Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Donaghmede

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Victoria Blackmore
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might find yourself wondering, “why do I keep feeling this way?” or “why do I react like this, even when I don’t want to?” Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with people who feel stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense, often in their self-worth, relationships, emotions, or the way they respond to life's challenges. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, people pleasing, a strong inner critic, or a sense that something hasn’t shifted, despite your efforts to move forward. Sometimes our past can continue to play out in the present until it is gently brought into awareness and processed.
You might find yourself wondering, “why do I keep feeling this way?” or “why do I react like this, even when I don’t want to?” Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with people who feel stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense, often in their self-worth, relationships, emotions, or the way they respond to life's challenges. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, people pleasing, a strong inner critic, or a sense that something hasn’t shifted, despite your efforts to move forward. Sometimes our past can continue to play out in the present until it is gently brought into awareness and processed.
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Atvira Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
(01) 233 7063 x24 View (01) 233 7063 x24
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Anne Marie Kelly (Brady)
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
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Grace Vaughey
Psychotherapist, MSc
Dublin, County D08
Waitlist for new clients
Grace is an an integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapist, who will incorporate elements of art, poetry, play, and improvisation to support others to make better sense of their lived experience. Her approach is Person-Centered, focusing entirely on the client, creating a space where they feel heard, accepted, and valued. Combining this with an Existential perspective, she will support them to confront life’s uncertainties, choices, and responsibilities, offering support as a compassionate companion.
Grace is an an integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapist, who will incorporate elements of art, poetry, play, and improvisation to support others to make better sense of their lived experience. Her approach is Person-Centered, focusing entirely on the client, creating a space where they feel heard, accepted, and valued. Combining this with an Existential perspective, she will support them to confront life’s uncertainties, choices, and responsibilities, offering support as a compassionate companion.
(01) 230 8537 x82 View (01) 230 8537 x82
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Margaret McGoldrick
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
I strongly believe that the client is the expert. The client is the one who lives inside the self and has had the experiences. They know when something resonates with them in a therapy session. They know what they can and cannot cope with. They know the areas and issues that need to be addressed. I believe that there is a natural predisposition towards health in everyone. People just need to gain a confidence in listening to what their body, mind and emotions are telling them. I listen to what the client brings to me and their goals. This may be short-term counselling, or a more processing through psychotherapy.
I strongly believe that the client is the expert. The client is the one who lives inside the self and has had the experiences. They know when something resonates with them in a therapy session. They know what they can and cannot cope with. They know the areas and issues that need to be addressed. I believe that there is a natural predisposition towards health in everyone. People just need to gain a confidence in listening to what their body, mind and emotions are telling them. I listen to what the client brings to me and their goals. This may be short-term counselling, or a more processing through psychotherapy.
(01) 267 6622 x20 View (01) 267 6622 x20
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Alan Farrell
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a lot of experience helping people with anxiety, low mood, depression, low self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and have also worked extensively in the area of suicide and self-harm intervention.
I'm an accredited therapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 13 years of experience since graduating. I work from an Integrative approach combining several theoretical models such as person-centred, CBT and Minfulness but always keep the therapeutic relationship a priority. I aim to provide a warm, empathic, safe space for clients. I'm also a qualified trainer with a passion for mental health education and reducing stigma. I have delivered over 200 talks, presentations, webinars and media interviews in recent years. To learn more about me please visit https://www.alanfarrellcounselling.ie/
I have a lot of experience helping people with anxiety, low mood, depression, low self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and have also worked extensively in the area of suicide and self-harm intervention.
I'm an accredited therapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 13 years of experience since graduating. I work from an Integrative approach combining several theoretical models such as person-centred, CBT and Minfulness but always keep the therapeutic relationship a priority. I aim to provide a warm, empathic, safe space for clients. I'm also a qualified trainer with a passion for mental health education and reducing stigma. I have delivered over 200 talks, presentations, webinars and media interviews in recent years. To learn more about me please visit https://www.alanfarrellcounselling.ie/
(01) 267 6675 x34 View (01) 267 6675 x34
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Mari Flynn
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Taking the first step in deciding to attend therapy is often the hardest part, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the intervention of another to assist us on this journey. Coming to speak allows an individual to be heard in way that is specific to them, a singular , and not to fit the specifics of ticking the boxes. Speaking about your way of experiencing life and it's difficulties and challenges, can free up a person and allow them to look through a different lens.
