Self Esteem Counselling in Dublin

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Dana Gonen
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D05
I'm a qualified Music Therapist, accredited member IACAT. For over fourteen years I successfully worked with children in special needs schools and in a private practice. During these years, I gained valuable experience dealing with complex cases where I had to customise individual therapy programmes for my patients, while collaborating with Multidisciplinary Educational Teams. I always aims to inspire her patients to realise their full potential and ability for growth and self-fulfilment. Music is my main therapy medium but other artistic tools are frequently used in my therapy sessions as well.
I'm a qualified Music Therapist, accredited member IACAT. For over fourteen years I successfully worked with children in special needs schools and in a private practice. During these years, I gained valuable experience dealing with complex cases where I had to customise individual therapy programmes for my patients, while collaborating with Multidisciplinary Educational Teams. I always aims to inspire her patients to realise their full potential and ability for growth and self-fulfilment. Music is my main therapy medium but other artistic tools are frequently used in my therapy sessions as well.
(01) 267 6552 x69 View (01) 267 6552 x69
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Kate Burke
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Online Only
I am passionate about creating a safe space for the voice of the individual to be heard without fear of judgement. I have a particular interest in helping people find their own answers to the challenges in their lives, such as anxiety, burnout, or a general dissatisfaction with life without any obvious reason why, to find a way of being that better meets their needs.
I am passionate about creating a safe space for the voice of the individual to be heard without fear of judgement. I have a particular interest in helping people find their own answers to the challenges in their lives, such as anxiety, burnout, or a general dissatisfaction with life without any obvious reason why, to find a way of being that better meets their needs.
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Dr. Gerard Rodgers
Psychologist, CPsychol
Dublin, County D03
I help people shine a light on burdensome ideas and beliefs and experiences that lower self-esteem.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
I help people shine a light on burdensome ideas and beliefs and experiences that lower self-esteem.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
(01) 568 2872 x97 View (01) 568 2872 x97
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Emma Fitzsimons
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Online Only
Our work focuses on quieting that critic, rebuilding self-esteem, and helping you trust your own voice.
If you’re feeling exhausted from struggling to take action & feeling like you're not good enough, you're not alone & you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I offer a warm, practical approach to therapy. Together, we’ll work on: Building self-trust and self-esteem Understanding your emotional patterns Feeling more grounded, secure, and confident in you
Our work focuses on quieting that critic, rebuilding self-esteem, and helping you trust your own voice.
If you’re feeling exhausted from struggling to take action & feeling like you're not good enough, you're not alone & you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I offer a warm, practical approach to therapy. Together, we’ll work on: Building self-trust and self-esteem Understanding your emotional patterns Feeling more grounded, secure, and confident in you
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Joy Bogle McGauley
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D12
Waitlist for new clients
We are living in very challenging times and day to day life can be a real struggle for people. Are you finding it difficult to be present in your life? Are you feeling unhappy, stressed or overwhelmed? Have you gone through a loss or trauma and you are finding it hard to cope? Do you feel like you have nobody to talk to? I can provide a safe space, free from judgment where my clients can come to talk and work through their issues either face to face, online, video or phone call. Whatever way you prefer! I want my clients to feel safe and heard at all times so whatever form of communication suits I can tailor it for you.
We are living in very challenging times and day to day life can be a real struggle for people. Are you finding it difficult to be present in your life? Are you feeling unhappy, stressed or overwhelmed? Have you gone through a loss or trauma and you are finding it hard to cope? Do you feel like you have nobody to talk to? I can provide a safe space, free from judgment where my clients can come to talk and work through their issues either face to face, online, video or phone call. Whatever way you prefer! I want my clients to feel safe and heard at all times so whatever form of communication suits I can tailor it for you.
(01) 267 6641 x60 View (01) 267 6641 x60
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Emma Lynch Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Online Only
Hello All, I'm Emm! My goal as a Psychotherapist is to help people, simple as! I aim to make you feel comfortable, let you talk about whatever it is you need to talk about, offer you a listening ear and no judgement. My aim is to help you navigate, weather and figure out what's going on for you. I also try to help you understand why it's happening, to better equip you with the tools to navigate the situation should it arise again. I try to empower my clients so that they feel confident enough to assert themselves, set boundaries and live a better life.
Hello All, I'm Emm! My goal as a Psychotherapist is to help people, simple as! I aim to make you feel comfortable, let you talk about whatever it is you need to talk about, offer you a listening ear and no judgement. My aim is to help you navigate, weather and figure out what's going on for you. I also try to help you understand why it's happening, to better equip you with the tools to navigate the situation should it arise again. I try to empower my clients so that they feel confident enough to assert themselves, set boundaries and live a better life.
(01) 267 6536 x49 View (01) 267 6536 x49
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Helen Pollard
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D12
Talking and working through issues such as stress, relationship issues, family difficulties, general and social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bullying, abuse / assault, self-esteem issues, loneliness, bereavement and loss, racism, workplace issues, redundancy, retirement and life stage difficulties such as age, parenthood, new lifestyle adjustment.
