Emotionally Focused Counselling in Dublin
If you’ve found your way here, perhaps it’s because something within you is ready for change — or simply to be heard. Whatever brings you, I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and you’re exactly where you need to be.
My intention is to offer you a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can gently explore what’s going on for you — at your own pace, in your own words. You don’t need to have everything figured out. If something feels heavy, uncertain, or out of balance, that’s more than enough reason to reach out.
If you’ve found your way here, perhaps it’s because something within you is ready for change — or simply to be heard. Whatever brings you, I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and you’re exactly where you need to be.
My intention is to offer you a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can gently explore what’s going on for you — at your own pace, in your own words. You don’t need to have everything figured out. If something feels heavy, uncertain, or out of balance, that’s more than enough reason to reach out.
My work is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on helping partners slow things down, understand what’s happening underneath the conflict, and rebuild a sense of emotional safety with each other.
In couples therapy, I help partners understand what is happening beneath the surface of conflict - often patterns of hurt, disconnection, or unmet needs. The goal is to help couples feel more secure, understood, and emotionally connected.
My work is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on helping partners slow things down, understand what’s happening underneath the conflict, and rebuild a sense of emotional safety with each other.
In couples therapy, I help partners understand what is happening beneath the surface of conflict - often patterns of hurt, disconnection, or unmet needs. The goal is to help couples feel more secure, understood, and emotionally connected.
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
I’m an accredited FTAI and ICP Systemic Family Psychotherapist based in Dublin with over 10 years of clinical experience. I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to help them understand and improve their relationships, communication, and emotional well-being.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate, grounded in the belief that we are all shaped by the systems we live in, our families, communities, and life experiences. I offer a safe, reflective space to explore patterns, strengthen connection, and create meaningful change.
I’m an accredited FTAI and ICP Systemic Family Psychotherapist based in Dublin with over 10 years of clinical experience. I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to help them understand and improve their relationships, communication, and emotional well-being.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate, grounded in the belief that we are all shaped by the systems we live in, our families, communities, and life experiences. I offer a safe, reflective space to explore patterns, strengthen connection, and create meaningful change.
You may be carrying more than you realise: the weight of expectations, the pressure to hold everything together, the impact of past experiences that still echo today, or the strain of relationships that feel stuck or overwhelming. You might feel a loss of clarity, identity, or purpose, or simply notice that coping alone no longer feels possible. If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
I am a systemic psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families to make sense of their experiences within the wider contexts of culture, identity, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
You may be carrying more than you realise: the weight of expectations, the pressure to hold everything together, the impact of past experiences that still echo today, or the strain of relationships that feel stuck or overwhelming. You might feel a loss of clarity, identity, or purpose, or simply notice that coping alone no longer feels possible. If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
I am a systemic psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families to make sense of their experiences within the wider contexts of culture, identity, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
My vision is to provide a safe space where people can come and be heard, for them to be met with compassion and empathy in a nonjudgmental environment.”
My vision is to provide a safe space where people can come and be heard, for them to be met with compassion and empathy in a nonjudgmental environment.”
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
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.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
I work with adults who have spent years feeling "too much" or "not enough", misunderstood, unable to fulfil potential or find the motivation to do the things they would like to, burnt out before discovering they are ADHD and/or autistic — often in college or midlife. As a late-diagnosed ADHD psychologist and mother, I understand how life-changing (and at times destabilising) this realisation can be. I offer a safe, respectful, compassionate space to explore identity, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, and self-criticism, helping you move from survival to self-understanding and self-trust, at a pace that suits you.
I work with adults who have spent years feeling "too much" or "not enough", misunderstood, unable to fulfil potential or find the motivation to do the things they would like to, burnt out before discovering they are ADHD and/or autistic — often in college or midlife. As a late-diagnosed ADHD psychologist and mother, I understand how life-changing (and at times destabilising) this realisation can be. I offer a safe, respectful, compassionate space to explore identity, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, and self-criticism, helping you move from survival to self-understanding and self-trust, at a pace that suits you.
Clients Stephanie enjoys working with include those feeling anxious, low, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns that they don’t fully understand. Because of her background in dance; Stephanie is interested in how we carry the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or chronic stress. She has a particular interest in helping clients articulate what the body struggles to contain. She is passionate about helping those looking for relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of agency — not just to cope in daily-life, but to feel more at home in themselves and their lives.
Clients Stephanie enjoys working with include those feeling anxious, low, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns that they don’t fully understand. Because of her background in dance; Stephanie is interested in how we carry the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or chronic stress. She has a particular interest in helping clients articulate what the body struggles to contain. She is passionate about helping those looking for relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of agency — not just to cope in daily-life, but to feel more at home in themselves and their lives.
We support people of all ages to address issues including, but not limited to, the following: • anxiety • depression •addiction • low self-esteem • loss • abuse • relationship issues • trauma.
