Behavioural Issues Counselling in County Galway
Zoe Patten
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
I integrate cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients regulate their emotions and challenge their distressing thoughts.
Life can be difficult. The uncertainty of the future can be crippling. Feeling anxious, angry and depressed is normal but sometimes they take over and prevents us from living. I will work alongside clients and discuss their specific goals, needs and their issues.
I integrate cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients regulate their emotions and challenge their distressing thoughts.
Life can be difficult. The uncertainty of the future can be crippling. Feeling anxious, angry and depressed is normal but sometimes they take over and prevents us from living. I will work alongside clients and discuss their specific goals, needs and their issues.
Rose Cottage Holistic Therapy
Counsellor, ACI
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H71
These include the Person-Centered Humanistic Approach, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Well done! If your looking here, consider you have made a brave move towards reaching out for guidance and support. Whatever it is that's troubling you or leaving you stuck in life, always remember there is a solution for everything. Only you have the answers to be explored with my help. Life presents us with many challenges, more for some than others, the trick is to move through these and come out the other side. We learn from the lessons received through hardship and how we cope through them makes us stronger people. Fear, loss, depression, anxiety keep us stuck, life's too short not to do something about it and move on...
These include the Person-Centered Humanistic Approach, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Well done! If your looking here, consider you have made a brave move towards reaching out for guidance and support. Whatever it is that's troubling you or leaving you stuck in life, always remember there is a solution for everything. Only you have the answers to be explored with my help. Life presents us with many challenges, more for some than others, the trick is to move through these and come out the other side. We learn from the lessons received through hardship and how we cope through them makes us stronger people. Fear, loss, depression, anxiety keep us stuck, life's too short not to do something about it and move on...
Kristina Muza
Psychologist, MA, MPSI
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H71
As a psychologist with experience, I know how great the potential is in every person. We sometimes forget about our capabilities. For various reasons, life did not contribute to the disclosure of our inner potential and resources. But in fact, everything that people need to cope with in life exists inside them. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instil self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Making changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with sadness and fear can bring life-altering results. English and Russian clients. Instagram: kris kmt
As a psychologist with experience, I know how great the potential is in every person. We sometimes forget about our capabilities. For various reasons, life did not contribute to the disclosure of our inner potential and resources. But in fact, everything that people need to cope with in life exists inside them. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instil self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Making changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with sadness and fear can bring life-altering results. English and Russian clients. Instagram: kris kmt
Mike O'Halloran
Psychotherapist, MA, IAHIP Supervisor
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
I have 33 years experience working with a wide range of clients, coming to see me with many different issues, including anxiety, loss, and stress. In addition hundreds of professionals in the area of psychotherapy, counselling and coaching have attended workshops which I have led. My orientation is humanistic. What this means is that my work with you is non-judgemental and non-prescriptive. Our work together aims to help you to gain greater self-awareness, and with this comes release from internal conflict, less anxiety, a greater sense of freedom, and greater ability to make choices that suit you.
I have 33 years experience working with a wide range of clients, coming to see me with many different issues, including anxiety, loss, and stress. In addition hundreds of professionals in the area of psychotherapy, counselling and coaching have attended workshops which I have led. My orientation is humanistic. What this means is that my work with you is non-judgemental and non-prescriptive. Our work together aims to help you to gain greater self-awareness, and with this comes release from internal conflict, less anxiety, a greater sense of freedom, and greater ability to make choices that suit you.
David Morrin
Damhachtain Ardoideachais agus Oiliúna, MA
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H71 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or life direction, I believe my therapeutic experience can help you. I firmly believe that when we transform our relationship with ourselves we help reconstruct our relationship to the world around us. My goal is to support you in creating new choices established in the present rather than the past and gently guide you to a place of self care rather than self criticism.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or life direction, I believe my therapeutic experience can help you. I firmly believe that when we transform our relationship with ourselves we help reconstruct our relationship to the world around us. My goal is to support you in creating new choices established in the present rather than the past and gently guide you to a place of self care rather than self criticism.
U do U Therapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Galway, County Galway H91
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Paul O Beirne and my aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable adults, adolescents (16+) and those in intimate partner relationships to be curious, explore, and develop awareness that can lead to positive personal and relational growth. The purpose of therapy is to welcome in all experiences, feelings and aspects of you that may not have a voice in everyday life and journey compassionately with them together. You do you; because everyone else is taken.
My name is Paul O Beirne and my aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable adults, adolescents (16+) and those in intimate partner relationships to be curious, explore, and develop awareness that can lead to positive personal and relational growth. The purpose of therapy is to welcome in all experiences, feelings and aspects of you that may not have a voice in everyday life and journey compassionately with them together. You do you; because everyone else is taken.
Susan Slevin
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Craughwell, County Galway H91
Most clients are looking for some insight into how to manage their life and relationships better, and find a way to change what's not working for them. Providing a safe confidential setting to explore those feelings is what psychotherapy is about. It's not easy sharing a difficult personal history. Some people are exhausted by the time they come to therapy, but sharing can give a clearer prospective. A therapist can help with providing possibilities to make the changes you need. Understanding of why we feel the way we do, can help us navigate those emotions manage ourselves better and improve our relationships and quality of life.
