Chronic Illness Counselling in Balbriggan
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
If you're constantly holding everything together for everyone else, you may be exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where you fit anymore. I support carers, overwhelmed women and neurodivergent adults who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, identity loss, late ADHD discovery, grief or life transitions. Therapy with me is warm, practical and collaborative — a space where you can finally exhale, feel understood and begin reconnecting with yourself without judgement or pressure.
If you're constantly holding everything together for everyone else, you may be exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where you fit anymore. I support carers, overwhelmed women and neurodivergent adults who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, identity loss, late ADHD discovery, grief or life transitions. Therapy with me is warm, practical and collaborative — a space where you can finally exhale, feel understood and begin reconnecting with yourself without judgement or pressure.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Clients come to counselling when their normal coping mechanisms are no longer working for them and they are feeling overwhelmed, confused and afraid. It may be due to anxiety in their life, stress in work or relationships, low self esteem or depression. They come looking for clarity, a sense of understanding that they are not alone in what they are feeling and perhaps for practical techniques to manage the conflicting emotions. They also want to be really listened to and not to be judged as they tell their story.
Clients come to counselling when their normal coping mechanisms are no longer working for them and they are feeling overwhelmed, confused and afraid. It may be due to anxiety in their life, stress in work or relationships, low self esteem or depression. They come looking for clarity, a sense of understanding that they are not alone in what they are feeling and perhaps for practical techniques to manage the conflicting emotions. They also want to be really listened to and not to be judged as they tell their story.
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The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties. Some people are managing day to day but feel burnt out, disconnected, or struggling with self-esteem. Many are high-functioning and used to coping independently. I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way and aim to bring clarity to what is happening beneath the surface, so change feels more possible. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin therapy.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties. Some people are managing day to day but feel burnt out, disconnected, or struggling with self-esteem. Many are high-functioning and used to coping independently. I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way and aim to bring clarity to what is happening beneath the surface, so change feels more possible. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin therapy.
I am a Family Systemic Psychotherapist and Psyhologist. I am registered with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). I have more then 12 years of clinical experience and I provide therapy to adults, teens and families.
I am a Family Systemic Psychotherapist and Psyhologist. I am registered with the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). I have more then 12 years of clinical experience and I provide therapy to adults, teens and families.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
I am well aware that life can be a struggle when trying to deal with anxiety, depression, profound sadness, grief, relationship issues, emotional upheavals, stress, long standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. Sometimes it’s about self exploration. I offer a warm, safe, welcoming and non judgmental space where clients can come and examine how they see themselves in their world; explore unhelpful behavioral patterns and look at how they are in relationship to others and themselves. At all times in the Counselling space, I work from my heart; from a place of compassion and love, with genuine acceptance of the client just as they are
I am well aware that life can be a struggle when trying to deal with anxiety, depression, profound sadness, grief, relationship issues, emotional upheavals, stress, long standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. Sometimes it’s about self exploration. I offer a warm, safe, welcoming and non judgmental space where clients can come and examine how they see themselves in their world; explore unhelpful behavioral patterns and look at how they are in relationship to others and themselves. At all times in the Counselling space, I work from my heart; from a place of compassion and love, with genuine acceptance of the client just as they are
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
Hello, I’m Eimear Scully and I’ve been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in Kildare for 20 years now. Recently I moved my practice fully online so I can provide my services to a wider community. I have an in-depth of knowledge and experience in many areas including childhood trauma, attachment, co-dependency, adoption, family relationships, workplace issues, stress, anxiety, depression, existential and transpersonal issues. I’ve recently completed Level Three in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a neuroscience based shock and trauma therapy designed to help with attachment based trauma and PTSD.
Hello, I’m Eimear Scully and I’ve been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in Kildare for 20 years now. Recently I moved my practice fully online so I can provide my services to a wider community. I have an in-depth of knowledge and experience in many areas including childhood trauma, attachment, co-dependency, adoption, family relationships, workplace issues, stress, anxiety, depression, existential and transpersonal issues. I’ve recently completed Level Three in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a neuroscience based shock and trauma therapy designed to help with attachment based trauma and PTSD.
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.