Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Bishopstown
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.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or struggling with life's challenges? I’m here to help. With expertise in anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, women’s mental health, and pre/postnatal concerns, work stress, my goal is to help you develop the skills, self-awareness, and resilience you need to overcome challenges, build positive relationships, and lead lives filled with purpose, contentment, and emotional well-being. I aim to provide you with the tools and support necessary to achieve personal growth and become the best versions of yourselves.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, or struggling with life's challenges? I’m here to help. With expertise in anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, women’s mental health, and pre/postnatal concerns, work stress, my goal is to help you develop the skills, self-awareness, and resilience you need to overcome challenges, build positive relationships, and lead lives filled with purpose, contentment, and emotional well-being. I aim to provide you with the tools and support necessary to achieve personal growth and become the best versions of yourselves.
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.
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Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
You may feel stuck in anxious thoughts, low mood, stress, perfectionism, self-doubt or the effects of past experiences that still feel present. These difficulties can affect your relationships, confidence and sense of self, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or never quite “enough.” I work with adults who want to understand these patterns, feel more in control and create meaningful, lasting change.
You may feel stuck in anxious thoughts, low mood, stress, perfectionism, self-doubt or the effects of past experiences that still feel present. These difficulties can affect your relationships, confidence and sense of self, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or never quite “enough.” I work with adults who want to understand these patterns, feel more in control and create meaningful, lasting change.
You're capable, driven, respected. But inside? There's a quiet, exhausting pressure that never switches off. Replaying conversations over and over again, second-guessing, and not trusting yourself, trying to do everything "perfectly " and being afraid of making mistakes.
I help women struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt to finally slow their thoughts, feel more in control, and experience a sense of calm and confidence.
Together we can work on:
• Overthinking and constant mental noise.
• Anxiety or panic that feels hard to control.
• Burnout from always pushing yourself.
• Low self-confidence and self-doubt.
You're capable, driven, respected. But inside? There's a quiet, exhausting pressure that never switches off. Replaying conversations over and over again, second-guessing, and not trusting yourself, trying to do everything "perfectly " and being afraid of making mistakes.
I help women struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt to finally slow their thoughts, feel more in control, and experience a sense of calm and confidence.
Together we can work on:
• Overthinking and constant mental noise.
• Anxiety or panic that feels hard to control.
• Burnout from always pushing yourself.
• Low self-confidence and self-doubt.
I'm Alison, an IAHIP accredited and practicing Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience in Adult and Adolescent mental health services. I have specific training in Complex Generational Trauma. My work is relational and is influenced by attachment theory. I also provide Counselling in schools. I have an interest in Parenting difficulties and Mediation for Couples who are separating. My Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Supervision training is influenced by my areas of interest in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics. I started my career in general nursing and mental health nursing.
I'm Alison, an IAHIP accredited and practicing Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience in Adult and Adolescent mental health services. I have specific training in Complex Generational Trauma. My work is relational and is influenced by attachment theory. I also provide Counselling in schools. I have an interest in Parenting difficulties and Mediation for Couples who are separating. My Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Supervision training is influenced by my areas of interest in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics. I started my career in general nursing and mental health nursing.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years’ clinical experience working with adults. I offer online psychotherapy across Ireland, alongside in-person sessions.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), delivered in a structured, collaborative and evidence-based way. I support clients in understanding and changing the thinking patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses that maintain psychological distress.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years’ clinical experience working with adults. I offer online psychotherapy across Ireland, alongside in-person sessions.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), delivered in a structured, collaborative and evidence-based way. I support clients in understanding and changing the thinking patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses that maintain psychological distress.
