Female Counsellors in Cork
Does life sometimes feel like a struggle? Are you simply surviving? Would you like to feel fulfilled and relaxed? You can be okay despite the difficulties you can't control. I can help you learn to manage your reactions in your thoughts and feelings which are counterproductive for you. I can help you find practises which wire up new neural pathways in your brain and help you to stay more regulated and capable of enjoying your life. You are not alone. Together we can work to find more meaning, as you discover who you really are and what you need. Get in touch to arrange a free 10 minute consultation over the phone.
Does life sometimes feel like a struggle? Are you simply surviving? Would you like to feel fulfilled and relaxed? You can be okay despite the difficulties you can't control. I can help you learn to manage your reactions in your thoughts and feelings which are counterproductive for you. I can help you find practises which wire up new neural pathways in your brain and help you to stay more regulated and capable of enjoying your life. You are not alone. Together we can work to find more meaning, as you discover who you really are and what you need. Get in touch to arrange a free 10 minute consultation over the phone.
I offer a compassionate confidential opportunity to reflect on and explore topics you feel are relevant in your life, be that past, present or a combination of both. This could involve: social/family/personal/professional relationships and dynamics, feelings or thoughts that are difficult to experience, struggles to cope with day-to-day situations, past experiences which have impacted you or new found circumstances which are challenging.
I offer a compassionate confidential opportunity to reflect on and explore topics you feel are relevant in your life, be that past, present or a combination of both. This could involve: social/family/personal/professional relationships and dynamics, feelings or thoughts that are difficult to experience, struggles to cope with day-to-day situations, past experiences which have impacted you or new found circumstances which are challenging.
About Me
Are you feeling anxious, on edge, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone — anxiety can affect every part of life, from sleep and relationships to work and confidence. My role as a counsellor is to help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find steadier ground. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that fuel your anxiety, and develop practical ways to manage it day to day.
I am an IACP-accredited counsellor with over 20 years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional distress. My approach is calm, grounded and collaborative.
About Me
Are you feeling anxious, on edge, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone — anxiety can affect every part of life, from sleep and relationships to work and confidence. My role as a counsellor is to help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find steadier ground. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that fuel your anxiety, and develop practical ways to manage it day to day.
I am an IACP-accredited counsellor with over 20 years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional distress. My approach is calm, grounded and collaborative.
At some point in life, many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.
My name is Claudia O’Keeffe and I am a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever is bringing you to therapy at your own pace.
Whether you are looking for counselling for yourself or an Adolescent please feel free to contact me to discuss it more. I offer a free 15 minute info call .
At some point in life, many of us find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.
My name is Claudia O’Keeffe and I am a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever is bringing you to therapy at your own pace.
Whether you are looking for counselling for yourself or an Adolescent please feel free to contact me to discuss it more. I offer a free 15 minute info call .
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.
Hello and welcome! I offer a safe and confidential space where we can work together to identify and explore difficulties you may be having. I am an IACP- accredited humanistic integrative counsellor with an academic and working background in psychology and mental health. You don't have to struggle with issues on your own, do reach out for support. I look forward to working with you!
Hello and welcome! I offer a safe and confidential space where we can work together to identify and explore difficulties you may be having. I am an IACP- accredited humanistic integrative counsellor with an academic and working background in psychology and mental health. You don't have to struggle with issues on your own, do reach out for support. I look forward to working with you!
I am a pre-accredited humanistic psychotherapist with over 40 years experience as a nurse, bringing a deep understanding of emotional and physical suffering to my work. My psychotherapy journey began in 1998, and although life events delayed qualification, they have enriched my capacity for empathy and presence. I completed my psychotherapy degree in 2024, combining professional training with lived experience.
Having supported people through vulnerability, trauma, loss, and transition, I understand how profoundly early experiences and relationships shape us.
I am a pre-accredited humanistic psychotherapist with over 40 years experience as a nurse, bringing a deep understanding of emotional and physical suffering to my work. My psychotherapy journey began in 1998, and although life events delayed qualification, they have enriched my capacity for empathy and presence. I completed my psychotherapy degree in 2024, combining professional training with lived experience.
Having supported people through vulnerability, trauma, loss, and transition, I understand how profoundly early experiences and relationships shape us.
