents. She is a highly skilled, empathic, compassionate client focussed professional, dedicated to providing a safe space for healing and growth. Martina's experience includes a proven ability for successful therapy outcomes working with diverse personal and inter-relational issues. A deep understanding of life's challenges and a non-judgemental approach to people's life experience informs Martina's approach at all times. She has excellent professional boundaries and is always working from a confidential and ethical place.  Some of Martina's areas of expertise are childhood abuse, bereavement, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality issues, marital or relationship separation, issues surrounding childbirth, substance misuse and life transitions. Martina applies a Person Centred and Psychodynamic approach, working in the here and now on issues that are causing a disturbance, whilst drawing on the client's unique life experience in order to find meaning for current emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges.

I am a qualified psychotherapist  with a BA(Hons) degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and I am a accredited member of IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy & Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).  Since my qualification I have also acquired a professional certificate in the following areas: Bereavement Studies, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), The Dynamics of Attachment in Adult life and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). My approach to my work is integrative and humanistic, a module that encourages the distinctly human quality of choice and creativity and emphasizes the hopeful view of human beings and their ability to be self-determining. I use the analogy of the therapist being the person supporting the client by holding the blank canvas while the client creates their many works of art. I work with adults on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post natal depression, bereavement, grief and loss, relationship difficulties,suicidal issues and sexual abuse.  To enable clients to work on their own masterpieces creating a safe, non-judgemental compassionate listening space is a fundamental aim in my work as a therapist. 

For more information about Aidan Lakes MIACP MACI - Kildare in Newbridge please contact the clinic.

Helen Coe Counselling Service is a professional psychotherapist clinic in Naas, Co Kildare. With 10 years of experience, the clinic offers a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients seeking help with issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, and personality disorders. Specialising in Narcissistic Abuse Counselling, the clinic uses Integrative Therapeutic approaches to help clients explore solutions. Clients learn healthy communication skills to make healthy choices and build meaningful relationships, leading to freedom and peace.