Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Bishopstown

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Jimeve O'Neill
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Bishopstown, County Cork T12
I am a fully accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with IACP. I am trained in EMDR for adults, children and adolescents. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy along with a H'Dip in Coaching Psychology. My approach to my practice is integrative, where the clients' needs guide the therapy process. I am particularly interested in using internal family systems (IFS) and EMDR and draw from several theoretical frameworks, such as person-centred, transactional analysis, attachment, Gestalt, object relations, and solution-focused therapy.
I am a fully accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with IACP. I am trained in EMDR for adults, children and adolescents. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy along with a H'Dip in Coaching Psychology. My approach to my practice is integrative, where the clients' needs guide the therapy process. I am particularly interested in using internal family systems (IFS) and EMDR and draw from several theoretical frameworks, such as person-centred, transactional analysis, attachment, Gestalt, object relations, and solution-focused therapy.
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Fathima Rose David
Psychotherapist, APCP
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or struggling with life's challenges?
With an extensive training background in psychology, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Utilizing techniques like CBT, psychotherapy, and Gottman relationship methods, I provide practical tools and insights to foster growth and resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe, collaborative space for meaningful & lasting change
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or struggling with life's challenges?
With an extensive training background in psychology, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Utilizing techniques like CBT, psychotherapy, and Gottman relationship methods, I provide practical tools and insights to foster growth and resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe, collaborative space for meaningful & lasting change
(01) 267 6603 x53 View (01) 267 6603 x53
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In Treatment Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
Nosce Te Ipsum. Therapy begins with a dialogue about what indeed brought the client into the therapeutic setting. Clients’ thoughts, feelings and experiences provide much of the fodder for a therapeutic dialogue. Much of the work in therapy involves making sense of these thoughts and emotions. The therapist educes the client’s stories; clients narrate and share them. This integrative framework provide the lens in which I listen and connect to the narratives and presenting issues of my clients. As the tempo takes its momentum, a gradual progression of humanistic kinship, trust and understanding between my client and I are entrenched.
Nosce Te Ipsum. Therapy begins with a dialogue about what indeed brought the client into the therapeutic setting. Clients’ thoughts, feelings and experiences provide much of the fodder for a therapeutic dialogue. Much of the work in therapy involves making sense of these thoughts and emotions. The therapist educes the client’s stories; clients narrate and share them. This integrative framework provide the lens in which I listen and connect to the narratives and presenting issues of my clients. As the tempo takes its momentum, a gradual progression of humanistic kinship, trust and understanding between my client and I are entrenched.
085 281 7889 View 085 281 7889
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Grace Kidney
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Serves Area
Sometimes life can look okay on the outside but not feel right on the inside. You might find yourself constantly overthinking, carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or wondering why you keep repeating the same painful patterns. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can speak openly, feel heard without judgement and begin to make sense of your experiences.
Sometimes life can look okay on the outside but not feel right on the inside. You might find yourself constantly overthinking, carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or wondering why you keep repeating the same painful patterns. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can speak openly, feel heard without judgement and begin to make sense of your experiences.
(01) 263 0393 x94 View (01) 263 0393 x94

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James Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MSc
1 Endorsed
Cork, County T12
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You may be managing anxious thoughts, low mood, stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, or the impact of past experiences that still feel present. These difficulties can affect your relationships, focus, confidence, and sense of self. You might feel like you are never quite “enough.” Therapy can help bring clarity, direction, and relief. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I support clients to better understand their emotions, shift long-standing patterns, and reconnect with what matters most.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? You may be managing anxious thoughts, low mood, stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, or the impact of past experiences that still feel present. These difficulties can affect your relationships, focus, confidence, and sense of self. You might feel like you are never quite “enough.” Therapy can help bring clarity, direction, and relief. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I support clients to better understand their emotions, shift long-standing patterns, and reconnect with what matters most.