Time and space dedicated to you and your needs. Clients come to counselling with a broad range of issues, and as unique individuals the approach best suited varies. Taking an integrative (Eclectic) approach allows for the best approach to be utilised. I am an Accredited IACP therapist with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have many years experience, and undertake continuous professional development (CPD). Additionally I hold a Masters in Management & Organisational Studies and a BA (Hons) in International Business with many years experience.
Talking and working through issues such as stress, relationship issues, family difficulties, general and social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bullying, abuse / assault, self-esteem issues, loneliness, bereavement and loss, racism, workplace issues, redundancy, retirement and life stage difficulties such as age, parenthood, new lifestyle adjustment.
Time and space dedicated to you and your needs. Clients come to counselling with a broad range of issues, and as unique individuals the approach best suited varies. Taking an integrative (Eclectic) approach allows for the best approach to be utilised. I am an Accredited IACP therapist with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have many years experience, and undertake continuous professional development (CPD). Additionally I hold a Masters in Management & Organisational Studies and a BA (Hons) in International Business with many years experience.
(01) 267 6536 x68 View (01) 267 6536 x68
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Samantha Judge
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D05
I work with but not limited to: anxiety, depression, stress, anger, sexuality, low self-esteem, grief and relationship issues.
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 .
I work with but not limited to: anxiety, depression, stress, anger, sexuality, low self-esteem, grief and relationship issues.
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 .
(01) 267 6595 x91 View (01) 267 6595 x91
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Ann Spellman (Skittles Play Therapy)
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D12
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that all children and young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe, to be happy and to achieve their potential in life. I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves. Working with a fun, non-judgemental approach I value all our talents equally. I facilitate children and young people to choose the activity in each session while I hold the space to keep everybody physically and emotionally safe. In Play Therapy children encounter the world at conscious and unconscious levels, working through difficulties in their own time.
I believe that all children and young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe, to be happy and to achieve their potential in life. I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves. Working with a fun, non-judgemental approach I value all our talents equally. I facilitate children and young people to choose the activity in each session while I hold the space to keep everybody physically and emotionally safe. In Play Therapy children encounter the world at conscious and unconscious levels, working through difficulties in their own time.
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Pilar Landaluce
Psychotherapist, MA
Dublin, County D06
I work with children and adults. As an Art Psychotherapist, I'll use art as a medium to enable clients to communicate in a safe environment and to help them reflect on emotional issues and gain confidence and self-awareness. I use a client centred approach and therefore I would use a variety of treatments to help the client in their therapeutic journey. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist, specialising in TRAUMA. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
I work with children and adults. As an Art Psychotherapist, I'll use art as a medium to enable clients to communicate in a safe environment and to help them reflect on emotional issues and gain confidence and self-awareness. I use a client centred approach and therefore I would use a variety of treatments to help the client in their therapeutic journey. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist, specialising in TRAUMA. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
(01) 267 6527 x74 View (01) 267 6527 x74
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Krasimir Milushev
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Dublin, County D05
l work in the areas of burnout, personal development, depression, panic attacks, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem and male identity.
Your vision will only become clear if you can look into your heart. He who looks only outside sees only dreams, he who looks within himself awakes. Carl Jung
l work in the areas of burnout, personal development, depression, panic attacks, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem and male identity.
Your vision will only become clear if you can look into your heart. He who looks only outside sees only dreams, he who looks within himself awakes. Carl Jung
083 847 7668 View 083 847 7668
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Elaine O'Dwyer
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Dublin, County D04
Elaine is passionate about helping individuals with anxiety-related issues regain a sense of safety and self-trust. Her approach supports clients in reducing cycles of reassurance-seeking by developing self-soothing skills and reconnecting with their own strength and needs, so they can live in a way that feels true to themselves. Elaine specialises in working with anxiety-related concerns, including health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, relationship anxiety, and trauma. Her practice is neuro-affirming, offering a safe and inclusive space for exploration and growth.
Elaine is passionate about helping individuals with anxiety-related issues regain a sense of safety and self-trust. Her approach supports clients in reducing cycles of reassurance-seeking by developing self-soothing skills and reconnecting with their own strength and needs, so they can live in a way that feels true to themselves. Elaine specialises in working with anxiety-related concerns, including health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, relationship anxiety, and trauma. Her practice is neuro-affirming, offering a safe and inclusive space for exploration and growth.
(061) 572 524 x36 View (061) 572 524 x36
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Deirdre Bunyan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D01
Self-esteem is important as it impacts on decision-making, relationships, emotional health, and overall wellbeing.
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
Self-esteem is important as it impacts on decision-making, relationships, emotional health, and overall wellbeing.
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
(01) 267 6692 x89 View (01) 267 6692 x89
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Anne M McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Dublin, County D07
