LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Ballinteer
I offer a supportive, non judgemental space for whatever is holding you back from living life to the full. Expressing what is on your mind can be the first step towards feeling better. Therapy can involve finding ways to manage life's current challenges whilst also exploring patterns rooted in the past that can keep us stuck. You may need support to recover from loss or trauma, help with an issue, behaviour, or relationship that is causing distress. Perhaps you would simply like space for self-exploration and personal growth. Listening carefully to the unique needs of each individual, I tailor sessions accordingly.
I offer a supportive, non judgemental space for whatever is holding you back from living life to the full. Expressing what is on your mind can be the first step towards feeling better. Therapy can involve finding ways to manage life's current challenges whilst also exploring patterns rooted in the past that can keep us stuck. You may need support to recover from loss or trauma, help with an issue, behaviour, or relationship that is causing distress. Perhaps you would simply like space for self-exploration and personal growth. Listening carefully to the unique needs of each individual, I tailor sessions accordingly.
Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships. I offer In-person and online appointments..
My approach to treatment is guided by the person who walks through the door. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all form of therapy and the treatment will be tailored to each client's needs. I use an integrative approach that involves humanistic, art therapy, psychodynamic, sabd tray, cbt, gestalt and inner child work to name a few.
Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships. I offer In-person and online appointments..
My approach to treatment is guided by the person who walks through the door. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all form of therapy and the treatment will be tailored to each client's needs. I use an integrative approach that involves humanistic, art therapy, psychodynamic, sabd tray, cbt, gestalt and inner child work to name a few.
Do you frequently overthink? Is your mood low or anxious? Are you struggling in relationships or the workplace? Do you find you are leaning on food, drink, drugs or other substances to help you cope? Have you experienced bereavement or relationship loss? Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationships, and to process emotions, understand behaviours and which in turn can strengthen an individual's inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience.
Do you frequently overthink? Is your mood low or anxious? Are you struggling in relationships or the workplace? Do you find you are leaning on food, drink, drugs or other substances to help you cope? Have you experienced bereavement or relationship loss? Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationships, and to process emotions, understand behaviours and which in turn can strengthen an individual's inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience.
Welcome to Your Therapeutic Journey
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, and for many, it may bring a sense of vulnerability or uncertainty. It's completely normal to feel this way, and I want you to know that you're not alone. It takes courage to seek support, and that courage is the foundation of your healing journey.
My core belief is that each individual has the potential to lead a more fulfilled life. Too often, we get caught in cycles of guilt, shame, and self-criticism that prevent us from investing in ourselves, our well-being, and our happiness. But therapy is not just a tool for healing – it’s a power
Welcome to Your Therapeutic Journey
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, and for many, it may bring a sense of vulnerability or uncertainty. It's completely normal to feel this way, and I want you to know that you're not alone. It takes courage to seek support, and that courage is the foundation of your healing journey.
My core belief is that each individual has the potential to lead a more fulfilled life. Too often, we get caught in cycles of guilt, shame, and self-criticism that prevent us from investing in ourselves, our well-being, and our happiness. But therapy is not just a tool for healing – it’s a power
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I will accompany you as you strive to gain insight into your feelings and behaviours, and remain attentive to you as you examine and explore your concerns. I will support you in developing and enhancing your coping skills, with the ultimate aim of enhancing your emotional well-being.
I provide a calm and confidential setting in which you can feel safe enough to begin to explore the presenting issues that are of concern to you.
My work is aimed at raising self-understanding and awareness so that, ultimately, life choices can be made from a position of increased personal insight.
I will accompany you as you strive to gain insight into your feelings and behaviours, and remain attentive to you as you examine and explore your concerns. I will support you in developing and enhancing your coping skills, with the ultimate aim of enhancing your emotional well-being.
I provide a calm and confidential setting in which you can feel safe enough to begin to explore the presenting issues that are of concern to you.