(01) 267 6552 x25 View (01) 267 6552 x25
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Pierpaolo Paparo
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Online Only
Many clients are functioning well on the outside while struggling with OCD, overthinking, relationship difficulties, loneliness abroad, loss, separation, relocation, or work pressure.
My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with somatic and psychodynamic Interventions. I help with anxiety, OCD, overthinking, avoidance, emotional pain, and relationship patterns, using structured, practical therapy connected to real life.
Many clients are functioning well on the outside while struggling with OCD, overthinking, relationship difficulties, loneliness abroad, loss, separation, relocation, or work pressure.
My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with somatic and psychodynamic Interventions. I help with anxiety, OCD, overthinking, avoidance, emotional pain, and relationship patterns, using structured, practical therapy connected to real life.
(01) 267 6622 x34 View (01) 267 6622 x34
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Samantha Mair
Psychotherapist
Online Only
This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering online therapy across Ireland and the UK. I work integratively, using CBT alongside EMDR for trauma and approaches informed by parts work / self-states. Sessions are structured and collaborative, and adapted to individual needs, including neurodivergent presentations.
This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering online therapy across Ireland and the UK. I work integratively, using CBT alongside EMDR for trauma and approaches informed by parts work / self-states. Sessions are structured and collaborative, and adapted to individual needs, including neurodivergent presentations.
07487 222155 View 07487 222155
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Dr. Steve Gannon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, panic attacks, stress, sleep difficulties and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I am a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Psychology lecturer, therapist and published author. Every person is uniquely perfectly imperfect. I work with clients as individuals and take into account what matters most to them. I support them in building skills and living a life in the direction of their deepest values. We can't always prevent life's challenges from occurring but we can change how we respond to the thoughts and feelings that arise when things get difficult. I only use evidence-based interventions.
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, panic attacks, stress, sleep difficulties and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I am a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Psychology lecturer, therapist and published author. Every person is uniquely perfectly imperfect. I work with clients as individuals and take into account what matters most to them. I support them in building skills and living a life in the direction of their deepest values. We can't always prevent life's challenges from occurring but we can change how we respond to the thoughts and feelings that arise when things get difficult. I only use evidence-based interventions.
(061) 572 524 x19 View (061) 572 524 x19
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Dr. Bernadette Caffrey-Craig
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
(01) 267 6517 x24 View (01) 267 6517 x24
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Dermot O'Connell
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Cork, County T12
In addition, I work with clients living with OCD, anxiety and depression.
I have been providing trauma informed psychotherapy since 2004 and have been fully accredited since 2008. I hold a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy from MTU (First Class Hons) and am a fully accredited EMDR Europe Practitioner. I can be found using the 'Find A Therapist' function on the EMDR All Ireland Website. I work collaboratively with each client to formulate a shared understanding of: the nature of the presenting problem / issue; how the problem / issue developed or was caused; how the problem / issue is being sustained; and how the problem / issue can be resolved to enable the client live more freely.
In addition, I work with clients living with OCD, anxiety and depression.
I have been providing trauma informed psychotherapy since 2004 and have been fully accredited since 2008. I hold a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy from MTU (First Class Hons) and am a fully accredited EMDR Europe Practitioner. I can be found using the 'Find A Therapist' function on the EMDR All Ireland Website. I work collaboratively with each client to formulate a shared understanding of: the nature of the presenting problem / issue; how the problem / issue developed or was caused; how the problem / issue is being sustained; and how the problem / issue can be resolved to enable the client live more freely.
(01) 267 6603 x22 View (01) 267 6603 x22
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Dr. Philip Moore
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Cork, County T12
Dr Philip Moore has thirty-six years experience working as a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist in the UK and Ireland. He is a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (P.S.I., M0864C) and is a full member of the clinical, forensic & psychotherapy divisions of P.S.I. He provides integrative psychotherapy to adults, individuals and groups, drawing on a wide range of psychological models such as Jungian/Analytical Depth Psychology, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Drama and Movement Therapy.