Taking the first step in deciding to attend therapy is often the hardest part, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the intervention of another to assist us on this journey. Coming to speak allows an individual to be heard in way that is specific to them, a singular , and not to fit the specifics of ticking the boxes. Speaking about your way of experiencing life and it's difficulties and challenges, can free up a person and allow them to look through a different lens.
(01) 267 6552 x85 View (01) 267 6552 x85
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Brendan Dolan
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Dublin, County D02
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
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Nicole Charalambous
Counsellor, APCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(01) 267 6675 x11 View (01) 267 6675 x11
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Teodora Dimitrijevic
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Serves Area
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, maintaining relationships, or if you just feel the need to open up, I am here for you.
I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, and trauma-related symptoms. I also work with neurodiverse youth and with teens, and adults struggling with self-image, mood swings, and various behavioural and personality issues.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, maintaining relationships, or if you just feel the need to open up, I am here for you.
I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, and trauma-related symptoms. I also work with neurodiverse youth and with teens, and adults struggling with self-image, mood swings, and various behavioural and personality issues.
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Celine Murphy
Counsellor, MIACP
Dublin, County D09
My ideal client struggles with codependency issues, they are not very clear on how to put their boundaries in place or they’ve had a traumatic experience or childhood. My ideal client needs to take control of their life by managing their emotions and learning new coping skills. Their goal is to feel self sufficient and fulfilled in life and to make the best choices for their wellbeing.
My ideal client struggles with codependency issues, they are not very clear on how to put their boundaries in place or they’ve had a traumatic experience or childhood. My ideal client needs to take control of their life by managing their emotions and learning new coping skills. Their goal is to feel self sufficient and fulfilled in life and to make the best choices for their wellbeing.
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Ian D. Walters
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I take a humanistic view of counselling and wellness. I believe each person has the innate capacity to heal and craft a life of meaning and fulfillment; however, this potential can sometimes be hindered—by open wounds from the past, fears about the future, or a sense of being stuck in an unfulfilling present. While diagnostic language can be useful and sometimes necessary, I approach human suffering through a non-pathologizing lens. Rather than reducing people to symptoms or labels, I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach—one that honours your individuality and emphasizes authentic connection, curiosity, and care.
I take a humanistic view of counselling and wellness. I believe each person has the innate capacity to heal and craft a life of meaning and fulfillment; however, this potential can sometimes be hindered—by open wounds from the past, fears about the future, or a sense of being stuck in an unfulfilling present. While diagnostic language can be useful and sometimes necessary, I approach human suffering through a non-pathologizing lens. Rather than reducing people to symptoms or labels, I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach—one that honours your individuality and emphasizes authentic connection, curiosity, and care.
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Holly Kenna
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D15
Holly specialises in relationship difficulties, family dynamics, boundaries, workplace challenges, substance misuse, anxiety, mood difficulties, childhood trauma, grief, identity, communication skills, self esteem and confidence building.
Holly specialises in relationship difficulties, family dynamics, boundaries, workplace challenges, substance misuse, anxiety, mood difficulties, childhood trauma, grief, identity, communication skills, self esteem and confidence building.
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Francine Assoni
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D09
Bilingual (Portuguese and English) I offer compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental therapy tailored to individuals seeking support with a diverse range mental health challenges. My expertise includes working with individuals affected by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, such as those who experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), addiction, existential crises, as well as bereavement, depression and anxiety.
Bilingual (Portuguese and English) I offer compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental therapy tailored to individuals seeking support with a diverse range mental health challenges. My expertise includes working with individuals affected by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, such as those who experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), addiction, existential crises, as well as bereavement, depression and anxiety.