My work is aimed at raising self-understanding and awareness so that, ultimately, life choices can be made from a position of increased personal insight.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist with a strong interest in trauma, bereavement, addiction, and identity, offering an integrative approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models to meet each client’s unique needs. My practice is guided by the belief that real change happens through authentic relationships, deep empathy, and the creation of a safe space where clients can explore their experiences, heal, and grow.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist with a strong interest in trauma, bereavement, addiction, and identity, offering an integrative approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models to meet each client’s unique needs. My practice is guided by the belief that real change happens through authentic relationships, deep empathy, and the creation of a safe space where clients can explore their experiences, heal, and grow.
I am fully accredited by IAHIP and ICP as a psychotherapist and fully adhere to IAHIP's code of ethics. I adopt a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy and counselling, and place emphasis on valuing each person and their experience of the world. I draw from a number of therapeutic approaches and seek to meet each person in the way most appropriate to them, and to create an atmosphere of safety and nurture. I welcome enquiries, so if you'd like to make contact please don't hesitate to get in touch. Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh dhaoine ar mhaith leo a dteiripe a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge.
I am fully accredited by IAHIP and ICP as a psychotherapist and fully adhere to IAHIP's code of ethics. I adopt a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy and counselling, and place emphasis on valuing each person and their experience of the world. I draw from a number of therapeutic approaches and seek to meet each person in the way most appropriate to them, and to create an atmosphere of safety and nurture. I welcome enquiries, so if you'd like to make contact please don't hesitate to get in touch. Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh dhaoine ar mhaith leo a dteiripe a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in difficult patterns, or struggling with relationships, self-esteem, or life changes. Sometimes emotions can feel confusing, especially when life seems “fine” on the surface. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and life transitions, including the emotional impact of immigration, loneliness, and adapting to life in a new country.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in difficult patterns, or struggling with relationships, self-esteem, or life changes. Sometimes emotions can feel confusing, especially when life seems “fine” on the surface. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and life transitions, including the emotional impact of immigration, loneliness, and adapting to life in a new country.
Do you feel overwhelmed at the moment? Perhaps you are feeling sad alone depressed worried or anxious? Have you relationship problems? Have you been bereaved or separated and feel you are not coping? Have you identity issues ,just lost your job or are experiencing a health challenge? If so you are suffering in some way and may need to reach out for support. As an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist I can help you unpack some of the thoughts feelings and questions you may have around these issues, enable you to gain meaning and insight and move forward in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed at the moment? Perhaps you are feeling sad alone depressed worried or anxious? Have you relationship problems? Have you been bereaved or separated and feel you are not coping? Have you identity issues ,just lost your job or are experiencing a health challenge? If so you are suffering in some way and may need to reach out for support. As an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist I can help you unpack some of the thoughts feelings and questions you may have around these issues, enable you to gain meaning and insight and move forward in your life.
I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, men's issues, and intersectional identities.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, men's issues, and intersectional identities.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
While my approach is informed by humanist theories, I do not let these theories limit or define my work. I strive to meet clients where they are in their lives and understand their future aspirations. This understanding helps me tailor my therapeutic approach to best suit each individual. I make it a point to regularly check in with clients to ensure the path we're on is effective and aligned with their needs.
While my approach is informed by humanist theories, I do not let these theories limit or define my work. I strive to meet clients where they are in their lives and understand their future aspirations. This understanding helps me tailor my therapeutic approach to best suit each individual. I make it a point to regularly check in with clients to ensure the path we're on is effective and aligned with their needs.
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
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My name is Paul O'Beirne. I am an integrative adult, adolescent and intimate partner Psychotherapist and Sex and Relationship Therapist (Sexologist). I am a fully accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a registered member of COSRT (College of Sex and Relationship Therapists). My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable those experiencing emotional dysregulation, concerning behavioural patterns and sexual functioning issues to be curious, explore, and develop awareness and techniques that can lead to positive personal and relational growth.
