Counselling in A98

As a Health Psychologist and Psychotherapist I offer an unique service, that specialises in supporting those with both physical and emotional issues. Covid has show the really impact any illness can have not only on our health but also on our emotion health. It demonstrate that health can’t be viewed in isolate and to feel fully healthy we most also allow our minds , thoughts and feelings to be acknowledged, understood and cared for. I have over twenty years experience in supporting roles in both psychiatric, medical and homeless services. In my Private Practice, I can support you gain control over issues that are overwhelming.
As a Health Psychologist and Psychotherapist I offer an unique service, that specialises in supporting those with both physical and emotional issues. Covid has show the really impact any illness can have not only on our health but also on our emotion health. It demonstrate that health can’t be viewed in isolate and to feel fully healthy we most also allow our minds , thoughts and feelings to be acknowledged, understood and cared for. I have over twenty years experience in supporting roles in both psychiatric, medical and homeless services. In my Private Practice, I can support you gain control over issues that are overwhelming.

Whether you are dealing with specific issues, or seeking general self-improvement, counselling and holistic therapy can provide a path to deeper understanding, balance, and long-term change.
Whether you are dealing with specific issues, or seeking general self-improvement, counselling and holistic therapy can provide a path to deeper understanding, balance, and long-term change.

I really believe in the power of therapy as a way to evoke meaningful change; whether its from ongoing struggles, self -limiting beliefs, harmful behaviours or painful cycles in relationships. My approach to therapy is from a contemporary, integrative and compassion-focused perspective. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can help facilitate personal growth, the healing of wounds and acceptance of self. Its my aim to help you feel safe to creatively explore options, find out what you may need, and give you support during challenging times.
I really believe in the power of therapy as a way to evoke meaningful change; whether its from ongoing struggles, self -limiting beliefs, harmful behaviours or painful cycles in relationships. My approach to therapy is from a contemporary, integrative and compassion-focused perspective. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can help facilitate personal growth, the healing of wounds and acceptance of self. Its my aim to help you feel safe to creatively explore options, find out what you may need, and give you support during challenging times.

With two decades of experience in mental health, I bring a deep understanding of psychology to my practice at Wicklow Counselling and Psychology. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships or facing personal challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a supportive environment and expert guidance for both individuals and couples to explore and understand their issues more deeply.
With two decades of experience in mental health, I bring a deep understanding of psychology to my practice at Wicklow Counselling and Psychology. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships or facing personal challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a supportive environment and expert guidance for both individuals and couples to explore and understand their issues more deeply.

Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.

My aim is to offer a safe space for clients to explore their issues in a non-judgemental, empathetic and genuine way. In this supportive environment, clients have an opportunity to understand their feelings, their reactions and behaviours openly.
My aim is to offer a safe space for clients to explore their issues in a non-judgemental, empathetic and genuine way. In this supportive environment, clients have an opportunity to understand their feelings, their reactions and behaviours openly.

Klara is a qualified therapist with a Higher Diploma in Psychology and a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is pre-accredited with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP) and takes a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring her work to meet each client’s unique needs. Klara has experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship issues, self-doubt, motherhood and body image concerns.
Klara is a qualified therapist with a Higher Diploma in Psychology and a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is pre-accredited with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP) and takes a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring her work to meet each client’s unique needs. Klara has experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship issues, self-doubt, motherhood and body image concerns.

I like to meet potential clients face-to-face at the beginning to have an exploratory chat and to see if they would like working with me. If so, I'm interested in listening and to really understand what challenges they are encountering. I love working with people to assist them along their life’s journey, whether it is managing their issues or finding greater purpose and meaning. I use my life experiences and my intuition to see what works best for them.
I like to meet potential clients face-to-face at the beginning to have an exploratory chat and to see if they would like working with me. If so, I'm interested in listening and to really understand what challenges they are encountering. I love working with people to assist them along their life’s journey, whether it is managing their issues or finding greater purpose and meaning. I use my life experiences and my intuition to see what works best for them.

Hello everyone. My name is Paul Tracey. I am a fully qualified and insured Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I hold a BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University London. I am also a Pre-Accredited Member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I aim to provide a safe and confidential space for clients to discuss and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My therapeutic work is integrative, using a combination of Person centered, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches. I place a huge value of the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client.
Hello everyone. My name is Paul Tracey. I am a fully qualified and insured Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I hold a BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University London. I am also a Pre-Accredited Member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I aim to provide a safe and confidential space for clients to discuss and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My therapeutic work is integrative, using a combination of Person centered, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches. I place a huge value of the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client.

The Healing Journey
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
5 Endorsed
Bray, County Wicklow A98
My ideal client feels stuck in old patterns, often overwhelmed or disconnected, and ready for change. They may struggle with boundaries, anxiety, or relationships, and want to understand themselves more deeply. They’re reflective, curious, and seeking a safe space to feel heard without judgement. Their goals are personal—more confidence, clarity, and connection with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to live more authentically and feel more at peace in their own lives.
My ideal client feels stuck in old patterns, often overwhelmed or disconnected, and ready for change. They may struggle with boundaries, anxiety, or relationships, and want to understand themselves more deeply. They’re reflective, curious, and seeking a safe space to feel heard without judgement. Their goals are personal—more confidence, clarity, and connection with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to live more authentically and feel more at peace in their own lives.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and I meet each client with compassion, empathy and warmth. My passion lies in creating a safe and collaborative environment that is non – judgemental and prioritise to ensure that each client feels valued and heard, while exploring challenges, gaining insights and developing practical tools to navigate life’s complexities.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and I meet each client with compassion, empathy and warmth. My passion lies in creating a safe and collaborative environment that is non – judgemental and prioritise to ensure that each client feels valued and heard, while exploring challenges, gaining insights and developing practical tools to navigate life’s complexities.