I offer a non-judgemental space to allow you to feel heard and understood. I have experience and training in working with a wide variety of issues and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental space to allow you to feel heard and understood. I have experience and training in working with a wide variety of issues and challenges.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a reflective and supportive space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, and life transitions. I work with adults over the age of 18 who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or affected by past experiences that continue to shape their present lives.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a reflective and supportive space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, and life transitions. I work with adults over the age of 18 who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or affected by past experiences that continue to shape their present lives.
I have over 15 years training and experience in working with adults, teens and children. I also have specialist training in trauma, anxiety and panic disorders. I am an integrative humanistic therapist, which means I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to suit my clients needs. I provide a safe non judgemental and compassionate space so you can explore and express your feelings freely. I will be with you in the therapeutic relationship helping you to make sense of your experiences, your feelings and behaviours so you can live a more meaningful fulfilling life.
I have over 15 years training and experience in working with adults, teens and children. I also have specialist training in trauma, anxiety and panic disorders. I am an integrative humanistic therapist, which means I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to suit my clients needs. I provide a safe non judgemental and compassionate space so you can explore and express your feelings freely. I will be with you in the therapeutic relationship helping you to make sense of your experiences, your feelings and behaviours so you can live a more meaningful fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. My approach is person centred, it is tailored to each individual person and what they are seeking support for. I work in a trauma informed manner and aim to bring some fun to sessions as well. I create a warm and safe space for clients to explore their inner worlds to facilitate healing and growth.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. My approach is person centred, it is tailored to each individual person and what they are seeking support for. I work in a trauma informed manner and aim to bring some fun to sessions as well. I create a warm and safe space for clients to explore their inner worlds to facilitate healing and growth.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or stuck. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, family pressures, parenting challenges, loss, low confidence, or simply trying to make sense of a difficult period in your life, therapy can offer a supportive space to pause and reflect. My role is to work alongside you to explore what is happening in your life, better understand the experiences that may have shaped you, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and strengthen the resources and strengths you already possess.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or stuck. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, family pressures, parenting challenges, loss, low confidence, or simply trying to make sense of a difficult period in your life, therapy can offer a supportive space to pause and reflect. My role is to work alongside you to explore what is happening in your life, better understand the experiences that may have shaped you, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and strengthen the resources and strengths you already possess.
Life may mean difficult or traumatic experiences, past or present, that can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, worried, overwhelmed, hopeless or unable to cope. This can impact your personal and professional relationships. Counselling can be a great support in these times, helping you make sense of your experiences and your feelings.
Life may mean difficult or traumatic experiences, past or present, that can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, worried, overwhelmed, hopeless or unable to cope. This can impact your personal and professional relationships. Counselling can be a great support in these times, helping you make sense of your experiences and your feelings.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or recurring patterns that seem difficult to break. Sometimes, there may not be a clear reason—only a sense that something feels out of balance. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to explore these thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. We will focus on the difficulties you are facing in the present while also considering past experiences, childhood memories and unprocessed events. Whether you are looking to be truly heard or looking to make a change, just know, that no issue is too small and no trauma is too big to share. <3
You may be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or recurring patterns that seem difficult to break. Sometimes, there may not be a clear reason—only a sense that something feels out of balance. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to explore these thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. We will focus on the difficulties you are facing in the present while also considering past experiences, childhood memories and unprocessed events. Whether you are looking to be truly heard or looking to make a change, just know, that no issue is too small and no trauma is too big to share. <3
There are many reasons why you may be interested in starting psychotherapy. You may be feeling stuck in situations that no longer serve you. Things like life transitions, relationship challenges, job changes, or persistent worries might be on your mind. You could be seeking deeper self understanding or looking to share your unique story with someone who really hears you.
Psychotherapy is the place to explore your inner world without judgment, and to support you to make genuine changes in your life.
There are many reasons why you may be interested in starting psychotherapy. You may be feeling stuck in situations that no longer serve you. Things like life transitions, relationship challenges, job changes, or persistent worries might be on your mind. You could be seeking deeper self understanding or looking to share your unique story with someone who really hears you.
Psychotherapy is the place to explore your inner world without judgment, and to support you to make genuine changes in your life.
