Substance Use Counselling in Dublin
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lonely, stressed or like you've lost your spark. You may be struggling to make the changes, grappling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. For others, therapy begins following relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, self-esteem issues, substance misuse or addiction. Sometimes, it's simply a feeling that something isn't quite right, even if you can't yet put it into words. I have 8 years of experience in mental-health and addiction services, and have worked extensively with individuals and their families affected by problematic alcohol use.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lonely, stressed or like you've lost your spark. You may be struggling to make the changes, grappling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. For others, therapy begins following relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, self-esteem issues, substance misuse or addiction. Sometimes, it's simply a feeling that something isn't quite right, even if you can't yet put it into words. I have 8 years of experience in mental-health and addiction services, and have worked extensively with individuals and their families affected by problematic alcohol use.
Hello, my name is Annemarie. I am a fully IACP accredited psychotherapist with a background in psychology and addiction. My experience includes both private and community based practices and I have worked with a diverse range of clients, of all ages and backgrounds. I offer one to one individual psychotherapy online. I believe therapy isn’t a one size fits all approach and I make it my place to specifically tailor my approach to suit my clients needs. If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, worrying thoughts, lack of satisfaction, self-esteem, trauma, relationships issues or issues with the self, reach out.
Hello, my name is Annemarie. I am a fully IACP accredited psychotherapist with a background in psychology and addiction. My experience includes both private and community based practices and I have worked with a diverse range of clients, of all ages and backgrounds. I offer one to one individual psychotherapy online. I believe therapy isn’t a one size fits all approach and I make it my place to specifically tailor my approach to suit my clients needs. If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, worrying thoughts, lack of satisfaction, self-esteem, trauma, relationships issues or issues with the self, reach out.
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
My ideal clients come to therapy feeling lost, overwhelmed, burnt out, and unsure of who they really are. They’ve spent years adapting to meet everyone else’s needs, often neglecting their own, and find themselves repeating painful patterns that create chaos and anxiety. They want to understand why this keeps happening. More than anything, they long to feel heard, seen, grounded, and calmer within themselves, and to build a stronger, more secure sense of identity.
My ideal clients come to therapy feeling lost, overwhelmed, burnt out, and unsure of who they really are. They’ve spent years adapting to meet everyone else’s needs, often neglecting their own, and find themselves repeating painful patterns that create chaos and anxiety. They want to understand why this keeps happening. More than anything, they long to feel heard, seen, grounded, and calmer within themselves, and to build a stronger, more secure sense of identity.
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Hello. my name is Caroline Quinn, I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. My practice is based in Baldoyle and on-line. I provide both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, sexuality, abuse, bereavement and relationship issues. I have over 25 years experience working with families and individuals promoting overall well being through counselling /psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. My approach is creative and relational, humanistic and integrative.
Hello. my name is Caroline Quinn, I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. My practice is based in Baldoyle and on-line. I provide both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, sexuality, abuse, bereavement and relationship issues. I have over 25 years experience working with families and individuals promoting overall well being through counselling /psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. My approach is creative and relational, humanistic and integrative.
Life can be challenging and we all experience emotional pain and distress from time to time. It can be helpful to explore these struggles with someone supportive and, as a qualified psychotherapist and a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), I can offer you support, guidance and understanding when you are experiencing problems and difficulties.
I deal with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to talk about your difficulties and feel heard.
Life can be challenging and we all experience emotional pain and distress from time to time. It can be helpful to explore these struggles with someone supportive and, as a qualified psychotherapist and a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), I can offer you support, guidance and understanding when you are experiencing problems and difficulties.
I deal with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to talk about your difficulties and feel heard.
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and QEEG Assessments, all in the same place.
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and QEEG Assessments, all in the same place.
Hi, I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, with locations in Santry, Rathfarnham, and Limerick, offers a safe and supportive space for everyone. We provide both Full Fee and Low-Cost Therapy Services, especially during these uncertain times. We welcome individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and neurodiversities. Offering both online and in-person appointments, we’re here to empower you to be your true self.
