Transpersonal Counselling in Dublin

I believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore what's happening for them is fundamental to therapy. I think part of this is clients finding a therapist that feels like rhe right fit for them. I see each client as unique, with different needs and so I work flexibly focusing on responding to each individual client in the way that best works for them. I work to enable clients to reconnect with themselves with the support and guidance they need to gain more understanding around their experience and find ways to navigate challenges that work for them as a person.

I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, acupuncture treatment for overall wellbeing. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, that enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and knowing “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us.

I offer clients experiencing Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem, and Depression a safe non-judgmental and heart-centred space. I help them to unpack at their own pace that which is causing them unease. Sessions which are 1 hour long are held weekly or fortnightly depending on your individual needs and desires. My work aims to put your needs at the heart of the session while I support you and help you to reclaim that part of you that could be living a life that is more fulfilling and indeed more purposeful.

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.

Most of us are very good at bottling up how we are really feeling, this can serve us in the short term but sometimes these suppressed feelings will express themselves in more destructive ways such as explosive anger, frustration, depression, anxiety, self-harm and even physical illness. I will work with you to gently allow suppressed feelings emerge so they can be explored, understood and given the attention and kindness they deserve. I work indoors, online and outdoors in nature; where ever we decide to work I will create a comfortable, safe and held space where you can talk about and begin to heal whatever is going on for you.

There can be times in our lives when we feel lost, not know how to be in the world……when familiar patterns become obstacles and can result in feeling anxious, scared, or stuck. Therapy can be helpful in such a time.......a time of crisis, or a time of change. I provide a safe, compassionate space that allows you explore your current problems in a way that is right for you.

Do you feel overwhelmed at the moment? Perhaps you are feeling sad alone depressed worried or anxious? Have you relationship problems? Have you been bereaved or separated and feel you are not coping? Have you identity issues ,just lost your job or are experiencing a health challenge? If so you are suffering in some way and may need to reach out for support. As an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist I can help you unpack some of the thoughts feelings and questions you may have around these issues, enable you to gain meaning and insight and move forward in your life.

Making choices and empowering from within: Through collaboration, building the relationship and offering a sense of humanity, Ray has found people feel safe and comfortable to discuss any issue whilst also realising the need to do it at the client’s pace. Understanding by encouraging a client to make their own choices, the presenting riddle can be solved. By this I mean the labels of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem/confidence become less defining. Built on these achievements is a new sense of personal happiness and fulfilment: dealing with any issues in mental health, addiction and beyond.

Do you feel dissatisfied with your life? Are you interested in looking at some of the stories you tell yourself that have been holding you back? I am an experienced therapist who loves working with people curious about life and how they can be more well and satisfied. My outlook on health is broad and I draw from an interest and experience in mental health and wellbeing, spirituality and how we can nourish ourselves whether it be food, relationships, a spiritual practice. My passion in in supporting people in living an authentic and choice filled life that is aligned to who they really are and their strengths,

We all want to feel empowered to live our best life. The problem for most of us is that we don't know how and end up feeling depressed, anxious, frustrated or stuck – and we usually turn to food, alcohol, drugs or other behaviours to help us feel better. If this seems familiar, I can help YOU take back control of YOUR life. Working integratively I include all of the elements that make up your whole person including conscious thoughts, unconscious senses, behaviours, somatic sensations and systemic influences. Contacting me is the first step towards YOU becoming empowered to create YOUR best life!

I help with anxiety, dealing with uncertainty, depression, sadness, panic, fear, uneasiness, panic attacks, self-consciousness, excessive or unrealistic worry, tension with little or no reason, nasty inner critics, feeling disconnected, bereavement, relationship issues, trusting people, living authentically, spiritual growth, difficulty concentrating and chronic guilt. This list is not exhaustive just a flavour of the issues I help people face. At the moment I only work online. I also practice as a Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction therapist. My websites are www.anxietyireland.ie and www.pii.ie.

Sometimes in life you need a place to explore the difficulties that arise. Either behaviours, feelings or emotions. At times you need to be listened to confidentially and without judgement. What troubles our minds can have such a negative impact on the quality of our lives. Psychological troubles come in many forms, relational both to oneself and to others, grief and loss, behavioural problems from anxiety or depression and rage or sometimes it's hard to tell exactly what it is, only a sense that things are not right. The first brave step to take is to share that difficulty.

Being human is not easy. It can be challenging to find something safe to rely on to when so much changes, sometimes without warning. Therapy provides a unique space to safely explore the painful parts of human experience, including difficulties with anxiety, depression or relationship issues, for example. Therapy can give the support and safety needed to explore and understand your experience, and often to reframe the beliefs, feelings and behaviours of your lived experience, so that ultimately you suffer less.

I work with couples and also individuals. Face to face work is possible in Clontarf on Wednesdays. I see clients on Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. My times on these days include mornings, afternoon and evenings. I offer an initial brief fee free contact - I use our this initial meeting for me to get some sense of what you want to achieve and for you to ask any questions you may have. If we decide to proceed with working together I usually agree a short series of meetings before we review our work together - we may then decide that what has been achieved is sufficient or continue for a further series of sessions.

Many persons seek a trustworthy and professional relationship to unravel elevated stressors and adverse experiences that results in lowered self-esteem, creates shame, and stigma. Some persons initially struggle to articulate why they feel so stressed and they often report interpersonal conflict and defensiveness leading to aloneness and sadness. People want to be happier and want to lead more contented and joyful lives. People want to be recognised as worthy. They want their lives to possess meaningfulness. They seek purpose and want to be generative. They want to feel significant in other people's lives. They want to trust.

My name is Michael Hofmann and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. I am awarded a graduate diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy by Dublin City University (DCU) and a diploma in integrative clinical psychotherapy including CBT (TPTI). I am affiliated with the IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and adhere in full to their code of ethics. I provide a strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in English as well as in German.

Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. We have an experienced team of professional psychologists and psychotherapists who are committed to offering you our support in exploring the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences, past and present that may be causing psychological and emotional stress for you.

As a psychotherapist, my mission is to provide you with a safe and nurturing space where you can explore, heal, and discover your potential. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement, grief or navigating life transitions, I am here to help. In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes of your challenges and develop an effective way forward.

When things feel too much it is hard to respond creatively to life's challenges. Our natural tendency is to seek safety in the known and we may fall into old defensive patterns. This can be at the heart of a feeling of stuck-ness in our lives and may show up in anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and the feeling that life is more of a struggle than it needs to be. Mindfulness based psychotherapy offers a non-judgemental exploration of feelings, thoughts and perceptions in present moment, and allows a reflection on what may no longer be helpful.