Counselling in A94

Leisha McGrath & Associates
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Blackrock, County Dublin A94
Not accepting new clients
I have 20 years experience working with both organisations and the people in them, facilitating them to be their version of success. As a Chartered Psychologist with BPS and PSI and a Certified Coach, my approach with clients is to partner with them in a non-judgemental way, supporting them to feel empowered and to take their next steps. Part of my work is focused with Organisations and how they are structured and with their Talent Management, but increasingly my focus is working with individuals around Selection, Development, Wellness and Executive and Maternity Coaching.
I have 20 years experience working with both organisations and the people in them, facilitating them to be their version of success. As a Chartered Psychologist with BPS and PSI and a Certified Coach, my approach with clients is to partner with them in a non-judgemental way, supporting them to feel empowered and to take their next steps. Part of my work is focused with Organisations and how they are structured and with their Talent Management, but increasingly my focus is working with individuals around Selection, Development, Wellness and Executive and Maternity Coaching.

At any time life's demands can become overwhelming. Clients benefit from the time and space to explore the thought processes and behaviours that are keeping them trapped in negative cycles.
At any time life's demands can become overwhelming. Clients benefit from the time and space to explore the thought processes and behaviours that are keeping them trapped in negative cycles.
Our clients struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or negative thought patterns that affect their well-being. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves and seek support. Our clients seek help because they’re navigating challenges that have impacted their well-being and sense of self. They may be struggling with anxiety or low mood, addiction issues, or feeling overwhelmed by constant worry about the future resulting in them finding it hard to cope with life's demands and unpredictability. Often their goals are to regain emotional balance, learn coping strategies, and break free from limiting beliefs.
Our clients struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or negative thought patterns that affect their well-being. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves and seek support. Our clients seek help because they’re navigating challenges that have impacted their well-being and sense of self. They may be struggling with anxiety or low mood, addiction issues, or feeling overwhelmed by constant worry about the future resulting in them finding it hard to cope with life's demands and unpredictability. Often their goals are to regain emotional balance, learn coping strategies, and break free from limiting beliefs.

We are a team of skilled, experienced Irish Psychotherapists providing affordable Online Therapy to Adults & Couples. Appointments are available within 8 hours. If you need professional help with anxiety, stress, depression, or if your relationship would benefit from couple therapy, book an online session with us today. Our experienced practitioners provide confidential help and support with any issue causing you emotion pain or distress. We provide Therapy at a time and place that suits you. Individual sessions €70/ Bundles of 4 €260. Book at www.FeelBetterTherapy.ie. . Phone/WhatsApp 085 1760155.
We are a team of skilled, experienced Irish Psychotherapists providing affordable Online Therapy to Adults & Couples. Appointments are available within 8 hours. If you need professional help with anxiety, stress, depression, or if your relationship would benefit from couple therapy, book an online session with us today. Our experienced practitioners provide confidential help and support with any issue causing you emotion pain or distress. We provide Therapy at a time and place that suits you. Individual sessions €70/ Bundles of 4 €260. Book at www.FeelBetterTherapy.ie. . Phone/WhatsApp 085 1760155.

If you are a person seeking clarity in your life, wanting to work through complex emotions, challenge negative thinking patterns, or learn new techniques to cope with difficult complex emotions, therapy may be a good fit for you. I work hand in hand with people to aid in their personal growth and explorations, providing support and building personal empowerment and growth.
If you are a person seeking clarity in your life, wanting to work through complex emotions, challenge negative thinking patterns, or learn new techniques to cope with difficult complex emotions, therapy may be a good fit for you. I work hand in hand with people to aid in their personal growth and explorations, providing support and building personal empowerment and growth.

I specialise in workplace wellness and supporting people working in high-stakes/high-pressure environments such as healthcare who may be struggling with work-life balance, experiencing stress, anxiety or depression, or have been exposed to traumatic events because of their working environments.
I specialise in workplace wellness and supporting people working in high-stakes/high-pressure environments such as healthcare who may be struggling with work-life balance, experiencing stress, anxiety or depression, or have been exposed to traumatic events because of their working environments.

I am a Family Systemic Psychotherapist and Psyhologist. I am registered with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). I have more then 12 years of clinical experience and I provide therapy to adults, teens and families.
I am a Family Systemic Psychotherapist and Psyhologist. I am registered with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). I have more then 12 years of clinical experience and I provide therapy to adults, teens and families.