Hi, I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, with locations in Santry, Rathfarnham, and Limerick, offers a safe and supportive space for everyone. We provide both Full Fee and Low-Cost Therapy Services, especially during these uncertain times. We welcome individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and neurodiversities. Offering both online and in-person appointments, we’re here to empower you to be your true self.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
You might be feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, and not fully sure why. You may notice your mind constantly turning things over or a sense that you are not quite where you want to be in yourself. Maybe somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel like you’re not quite enough.
Often, the people I work with have spent a long time pushing their own needs aside or holding themselves to very high standards, which can lead to anxiety, overwhelm or low mood. Therapy offers a space to begin making sense of this, to develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself and to feel less stuck in the same patterns.
You might be feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, and not fully sure why. You may notice your mind constantly turning things over or a sense that you are not quite where you want to be in yourself. Maybe somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel like you’re not quite enough.
Often, the people I work with have spent a long time pushing their own needs aside or holding themselves to very high standards, which can lead to anxiety, overwhelm or low mood. Therapy offers a space to begin making sense of this, to develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself and to feel less stuck in the same patterns.
Maria holds a Diploma in Psychotherapy from The Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire. She also holds a Professional Certificate in Family Therapy and A Certificate in Counselling from The National University of Ireland. Maria has a Certificate in Intensive Specialist Training in Somatic Trauma therapy from the world-renowned author and trainer in trauma Babette Rothschild. Maria completed a course in CAMS, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide. She is an Accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
Maria holds a Diploma in Psychotherapy from The Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire. She also holds a Professional Certificate in Family Therapy and A Certificate in Counselling from The National University of Ireland. Maria has a Certificate in Intensive Specialist Training in Somatic Trauma therapy from the world-renowned author and trainer in trauma Babette Rothschild. Maria completed a course in CAMS, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide. She is an Accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
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.
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
I provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate emotional and psychological challenges, with a focus on uncovering the deeper forces driving their thoughts and behaviours. In my therapeutic practice, I emphasise personal development and conscious living, helping clients move towards greater clarity, emotional freedom, and fulfilment.
I provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate emotional and psychological challenges, with a focus on uncovering the deeper forces driving their thoughts and behaviours. In my therapeutic practice, I emphasise personal development and conscious living, helping clients move towards greater clarity, emotional freedom, and fulfilment.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist.A background in healthcare in hospital settings and psychology. Currently a doctoral candidate in training. I'm interested in the deeply rooted patterns in which we remain ‘stuck’ in ones life. I am also Registered with the NMBI.
I favour exploring the often
unconscious meanings of these patterns that we play out in life, through the discussion of relationships, dreams, language and other areas as helpful in bringing issues to the surface especially in self-defeating behaviours that are often resistant to change.
MIFPP. MICP.
I am a fully accredited and qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist.A background in healthcare in hospital settings and psychology. Currently a doctoral candidate in training. I'm interested in the deeply rooted patterns in which we remain ‘stuck’ in ones life. I am also Registered with the NMBI.
I favour exploring the often
unconscious meanings of these patterns that we play out in life, through the discussion of relationships, dreams, language and other areas as helpful in bringing issues to the surface especially in self-defeating behaviours that are often resistant to change.
MIFPP. MICP.
As a Psychotherapist with ADHD and past addiction issues, I've learned through life experience, the difficulties of navigating life and the trauma it brings whilst struggling with the daily problems these can cause. I also offer a reduced rate for people suffering with addiction issues.
As a Psychotherapist with ADHD and past addiction issues, I've learned through life experience, the difficulties of navigating life and the trauma it brings whilst struggling with the daily problems these can cause. I also offer a reduced rate for people suffering with addiction issues.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
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.
My perfect client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and is ready to understand themselves more deeply rather than just “cope” on the surface. They may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, burnout, self-esteem issues, or the lasting effects of past experiences, and they want a space where they can slow down and be truly heard. I help by offering a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
My perfect client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and is ready to understand themselves more deeply rather than just “cope” on the surface. They may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, burnout, self-esteem issues, or the lasting effects of past experiences, and they want a space where they can slow down and be truly heard. I help by offering a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Nearby Substance Use Counsellors Searches for Dublin
- Baldoyle
- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Blanchardstown
- Donabate
- Lucan
- Malahide
- Portmarnock
- Ranelagh
- Rathfarnham
- Stillorgan
- Templeogue
Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.