Psychodynamic Counselling in Knocklyon
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.
" I work integratively, blending person-centred warmth with practical CBT and psychodynamic tools.
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by daily stress, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of constant overthinking, you deserve a place to slow down. I provide a warm, grounded, and confidential space where you can finally catch your breath and unpack what you truly need without judgment. Together, we will work at your pace to gain the insights and practical tools needed for genuine growth. I am a qualified psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the IACP, based at The Beacon Therapy Centre in Sandyford, Dublin. I work in one-to-one sessions across a wide range of presentations.
" I work integratively, blending person-centred warmth with practical CBT and psychodynamic tools.
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by daily stress, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of constant overthinking, you deserve a place to slow down. I provide a warm, grounded, and confidential space where you can finally catch your breath and unpack what you truly need without judgment. Together, we will work at your pace to gain the insights and practical tools needed for genuine growth. I am a qualified psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the IACP, based at The Beacon Therapy Centre in Sandyford, Dublin. I work in one-to-one sessions across a wide range of presentations.
Hi, Welcome to the Inner Voice Inner Journey Rathfarnham Therapy Centre's Psychology Page. I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, 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. Mention "Rathfarnham" in your email or call when contacting us.
Hi, Welcome to the Inner Voice Inner Journey Rathfarnham Therapy Centre's Psychology Page. I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, 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. Mention "Rathfarnham" in your email or call when contacting us.
Couples Counselling offers a safe, supportive and confidential environment. Couples Counselling is non-judgemental and allows for us to be heard. It supports healing and wellbeing. The focus of the Therapy is on the relationship. see www.counsellingforcouples.ie for further details.
Couples Counselling offers a safe, supportive and confidential environment. Couples Counselling is non-judgemental and allows for us to be heard. It supports healing and wellbeing. The focus of the Therapy is on the relationship. see www.counsellingforcouples.ie for further details.
Do you frequently overthink? Is your mood low or anxious? Are you struggling in relationships or the workplace? Do you find you are leaning on food, drink, drugs or other substances to help you cope? Have you experienced bereavement or relationship loss? Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationships, and to process emotions, understand behaviours and which in turn can strengthen an individual's inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience.
Do you frequently overthink? Is your mood low or anxious? Are you struggling in relationships or the workplace? Do you find you are leaning on food, drink, drugs or other substances to help you cope? Have you experienced bereavement or relationship loss? Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationships, and to process emotions, understand behaviours and which in turn can strengthen an individual's inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience.
I work with adolescent girls and adult women who are finding life emotionally overwhelming or feel as though they have lost touch with who they are. My clients struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, or the lasting impact of childhood experiences. They often describe feeling "stuck" in familiar patterns, putting others first, or carrying a harsh inner critic that leaves them feeling exhausted and never quite good enough.
I work with adolescent girls and adult women who are finding life emotionally overwhelming or feel as though they have lost touch with who they are. My clients struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, or the lasting impact of childhood experiences. They often describe feeling "stuck" in familiar patterns, putting others first, or carrying a harsh inner critic that leaves them feeling exhausted and never quite good enough.
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
Therapy must feel safe before it can be productive. To this end, I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions. From there the conversation tends to reveal what you might like to get out of therapy- these goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, or to think or feel differently about the past. In many cases, the goal is to just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
Therapy must feel safe before it can be productive. To this end, I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions. From there the conversation tends to reveal what you might like to get out of therapy- these goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, or to think or feel differently about the past. In many cases, the goal is to just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
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I draw from attachment theory, psychodynamic principles, and relational life therapy, working with both individuals and couples.
Are you someone who longs for genuine connection but feels trapped in patterns of self-doubt, conflict, or control? Perhaps you are navigating trauma, an eating disorder, or relational struggles — perhaps caring deeply for others while feeling unseen yourself. Beneath the overwhelm, often my clients want to feel safe in their own skin, to understand their emotions, and to build relationships grounded in trust, balance, and authenticity. Together, we work toward calm, confidence, and connection that lasts.