We serve the communities of North Bray and South Dublin. Wellness Rooms Therapy is minutes away from Sandyford, Cherrywood and Foxrock. We are conveniently located by exit 15 on the M50, and next to the Leopardstown Valley green line Luas stop. Free and plentiful parking is available onsite.
We support people of all ages to address issues including, but not limited to, the following: • anxiety • depression •addiction • low self-esteem • loss • abuse • relationship issues • trauma.
We serve the communities of North Bray and South Dublin. Wellness Rooms Therapy is minutes away from Sandyford, Cherrywood and Foxrock. We are conveniently located by exit 15 on the M50, and next to the Leopardstown Valley green line Luas stop. Free and plentiful parking is available onsite.
I offer psychotherapy in English and Spanish for adults and couples. Alongside my clinical work, I bring nearly twenty years of experience supporting adults, young people and families across educational, community and multidisciplinary settings. Working across different cultures and contexts has shaped how I think about relationships, identity, belonging and the different ways people make sense of themselves and others. These experiences continue to inform my work as a psychotherapist today.
I offer psychotherapy in English and Spanish for adults and couples. Alongside my clinical work, I bring nearly twenty years of experience supporting adults, young people and families across educational, community and multidisciplinary settings. Working across different cultures and contexts has shaped how I think about relationships, identity, belonging and the different ways people make sense of themselves and others. These experiences continue to inform my work as a psychotherapist today.
Both individuals and couples want to feel empowered to live our best life. But we don’t know how — so end up feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated or stuck. We often turn to food, alcohol, people pleasing, overworking and other habits just to cope. If this feels familiar, I can help you take back control. Reaching out is the first step toward reclaiming your power and creating the life you truly want.
For couples, even the strongest, happiest relationships can become strained over time, so couples therapy is about exploring your current emotional distance. Please call because it doesn’t have to be like this for both of you!
Both individuals and couples want to feel empowered to live our best life. But we don’t know how — so end up feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated or stuck. We often turn to food, alcohol, people pleasing, overworking and other habits just to cope. If this feels familiar, I can help you take back control. Reaching out is the first step toward reclaiming your power and creating the life you truly want.
For couples, even the strongest, happiest relationships can become strained over time, so couples therapy is about exploring your current emotional distance. Please call because it doesn’t have to be like this for both of you!
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable change in your life.
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable change in your life.
She works with a number of therapy models, like CBT and EFT, to achieve change.
L i f e ' s c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
She works with a number of therapy models, like CBT and EFT, to achieve change.
L i f e ' s c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with low mood or anxiety? Have you experienced a loss or bereavement, relationship difficulties, or a critical illness? Have you recently received a diagnosis of autism, or are you wondering whether neurodiversity plays a part in how you experience the world? Perhaps your LGBT+ journey feels difficult right now. If you're looking for clarity, relief, a stronger sense of self, or a space where you can speak freely and feel understood, this is a safe space for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with low mood or anxiety? Have you experienced a loss or bereavement, relationship difficulties, or a critical illness? Have you recently received a diagnosis of autism, or are you wondering whether neurodiversity plays a part in how you experience the world? Perhaps your LGBT+ journey feels difficult right now. If you're looking for clarity, relief, a stronger sense of self, or a space where you can speak freely and feel understood, this is a safe space for you.
Welcome , my name is Samantha Judge . I have an honours degree in integrative psychotherapy and counselling, a diploma in applied social science and certificates in behavioural analysis and suicide intervention. I offer an integrative therapy and counselling service located on the Howth road Raheny with off street parking. I offer the highest standard in individual and couples therapy, with tailored multidisciplinary approaches for all my clients. We are all very different and unique. Individual, non judgemental and genuine client care is always at the heart of my service .
Welcome , my name is Samantha Judge . I have an honours degree in integrative psychotherapy and counselling, a diploma in applied social science and certificates in behavioural analysis and suicide intervention. I offer an integrative therapy and counselling service located on the Howth road Raheny with off street parking. I offer the highest standard in individual and couples therapy, with tailored multidisciplinary approaches for all my clients. We are all very different and unique. Individual, non judgemental and genuine client care is always at the heart of my service .
As an LGBTQIA+ therapist, I offer an affirming and inclusive space for adults exploring sexuality, gender identity, and relationship experiences. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD clients, tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs. Working integratively, I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT-informed approaches to support meaningful growth and self-understanding.
As an LGBTQIA+ therapist, I offer an affirming and inclusive space for adults exploring sexuality, gender identity, and relationship experiences. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD clients, tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs. Working integratively, I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT-informed approaches to support meaningful growth and self-understanding.
Nearby Emotionally Focused Counsellors Searches for Dublin
- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Blanchardstown
- Donabate
- Howth
- Malahide
- Portmarnock
- Rathfarnham
- Rathmines
- Santry
- Tallaght
- Templeogue
Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.