Most clients are looking for some insight into how to manage their life and relationships better, and find a way to change what's not working for them. Providing a safe confidential setting to explore those feelings is what psychotherapy is about. It's not easy sharing a difficult personal history. Some people are exhausted by the time they come to therapy, but sharing can give a clearer prospective. A therapist can help with providing possibilities to make the changes you need. Understanding of why we feel the way we do, can help us navigate those emotions manage ourselves better and improve our relationships and quality of life.
Grace Canavan
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galway, County Galway H91
We all face challenges at various moments in our lifetime. When challenges arise at times of low resilience, they can feel overwhelming. Seeking professional support is a positive step that can help you to find your way through these difficulties. Therapy also provides a space where you can come to deepen your understanding of yourself which in turn can strengthen your relationships and enhance your life experience. I am a professionally qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with an honours degree in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy.
We all face challenges at various moments in our lifetime. When challenges arise at times of low resilience, they can feel overwhelming. Seeking professional support is a positive step that can help you to find your way through these difficulties. Therapy also provides a space where you can come to deepen your understanding of yourself which in turn can strengthen your relationships and enhance your life experience. I am a professionally qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with an honours degree in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Paola Loiudice
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Moycullen, County Galway H91
Hola, soy Paola, psicóloga Argentina. Durante mi formación y mi práctica profesional he estado involucrada en las necesidades de mi comunidad trabajando con los mejores profesionales de mi campo. Además de ser profesora adjunta de Neuropsicología y Psicología del Desarrollo, me he involucrado en las trayectorias educativas de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad, trabajé en un equipo de atención a pacientes oncológicos y participé activamente en los movimientos de mujeres mayores en defensa de sus derechos. En 2022 mi familia se trasladó a Irlanda. La experiencia de emigrar ha sido de gran crecimiento personal y profesional.
Hola, soy Paola, psicóloga Argentina. Durante mi formación y mi práctica profesional he estado involucrada en las necesidades de mi comunidad trabajando con los mejores profesionales de mi campo. Además de ser profesora adjunta de Neuropsicología y Psicología del Desarrollo, me he involucrado en las trayectorias educativas de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad, trabajé en un equipo de atención a pacientes oncológicos y participé activamente en los movimientos de mujeres mayores en defensa de sus derechos. En 2022 mi familia se trasladó a Irlanda. La experiencia de emigrar ha sido de gran crecimiento personal y profesional.
Dr. Emma Louise Hopkins
Psychologist, PsychD, MPSI
Verified Verified
Clarinbridge, County Galway H91
My aim in therapy is to connect with the person, allowing them to feel safe and heard, supporting them to make sense of their lives. I provide a calm and comfortable space for people to explore their difficulties, using evidence-based theory to structure and support their emerging story. This allows us to work together to gently and safely unravel tangled elements of the past, freeing the person to move forward into the future they see for themselves.
My aim in therapy is to connect with the person, allowing them to feel safe and heard, supporting them to make sense of their lives. I provide a calm and comfortable space for people to explore their difficulties, using evidence-based theory to structure and support their emerging story. This allows us to work together to gently and safely unravel tangled elements of the past, freeing the person to move forward into the future they see for themselves.
Ceartig Therapies
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
Marie Fariñas provides Play therapy for ages 4-11 yrs to manage emotional difficulties and help improve associated behaviours. For older children, adolescents and young adults, Expressive Arts Therapy sessions are suitable to address self-esteem issues, identity, and/or depression. For adults who may not know how to start talking about difficulties, Sand-Story Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Therapy are safe ways to begin exploring and expressing oneself. Each client is invited to make use of the resources provided to work on vulnerabilities, alleviate stress, and grow emotional strength.
Marie Fariñas provides Play therapy for ages 4-11 yrs to manage emotional difficulties and help improve associated behaviours. For older children, adolescents and young adults, Expressive Arts Therapy sessions are suitable to address self-esteem issues, identity, and/or depression. For adults who may not know how to start talking about difficulties, Sand-Story Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Therapy are safe ways to begin exploring and expressing oneself. Each client is invited to make use of the resources provided to work on vulnerabilities, alleviate stress, and grow emotional strength.
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Psychotherapist, MSc, IFPP
Verified Verified
Dunmore, County Galway H54
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy & EMDR - People from all walks of life seek therapy for different issues. Sometimes there is a specific reason but in some cases the immediate cause of distress is less obvious. People have contacted me when struggling with emotional problems such as: • Feeling stressed or anxious • Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, separation, divorce or the loss of a job • Lacking confidence, self-esteem or feeling you are not reaching full potential • Difficulties in making or maintaining good relationships • Repeatedly becoming involved in destructive or unsatisfactory relationships • Feeling depressed, sad or empty
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Shane O'Callaghan
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
I can help with many different issues as most of them stem from the same problem, repressed emotions. So whether it's addiction or relationship issues, the process in therapy is about reconnecting with the body and releasing those repressed emotions.
