Sexual Abuse Counselling in Dublin
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Jessica Gallagher
Counsellor, MA, NAPCP
Verified
Verified
Quote 'I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become'. Sometimes life can be difficult, or we want to make changes, either way, you don't have to do it alone. I would love to hear from you and see what's brought you here today. I have a MA degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BA degree in Psychology and Sociology. Since 2020 I have worked as a counsellor in Sligo Rape Crisis Centre where I have the honour of supporting survivors of
sexual abuse
. Since then I have worked with a variety of mental health organisations. I am a pre-accredited member of NAPCP and as such follow all their legal and ethical guidelines.
Aoife Clarke
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified
Verified
Experience working with: Depression Anxiety Stress Low Self-esteem, Bereavement, Grief/Loss, Childhood
sexual abuse
, Identity issues, Trauma, Panic attacks, Relationship issues, Suicidal thoughts, Loneliness or Low mood.
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.
Not accepting new clients
Eileen Devaney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help the client to achieve their own personal goals, via individual or couple's therapy. This includes recovery from trauma e.g. adverse childhood events,
sexual abuse
, violence, bereavement, PTSD, abandonment or any issues that affects ongoing functioning. It also addresses self-esteem, depression, addiction or anxiety/panic attacks that may arise as a result of stress. Indeed stress is the root of much anxiety and physical ailments. As a foundation I offer a sincere and authentic relationship to assist the client with all relationships and future aspirations in their lives. I also offer clinical supervision.
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.
Corina Savin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that everyone has all the answers to their life struggles but sometimes the answers can be difficult to reach. They might be buried under the day to day stresses or maybe an older experience that makes it difficult for us to employ the necessary tools. In the latter situation, we could find that an impartial, non-judgmental professional can help and support. I have experience in working with a diverse range of clients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma,
sexual abuse
, addiction, codependency, attachment and relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief and many others.
Dublin, County Dublin D01
& Online
Celine Keogh
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Celine’s experience includes working with family trauma, physical and
sexual abuse
, the impact of addiction and substance misuse, domestic violence, grief, separation, loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity.
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.
Jurata Grzymalowska Miacp
Psychologist, MA, MPSI
Verified
Verified
Depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation bereavement and loss, self-esteem,
sexual abuse
, trauma, sexual identity/orientation, bullying and workplace issues, life transitions, relationships and intimacy issues, body issues.
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
David Foot
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Issues that I encounter include (but are not limited to); anxiety, low self-esteem,
sexual abuse
, trauma, depression and adverse childhood experience.
Relationships have the potential to heal. Psychotherapy seeks to fulfill that potential. Psychotherapy creates an atmosphere of connectedness and union, in order that difficult experiences or emotions can be safely shared, acknowledged and integrated. The therapeutic connection becomes the safe space in which this happens. This emotional integration enables change and growth to happen for you. Whether you need to explore your relationships, your internal world or something difficult from your past; therapy has the potential to help.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Sarah Thompson
PsychD
I have a lot of experience helping people heal from childhood abuse, emotional neglect, relationship difficulties,
sexual abuse
, bullying, low mood, anxiety, personality difficulties, trauma, PTSD, stress, burnout.
Sometimes you might find yourself being really sensitive and feeling overwhelmed with emotions that are coming out of nowhere, often flying off the handle, or being tearful and upset. You might not be feeling yourself, like you are carrying a huge weight and you don’t know what it is or why. It might be that you feel really tense, and ‘on-edge’ and it’s difficult to relax. It can also be that you feel totally shut-off from others, detached and disconnected, feeling empty and numb. Life has lost its colour. Others constantly feel guilty, find it really hard to say no to others, and live in a constant state of never being good enough.
Sinead Domican
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
I work with many different issue that clients have however some of the main areas I specialise in and have many years of experience in is Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence includes verbal abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, coercive control and
sexual abuse
. I also work with clients who suffer from insecurities, low self esteem, abandonment, fear of rejection, trust issues and who want to overcome the affects of trauma in their life.