I draw from attachment theory, psychodynamic principles, and relational life therapy, working with both individuals and couples.
Are you someone who longs for genuine connection but feels trapped in patterns of self-doubt, conflict, or control? Perhaps you are navigating trauma, an eating disorder, or relational struggles — perhaps caring deeply for others while feeling unseen yourself. Beneath the overwhelm, often my clients want to feel safe in their own skin, to understand their emotions, and to build relationships grounded in trust, balance, and authenticity. Together, we work toward calm, confidence, and connection that lasts.
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 name is Linda (she/her), I am a fully-accredited psychotherapist practicing in Dublin 3. Since graduating in 2021, I have worked in private practice, corporate wellness and student services and have seen clients with a vast range of presentations including anxiety, chronic stress, work and relationship difficulties, sexuality, identity and depression.
When working with clients, my wish for them is that they can overcome difficulties that may be blocking them from experiencing the joys or passions in their lives.
My name is Linda (she/her), I am a fully-accredited psychotherapist practicing in Dublin 3. Since graduating in 2021, I have worked in private practice, corporate wellness and student services and have seen clients with a vast range of presentations including anxiety, chronic stress, work and relationship difficulties, sexuality, identity and depression.
When working with clients, my wish for them is that they can overcome difficulties that may be blocking them from experiencing the joys or passions in their lives.
Combining a person-centered approach with psychodynamic principles, I aim to help you deepen self-awareness, recognise patterns, and create meaningful change.
There are moments in life when it feels difficult to navigate the challenges we face, whether due to overwhelming emotions, unresolved experiences, or simply not feeling like ourselves. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood, no matter what you are going through.
With a Master’s in Psychotherapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, my practice is grounded in a strong foundation of training and ethical standards, balanced by a genuine and empathetic approach to ensure you feel respected and supported.
Combining a person-centered approach with psychodynamic principles, I aim to help you deepen self-awareness, recognise patterns, and create meaningful change.
There are moments in life when it feels difficult to navigate the challenges we face, whether due to overwhelming emotions, unresolved experiences, or simply not feeling like ourselves. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood, no matter what you are going through.
With a Master’s in Psychotherapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, my practice is grounded in a strong foundation of training and ethical standards, balanced by a genuine and empathetic approach to ensure you feel respected and supported.
My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
I specialise in eating disorders and disordered eating, supporting clients with restriction, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive exercise, or body image difficulties. My approach isn't about "fixing", but helping you make sense of what's beneath the surface and develop safer, more supportive coping.
My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
I specialise in eating disorders and disordered eating, supporting clients with restriction, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive exercise, or body image difficulties. My approach isn't about "fixing", but helping you make sense of what's beneath the surface and develop safer, more supportive coping.
I continue to enjoy the journey of my work as a psychotherapist and supervisor over a number of years. Wellbeing, self care and healing are at the core of my work, and my values.
At the heart of healing in psychotherapy is the client/therapist relationship. Drawing on my core training in humanistic, person centred, biodynamic and gestalt approaches, I create a unique connection for working with you that is nurturing and creative.
I offer a safe space for you to explore your experiences and encourage you to become the author of your own life.
I continue to enjoy the journey of my work as a psychotherapist and supervisor over a number of years. Wellbeing, self care and healing are at the core of my work, and my values.
At the heart of healing in psychotherapy is the client/therapist relationship. Drawing on my core training in humanistic, person centred, biodynamic and gestalt approaches, I create a unique connection for working with you that is nurturing and creative.
I offer a safe space for you to explore your experiences and encourage you to become the author of your own life.
Every therapeutic journey starts with a single session. I believe that after that, it is the clients needs that decides, what that journey looks like and if more than one session is required. Sometimes a brief intervention is all you require, sometimes you might want to look a little deeper. As a therapist it is my role to create a safe space and supports for you to achieve what you need. What I can provide is an experienced and safe support, no matter what it is, you decide to work on.