I can help with many different issues as most of them stem from the same problem, repressed emotions. So whether it's addiction or relationship issues, the process in therapy is about reconnecting with the body and releasing those repressed emotions.
David John O'Farrell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Tuam, County Galway H54
Appointment within a few days, Solution focused therapy, adults 3/5 sessions. Specializing in Anxiety and Stress related difficulties. Trained specifically Adult Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, OCD, Separation, Loss and Bereavement. Trained in CBT, CBT-E, Reality Therapy, ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Appointment within a few days, Solution focused therapy, adults 3/5 sessions. Specializing in Anxiety and Stress related difficulties. Trained specifically Adult Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, OCD, Separation, Loss and Bereavement. Trained in CBT, CBT-E, Reality Therapy, ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Peace Inside
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
I have been privileged to have sat with many people over the last number of years. It has been my honour to witness them as they open up and explore the established beliefs, judgments and criticisms that have been causing them distress. Seeing them form new, accepting relationships with themselves and integrate a sense of self-compassion and understanding is something that I will always be grateful for. Peace Inside aims to expand this work as our team supports our clients, and each other, towards the fulfilment of our client’s identified goals.
I have been privileged to have sat with many people over the last number of years. It has been my honour to witness them as they open up and explore the established beliefs, judgments and criticisms that have been causing them distress. Seeing them form new, accepting relationships with themselves and integrate a sense of self-compassion and understanding is something that I will always be grateful for. Peace Inside aims to expand this work as our team supports our clients, and each other, towards the fulfilment of our client’s identified goals.
Lindsey Treanor
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galway, County Galway H91
We live in very challenging times and sometimes need somewhere to talk, and someone to listen and care. To be heard can be truly transformational and healing for someone, so providing a non-judgmental, safe space is imperative for the work. I aim to provide support and care through your journey. I work holistically and I am a firm believer that the Body keeps the score. If we suppress how we truly feel, it can manifest in other ways in the body. Ideally, we want to operate from a centered place of truth, compassion and awareness, and I’m here to help you with that.
We live in very challenging times and sometimes need somewhere to talk, and someone to listen and care. To be heard can be truly transformational and healing for someone, so providing a non-judgmental, safe space is imperative for the work. I aim to provide support and care through your journey. I work holistically and I am a firm believer that the Body keeps the score. If we suppress how we truly feel, it can manifest in other ways in the body. Ideally, we want to operate from a centered place of truth, compassion and awareness, and I’m here to help you with that.
Louise Hammond
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.
Susanna Sweeney
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
Are you tired of feeling the disturbing symptoms of anxiety and PTSD (trauma)? Please know that you can reduce symptoms and ultimately clear them altogether! Work with me online via Zoom and experience results in just a few sessions with ultra short term therapy. Replace any disturbing symptoms with confidence and finally feel like you can truly be yourself once more, express yourself fully, live your dreams and go forward living life on your own terms. See client testimonials here: https://www.onlinehypnotherapyclinic.com/online-hypnosis-anxiety-breakthrough-testimonials.html
Are you tired of feeling the disturbing symptoms of anxiety and PTSD (trauma)? Please know that you can reduce symptoms and ultimately clear them altogether! Work with me online via Zoom and experience results in just a few sessions with ultra short term therapy. Replace any disturbing symptoms with confidence and finally feel like you can truly be yourself once more, express yourself fully, live your dreams and go forward living life on your own terms. See client testimonials here: https://www.onlinehypnotherapyclinic.com/online-hypnosis-anxiety-breakthrough-testimonials.html
Kate O’Sullivan
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
I offer safe, supportive and creative environment that supports children and adults to deal with and overcome challenges they encounter on their life journey. Art therapy process facilitates both verbal and non-verbal communication that can help to make sense of and process emotional material.
I offer safe, supportive and creative environment that supports children and adults to deal with and overcome challenges they encounter on their life journey. Art therapy process facilitates both verbal and non-verbal communication that can help to make sense of and process emotional material.
Brigid Nee
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Galway, County Galway H91
Brigid is an Art Psychotherapist with considerable experience of working with children, adolescents and parents/guardians, and has gained significant knowledge in the area of intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about creating safe and containing spaces in order to enable clients to explore their individual needs and reach their unique potential.
Brigid is an Art Psychotherapist with considerable experience of working with children, adolescents and parents/guardians, and has gained significant knowledge in the area of intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about creating safe and containing spaces in order to enable clients to explore their individual needs and reach their unique potential.
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Behavioural Issues Counsellors
What happens in therapy for behavioural issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behaviour issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioural issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioural issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioural concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behaviour management, often used when the underlying cause of behaviour issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioural issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behaviour issues?
Studies show that therapy for behaviour issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behaviour later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behaviour. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.