My name is Paul O'Beirne. I am an integrative adult, adolescent and intimate partner Psychotherapist and Sex and Relationship Therapist (Sexologist). I am a fully accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a registered member of COSRT (College of Sex and Relationship Therapists). My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to enable those experiencing emotional dysregulation, concerning behavioural patterns and sexual functioning issues to be curious, explore, and develop awareness and techniques that can lead to positive personal and relational growth.
I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, depression, relationship difficulties, or LGBTQIA+ mental health.
I help people make sense of what they're going through and figure out what needs to change. I work both online and in person, in the evenings. I don't follow a script. I meet you where you are, at a pace that works for you. My areas of focus are OCD, anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, relationships, trauma and LGBTQIA+ mental health.
I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, depression, relationship difficulties, or LGBTQIA+ mental health.
I help people make sense of what they're going through and figure out what needs to change. I work both online and in person, in the evenings. I don't follow a script. I meet you where you are, at a pace that works for you. My areas of focus are OCD, anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, relationships, trauma and LGBTQIA+ mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
Welcome to Next Step Therapy, an experienced and friendly therapy practice in the heart of Dublin. Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma. I see my therapy room as a sacred space where people can explore things they usually don’t talk about. I approach therapy with an attentive reverence and an attitude of kindness and compassion. The process of therapy is to offer a safe place to explore and name and then change, or accept, these thoughts, attitudes, feelings, moods or behaviours and to experience someone who listens and supports.
Welcome to Next Step Therapy, an experienced and friendly therapy practice in the heart of Dublin. Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma. I see my therapy room as a sacred space where people can explore things they usually don’t talk about. I approach therapy with an attentive reverence and an attitude of kindness and compassion. The process of therapy is to offer a safe place to explore and name and then change, or accept, these thoughts, attitudes, feelings, moods or behaviours and to experience someone who listens and supports.
Many of my clients are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and couples.
Working with SHAME, loneliness & trauma, which often dance as a trio. The impact of minority stress (stigmatisation, microaggressions, victimisation).
Affirmative therapy supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. Relationship therapy for all types of relationships, working with infidelity repair, conflict & communication, and trust & intimacy.
Many of my clients are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and couples.
Working with SHAME, loneliness & trauma, which often dance as a trio. The impact of minority stress (stigmatisation, microaggressions, victimisation).
Affirmative therapy supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. Relationship therapy for all types of relationships, working with infidelity repair, conflict & communication, and trust & intimacy.
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.
I believe my greatest strength as a therapist is working with clients who experience shame and struggle with self-esteem. Helping people to recover from chronic self-doubt and to find genuine connection and meaningful outlets for self-expression is my biggest passion in therapy. The journey of accepting and fully becoming oneself is exciting and exhilarating at times, and watching clients leaving depressive and anxious patterns behind and starting to feel that they genuinely like themselves is the work that I most enjoy and I believe comes most naturally to me.
I believe my greatest strength as a therapist is working with clients who experience shame and struggle with self-esteem. Helping people to recover from chronic self-doubt and to find genuine connection and meaningful outlets for self-expression is my biggest passion in therapy. The journey of accepting and fully becoming oneself is exciting and exhilarating at times, and watching clients leaving depressive and anxious patterns behind and starting to feel that they genuinely like themselves is the work that I most enjoy and I believe comes most naturally to me.
I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour.
My work is warm, collaborative and trauma informed. I pay attention to thoughts, emotions, and how experiences are held in the body. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel understood and make sense of what is happening. I draw from humanistic and integrative psychotherapy, and incorporate EMDR therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy when appropriate.
I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour.
My work is warm, collaborative and trauma informed. I pay attention to thoughts, emotions, and how experiences are held in the body. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel understood and make sense of what is happening. I draw from humanistic and integrative psychotherapy, and incorporate EMDR therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy when appropriate.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.