Online Counselling Help for: Trauma • Abuse • PTSD • Emotional Distress • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Grief & Loss • Bereavement • Addictions • Bullying in the Workplace • Panic • Adjusting to Change • Medical Negligence • Personal Injury • Phobias • Sex & Intimacy • Postpartum Depression • Love & Relationships • Menopause • Attachment Issues • Prejudice & Discrimination • Parenting Alone • Family-Related Issues • Social Anxiety • Shame • Changes at Work • Victims of Crime • Racism • Pregnancy & Childbirth • Sexual Orientation • Worry • Social Phobia • Shame and more. Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
Online Counselling Help for: Trauma • Abuse • PTSD • Emotional Distress • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Grief & Loss • Bereavement • Addictions • Bullying in the Workplace • Panic • Adjusting to Change • Medical Negligence • Personal Injury • Phobias • Sex & Intimacy • Postpartum Depression • Love & Relationships • Menopause • Attachment Issues • Prejudice & Discrimination • Parenting Alone • Family-Related Issues • Social Anxiety • Shame • Changes at Work • Victims of Crime • Racism • Pregnancy & Childbirth • Sexual Orientation • Worry • Social Phobia • Shame and more. Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, the weight of burnout, or navigating difficult life changes and relationship issues, it can feel like the ways you’ve been coping just aren't enough anymore. You might be looking for a way to manage daily stress that has become too much, or you're simply longing to feel more like yourself again.
I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space where we can explore these challenges together, always at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a space where you can feel comfortable arriving exactly as you are without judgment
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, the weight of burnout, or navigating difficult life changes and relationship issues, it can feel like the ways you’ve been coping just aren't enough anymore. You might be looking for a way to manage daily stress that has become too much, or you're simply longing to feel more like yourself again.
I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space where we can explore these challenges together, always at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a space where you can feel comfortable arriving exactly as you are without judgment
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.
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.
I currently have availability online Wednesday and Thursdays for adult therapy and supervision appointments. 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.
I currently have availability online Wednesday and Thursdays for adult therapy and supervision appointments. 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.
Hello. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered counselling to support you through life's challenges. I prioritise understanding your unique needs, fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere, and working with acceptance and respect at all times. Drawing from a diverse range of theories and practices, tailored to your individual needs, my goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard and understood. I provide individual counselling to diverse age groups, addressing a wide range of life issues and mental health challenges.
Hello. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered counselling to support you through life's challenges. I prioritise understanding your unique needs, fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere, and working with acceptance and respect at all times. Drawing from a diverse range of theories and practices, tailored to your individual needs, my goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard and understood. I provide individual counselling to diverse age groups, addressing a wide range of life issues and mental health challenges.
Many of the challenges we experience in adulthood have their roots in our earliest relationships. The ways we learned to connect, protect ourselves, cope with loss, and understand our place in the world can continue to influence us throughout our lives. I am particularly passionate about supporting people who are exploring the impact of attachment, family relationships, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, and the challenges that can arise in parenting and intimate relationships. Our experiences within relationships often shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world around us.
Many of the challenges we experience in adulthood have their roots in our earliest relationships. The ways we learned to connect, protect ourselves, cope with loss, and understand our place in the world can continue to influence us throughout our lives. I am particularly passionate about supporting people who are exploring the impact of attachment, family relationships, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, and the challenges that can arise in parenting and intimate relationships. Our experiences within relationships often shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world around us.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
Is Life Feeling Heavy?
People often come to me when life feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to carry alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, anger, or simply feeling stuck. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore your experiences without judgement. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe, helping you gain clarity, feel more grounded, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with greater confidence.
Is Life Feeling Heavy?
People often come to me when life feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to carry alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, anger, or simply feeling stuck. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore your experiences without judgement. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe, helping you gain clarity, feel more grounded, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with greater confidence.
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.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, and I have experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, physical health concerns and emotional overwhelm. I aim to provide a compassionate space where we can work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences and patterns, while also exploring ways of feeling more grounded and connected in yourself and in your day-to-day life.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, and I have experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, physical health concerns and emotional overwhelm. I aim to provide a compassionate space where we can work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences and patterns, while also exploring ways of feeling more grounded and connected in yourself and in your day-to-day life.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the effects of challenging past experiences, I offer a supportive space to better understand what you are going through and work toward meaningful change.
My approach helps you reconnect with yourself holistically, on a mind-body level, to develop practical tools, and gently address patterns that may no longer serve you, so you can move toward greater balance, resilience, and alignment with your values.
Sessions are available in English and Italian.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the effects of challenging past experiences, I offer a supportive space to better understand what you are going through and work toward meaningful change.
My approach helps you reconnect with yourself holistically, on a mind-body level, to develop practical tools, and gently address patterns that may no longer serve you, so you can move toward greater balance, resilience, and alignment with your values.
Sessions are available in English and Italian.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.