Dr Philip Moore has thirty-six years experience working as a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist in the UK and Ireland. He is a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (P.S.I., M0864C) and is a full member of the clinical, forensic & psychotherapy divisions of P.S.I. He provides integrative psychotherapy to adults, individuals and groups, drawing on a wide range of psychological models such as Jungian/Analytical Depth Psychology, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Drama and Movement Therapy.
(061) 572 524 x67 View (061) 572 524 x67
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Declan Fitzpatrick
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Cobh, County Cork P24
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change. Often there’s a sense of shame or frustration beneath this. I offer a grounded, reflective space to help you understand what’s driving these patterns and begin to step out of them. I have over twenty years’ experience in private practice and work fully online with clients across Ireland
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change. Often there’s a sense of shame or frustration beneath this. I offer a grounded, reflective space to help you understand what’s driving these patterns and begin to step out of them. I have over twenty years’ experience in private practice and work fully online with clients across Ireland
(01) 267 6552 x38 View (01) 267 6552 x38
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Dareth Newton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I am originally from the States but have lived in Dublin, Ireland, with my husband and three children for many years. I am a Counselling Psychologist and work with clients to explore their behaviour patterns, heal from past traumas and learn to manage their inner critic in a safe, accepting space. I have experience working with clients who need support to heal and recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, disordered eating and grief. I'm passionate about helping clients learn tools and techniques to develop a happy and healthy sense of self.
I am originally from the States but have lived in Dublin, Ireland, with my husband and three children for many years. I am a Counselling Psychologist and work with clients to explore their behaviour patterns, heal from past traumas and learn to manage their inner critic in a safe, accepting space. I have experience working with clients who need support to heal and recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, disordered eating and grief. I'm passionate about helping clients learn tools and techniques to develop a happy and healthy sense of self.
(01) 263 0697 x32 View (01) 263 0697 x32
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Marie Barry
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Cork, County T12
When clients contact me to discuss the possibility of engaging in therapy, I offer an opportunity to outline their presenting issue and an opportunity to form an impression on me as a potential psychotherapist during a free 15 min consultation. When therapy begins, initial focus is on stabilising and resourcing clients, while also building relationship and providing a safe therapeutic space. Therapy is a collaborative process. I have an expertise in; trauma adoption related issues self-harm suicidal ideation bereavement due to suicide school related anxiety general anxiety childhood trauma parenting issues.
When clients contact me to discuss the possibility of engaging in therapy, I offer an opportunity to outline their presenting issue and an opportunity to form an impression on me as a potential psychotherapist during a free 15 min consultation. When therapy begins, initial focus is on stabilising and resourcing clients, while also building relationship and providing a safe therapeutic space. Therapy is a collaborative process. I have an expertise in; trauma adoption related issues self-harm suicidal ideation bereavement due to suicide school related anxiety general anxiety childhood trauma parenting issues.
(01) 230 8537 x33 View (01) 230 8537 x33
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Dawn Crawford
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Cork, County T12
My name is Dawn Crawford, I am a humanistic, integrative psychotherapist. My approach is guided by your needs, with the aim of supporting you in facing the challenges of life. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you are free to explore present difficulties as well as past experiences. As each person is different I aim to show empathy and compassion as you explore your needs, concerns and distresses. My hope is that the therapeutic space can facilitate you to build resilience and make positive changes at your pace.
My name is Dawn Crawford, I am a humanistic, integrative psychotherapist. My approach is guided by your needs, with the aim of supporting you in facing the challenges of life. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you are free to explore present difficulties as well as past experiences. As each person is different I aim to show empathy and compassion as you explore your needs, concerns and distresses. My hope is that the therapeutic space can facilitate you to build resilience and make positive changes at your pace.
