Chronic Illness Counselling in Lucan
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.
Ireland’s online therapist specialising in adoption, childhood trauma through Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
Hello, I'm Eimear Scully, an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience supporting adults across Ireland. I offer online therapy for people affected by childhood trauma, adoption, high-functioning anxiety, and other trauma.
Many of my clients appear to cope well outwardly while experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense of not feeling good enough. These patterns often stem from early life experiences and attachment wounds.
Ireland’s online therapist specialising in adoption, childhood trauma through Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
Hello, I'm Eimear Scully, an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience supporting adults across Ireland. I offer online therapy for people affected by childhood trauma, adoption, high-functioning anxiety, and other trauma.
Many of my clients appear to cope well outwardly while experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense of not feeling good enough. These patterns often stem from early life experiences and attachment wounds.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, parental challenges, chronic illness, grief and loss, stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Together, we can explore what’s going on for you and find new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward.
My practice is grounded in person-centred therapy, while also drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and solution-focused techniques.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, parental challenges, chronic illness, grief and loss, stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Together, we can explore what’s going on for you and find new ways of coping, healing, and moving forward.
My practice is grounded in person-centred therapy, while also drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and solution-focused techniques.
Barbara is a fully certified psychotherapist with a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), British Psychological Society (BACP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Barbara is a fully certified psychotherapist with a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), British Psychological Society (BACP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite yourself lately? Do you feel like you are on a "hampster wheel", loosing yourself while caring for everyone else. Maybe things look “fine” on the outside, but inside it feels a bit heavier or harder than it should. If that sounds familiar, you’re not on your own. I’m here to listen and help you make sense of things, so they don’t feel as heavy.
You might want to identify and work towards what you want for your life, talk through something that’s happening at the moment, or come to terms with experiences from your past that still feel unresolved. All of that is welcome here.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite yourself lately? Do you feel like you are on a "hampster wheel", loosing yourself while caring for everyone else. Maybe things look “fine” on the outside, but inside it feels a bit heavier or harder than it should. If that sounds familiar, you’re not on your own. I’m here to listen and help you make sense of things, so they don’t feel as heavy.
You might want to identify and work towards what you want for your life, talk through something that’s happening at the moment, or come to terms with experiences from your past that still feel unresolved. All of that is welcome here.
My approach is helping you to learn the skills to help yourself. Therapy shouldn't be forever, it should be a support to encourage you to actively pursue the life you want.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
My approach is helping you to learn the skills to help yourself. Therapy shouldn't be forever, it should be a support to encourage you to actively pursue the life you want.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Are you overthinking everything? Finding it hard to make decisions? Finding it hard to switch off at the end of the day? Feeling overwhelmed but not sure exactly why? On the outside, life looks fine, but inside you feel chaotic. You are not alone in this. You are in the right place.
Are you overthinking everything? Finding it hard to make decisions? Finding it hard to switch off at the end of the day? Feeling overwhelmed but not sure exactly why? On the outside, life looks fine, but inside you feel chaotic. You are not alone in this. You are in the right place.
With my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and professional accredited training in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, I provide a compassionate, tailored approach to therapy. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction—including process addictions—and relationship challenges. My integrative approach fosters self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
With my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and professional accredited training in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, I provide a compassionate, tailored approach to therapy. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction—including process addictions—and relationship challenges. My integrative approach fosters self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
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.
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The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
I am bound and adhere to the ethical boundaries of my accrediting body and my own personal morals and ethics.
I am a person with a lot of personal and professional experience which I bring to my practice enabling me to better understand client challenges, whatever they may be.
My practice integrates a selection of modalities, concepts and theories which are adapted to each client individually.
I am bound and adhere to the ethical boundaries of my accrediting body and my own personal morals and ethics.
I am a person with a lot of personal and professional experience which I bring to my practice enabling me to better understand client challenges, whatever they may be.
My practice integrates a selection of modalities, concepts and theories which are adapted to each client individually.
