Women's Issues Counselling in Dublin

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Sarah Jane Regan
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D03
Therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you have been carrying a lot quietly while trying to keep everything going. You may be experiencing anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or noticing patterns in relationships that keep repeating. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand why they react the way they do, feel calmer in themselves, and make sense of experiences that still seem to shape them now.
Therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you have been carrying a lot quietly while trying to keep everything going. You may be experiencing anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or noticing patterns in relationships that keep repeating. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand why they react the way they do, feel calmer in themselves, and make sense of experiences that still seem to shape them now.
(01) 267 6595 x83 View (01) 267 6595 x83
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Linda Heavey
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Dublin, County D06
Linda is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist offering a supportive and confidential space to explore anxiety, emotional distress, and the challenges that can arise at different stages of life. Her work is trauma-informed and grounded in a relational approach. She works collaboratively and with care, supporting greater self-understanding and emotional regulation, helping her clients move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Linda is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist offering a supportive and confidential space to explore anxiety, emotional distress, and the challenges that can arise at different stages of life. Her work is trauma-informed and grounded in a relational approach. She works collaboratively and with care, supporting greater self-understanding and emotional regulation, helping her clients move toward meaningful and lasting change.
(01) 267 6527 x60 View (01) 267 6527 x60
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Kathy Keane Awareness and Compassion Therapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D09
I will provide a safe space to be yourself and assist you in working out what your priorities are and help you determine a way forward with your life in a way that meets your own unique needs and wants. A space without judgement, with respect for your vulnerability and compassion for your journey and all it entails. Goal setting, boundary setting, challenge, at a pace that suits you and with improvement in symptoms at the centre of our work. There is no individual that is not welcome, together we can work towards healing and creating ways forward for you in every area you choose to share and work on to regain quality of life.
I will provide a safe space to be yourself and assist you in working out what your priorities are and help you determine a way forward with your life in a way that meets your own unique needs and wants. A space without judgement, with respect for your vulnerability and compassion for your journey and all it entails. Goal setting, boundary setting, challenge, at a pace that suits you and with improvement in symptoms at the centre of our work. There is no individual that is not welcome, together we can work towards healing and creating ways forward for you in every area you choose to share and work on to regain quality of life.
(01) 592 4196 x61 View (01) 592 4196 x61
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Ann-Cathrin Daly
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Dublin, County D05
Shoreline Anxiety Therapies is a new therapy service in Dublin that specializes in helping people of all ages to build skills and process their anxious feelings in a confidential, respectful and supportive environment. The service offer children's play therapy and adolescent and adult counselling/psychotherapy. It is run by Annie, who is an IACP accredited adult and child psychotherapist. The service is approved by Irish health care insurance companies like Laya, Vhi, Irish Life etc
Shoreline Anxiety Therapies is a new therapy service in Dublin that specializes in helping people of all ages to build skills and process their anxious feelings in a confidential, respectful and supportive environment. The service offer children's play therapy and adolescent and adult counselling/psychotherapy. It is run by Annie, who is an IACP accredited adult and child psychotherapist. The service is approved by Irish health care insurance companies like Laya, Vhi, Irish Life etc
(01) 592 4196 x64 View (01) 592 4196 x64
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Catherine Daly
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D15
I am a humanistic and integrative therapist dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and challenges. I work with adults to navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the lingering effects of past trauma in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a humanistic focus on understanding each individual as a whole person. Together, we explore practical strategies for coping, building resilience, and fostering personal growth.
I am a humanistic and integrative therapist dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and challenges. I work with adults to navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the lingering effects of past trauma in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a humanistic focus on understanding each individual as a whole person. Together, we explore practical strategies for coping, building resilience, and fostering personal growth.
(01) 263 0697 x12 View (01) 263 0697 x12
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Laura Bustarviejo
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Online Only
I offer a warm and human space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself or your partner. From a humanistic-integrative approach, I help people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck to understand what’s happening inside and find new ways to relate, heal and feel alive again. Therapy with me is a space of kindness, curiosity and real connection — where change begins gently, from within.
