Adoption Counselling in Dublin

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Photo of Maureen Levy, Psychotherapist in Dublin, County Dublin
Maureen Levy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
My clients want to increase their strength and resilience in the face of difficult times. They want to learn how to best manage in the face of adversity, and challenge their own blocks. They can be from any walk of life or any orientation.They've reached a point where they feel that they need support and a safe non judgemental space to explore both their own selves and their lives. They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption , identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
(01) 267 6681 x47
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Lynsey O'Kelly
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified
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I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
(01) 267 6552 x92
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Dublin, County Dublin D04
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Tony Dunne
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Adoption .
I provide a space which is safe and secure. The Therapeutic place is where you will be listened to and cared for. You will be understood and supported as you go about healing your experiences of trauma and the past. It is my aim to help you cope with the challenges and enable you to respond with new found tools to deal with the difficulties and circumstances of daily life.
087 927 8814
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Dublin, County Dublin D10
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Vincent Foley
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a strong focus on Client Centred Therapy. I support, help and encourage people with a range of issues such as Abuse, Anxiety, Addiction(s), Adoption , Anger Management, Bereavement ,Brief Therapy,Child Related Issues,C.B.T,Confidence,Cultural Issues, Depression, Dreams,Disability, Eating Disorders,Emotional Abuse,Fear,Family of Addicts,Gender Issues,General Counselling,Grief,Health Related Issues, Identity Problems, LGBT,Mental Abuse,Panic Attacks,Phobias, PTSD, Physical abuse,Psychotherapy,Recovery from suicide attempt, Restorative practice,Shame, Sexual abuse,Sexuality issues.
(01) 267 6692 x32
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Dublin, County Dublin D07
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Celine Keogh
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Celine holds a love of and curiosity in life and people and belief in the inherent well-being and potential for change and possibilities for people, no matter where they are currently in their life situation or where they have started out from. I work with clients experiencing a variety of challenges in their lives and support them to gain a greater understanding of self and an understanding of what has or is occurring. My hope is to support a client to realise the best possibility for themselves and to become the best version of themselves. Fully Accredited member of Irish Assoc Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy IAHIP.
(01) 267 6536 x51
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Dublin, County Dublin D09
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Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Dublin
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Verified
Verified
Ines helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour. I offer Online Counselling for Adolescents and Adults. As it is difficult to see young children for play therapy via online video call I offer Online Parent Support Sessions. Please send me an email or call me for an initial talk. Ines is an accredited Adult Psychotherapist as well as an accredited Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist.
(01) 267 6536 x59
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Vicky Jones
Counsellor, MA, APCP
Verified
Verified
If you find it difficult to cope, suffer from stress, panic, fear, anxiety, depression or emotional difficulties. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. Are you your own harshest critic, feeling not good enough, feeling stuck, lost or comparing yourself to others? Does this impact your mood or behavior? Counselling can help you to feel better about yourself and feel more connected, by making changes to uncover your strengths. It can be a space to talk about distressing experiences, to help you deal constructively with your difficulties and overcome obstacles to help you heal and grow on a journey to self discovery.
083 026 1576
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Dublin, County Dublin D09
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Fairview Therapy Center
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Using the psychodynamic approach-exploring past events and understanding how these impact your life today is my central way of working. It allows clients to gain a deeper insight into the presenting issues. This promotes agency giving clients confidence to use their own resources to deal with life events.
(01) 267 6622 x32
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Dublin, County Dublin D03
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Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified
Verified
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
085 734 7836
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Dublin, County Dublin D04
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Aisling Mc Govern Nolan
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I offer clients experiencing Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem, and Depression a safe non-judgmental and heart-centred space. I help them to unpack at their own pace that which is causing them unease. Sessions which are 1 hour long are held weekly or fortnightly depending on your individual needs and desires. My work aims to put your needs at the heart of the session while I support you and help you to reclaim that part of you that could be living a life that is more fulfilling and indeed more purposeful.
(01) 267 6641 x17
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Dublin, County Dublin D16
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Agapi Kapeloni
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I work with people who have a variety of difficulties and varying degrees of distress, such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, addiction, and bereavement. I strive to offer a safe, supportive and understanding space for all my clients. I very much believe (and have seen in practice) that therapy is a helpful means for resolving current and/or past issues which may affect people and constrain their ability to lead a fully functional and satisfying life. I have a special interest in (i) psychotherapy for older adults, (ii) addiction and (iii) couples therapy.
087 207 9075
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Dublin, County Dublin D14
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Not accepting new clients
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Joanna Pagowska
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
People can run in to psychological difficulty for many reasons. Family conflict, financial, sexual, health, work, trauma, bereavement, identity, addiction, infertility and relationship issues can play a big part in this. As a result you might be struggling to cope, feeling depressed and disconnect, experiencing anxiety, fear and panic attacks. You might be looking for some support, sense of relief, a safe place to explore whatever is bothering you. Counselling & Psychotherapy may be helpful. It gives you an opportunity to discover unknown aspects of yourself, to feel happier and more connected to yourself and others.
087 054 3185
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
Not accepting new clients
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Bláthín Monaghan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
https://www.pureheartpsychotherapy.com
087 614 0275
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Dublin, County Dublin D01
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Susan Ann Kelly
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself struggling with how you are feeling?. Are you going through a difficult time at the moment and need to talk to some to help resolve your issues. You may be feeling stuck and not to sure what direction to take. Counselling psychotherapy can help you identify the source of what is making you unhappy, therefore help to resolve the unhelpful behaviours , feelings and thoughts you are experiencing.
086 209 8871
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Dublin, County Dublin D22
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Online Psychologists
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
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Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
(01) 568 2872 x33
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Craig Joseph McCullough
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I have provided psychotherapy to clients for a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. I work with those struggling to overcome a situation, past or present, that is causing them to feel stagnate or disillusioned. I help people make new choices in their thinking and behaviour and better choices to improve resilience and health. Together, we explore ways that will help gain insight that leads to making adjustments for living more authentically and having healthier relationships.
(01) 568 2872 x39
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Sean O'Connell
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified
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Dr Sean O'Connell works with a wide range of people both online and in person. He specialises in Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Couples counselling, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
(01) 267 6536 x89
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Amy Sweetman
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are many people who experience overwhelming emotion and find it challenging to cope with the stressors of life. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe and confidential environment to fully express yourself and sort through those difficult emotions. I will work with you collaboratively, at your own pace, exploring the areas in your life, past and present that may be inhibiting your overall happiness and well-being.
(01) 267 6622 x84
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Dublin, County Dublin D02
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Sarah Skinner
Psychotherapist, MA, IAHIP Assoc
Verified
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I believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore what's happening for them is fundamental to therapy. I think part of this is clients finding a therapist that feels like rhe right fit for them. I see each client as unique, with different needs and so I work flexibly focusing on responding to each individual client in the way that best works for them. I work to enable clients to reconnect with themselves with the support and guidance they need to gain more understanding around their experience and find ways to navigate challenges that work for them as a person.
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Dublin, County Dublin D04
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Laura Bustarviejo
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I work from a humanistic-integrative perspective in which, depending on the needs of the client, I draw on a number of complementary approaches. The way that psychotherapy works is different for each individual. I strongly believe that each person is on a unique journey; therefore, they need a way of working that aligns to this very personal factor. Moreover, even during your individual journey, your therapeutic needs will be continuously evolving because every day we can feel differently and, in simple terms, what we need changes accordingly.
(01) 568 2872 x62
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Dublin, County Dublin D01
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Adoption Counsellors

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.