Sexual Abuse Counselling in Little Island

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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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Emma Farrell
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
My name is Emma Farrell. I am a psychotherapist working from my private practice in Glanmire Therapy Clinic, Brooklodge Business Park Glanmire. I hold a first-class honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from MTU and I am an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults (18+). I offer individual therapy sessions in person or online.
My name is Emma Farrell. I am a psychotherapist working from my private practice in Glanmire Therapy Clinic, Brooklodge Business Park Glanmire. I hold a first-class honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from MTU and I am an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults (18+). I offer individual therapy sessions in person or online.
(01) 267 6622 x26 View (01) 267 6622 x26
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Claire Kelleher
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Our world has changed beyond recognition in the past few months and for many people it can feel very overwhelming. Fear, panic, anxiety and stress are all too common in the clients I am meeting on a day to day basis. I hear how isolating it is for people at the moment. Relationship and connection are vital now, more than ever. Talking with a trained professional can help make sense of what you are feeling. Through this therapeutic relationship, you can find connection, healing and the space to speak about the difficult challenges you are going through.
Our world has changed beyond recognition in the past few months and for many people it can feel very overwhelming. Fear, panic, anxiety and stress are all too common in the clients I am meeting on a day to day basis. I hear how isolating it is for people at the moment. Relationship and connection are vital now, more than ever. Talking with a trained professional can help make sense of what you are feeling. Through this therapeutic relationship, you can find connection, healing and the space to speak about the difficult challenges you are going through.
086 385 0500 View 086 385 0500

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Triskele Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Cork, County T12
Waitlist for new clients
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.
(01) 267 6681 x24 View (01) 267 6681 x24
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Lesley Kelly
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Cobh, County Cork P24
I specialise in Sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse and work from a trauma informed perspective
Life can be challenging at times. Your story, struggles and pain are unique to you. My belief is that you have the capacity and strength to resolve your issues with the right supports in place. I offer a supportive space of warmth and non-judgemental listening to help untangle the discomfort you are experiencing. Together, we will spend time understanding exactly what you are experiencing. I will not tell you what to do, but will encourage you and provide tools to help you cope with life’s obstacles.
I specialise in Sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse and work from a trauma informed perspective
Life can be challenging at times. Your story, struggles and pain are unique to you. My belief is that you have the capacity and strength to resolve your issues with the right supports in place. I offer a supportive space of warmth and non-judgemental listening to help untangle the discomfort you are experiencing. Together, we will spend time understanding exactly what you are experiencing. I will not tell you what to do, but will encourage you and provide tools to help you cope with life’s obstacles.
087 680 1119 View 087 680 1119
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Sylwia McCarthy
Psychologist, MA, CPsychol PSI
Cork, County T23
I am passionate about working with people and helping them find their own way to a more fulfilled and satisfied life. I believe that health is not just absence of illness but a complete state of emotional and physical well-being. Whether you want to be more confident, improve your relationships or are looking to make changes in your professional life, I am here to assist you on your journey to get the life you want. I provide services in English and Polish.
I am passionate about working with people and helping them find their own way to a more fulfilled and satisfied life. I believe that health is not just absence of illness but a complete state of emotional and physical well-being. Whether you want to be more confident, improve your relationships or are looking to make changes in your professional life, I am here to assist you on your journey to get the life you want. I provide services in English and Polish.
(01) 267 6603 x54 View (01) 267 6603 x54
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Rebecca O Mahony
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Cork, County T23
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Rebecca O'Mahony. I have been working with clients since June 2014. I am motivated by the belief that no one should face their struggles alone. Therapy can be beneficial for anyone dealing with difficulties in life for any reason, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. Unique situations often lead to remarkable experiences that shape who we are and how we view the world. Embracing these moments can inspire creativity and growth, opening doors to new perspectives and opportunities. My humanistic and integrative approach will help you uncover your strengths and connect with your authentic self.
My name is Rebecca O'Mahony. I have been working with clients since June 2014. I am motivated by the belief that no one should face their struggles alone. Therapy can be beneficial for anyone dealing with difficulties in life for any reason, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. Unique situations often lead to remarkable experiences that shape who we are and how we view the world. Embracing these moments can inspire creativity and growth, opening doors to new perspectives and opportunities. My humanistic and integrative approach will help you uncover your strengths and connect with your authentic self.
(01) 267 6552 x76 View (01) 267 6552 x76
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Marcus O'Sullivan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Mallow, County Cork P51
Hello, my name is Marcus. I am a fully accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work with clients (18+) to identify what they can achieve from counselling. My aim is to assist in building awareness, encouraging you to be yourself and support you when it becomes too much on your own. A BSc (Hons) graduate from Cork Counselling Services, I am trained in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy where my relational approach is primarily in Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential Therapy, depending on the individual needs of the client.
Hello, my name is Marcus. I am a fully accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work with clients (18+) to identify what they can achieve from counselling. My aim is to assist in building awareness, encouraging you to be yourself and support you when it becomes too much on your own. A BSc (Hons) graduate from Cork Counselling Services, I am trained in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy where my relational approach is primarily in Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential Therapy, depending on the individual needs of the client.
(01) 267 6603 x52 View (01) 267 6603 x52
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Dr Norma O'Sullivan Psychology Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Cork, County T45
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
(01) 267 6622 x21 View (01) 267 6622 x21
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Marie-Laure Haas
Verified Verified
Cork, County T12
I'm a Psychologist and an integrative Psychotherapist. I am working face to face and online from my practice. I also offer walking sessions in various locations.