I offer a warm and human space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself or your partner. From a humanistic-integrative approach, I help people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck to understand what’s happening inside and find new ways to relate, heal and feel alive again. Therapy with me is a space of kindness, curiosity and real connection — where change begins gently, from within.
(01) 568 2872 x62 View (01) 568 2872 x62
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Helen Pollard
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D12
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.
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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Olga Tsybulya
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
Whether you saw it it coming or didn’t, the feeling is the same: You’re devastated. You gasp at your vulnerability and wonder, “Why did this happen?” Life dishes up so many hardships: heartbreak, illness, injury, death, abandonment. Though we may share similar experiences, every hurt is personal. No matter how many times well-meaning people say, “We understand,” they don’t.
Whether you saw it it coming or didn’t, the feeling is the same: You’re devastated. You gasp at your vulnerability and wonder, “Why did this happen?” Life dishes up so many hardships: heartbreak, illness, injury, death, abandonment. Though we may share similar experiences, every hurt is personal. No matter how many times well-meaning people say, “We understand,” they don’t.
(01) 267 6622 x25 View (01) 267 6622 x25
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Gráinne Noone
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
At times, the challenges and continuous changes in our lives can feel overwhelming, and handling them on our own can be both stressful and isolating. Counselling and psychotherapy offer a compassionate and safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and positively transform their lives. My client-centered approach focuses on creating a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
At times, the challenges and continuous changes in our lives can feel overwhelming, and handling them on our own can be both stressful and isolating. Counselling and psychotherapy offer a compassionate and safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and positively transform their lives. My client-centered approach focuses on creating a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
085 265 6111 View 085 265 6111
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Lisa Maguire
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
4 Endorsed
Dublin, County D03
I am a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming psychotherapist with lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, stress, or the impact of past experiences, you might feel stuck, lost, or unsure of yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on. I work with adults and young people, offering a compassionate space where connection and understanding are at the heart of my work. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and take steps towards meaningful change.
I am a trauma-informed, neurodiverse-affirming psychotherapist with lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, stress, or the impact of past experiences, you might feel stuck, lost, or unsure of yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on. I work with adults and young people, offering a compassionate space where connection and understanding are at the heart of my work. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and take steps towards meaningful change.
087 936 6042 View 087 936 6042
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Angela Corcoran
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you feel constantly on edge. Maybe you overthink conversations long after they’ve ended. Perhaps you’re exhausted from carrying guilt, shame, or a sense that you “should be over it by now". You might have gone through a difficult experience, childbirth, a medical event, a relationship breakdown, grief, addiction or something you can’t quite name and since then, you haven’t felt like yourself. You don’t necessarily want a label. You just want to understand what’s happening
Maybe you feel constantly on edge. Maybe you overthink conversations long after they’ve ended. Perhaps you’re exhausted from carrying guilt, shame, or a sense that you “should be over it by now". You might have gone through a difficult experience, childbirth, a medical event, a relationship breakdown, grief, addiction or something you can’t quite name and since then, you haven’t felt like yourself. You don’t necessarily want a label. You just want to understand what’s happening
(01) 263 0697 x86 View (01) 263 0697 x86
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Catherine Meagher
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D15
I am a qualified psychotherapist and member of the IACP. I am available to meet clients both face to face or online. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with anxiety and the many ways it can hinder us. I have also worked with clients with a broad range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and self esteem. I will create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. I will support you in overcoming self limiting beliefs as you work towards becoming the best version of yourself.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and member of the IACP. I am available to meet clients both face to face or online. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with anxiety and the many ways it can hinder us. I have also worked with clients with a broad range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and self esteem. I will create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. I will support you in overcoming self limiting beliefs as you work towards becoming the best version of yourself.