Anne has twenty years’ experience as a psychotherapist. She believes that every person is worthy of living a fulfilling life. She helps clients explore their difficulties, discover their authentic selves, and build upon their strengths. The journey is conducted through talk therapy. Anne sees clients individually. The issues that cause pain and difficulty such as anxiety, depression, low mood, traumatic experiences, and relationship difficulties are appropriate reasons to seek out psychotherapy.
Anne has twenty years’ experience as a psychotherapist. She believes that every person is worthy of living a fulfilling life. She helps clients explore their difficulties, discover their authentic selves, and build upon their strengths. The journey is conducted through talk therapy. Anne sees clients individually. The issues that cause pain and difficulty such as anxiety, depression, low mood, traumatic experiences, and relationship difficulties are appropriate reasons to seek out psychotherapy.
087 284 3377 View 087 284 3377
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Grainne O'Doherty
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D15
I work with clients who may be struggling to cope due to issues such as grief, trauma, chronic illness, low self esteem or lack of motivation.
Life touches us all with moments of pain and loss, yet some seem to find their way through more easily than others. My curiosity about what helps people heal led me to study human behaviour—how we think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges. I’m especially drawn to supporting those experiencing grief or loss, whether of a loved one, a job, or health. My hope is to offer a warm, compassionate space where you can gently explore your experiences and begin to rediscover strength, self-understanding, and hope.
I work with clients who may be struggling to cope due to issues such as grief, trauma, chronic illness, low self esteem or lack of motivation.
Life touches us all with moments of pain and loss, yet some seem to find their way through more easily than others. My curiosity about what helps people heal led me to study human behaviour—how we think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges. I’m especially drawn to supporting those experiencing grief or loss, whether of a loved one, a job, or health. My hope is to offer a warm, compassionate space where you can gently explore your experiences and begin to rediscover strength, self-understanding, and hope.
087 645 2379 View 087 645 2379
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Caroline Brady
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
Work pressures, financial worries, relationship problems, and unresolved personal issues can all impact on the way we feel about ourselves and the way we perceive the world around us. Do you ever wonder why the same problems keep arising or why the same mistakes keep occurring? Where our feelings and thoughts become overwhelming they can cause us to feel lost, fearful, and lonely.
Work pressures, financial worries, relationship problems, and unresolved personal issues can all impact on the way we feel about ourselves and the way we perceive the world around us. Do you ever wonder why the same problems keep arising or why the same mistakes keep occurring? Where our feelings and thoughts become overwhelming they can cause us to feel lost, fearful, and lonely.
085 751 3089 View 085 751 3089
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Sara Mastini
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
If you are feeling like things are getting too much and you just can't cope anymore I want you to know that you are ok and you don't have to face this alone. Whether that's anxiety, stress, low mood or general life challenges, therapy can be your space to allow yourself to feel and heal and I will be with you at every step of this journey.
If you are feeling like things are getting too much and you just can't cope anymore I want you to know that you are ok and you don't have to face this alone. Whether that's anxiety, stress, low mood or general life challenges, therapy can be your space to allow yourself to feel and heal and I will be with you at every step of this journey.
(01) 267 6552 x75 View (01) 267 6552 x75
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Beauty Ndevu Ncube
Verified Verified
Online Only
I currently provide a professional and confidential service for adults presenting with depression & low mood; low self esteem ; anxieties disorders, including OCD, panic, phobias, physical health conditions, self-harm
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
I currently provide a professional and confidential service for adults presenting with depression & low mood; low self esteem ; anxieties disorders, including OCD, panic, phobias, physical health conditions, self-harm
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
(01) 267 6622 x72 View (01) 267 6622 x72
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Lucy Johnson
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Dublin, County D04
I help people who are tired of self-criticism and people-pleasing build self-esteem and self-compassion.
Do you find yourself saying yes to keep the peace, even when it’s not what you want? Maybe you lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself. You show up for everyone else, but struggle to be kind to yourself. Maybe somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel like you’re not quite enough. If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone and it doesn’t have to stay this way. If you’ve spent years putting everyone else first or avoiding conflict, it can leave you feeling like no one really sees you, not even yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you do get to be seen.
I help people who are tired of self-criticism and people-pleasing build self-esteem and self-compassion.
Do you find yourself saying yes to keep the peace, even when it’s not what you want? Maybe you lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself. You show up for everyone else, but struggle to be kind to yourself. Maybe somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel like you’re not quite enough. If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone and it doesn’t have to stay this way. If you’ve spent years putting everyone else first or avoiding conflict, it can leave you feeling like no one really sees you, not even yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you do get to be seen.
(01) 267 6641 x70 View (01) 267 6641 x70
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Clodagh Monaghan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
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.
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.
(01) 267 6552 x73 View (01) 267 6552 x73
Self Esteem Counsellors

When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?

When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?

Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?

Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.