Hi, I'm Keelin, a qualified psychologist and life coach. When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me swimming or going for walks with my beloved dog, Artie. When I started my career as a newly-graduated psychologist back in 2013, I soon discovered that most of my clients were expressing a significant degree of dissatisfaction in life; anxiety, stress and low self-worth were widespread. I strongly related to their struggles because I was experiencing similar myself. After a decade of engaging in my own healing, I discovered ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and fell in love with it.
Hi, I'm Keelin, a qualified psychologist and life coach. When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me swimming or going for walks with my beloved dog, Artie. When I started my career as a newly-graduated psychologist back in 2013, I soon discovered that most of my clients were expressing a significant degree of dissatisfaction in life; anxiety, stress and low self-worth were widespread. I strongly related to their struggles because I was experiencing similar myself. After a decade of engaging in my own healing, I discovered ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and fell in love with it.

Fern Therapy was set-up by Aoife Cassidy (MIACP, MSc, MFA, Dip., CCTP), who has trained and worked in the therapeutic field for over 15 years. Aoife has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Aoife holds a Clinical MSc in Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy from the University of Dublin and Mater CAMHS, Dublin. Aoife also holds a Dip. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Aoife has specialised in the treatment of trauma, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Fully accredited MIACP.
Fern Therapy was set-up by Aoife Cassidy (MIACP, MSc, MFA, Dip., CCTP), who has trained and worked in the therapeutic field for over 15 years. Aoife has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Aoife holds a Clinical MSc in Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy from the University of Dublin and Mater CAMHS, Dublin. Aoife also holds a Dip. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Aoife has specialised in the treatment of trauma, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Fully accredited MIACP.

I am a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland with 20 years of experience specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I provide culturally sensitive and neurodiversity-affirmative psychotherapy for adults in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, offering both online and in-person sessions tailored to individual needs. My practice is inclusive, supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and neurodiverse clients. I focus on empowering individuals by recognizing their unique strengths, fostering personal growth, and ensuring a safe space for well-being.
I am a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland with 20 years of experience specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I provide culturally sensitive and neurodiversity-affirmative psychotherapy for adults in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, offering both online and in-person sessions tailored to individual needs. My practice is inclusive, supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and neurodiverse clients. I focus on empowering individuals by recognizing their unique strengths, fostering personal growth, and ensuring a safe space for well-being.

Finding the right therapist is daunting. Don't let the darkness swallow you. Reach out, you will be surprised how much talking to someone can be a transformative experience. Therapy by its nature, should be non-judgemental, empathic and warm. This is how I practice.
Finding the right therapist is daunting. Don't let the darkness swallow you. Reach out, you will be surprised how much talking to someone can be a transformative experience. Therapy by its nature, should be non-judgemental, empathic and warm. This is how I practice.
Meet Our Counsellors

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life is too short to be controlled by trauma, self-criticism, and fear. If you're noticing you're not living the life you want to be, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with new and expecting parents, people experiencing stress, and people experiencing disordered eating. I take a neuroaffirmative and queer-affirmative approach throughout all of my therapeutic work.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life is too short to be controlled by trauma, self-criticism, and fear. If you're noticing you're not living the life you want to be, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with new and expecting parents, people experiencing stress, and people experiencing disordered eating. I take a neuroaffirmative and queer-affirmative approach throughout all of my therapeutic work.

Maria is an accredited IACP Counsellor&Psychotherapist& Supervisor offering individual counselling sessions for both adults and adolescents. I also provide relationship and couple counselling. My approach is Person-Centred and CBT. I'm also an ACI( Addiction Counsellors of Ireland) accredited counsellor specialist in the assessment, treatment and support in recovery for the individual as well as offering support for the concerned/affected family members.
Maria is an accredited IACP Counsellor&Psychotherapist& Supervisor offering individual counselling sessions for both adults and adolescents. I also provide relationship and couple counselling. My approach is Person-Centred and CBT. I'm also an ACI( Addiction Counsellors of Ireland) accredited counsellor specialist in the assessment, treatment and support in recovery for the individual as well as offering support for the concerned/affected family members.

