Brainspotting Counselling in Dublin

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Craig Joseph McCullough
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
This includes Brainspotting, narrative, EMDR, cognitive behavioural, and body-based mindfulness techniques that strengthen relationships with self and others.
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.
This includes Brainspotting, narrative, EMDR, cognitive behavioural, and body-based mindfulness techniques that strengthen relationships with self and others.
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 View (01) 568 2872 x39
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Violet Psychology Centre
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Dublin, County D02
Our team is made up of affiliate counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who each bring their own expertise and training (group therapy, art therapy, ADHD/Autism coaching, support with OCD, hoarding and room organisation, EMDR, EFT and Brainspotting).
We provide an affirming and empowering space for folks from the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled communities. As practitioners who are part of these communities ourselves, we draw on our own journeys so that therapy feels relatable, human, and down-to-earth. Our goal is to support you as you work through emotions and challenges at your own pace. We are experienced in working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, and those questioning their identity post diagnosis / identification.
Our team is made up of affiliate counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who each bring their own expertise and training (group therapy, art therapy, ADHD/Autism coaching, support with OCD, hoarding and room organisation, EMDR, EFT and Brainspotting).
We provide an affirming and empowering space for folks from the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled communities. As practitioners who are part of these communities ourselves, we draw on our own journeys so that therapy feels relatable, human, and down-to-earth. Our goal is to support you as you work through emotions and challenges at your own pace. We are experienced in working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, and those questioning their identity post diagnosis / identification.
(01) 267 6675 x59 View (01) 267 6675 x59
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Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
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.
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.
(042) 959 0698 View (042) 959 0698
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Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence. We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence. We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
(01) 230 8537 x72 View (01) 230 8537 x72
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Vladimir Alexandru Dragomir
Psychologist, MPSI
Dublin, County D02
I offer both traditional talk therapy, as well as Brainspotting, a powerful tool for processing and releasing your emotions or symptoms of distress.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the attunement between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best counsellor for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
I offer both traditional talk therapy, as well as Brainspotting, a powerful tool for processing and releasing your emotions or symptoms of distress.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the attunement between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best counsellor for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
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Online Therapists

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Deirdre Shortt
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Arklow, County Wicklow Y14
I use body work, breathe work, CPD, CPT, EMDR, STAIR, Brainspotting and creative therapies.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist. I use a wide range of modalities for a unique person centered non judgemental safe approach. I meet people where they are and I walk along side them to where they want to be. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate I believe with the right support we all have innate strength and resilience that can foster growth and healing. I will support you to access that strength. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life's transitions, domestic abuse, burn out. I work with the body, mind and spirit for optimal healing and self development.
I use body work, breathe work, CPD, CPT, EMDR, STAIR, Brainspotting and creative therapies.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist. I use a wide range of modalities for a unique person centered non judgemental safe approach. I meet people where they are and I walk along side them to where they want to be. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate I believe with the right support we all have innate strength and resilience that can foster growth and healing. I will support you to access that strength. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life's transitions, domestic abuse, burn out. I work with the body, mind and spirit for optimal healing and self development.
(01) 230 8537 x51 View (01) 230 8537 x51
Brainspotting Counsellors
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.

Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.

How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.

How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.