Martina is a humanistic integrative Psychotherapist who works with a person centred approach. Martina trained with Flatstone Institute and graduated in 2018. She works using different theories depending on what you the client needs.Martina believes within her work that we are all individuals and no two clients will need the exact same therapy. Martina also enjoys using art or music in the therapy room which I feel helps when there are no words for how you are. Martina is a couples therapist aswell as seeing individuals from 17 years upwards. Martina has now also acquired her qualifications as a supervisor.
Martina is a humanistic integrative Psychotherapist who works with a person centred approach. Martina trained with Flatstone Institute and graduated in 2018. She works using different theories depending on what you the client needs.Martina believes within her work that we are all individuals and no two clients will need the exact same therapy. Martina also enjoys using art or music in the therapy room which I feel helps when there are no words for how you are. Martina is a couples therapist aswell as seeing individuals from 17 years upwards. Martina has now also acquired her qualifications as a supervisor.
I am a self employed multilingual Counsellor/Psychotherapist with extensive experience, providing compassionate support to diverse clients. I offer individual and couple therapy services to address various mental health and relationship issues. Using evidence based modalities like Person-Centered therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy and Psycho-dynamic therapy. I create safe,non-judgmental space for client to explore their emotions, thought, and believe. I provide flexible options for appointments offering both online and face-to face sessions. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Guinea Bissau Creole, and little bit of Spanish.
I am a self employed multilingual Counsellor/Psychotherapist with extensive experience, providing compassionate support to diverse clients. I offer individual and couple therapy services to address various mental health and relationship issues. Using evidence based modalities like Person-Centered therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy and Psycho-dynamic therapy. I create safe,non-judgmental space for client to explore their emotions, thought, and believe. I provide flexible options for appointments offering both online and face-to face sessions. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Guinea Bissau Creole, and little bit of Spanish.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have suffered from Narcissistic Abuse, whether it was experienced in a parental or relationship setting. My practice provides confidential, compassionate, and competent support to help you identify specific issues that may be directly related to this type of trauma. Many adult survivors of narcissistic abuse experience feelings of isolation, hyper-vigilance, confusion, low self-esteem, fear of failure, and worthlessness. Whether you were raised by a narcissistic parent or were in a relationship with someone who has NPD personality disorder, I am here to work with you to resolve these issues.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have suffered from Narcissistic Abuse, whether it was experienced in a parental or relationship setting. My practice provides confidential, compassionate, and competent support to help you identify specific issues that may be directly related to this type of trauma. Many adult survivors of narcissistic abuse experience feelings of isolation, hyper-vigilance, confusion, low self-esteem, fear of failure, and worthlessness. Whether you were raised by a narcissistic parent or were in a relationship with someone who has NPD personality disorder, I am here to work with you to resolve these issues.
I provide individual Counselling and Psychotherapy to clients online, facilitating their journey of healing and personal development. I am a BSc L8 graduate from the IICP, Dublin, Ireland. I am trained in a pluralistic manner, meaning I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in therapy. I have experience of working with issues such as; depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, addiction, relationship issues, stress, trauma and self-esteem. Additionally trained in the field of Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour. Memberships: IACP and COSRT.
I provide individual Counselling and Psychotherapy to clients online, facilitating their journey of healing and personal development. I am a BSc L8 graduate from the IICP, Dublin, Ireland. I am trained in a pluralistic manner, meaning I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in therapy. I have experience of working with issues such as; depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, addiction, relationship issues, stress, trauma and self-esteem. Additionally trained in the field of Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour. Memberships: IACP and COSRT.
Hi there, I am an IACP accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist who believes that a genuine human connection is the heart of healing. Often we can feel out of balance or distressed without being entirely sure of the cause. I provide an opportunity to understand the origins of our patterns, behaviours, thoughts and beliefs with genuine empathy, blending my clinical training with a relatable real world perspective.
Hi there, I am an IACP accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist who believes that a genuine human connection is the heart of healing. Often we can feel out of balance or distressed without being entirely sure of the cause. I provide an opportunity to understand the origins of our patterns, behaviours, thoughts and beliefs with genuine empathy, blending my clinical training with a relatable real world perspective.
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Cork
- Ballincollig
- Bandon
- Bishopstown
- Blackrock
- Blarney
- Carrigaline
- Carrigtwohill
- Cobh
- Douglas
- Glanmire
- Glanmire Village
- Watergrasshill
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.