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. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
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. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
Burnt out? Overwhelmed? Navigating a life transition? Something in you knows that how you're living and how you want to live are not quite aligning. Whether that shows up as anxiety, trauma, a sense of meaninglessness or a quiet feeling of being stuck, this is exactly the work I do.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with specialist training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy i.e. working with what the nervous system holds, not just what the mind can articulate. I have a particular interest in existential questions: meaning, identity, and how to live more fully. My approach is warm, direct and unhurried. I am here to help you.
Burnt out? Overwhelmed? Navigating a life transition? Something in you knows that how you're living and how you want to live are not quite aligning. Whether that shows up as anxiety, trauma, a sense of meaninglessness or a quiet feeling of being stuck, this is exactly the work I do.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with specialist training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy i.e. working with what the nervous system holds, not just what the mind can articulate. I have a particular interest in existential questions: meaning, identity, and how to live more fully. My approach is warm, direct and unhurried. I am here to help you.
As a fully accredited therapist I work with individuals, couples, families and people from the GSRD community. I specialise in systemic therapy, EMDR and nervous system informed work. I support people with anxiety, trauma, addiction, difficult childhood experiences, relationship problems, grief, serious illness and gender and sexuality exploration. I work with couples of all orientations and relationship styles including monogamous, non monogamous and polyamorous. I help partners build trust improve communication and feel more connected. I also support families to strengthen relationships and work through difficulties.
As a fully accredited therapist I work with individuals, couples, families and people from the GSRD community. I specialise in systemic therapy, EMDR and nervous system informed work. I support people with anxiety, trauma, addiction, difficult childhood experiences, relationship problems, grief, serious illness and gender and sexuality exploration. I work with couples of all orientations and relationship styles including monogamous, non monogamous and polyamorous. I help partners build trust improve communication and feel more connected. I also support families to strengthen relationships and work through difficulties.
Does life sometimes feel like a struggle? Are you simply surviving? Would you like to feel fulfilled and relaxed? You can be okay despite the difficulties you can't control. I can help you learn to manage your reactions in your thoughts and feelings which are counterproductive for you. I can help you find practises which wire up new neural pathways in your brain and help you to stay more regulated and capable of enjoying your life. You are not alone. Together we can work to find more meaning, as you discover who you really are and what you need. Get in touch to arrange a free 10 minute consultation over the phone.
Does life sometimes feel like a struggle? Are you simply surviving? Would you like to feel fulfilled and relaxed? You can be okay despite the difficulties you can't control. I can help you learn to manage your reactions in your thoughts and feelings which are counterproductive for you. I can help you find practises which wire up new neural pathways in your brain and help you to stay more regulated and capable of enjoying your life. You are not alone. Together we can work to find more meaning, as you discover who you really are and what you need. Get in touch to arrange a free 10 minute consultation over the phone.
Hello! My name is Raquel Dalcim and I am a registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), based in Dublin. With extensive experience in clinical practice, I have had the privilege of conducting over 1,500 consultations, providing compassionate and effective mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit together, and to help you decide if you want to go ahead with therapy.
Hello! My name is Raquel Dalcim and I am a registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), based in Dublin. With extensive experience in clinical practice, I have had the privilege of conducting over 1,500 consultations, providing compassionate and effective mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit together, and to help you decide if you want to go ahead with therapy.
Life can, for all of us, feel heavy, confusing or difficult to carry alone at times. Perhaps you’ve been trying to hold things together while feeling stuck or overwhelmed inside. I offer therapy as a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find new ways forward. This is a space to speak openly and safely. I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour. You don’t need to have the right words before coming. You don’t have to figure this out alone. We begin where you are, at your pace
Life can, for all of us, feel heavy, confusing or difficult to carry alone at times. Perhaps you’ve been trying to hold things together while feeling stuck or overwhelmed inside. I offer therapy as a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find new ways forward. This is a space to speak openly and safely. I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour. You don’t need to have the right words before coming. You don’t have to figure this out alone. We begin where you are, at your pace
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.