Every therapeutic journey starts with a single session. I believe that after that, it is the clients needs that decides, what that journey looks like and if more than one session is required. Sometimes a brief intervention is all you require, sometimes you might want to look a little deeper. As a therapist it is my role to create a safe space and supports for you to achieve what you need. What I can provide is an experienced and safe support, no matter what it is, you decide to work on.
Paula O'Connor (MIAHIP) Reg ICP.
Paula holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School and is accredited by the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and is also registered with ICP Irish Council for Psychotherapy.
Her therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, encouraging clients to explore their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
She forsters a warm and welcoming environment where clients can engage with curiosity and self-exploration.
Paula values the therapeutic relationship as a vital component of the healing process.
Paula O'Connor (MIAHIP) Reg ICP.
Paula holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School and is accredited by the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and is also registered with ICP Irish Council for Psychotherapy.
Her therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, encouraging clients to explore their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
She forsters a warm and welcoming environment where clients can engage with curiosity and self-exploration.
Paula values the therapeutic relationship as a vital component of the healing process.
I integrate relational gestalt and psychodynamic theory into a trauma-informed framework to create a safe and grounded environment in which to explore what is troubling you.
As a therapist, I am trained to listen to you in a particular way that is different to how you might be used to being listened to. When I sit or walk with you, I am paying attention to the different ways that you express yourself with words, tone, movement, and metaphor to see if we can get a sense together of what might be underlying what is troubling you or keeping you stuck. Our work together is a space in which you can be as you are, speak as you need to, play with ideas and dreams, and tune into your body as a rich source of information, but importantly, a place in which you can do this at your own pace.
I integrate relational gestalt and psychodynamic theory into a trauma-informed framework to create a safe and grounded environment in which to explore what is troubling you.
As a therapist, I am trained to listen to you in a particular way that is different to how you might be used to being listened to. When I sit or walk with you, I am paying attention to the different ways that you express yourself with words, tone, movement, and metaphor to see if we can get a sense together of what might be underlying what is troubling you or keeping you stuck. Our work together is a space in which you can be as you are, speak as you need to, play with ideas and dreams, and tune into your body as a rich source of information, but importantly, a place in which you can do this at your own pace.
Most of us can say 'we're grand' without thinking. Saying otherwise is harder. We are often better at enduring than we are at reaching out. It's usually something learned, something cultural, something that may have worked for a long time and then stopped working.
The pressures that shape people's inner lives have always interested me: the things that go unspoken, the tendency to 'say-nothing', the social expectations around drink, and the various people we become throughout our lives. That curiosity informs how I work with people who are trying to make sense of who they are and what they want.
Most of us can say 'we're grand' without thinking. Saying otherwise is harder. We are often better at enduring than we are at reaching out. It's usually something learned, something cultural, something that may have worked for a long time and then stopped working.
The pressures that shape people's inner lives have always interested me: the things that go unspoken, the tendency to 'say-nothing', the social expectations around drink, and the various people we become throughout our lives. That curiosity informs how I work with people who are trying to make sense of who they are and what they want.
We provide an affirming and empowering space for folks from the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled communities. As practitioners who are part of these communities ourselves, we draw on our own journeys so that therapy feels relatable, human, and down-to-earth. Our goal is to support you as you work through emotions and challenges at your own pace. We are experienced in working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, and those questioning their identity post diagnosis / identification.
We provide an affirming and empowering space for folks from the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled communities. As practitioners who are part of these communities ourselves, we draw on our own journeys so that therapy feels relatable, human, and down-to-earth. Our goal is to support you as you work through emotions and challenges at your own pace. We are experienced in working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, and those questioning their identity post diagnosis / identification.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
Nearby Psychodynamic Counsellors Searches for Knocklyon
- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Dublin
- Firhouse
- Palmerstown
- Ranelagh
- Rathfarnham
- Rathmines
- Sandyford
- Stillorgan
- Tallaght
- Templeogue
Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.