Alice Ann Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes when struggling with various stressors we often fear reaching out for help. Therapy can support you to process painful experiences; increase your ability to cope day to day, and address long term issues affecting the quality of your life. Are you an adolescent at risk, a family looking for help with coping skills related to conflict, a couple looking to work through conflict or marital issues; have you experienced trauma? I work with complex client needs such as
sexual abuse
, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
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Louise M Patterson
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified
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I have interests in the areas of attachment and trauma, I have spent 10 years working for the CARI Foundation, an organisation that provides support for families, children and teens who have experienced
sexual abuse
.
Please note unfortunately I am not currently taking new referrals. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Office is near:
Dublin, County Dublin D04 & Online
Dr. Su Naturé Baruah
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified
Verified
Counselling is a space where a person is encouraged to meet their own truth and relate this truth to another person within the human condition. A person is able to meet their true or real self in the presence of empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. I strive to provide these conditions to foster healing and promote well-being in all my clients in the therapeutic space I offer. A person who wants change in one or more aspects of their lives with a desire to reach their full potential is an individual who is on the road to personal and emotional growth and development.
Dublin, County Dublin D01
& Online
Dr Kevin Lambe
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist educated at University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Queen's University Belfast, University of Hartford, and King's College London.
Darcy Donnellan Poole
Psychotherapist, MSc
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."- Carl Rogers. I believe that the therapy is a space for your self-exploration outside of the demands and expectations of your everyday life. As a Rogerian therapist my main tools are empathy, honesty, and unconditional positive regard. Whether you are looking to heal from past trauma, break destructive patterns, or simply grow into the best version of yourself, non-judgemental exploration of your inner life is an excellent starting point.
Not accepting new clients
Anita Coghlan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
As a person centred Psychotherapist I offer a safe space for clients and couples to look at and talk about the issues they feel are preventing them moving forward with their lives and relationships. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, we experience loss and change in our relationships, jobs, identity, family or health. It can feel difficult to find someone to talk to. I provide an understanding and non judgmental environment in which the issues clients face can be addressed.
Waitlist for new clients
Theresa Merrigan
Psychotherapist, MSc, IFPP
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy & EMDR - People from all walks of life seek therapy for different issues. Sometimes there is a specific reason but in some cases the immediate cause of distress is less obvious. People have contacted me when struggling with emotional problems such as: • Feeling stressed or anxious • Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, separation, divorce or the loss of a job • Lacking confidence, self-esteem or feeling you are not reaching full potential • Difficulties in making or maintaining good relationships • Repeatedly becoming involved in destructive or unsatisfactory relationships • Feeling depressed, sad or empty
Ivan Kennedy
Psychotherapist, PhD, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Ivan. Chances are that if you are on this website, there is something in your life that is causing you concern or confusion. Perhaps you need support in getting clarity, change, and relief in your life. As a therapist, I have helped many people to explore, understand, and overcome a wide variety of issues: for example, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, grief and loss, identity, LGBT, loneliness, poor confidence, poor self-worth, relationships, sadness, sexuality, self-harm, shame, and uncertainty. I provide therapy online, by telephone and in person in Kilkenny and Carlow (Learn more, see kennedycounselling.com )
Cristina Valentini
Psychotherapist, MA, IFPP
Verified
Verified
I strongly believe in the importance of a personalised approach. The therapeutic process will help and support my clients in order to identify and address the source of their problems. My ethos is simple, I work side by side with my clients and I facilitate and support them in order to understand the stress and suffering that they are experiencing within the context of their life-history. I believe that no ones story is better or worse than others as our own pain cannot be measured. Regardless our circumstances, we all deserves to be listened to.
Jennifer Webb
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified
Verified
Life is not always smooth and can present us with situations, some more difficult than others. Some of these situations can be sorted with the help of friends and family and others may need the help of a professional. As a therapist it is my belief that all clients are individual and so my service will be tailored to the individual needs of each client. My work is to help the clients better understand what their needs are and assist in the changes the client wants to make in order to meet these needs. Counselling is a collaborative process where I will assist each client to set goals and work with them in order to achieve these.
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.