Psychotherapists Ireland

You may want to change certain things in your life and are not quite sure how to start…or …life has come heavy on you and you dont know how to get through this … My services include: Counselling (short-term work that is often sought in either acute crisis, such as illness, separation, loss, acute trauma) Psychotherapy (longer-term work that explores the underlying psychological make-up that causes or contributes to our current difficulties) Coaching (focuses on professional life and how to improve effectiveness and satisfaction at work) I place compassion and integrity at the core of my practice and provide a safe space for my clients to work on - Anxiety and panic - Depression and low self esteem - Relationship difficulties - Loss – separation and bereavement - Trauma and abuse - Near-death and spiritual transformative experiences (NDEs and STEs)/dreams - Chronic/terminal illness/psycho-oncology - Career development/transition - Conflict resolution/Stress management- Midlife challenges “The problem is that we think we have time” (Buddhist saying). You will learn about skills and techniques that will help you improve the quality of your life in a short space of time. My approach is integrative which means that I draw from different concepts, mainly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and solution-focused brief therapy. I hold a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Di

Aoife O’Neill received her undergraduate degree from Dublin Business School, BA (Hons) and has a postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy received from Belfast Cognitive Therapy Centre accredited by the BACP (IACP equivalent). Aoife holds a professional certificate in Child & Adolescent CBT. Aoife also holds a certificate in Training Delivery and Evaluation (QQI Level 6). Aoife has a number of years working with young adults in crisis. Aoife gained this experience in youth services dealing with complex issues particularly at a time in their lives when they are transitioning from being a young adult into adulthood and the challenges that can pose. Aoife currently provides therapeutic intervention to adults in a local community counselling service. Here Aoife works with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, stress, life changes, low self-esteem, anger and psychosomatic symptoms. Aoife aims to provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment to her clients in order for them to have a safe place to explore their challenges or difficulties. Supporting them in gaining an understanding of themselves and empowering them to make an effective change to support positive mental well-being. Facebook page: fb.me/AOIFECBTONEILL   

Crea Counselling is a trusted Galway-based psychotherapy practice established in 2016 by Valerie Ballarotti.  Valerie is an experienced therapist and a  fullyaccredited member of both the Irish and British Associations of Counselling and Psychotherapy IACP and BACP. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis from the Psychosynthesis Trust in London and aMA Counselling and Psychotherapy, from the University of East London School of Psychology. She is a trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy with further qualifications in Jungian Psychology and Art therapy.  During the current public health crisis Crea Counselling offers online counselling through videoconferencing platforms such as zoom Valerie offers brief therapy  when appropriate but tends to work longer term to facilitate deep and lasting change. Clients can choose to see her for psychotherapy and counselling on an open-ended basis or book a set number of sessions She works primarily in English but also offer therapy sessions in ITALIAN and FRENCH

Welcome.  Sometimes being human isn't easy!  We can often find ourselves wondering what it's all about.  Finding answers to our questions can be difficult and sometimes when we are unsure it is a welcome relief to share feelings and ideas.  Often this is a daunting prospect and this is why I always work at the clients pace.  As people it is inevitable that we meet stresses and strains on our life journey.  Exploring and having a better understanding can help us to move forward, can help us to be less hard on ourselves and others, can help us to mind ourselves better in the face of adversity either past or present.  If you feel stressed, anxious, confused, depressed, at a crossroads, lost, lack confidence or are in the grip of unresolved trauma, an initial assessment may help.  It's good to talk and feel confidentially heard without judgement.   Ita is fully qualified holding a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a fully accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.  Therapy takes place in well managed, safe environments located in Rathfarnham and Lower Abbey Street.   

I have completed a Bsc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University in London.  I work from an eclectic approach and draw on various evidence based theories and techniques, including humanistic, integrative and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).  How I work will depend on what is best for you at any one time.  Most important is that we build a collaborative working relationship where you feel safe to explore what is happening for you right now.  Are you experiencing stress, depression or low mood?  Do you have relationship difficulties, lack self confidence or feel stuck?  Would you like to make changes, understand yourself and your problems better and foster fulfilling and happy  relationships?    I am available to support you through whatever life stage or circumstances you find yourself coping with at this time.    I also facilitate personal development process groups as well as groups for specific issues such as anxiety or depression. I AM AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY.

We are a team of professional Psychotherapists who are committed to providing you with Counselling and Psychotherapy services in a warm, confidential and safe environment. Due to the Covid 19 crisis our therapists are offering sessions online.Four highly trained, clinically qualified and experienced professional psychotherapists: Vivienne Shields, Fiona MacAnna, Sarah Ruane and Deborah Mulvaney, run the Elmwood Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy in partnership with each other, and with the support of our professional Practice Manager. Our therapists are: Professionally qualified Experienced Fully accredited Professionally supervised Members of Professional Organisations We are committed to offering you our support and our experience to explore the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences, past and present that may be causing psychological and emotional stress for you. We hope and believe that, together, we can help you to discover better and healthier ways of coping and moving forward in life towards reaching your full potential. History The Elmwood Centre, formally known as The Family Therapy and Counselling Centre Ranelagh, was established in 1987 to provide counselling and psychotherapy services to the community. Our Practice moved seven years ago to our beautiful new Counselling and Psychotherapy premises at 32 Lombard Street East, Dublin City Centre. It was established to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want