I am a fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist (Registered member IACP). I provide a warm and non-judgemental safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I can help you look at challenges you are facing and unpack what's going on.
I am a fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist (Registered member IACP). I provide a warm and non-judgemental safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I can help you look at challenges you are facing and unpack what's going on.

I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore and process difficulties that may be having a profound impact on the way you live your life today. Often early childhood experiences influence how we see the world, our behaviour and the way we form and maintain relationships. Counselling can help you understand and process these challenges and develop healthier behaviour patterns. It can also help with the implementation of safe boundaries, necessary for optimal wellbeing.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore and process difficulties that may be having a profound impact on the way you live your life today. Often early childhood experiences influence how we see the world, our behaviour and the way we form and maintain relationships. Counselling can help you understand and process these challenges and develop healthier behaviour patterns. It can also help with the implementation of safe boundaries, necessary for optimal wellbeing.

We can all feel a bit stuck sometimes... I offer a safe space to help make meaning and process what we are thinking and why. I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up. I work with adults moving into midlife, issues around self-esteem and finding purpose with a new work/life balance. I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
We can all feel a bit stuck sometimes... I offer a safe space to help make meaning and process what we are thinking and why. I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up. I work with adults moving into midlife, issues around self-esteem and finding purpose with a new work/life balance. I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.

People are all just trying their best, but it is very normal to struggle with life at times. I like helping people who are feeling stuck get unstuck. I like helping people see that they have the power to make something better from their life. I used to be a homebirth midwife, and I find myself drawn to people who are in big life transitions. Or knowing that there is a change needed that maybe is not yet clear. But much happiness comes from learning to truly appreciate what is real in your life today.
People are all just trying their best, but it is very normal to struggle with life at times. I like helping people who are feeling stuck get unstuck. I like helping people see that they have the power to make something better from their life. I used to be a homebirth midwife, and I find myself drawn to people who are in big life transitions. Or knowing that there is a change needed that maybe is not yet clear. But much happiness comes from learning to truly appreciate what is real in your life today.

I help people to feel calmer, think straighter, and act better. If your issue is anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, ptsd, or relationship problems, then I understand how stressed and exhausted you must feel. My goal is to get you feeling better from the very first session. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if my approach is the right fit for you. Get in touch today.
I help people to feel calmer, think straighter, and act better. If your issue is anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, ptsd, or relationship problems, then I understand how stressed and exhausted you must feel. My goal is to get you feeling better from the very first session. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if my approach is the right fit for you. Get in touch today.

Gemma Perkins
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Bray, County Wicklow A98
Not accepting new clients
I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, with further training in perinatal mental health and CBT. I recognise that the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward—it can be filled with joy, grief, uncertainty, and everything in between. My passion lies in supporting parents through these emotional challenges, whether you’re processing loss, navigating fertility treatments, or adjusting to new parenthood. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard as you navigate the challenges of parenthood—whether managing stress, processing loss, or adjusting to changes you are facing.
I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, with further training in perinatal mental health and CBT. I recognise that the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward—it can be filled with joy, grief, uncertainty, and everything in between. My passion lies in supporting parents through these emotional challenges, whether you’re processing loss, navigating fertility treatments, or adjusting to new parenthood. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard as you navigate the challenges of parenthood—whether managing stress, processing loss, or adjusting to changes you are facing.

Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.
Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.

I love supporting people on their journey to better understand themselves and the root of their present difficulties; helping them discover who they are beyond who they have learned to be through their life experiences and environment. It can feel a bit daunting or even scary starting or resuming therapy so I focus on creating a space that is warm and safe, to help you feel more comfortable figuring out what's troubling you and unpacking your feelings, thoughts and experiences.
I love supporting people on their journey to better understand themselves and the root of their present difficulties; helping them discover who they are beyond who they have learned to be through their life experiences and environment. It can feel a bit daunting or even scary starting or resuming therapy so I focus on creating a space that is warm and safe, to help you feel more comfortable figuring out what's troubling you and unpacking your feelings, thoughts and experiences.

I am an accredited integrated counsellor & psychotherapist, I will work with you on your presenting issue and customise a goal orientated approach that will specifically match your individual needs. I will provide an unbiased, non-judgemental, safe space in which you can speak freely about any issue's, concerns or problems that may be stopping you from living the life you want and deserve. The majority of my clients see a notable improvement in mood and relationships with others within the first 4-6 weeks.
I am an accredited integrated counsellor & psychotherapist, I will work with you on your presenting issue and customise a goal orientated approach that will specifically match your individual needs. I will provide an unbiased, non-judgemental, safe space in which you can speak freely about any issue's, concerns or problems that may be stopping you from living the life you want and deserve. The majority of my clients see a notable improvement in mood and relationships with others within the first 4-6 weeks.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in A98
50+
Average cost per session
€75
Counsellors in A98 who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
79% | Stress |
75% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Depression |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Self Esteem |
64% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | Irish Life |
90% | Laya |
85% | VHI |
How Counsellors in A98 see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in A98?
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.
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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.