Joanne Byrne Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Stillorgan, County Dublin A94
Not accepting new clients
Joanne's practice is centred on adolescents, adults and couples. She has worked in different clinical settings and in private practice. Joanne also works with Neurodiverse clients who have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Dsylexia. Joanne works from a humanistic perspective, integrating solution-focused and CBT therapy.
Joanne's practice is centred on adolescents, adults and couples. She has worked in different clinical settings and in private practice. Joanne also works with Neurodiverse clients who have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Dsylexia. Joanne works from a humanistic perspective, integrating solution-focused and CBT therapy.

Shelly MacSweeney
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Blackrock, County Dublin A94
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, work-life balance, self-worth, relationship issues, sexuality issues, LGBTQI+ friendly and trauma (both PTSD and Complex PTSD). I have personal and professional experience in a variety of pregnancy related issues including birth trauma and matresence (the transition to motherhood), pre and post abortion support, fertility issues, adoption, post-natal depression and miscarriage. I have a particular interest in childhood emotional neglect and developmental trauma. With the right support, deep wounds from childhood can heal.
I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, work-life balance, self-worth, relationship issues, sexuality issues, LGBTQI+ friendly and trauma (both PTSD and Complex PTSD). I have personal and professional experience in a variety of pregnancy related issues including birth trauma and matresence (the transition to motherhood), pre and post abortion support, fertility issues, adoption, post-natal depression and miscarriage. I have a particular interest in childhood emotional neglect and developmental trauma. With the right support, deep wounds from childhood can heal.

If you are looking for help to deal with an emotional or stress-related issue - anxiety, worry, depression, anger, panic attacks, fear, effects of trauma, bereavement, grief & loss, self-confidence; or if you would like to learn some techniques to help you manage stress/anxiety/worry, build resilience and improve your well-being; contact me and I will be happy to help you.
If you are looking for help to deal with an emotional or stress-related issue - anxiety, worry, depression, anger, panic attacks, fear, effects of trauma, bereavement, grief & loss, self-confidence; or if you would like to learn some techniques to help you manage stress/anxiety/worry, build resilience and improve your well-being; contact me and I will be happy to help you.

I have over 25 years experience of successfully helping people of all ages with a variety of mental health issues and the general struggles of life.
I have over 25 years experience of successfully helping people of all ages with a variety of mental health issues and the general struggles of life.

Dr. Ronan O' Neill One Health Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, MPSI
Verified Verified
Blackrock, County Dublin A94
Ronan completed his Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from City, University of London (2016), internationally approved by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for Practitioner Psychologists in the Uk, and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Ronan is a member of The Irish Psychological Society (PSI), The British Psychological Society (BPS) and The Division of Counselling Psychologists (DCoP).
Ronan completed his Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from City, University of London (2016), internationally approved by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for Practitioner Psychologists in the Uk, and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Ronan is a member of The Irish Psychological Society (PSI), The British Psychological Society (BPS) and The Division of Counselling Psychologists (DCoP).

Carly understands that, at times, life can be challenging and feel overwhelming. Carly offers her clients a safe, supportive and accepting environment that is confidential and built on trust where feelings can be explored and coping-mechanisms be strengthened. Carly has experience working with a range of issues including; stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, cyber-pressures, LGBTQI+ specific concerns, bereavement, loss and trauma.
Carly understands that, at times, life can be challenging and feel overwhelming. Carly offers her clients a safe, supportive and accepting environment that is confidential and built on trust where feelings can be explored and coping-mechanisms be strengthened. Carly has experience working with a range of issues including; stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, cyber-pressures, LGBTQI+ specific concerns, bereavement, loss and trauma.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in A94
100+
Average cost per session
€80
Counsellors in A94 who prioritize treating:
84% | Anxiety |
76% | Depression |
73% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Stress |
69% | Self Esteem |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
61% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | Laya |
76% | VHI |
70% | Irish Life |
How Counsellors in A94 see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in A94?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, eircode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or eircode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are accredited members of the main professional associations, mainly the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). Most Psychologists are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Ireland. Psychologists have earned a doctoral degree in psychology and many are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a doctoral degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the IACP or ICP, they must complete a minimum of an NFQ Level 7 programme with 100 hours of clinical experience and a minimum of 450 hours of post-training clinical experience under clinical supervision.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in Ireland could cost between €50 – €90 when seeing a counsellor and €75 - €120 or more when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your eircode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the IACP, the ICP, or PSI are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a child is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.