Counselling in Dublin

I'm here to assist people in discovering and harnessing their inner strengths, abilities and resources. I believe, and keep experiencing,  that an encouraging and unconditionally accepting presence of another person can be fundamental support in finding our way back to our authentic selves. I believe that the damage that was done in relationship(s) is corrected through relationship(s). As Dr. Stephen Porges theorises, spontaneous (authentic) social engagement is fundamental to our wellbeing as social beings.

I decided to train as a professional counsellor after my own experience with depression. It's such an incredible privilege to be able to use my own life experiences to help others. Whichever way we work together, the relationship between us will be what enables the changes you wish to make and I will consistently offer empathy and support, no matter how difficult some of the things we deal with may be, and to be honest and upfront with you. This will help to nurture an environment in which you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to make positive change.

You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker during lockdown and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You are in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.

Psychotherapy offers the possibility to explore various aspects of your life in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends. Psychotherapy offers a space where you can speak of your suffering and presents the opportunity to re-shape it. It can be a truly transformative experience where you can reflect on your experience in a confidential way.

I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) degree & Dip. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, have additional training in the HSE’s suicide program SafeTalk, and the DRCC (Dublin Rape Crisis Centre) Cert. for working with sexual abuse victims. I have a special interest in the area of trauma. I work from a humanistic-integrative perspective with the clients needs at the core of the relationship. My training allows me to adapt to the different personalities of clients to tailor the therapy to their individual needs. Respecting every clients unique needs is my aim, while I provide a warm, empathic, non-judgemental and confidential environment.

If you are going through a time of personal difficulty, therapy can be beneficial and helpful. Whatever problem you are experiencing, whether it is anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, sadness, grief, loss, trauma, or difficulty in your relationships with others or yourself, I am here to help. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I can offer you a space to explore what has happened to you, or what you are experiencing, and can help guide you through changes and personal growth in order for you to move forward in your life.

“I believe that a supportive and nurturing therapeutic relationship can lead to endless opportunity for the development of self-awareness, healing, and positive change. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and safe space where Clients feel free to openly share and explore their emotions and thoughts. I aim to build a trusting and connected relationship in which the Client feels safe, seen, and listened to throughout their therapeutic journey, with the goal of uncovering further potential, an improved wellbeing, and a fuller sense of peace of mind and long-term happiness”.

I have been working with clients for the past 12 years who have presented with various issues which have impacted on their daily life. I am an integrative therapist whose work is grounded in the person centred approach. The relationship between myself and my client is the most important factor for therapy to thrive. I have worked with clients in crisis for over ten years and have specialized with clients presenting with suicide ideation, suicide attempts and self harming behaviour. I have worked with clients whose age ranges from 6 years to 70 years and have worked with clients with ASD.

Chris has worked with a varied range of people and presenting issues and focuses on creating a safe and supportive relationship for positive and constructive therapy. With a small private practice since 2017 as a platform and over 20 years working in the services Chris has worked with a variety of presenting issues, including Addictions, Anxieties, Depression, Sexuality, LBGT+, Grief and Loss, to name but a few, and welcomes any opportunity to work with individuals looking to resolve challenges in relation to Behaviour, Emotion or Mental Health.

Meeting the needs individuals and families in the community. Sitting in the Ballyfermot Family Resource Center, Oracle Counselling & Psychotherapy is a professional service on your doorstep. Face to face, confidential counselling and psychotherapy.Supporting you with: » Abuse » Addiction » Anxiety » Anger Management » Bereavement » Depression » Stress » Personal Development » Eating Disorders » Sexuality Issues » Post traumatic stress » Relationship Counselling »

I am an experienced counsellor and I understand contacting me is difficult. You may be feeling overwhelmed and possibly finding it difficult to cope. I will support you as we explore what you need from counselling and how I can help you. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard and it is possible for you to live in a more fulfilling way. Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of your life, to heal old wounds and figure out how to live happily. Let us work together to help you learn to understand why you are feeling and behaving in certain ways and how to make different choices that will enhance your life.

Hi my name is john welcome, this is the first step towards change within ur life.Therapy is a safe place to talk about the difficulties life presents, with the right interventions i can help ur journey through acceptance and support giving u the tools guidance to move forward and gain balance to manage life on your terms as I walk ur journey with u