(01) 267 6595 x96 View (01) 267 6595 x96
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Dearbhaill Redington Msc
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Dublin, County A94
Hello, I'm Dearbhaill. Exploring therapy is a big step, and I know how daunting it can be. In my private practice, I hope you will feel safe enough to speak freely, knowing you will always be met with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. Whether you’re navigating change, carrying something heavy, or simply curious about your own growth, our work together can give you the time and space to pause, reflect, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Hello, I'm Dearbhaill. Exploring therapy is a big step, and I know how daunting it can be. In my private practice, I hope you will feel safe enough to speak freely, knowing you will always be met with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. Whether you’re navigating change, carrying something heavy, or simply curious about your own growth, our work together can give you the time and space to pause, reflect, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
(01) 267 6641 x55 View (01) 267 6641 x55
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Cathriona Edwards
Psychotherapist, MA
Dublin, County D02
My ideal client is someone who needs help and seeks it out in order to feel better and return to a richer and more harmonious inner world and outer world.
My ideal client is someone who needs help and seeks it out in order to feel better and return to a richer and more harmonious inner world and outer world.
(01) 267 6552 x49 View (01) 267 6552 x49
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Laura Hayes
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who may be feeling lost, confused or directionless in life, but who now want to commit to achieving their goals through self discovery, and self advocacy in the sharing of their experience.
I work with clients who may be feeling lost, confused or directionless in life, but who now want to commit to achieving their goals through self discovery, and self advocacy in the sharing of their experience.
(01) 263 0393 x73 View (01) 263 0393 x73
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Kasia Kolek
Counsellor, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships. I’m a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life’s challenges and transitions. My integrative, holistic approach blends talking therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based practices to help you reconnect with your inner strength, restore balance, and nurture your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships. I’m a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life’s challenges and transitions. My integrative, holistic approach blends talking therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based practices to help you reconnect with your inner strength, restore balance, and nurture your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
(01) 267 6552 x48 View (01) 267 6552 x48
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Lynsey O'Kelly
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D04
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
(01) 267 6552 x92 View (01) 267 6552 x92
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Mateja Rakonic
Counsellor, APCP
Online Only
Starting counselling can feel a bit like setting off on a road trip into unknown territory. Some parts of the journey will feel familiar, while others may feel completely new. It can be tiring, emotional, or frustrating at times, but it can also be deeply cathartic. With each step, you gain insight, clarity, and a sense of accomplishment. Think of me as your tour guide — here to provide gentle direction, support, and company when the road feels rough.
Starting counselling can feel a bit like setting off on a road trip into unknown territory. Some parts of the journey will feel familiar, while others may feel completely new. It can be tiring, emotional, or frustrating at times, but it can also be deeply cathartic. With each step, you gain insight, clarity, and a sense of accomplishment. Think of me as your tour guide — here to provide gentle direction, support, and company when the road feels rough.
(01) 267 6692 x61 View (01) 267 6692 x61
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Lisa McDonnell
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D01
I come from a strong person-centred belief, prioritizing non-judgement and empathy, I work integratively, drawing from various theories and methods to suit the client's needs. Whether it be elements of CBT or engaging with creative expression, I strive to offer a mode of therapy which meets each client where they are at and facilitates them to share, heal and grow. As a Certified Grief Educator, I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
I come from a strong person-centred belief, prioritizing non-judgement and empathy, I work integratively, drawing from various theories and methods to suit the client's needs. Whether it be elements of CBT or engaging with creative expression, I strive to offer a mode of therapy which meets each client where they are at and facilitates them to share, heal and grow. As a Certified Grief Educator, I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
(01) 592 4196 x73 View (01) 592 4196 x73
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Ciara Orr
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D03
My ideal client has experienced emotional pain or trauma, such as abuse, grief, or struggles with mental health. They may face challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty in relationships. These issues often hold them back, making it hard to feel in control of their emotions or confident in their choices. They may feel stuck in negative patterns and seek healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. They want to break free from the emotional weight of the past and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is to feel empowered, to understand themselves better, and to make decisions from a place of self-awareness
My ideal client has experienced emotional pain or trauma, such as abuse, grief, or struggles with mental health. They may face challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty in relationships. These issues often hold them back, making it hard to feel in control of their emotions or confident in their choices. They may feel stuck in negative patterns and seek healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. They want to break free from the emotional weight of the past and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is to feel empowered, to understand themselves better, and to make decisions from a place of self-awareness
(01) 233 7180 x34 View (01) 233 7180 x34
Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.