I'm a Psychologist and an integrative Psychotherapist. I am working face to face and online from my practice. I also offer walking sessions in various locations.
(01) 267 6641 x48 View (01) 267 6641 x48
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Sinead Rynne
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Midleton, County Cork P25
I offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore both past and present issues. My goal is to help clients find balance and effective ways of managing life through increased awareness, enhanced coping skills, and improved self-care. I provide a reflective and explorative environment that facilitates healing and empowers individuals to create meaningful changes in their lives.
I offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore both past and present issues. My goal is to help clients find balance and effective ways of managing life through increased awareness, enhanced coping skills, and improved self-care. I provide a reflective and explorative environment that facilitates healing and empowers individuals to create meaningful changes in their lives.
089 436 8329 View 089 436 8329
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Bernadette Nolan
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Cork, County T23
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and just graduated as a supervisor. I use a person centred approach in my work. supporting you to get through issues in your personal and professional life..I use range of theories and techniques i.e using your curiosity to sense look and listen to your body that informs you of your reactions and behaviours to your emotional energy.exploring together with a gentle curious attention. In a non-judge mental relationship with me. This will help you to get to know and understand you and be your true authentic self With Love and respect for yourself and then others.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and just graduated as a supervisor. I use a person centred approach in my work. supporting you to get through issues in your personal and professional life..I use range of theories and techniques i.e using your curiosity to sense look and listen to your body that informs you of your reactions and behaviours to your emotional energy.exploring together with a gentle curious attention. In a non-judge mental relationship with me. This will help you to get to know and understand you and be your true authentic self With Love and respect for yourself and then others.
087 790 2230 View 087 790 2230
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Shelley O'Shea
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Cork, County T12
You may be coming to therapy because life feels difficult or painful right now. Perhaps you feel stuck in repeated patterns, struggle to communicate, or notice that relationships leave you feeling anxious, disconnected or overwhelmed. Often, there is a sense that something isn’t working but it's hard to know how to change it. Many people want a greater understanding of themselves in relationships, more ease in connecting with others and the confidence to relate in ways that feel healthier and more satisfying.
You may be coming to therapy because life feels difficult or painful right now. Perhaps you feel stuck in repeated patterns, struggle to communicate, or notice that relationships leave you feeling anxious, disconnected or overwhelmed. Often, there is a sense that something isn’t working but it's hard to know how to change it. Many people want a greater understanding of themselves in relationships, more ease in connecting with others and the confidence to relate in ways that feel healthier and more satisfying.
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Dr. Aine Lombard
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Online Only
Hello & welcome to my profile. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the PSI (M12836C) and Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC (PYL31683). I offer confidential psychological therapy online. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that may prompt any person, of any background, in any situation, to seek out a Psychologist. These may include experiences of helplessness, feelings of distress, confusion, or stagnation personally or professionally. Often, people feel stuck and unable to address their difficulties alone; this helplessness is a universal human trait, however, it can be lessened through therapy.
Hello & welcome to my profile. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the PSI (M12836C) and Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC (PYL31683). I offer confidential psychological therapy online. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that may prompt any person, of any background, in any situation, to seek out a Psychologist. These may include experiences of helplessness, feelings of distress, confusion, or stagnation personally or professionally. Often, people feel stuck and unable to address their difficulties alone; this helplessness is a universal human trait, however, it can be lessened through therapy.
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Ashley Lyons
Counsellor, MIACP
Cork, County T12
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!
086 844 6794 View 086 844 6794
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Tim Buckley
Counsellor, APCP
1 Endorsed
Mallow, County Cork P51
It is a common experience to get stuck in thoughts, feelings, and situations, that no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to escape or change. Sometimes this can be because something happened to you, or follow a period of change in your life. Other times, it can creep up on you, or seems to come out of nowhere. If any of this sounds like your experience, please know, you don't need to to struggle with it alone. Things can change for the better. Please reach out, I am confident there are things that can be done to help.
It is a common experience to get stuck in thoughts, feelings, and situations, that no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to escape or change. Sometimes this can be because something happened to you, or follow a period of change in your life. Other times, it can creep up on you, or seems to come out of nowhere. If any of this sounds like your experience, please know, you don't need to to struggle with it alone. Things can change for the better. Please reach out, I am confident there are things that can be done to help.
(01) 263 0697 x49 View (01) 263 0697 x49
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Emotional Health Counselling Cork
Counsellor, MIACP
Cork, County T12
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.
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In Treatment Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Cork, County T12
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.
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Kiltypsychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Carrigaline, County Cork P43
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.
(01) 592 4196 x38 View (01) 592 4196 x38
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Laura Burke Hurley
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Kilworth, County Cork P61
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, but it’s one that shows strength and a desire for positive change. I work by offering a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where we can explore the areas of your life that are causing difficulties. I have experience of helping clients with anxiety, depression, burnout, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, suicidal ideation, self esteem, relationship issues, neurodivergent and autistic clients. My background as a fully accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, counselling trainer, intellectual disability nurse, and fine artist informs my creative and holistic approach to therapy.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, but it’s one that shows strength and a desire for positive change. I work by offering a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where we can explore the areas of your life that are causing difficulties. I have experience of helping clients with anxiety, depression, burnout, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, suicidal ideation, self esteem, relationship issues, neurodivergent and autistic clients. My background as a fully accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, counselling trainer, intellectual disability nurse, and fine artist informs my creative and holistic approach to therapy.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.