(061) 572 524 x10 View (061) 572 524 x10
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Stephen Curtin
Psychotherapist, MSc, IFPP
Dublin, County D09
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist.A background in healthcare in hospital settings and psychology. Currently a doctoral candidate in training. I'm interested in the deeply rooted patterns in which we remain ‘stuck’ in ones life. I am also Registered with the NMBI. I favour exploring the often unconscious meanings of these patterns that we play out in life, through the discussion of relationships, dreams, language and other areas as helpful in bringing issues to the surface especially in self-defeating behaviours that are often resistant to change. MIFPP. MICP.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist.A background in healthcare in hospital settings and psychology. Currently a doctoral candidate in training. I'm interested in the deeply rooted patterns in which we remain ‘stuck’ in ones life. I am also Registered with the NMBI. I favour exploring the often unconscious meanings of these patterns that we play out in life, through the discussion of relationships, dreams, language and other areas as helpful in bringing issues to the surface especially in self-defeating behaviours that are often resistant to change. MIFPP. MICP.
087 392 5981 View 087 392 5981
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Sarah Leonard
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D18
Hi i'm Sarah. I am a pre accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and couples in Wicklow Town and in the Wellness Rooms Dublin 18. I am an integrative therapist and work from a person centre approach when working with my clients. I meet people where they are in life offer a safe space to talk about their worries and difficulties they are currently facing. My aim is to offer a safe therapeutic space where we will work together and you will be listened to and supported.
Hi i'm Sarah. I am a pre accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and couples in Wicklow Town and in the Wellness Rooms Dublin 18. I am an integrative therapist and work from a person centre approach when working with my clients. I meet people where they are in life offer a safe space to talk about their worries and difficulties they are currently facing. My aim is to offer a safe therapeutic space where we will work together and you will be listened to and supported.
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Michelle Reilly
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
As a humanistic therapist I believe in each individual's unique ability to create positive change within their own lives. I strive to create an accepting, supportive, trusting environment in which the client can explore their life experiences, build on their inner resources and develop their self-awareness.
As a humanistic therapist I believe in each individual's unique ability to create positive change within their own lives. I strive to create an accepting, supportive, trusting environment in which the client can explore their life experiences, build on their inner resources and develop their self-awareness.
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Clare Killane
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
I provide therapy to individuals over 18 years of age who are experiencing a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, bereavement and loss. I have a particular interest in women's issues including menopausal and fertility difficulties.
I provide therapy to individuals over 18 years of age who are experiencing a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, bereavement and loss. I have a particular interest in women's issues including menopausal and fertility difficulties.
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Éamon Óg McDermott
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Online Only
My own experience has demonstrated to me the immense healing that can take place in one being able to fully express themselves without fear of judgment. It is my role as a psychotherapist to provide an environment of empathy, safety and support, so that emotional and mental growth will occur naturally. My approach to psychotherapy is to facilitate growth through the skill of active and mindful listening and non directive guidance.
My own experience has demonstrated to me the immense healing that can take place in one being able to fully express themselves without fear of judgment. It is my role as a psychotherapist to provide an environment of empathy, safety and support, so that emotional and mental growth will occur naturally. My approach to psychotherapy is to facilitate growth through the skill of active and mindful listening and non directive guidance.
(01) 267 6570 x41 View (01) 267 6570 x41
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Remedy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
Fostering Personal Well-being & Growth. At Remedy Clinic, we’re a therapy clinic catering to all clients with affordable Counselling and Psychotherapy. Founded in 2017, we’re a modern psychotherapy, counselling, and wellness consultancy service provider located in Dublin. A comfortable modern space designed for our clients. As the leading provider of counselling services, Dublin, and psychotherapy, Dublin, we’re dedicated to providing a comfortable and safe environment where problems & personal issues can be explored to support healthy, positive change.
Fostering Personal Well-being & Growth. At Remedy Clinic, we’re a therapy clinic catering to all clients with affordable Counselling and Psychotherapy. Founded in 2017, we’re a modern psychotherapy, counselling, and wellness consultancy service provider located in Dublin. A comfortable modern space designed for our clients. As the leading provider of counselling services, Dublin, and psychotherapy, Dublin, we’re dedicated to providing a comfortable and safe environment where problems & personal issues can be explored to support healthy, positive change.
(01) 267 6552 x60 View (01) 267 6552 x60
Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.