Laya Counselling in Kinsale
Hi, I’m Jack, a Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and transitions. I have been practicing since 2019 and am an accredited psychotherapist with the IACP.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and the belief in the power of relational connection to foster healing. Having experienced my own therapeutic journey, I understand the profound impact that early experiences and trauma can have on mental health.
Hi, I’m Jack, a Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and transitions. I have been practicing since 2019 and am an accredited psychotherapist with the IACP.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and the belief in the power of relational connection to foster healing. Having experienced my own therapeutic journey, I understand the profound impact that early experiences and trauma can have on mental health.
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.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
Therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors; whether you are in crisis, needing support, or you want to make changes in your life. Here you will be met with acceptance, empathy and compassion as you begin your unique journey. I view each client as an individual and believe if given the appropriate conditions, the client will develop an awareness and insight into themselves to help overcome their challenges. I work relationally and collaboratively with the client. Research identifies the best outcome for the client centres on the therapeutic relationship.
Therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors; whether you are in crisis, needing support, or you want to make changes in your life. Here you will be met with acceptance, empathy and compassion as you begin your unique journey. I view each client as an individual and believe if given the appropriate conditions, the client will develop an awareness and insight into themselves to help overcome their challenges. I work relationally and collaboratively with the client. Research identifies the best outcome for the client centres on the therapeutic relationship.
We all have unique life experiences. Sometimes we need help to develop our skills, make sense of those experiences and to listen to our bodies and our hidden wisdom. Counselling, brings an opportunity to use human connection to deepen self awareness, process overwhelming events and learn to manage our difficulties better. I will guide you through the development of self compassion, the learning of new skills and the process of self discovery. My aim is to support you to achieve emotional wellness and your personal short and long term goals.
We all have unique life experiences. Sometimes we need help to develop our skills, make sense of those experiences and to listen to our bodies and our hidden wisdom. Counselling, brings an opportunity to use human connection to deepen self awareness, process overwhelming events and learn to manage our difficulties better. I will guide you through the development of self compassion, the learning of new skills and the process of self discovery. My aim is to support you to achieve emotional wellness and your personal short and long term goals.
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Welcome to my profile. I work as a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist. I practice in person, in my own rooms and through zoom. Life can be challenging and lonely at times and my wish is to offer a safe, warm, confidential open dialogue to face what deeply affects you. It takes courage to discover who we truly are and to face the truth. Personally, I can guarantee it is well worth the journey. I have experience in bereavement, anxiety/depression/stress, relationship issues and I teach dbt coping skills. I hold a UCC Postgraduate Degree in Psychotherapy and I am registered member with IAHIP.
Welcome to my profile. I work as a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist. I practice in person, in my own rooms and through zoom. Life can be challenging and lonely at times and my wish is to offer a safe, warm, confidential open dialogue to face what deeply affects you. It takes courage to discover who we truly are and to face the truth. Personally, I can guarantee it is well worth the journey. I have experience in bereavement, anxiety/depression/stress, relationship issues and I teach dbt coping skills. I hold a UCC Postgraduate Degree in Psychotherapy and I am registered member with IAHIP.
I believe in supporting you to lead a more balanced life no matter what experiences you have had or what issues you are currently dealing with. Sometimes stressful or traumatic events can hamper our ability to cope with life’s challenges and leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and worn out. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, stress or processing trauma past or present, I will support you in your journey to finding your feet again. I have a deep appreciation for the wisdom of the body and tools that support working with instead of against ourselves.
I believe in supporting you to lead a more balanced life no matter what experiences you have had or what issues you are currently dealing with. Sometimes stressful or traumatic events can hamper our ability to cope with life’s challenges and leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and worn out. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, stress or processing trauma past or present, I will support you in your journey to finding your feet again. I have a deep appreciation for the wisdom of the body and tools that support working with instead of against ourselves.
I work with :
Trauma
Grief
Bereavment
Parental Support
Attachment issues
Low self Esteem
Fertility
Birth
Anxiety and overwhelm
I work with :
Trauma
Grief
Bereavment
Parental Support
Attachment issues
Low self Esteem
Fertility
Birth
Anxiety and overwhelm
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you find yourself in a rut and wish to break the cycle? Do you feel you are not living life to your full potential and struggle to figure out your next step? Have you experienced grief and loss or trauma and are grappling with life afterward? Do you recognize areas of your life, behaviours or relationships that you'd like to improve? Do you experience distress with food, alcohol, gambling and desire something better? Do you suffer with self-harming behaviours and wish to stop? Are you curious to understand their purpose and move forward to live with more ease and contentment?
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you find yourself in a rut and wish to break the cycle? Do you feel you are not living life to your full potential and struggle to figure out your next step? Have you experienced grief and loss or trauma and are grappling with life afterward? Do you recognize areas of your life, behaviours or relationships that you'd like to improve? Do you experience distress with food, alcohol, gambling and desire something better? Do you suffer with self-harming behaviours and wish to stop? Are you curious to understand their purpose and move forward to live with more ease and contentment?
Therapist specialising in Anxiety and Trauma Therapy Intensives
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, or the impact of past experiences?
Perhaps you're constantly worrying, struggling to switch off, second-guessing yourself, or feeling emotionally exhausted. Maybe you've tried to work through things on your own, read the books, listened to the podcasts, or even had therapy before, but still find yourself returning to the same patterns.