(01) 233 7063 x21 View (01) 233 7063 x21
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Olive Murphy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Mallow, County Cork P51
​My name is Olive, and I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I believe Counselling / Psychotherapy is a very empowering journey to discover our True Self. We can be very self-critical with ourselves, through negative self-talk, guilt and criticism. My goal is to help my client work through their issues, and reach a place of self-acceptance, and contentment. My Therapeutic Approach is adapted to each individual person, as everyone has different life experiences, and reacts differently to life’s events. I work with what best suits the person in front of me, and their presenting issues.
​My name is Olive, and I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I believe Counselling / Psychotherapy is a very empowering journey to discover our True Self. We can be very self-critical with ourselves, through negative self-talk, guilt and criticism. My goal is to help my client work through their issues, and reach a place of self-acceptance, and contentment. My Therapeutic Approach is adapted to each individual person, as everyone has different life experiences, and reacts differently to life’s events. I work with what best suits the person in front of me, and their presenting issues.
(01) 267 6595 x50 View (01) 267 6595 x50
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Sinead Russell
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Little Island, County Cork T45
I provide a calm, safe, comfortable and confidential space for my clients. I use and integrative approach as not all clients fit one approach. I use what works best from each approach and blend them together. I empower my clients to explore their issues and assist in coming up with practical and effective solutions to these issues.
I provide a calm, safe, comfortable and confidential space for my clients. I use and integrative approach as not all clients fit one approach. I use what works best from each approach and blend them together. I empower my clients to explore their issues and assist in coming up with practical and effective solutions to these issues.
(01) 267 6622 x23 View (01) 267 6622 x23
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Dr. Sarah Thompson
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling low, anxious, over-analyzing, being detached, feeling lost, feeling guilty, having a strong critical voice, having relationship problems, being told you are over-sensitive-these are all issues we can look at in-depth. You may have a diagnosis but it is usually much more helpful to look at a formulation or map of your difficulties. I am passionate about working with people who want to really understand what is contributing to their difficulties, and want to engage in experiential work to deeply address these. I specialise in Schema Therapy as it not only seeks to bring deep understanding, but also deep healing.
Feeling low, anxious, over-analyzing, being detached, feeling lost, feeling guilty, having a strong critical voice, having relationship problems, being told you are over-sensitive-these are all issues we can look at in-depth. You may have a diagnosis but it is usually much more helpful to look at a formulation or map of your difficulties. I am passionate about working with people who want to really understand what is contributing to their difficulties, and want to engage in experiential work to deeply address these. I specialise in Schema Therapy as it not only seeks to bring deep understanding, but also deep healing.
(01) 267 6641 x68 View (01) 267 6641 x68
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Patrick O'Flaherty
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I’m Patrick, I am an integrative psychotherapist. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming; you may be experiencing a crisis or have been struggling for some time. Some of the difficulties we may face include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation, work-related stress, and burnout. You may be exploring neurodiversity (ADHD, autism etc), identity issues, existential and spiritual matters, seeking greater self-understanding, or meaning and purpose in life. Therapy can help, and you have taken a courageous first step by considering support.
I’m Patrick, I am an integrative psychotherapist. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming; you may be experiencing a crisis or have been struggling for some time. Some of the difficulties we may face include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, family issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation, work-related stress, and burnout. You may be exploring neurodiversity (ADHD, autism etc), identity issues, existential and spiritual matters, seeking greater self-understanding, or meaning and purpose in life. Therapy can help, and you have taken a courageous first step by considering support.
(01) 267 6595 x34 View (01) 267 6595 x34
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Mary Brennan
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
Mary is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to relationship, loss, grief, personal growth, self-harm PTSD, depression, OCD, life-stage issues, developmental issues, gender identity, anxiety, panic, ADD and ADHD.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
Mary is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to relationship, loss, grief, personal growth, self-harm PTSD, depression, OCD, life-stage issues, developmental issues, gender identity, anxiety, panic, ADD and ADHD.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
(01) 267 6675 x83 View (01) 267 6675 x83
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.