If you're looking for meaningful change but don't want to commit to months or years of weekly therapy, a Therapy Intensive may be a good fit.
Therapist specialising in Anxiety and Trauma Therapy Intensives
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, or the impact of past experiences?
Perhaps you're constantly worrying, struggling to switch off, second-guessing yourself, or feeling emotionally exhausted. Maybe you've tried to work through things on your own, read the books, listened to the podcasts, or even had therapy before, but still find yourself returning to the same patterns.
If you're looking for meaningful change but don't want to commit to months or years of weekly therapy, a Therapy Intensive may be a good fit.
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.
Hello I’m Mary, welcome to my profile. I am originally from Co Wexford, although I have been living in Cork for twenty years.
In terms of counselling and psychotherapy work, I am experienced in holding space for clients experiencing a combination of the following life struggles; relationship difficulties, self-esteem, confidence, anxiety, bereavement, loss (hope, faith, self, purpose, direction), attachment wounding, abandonment, life change/stage, transition (life and career), confusion, dissatisfaction, aloneness, loneliness, isolation.
I am also a career coach (see my website link for details).
Hello I’m Mary, welcome to my profile. I am originally from Co Wexford, although I have been living in Cork for twenty years.
In terms of counselling and psychotherapy work, I am experienced in holding space for clients experiencing a combination of the following life struggles; relationship difficulties, self-esteem, confidence, anxiety, bereavement, loss (hope, faith, self, purpose, direction), attachment wounding, abandonment, life change/stage, transition (life and career), confusion, dissatisfaction, aloneness, loneliness, isolation.
I am also a career coach (see my website link for details).
Ideal clients are people who look fine on the outside but feel stuck inside: anxiety, overwhelm, trauma triggers, OCD patterns, grief, addiction, burnout, or relationship stress. They come because they can’t switch off, sleep is poor, emotions feel too much or nothing, and the same patterns keep repeating. I help by getting to the root cause, not just managing symptoms. I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and use practical tools clients can use in real life to feel calmer, clearer, and back in control.
Ideal clients are people who look fine on the outside but feel stuck inside: anxiety, overwhelm, trauma triggers, OCD patterns, grief, addiction, burnout, or relationship stress. They come because they can’t switch off, sleep is poor, emotions feel too much or nothing, and the same patterns keep repeating. I help by getting to the root cause, not just managing symptoms. I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and use practical tools clients can use in real life to feel calmer, clearer, and back in control.
Deciding to come for counselling can often be a difficult and drawn-out process. It is often also a very rewarding and enriching experience leading to changes in one’s life that reduce distress and increase one’s ability to cope with difficulties and challenges. By it's nature the process involves engaging with uncomfortable aspects of oneself and our relationships that are challenging. The goal of the process is to increase self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-compassion to enhance our capacity to relate to ourselves and others in healthier and more fulfilling ways.
Deciding to come for counselling can often be a difficult and drawn-out process. It is often also a very rewarding and enriching experience leading to changes in one’s life that reduce distress and increase one’s ability to cope with difficulties and challenges. By it's nature the process involves engaging with uncomfortable aspects of oneself and our relationships that are challenging. The goal of the process is to increase self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-compassion to enhance our capacity to relate to ourselves and others in healthier and more fulfilling ways.
Let me help you to navigate challenges such as stress anxiety, identity, self-image, and manage your wellbeing. Life has a way of presenting us with hurdles, and I understand the impact stress and anxiety can have firsthand. Because of certain challenges I faced personally, I discovered the transformative power of seeking support from a counsellor.
Let me help you to navigate challenges such as stress anxiety, identity, self-image, and manage your wellbeing. Life has a way of presenting us with hurdles, and I understand the impact stress and anxiety can have firsthand. Because of certain challenges I faced personally, I discovered the transformative power of seeking support from a counsellor.
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.
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.
Quote Pema Chodron- 'Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know'. It takes a brave person to reach out to another, whether it is for help with an issue you are already aware of, or as a means of understanding yourself a bit better. We can all become 'stuck'. I believe the potential to grow and heal comes from within. Alot of our life's struggles are relational, how we are in relation to our view of ourselves and how we experience the quality of our connection to others.
Quote Pema Chodron- 'Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know'. It takes a brave person to reach out to another, whether it is for help with an issue you are already aware of, or as a means of understanding yourself a bit better. We can all become 'stuck'. I believe the potential to grow and heal comes from within. Alot of our life's struggles are relational, how we are in relation to our view of ourselves and how we experience the quality of our connection to others.
You may be going through a difficult period, struggling to make sense of a life transition, feeling stuck, anxious or low, or simply unsure whether therapy is right for you. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and explore what you need at your own pace.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing on their own, and come to therapy when that no longer feels sustainable.
I welcome and affirm clients from LGBTQ+ communities, and I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space where difference is respected and understood.
You may be going through a difficult period, struggling to make sense of a life transition, feeling stuck, anxious or low, or simply unsure whether therapy is right for you. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and explore what you need at your own pace.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing on their own, and come to therapy when that no longer feels sustainable.
I welcome and affirm clients from LGBTQ+ communities, and I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space where difference is respected and understood.
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.
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.