Chronic Illness Counselling in Malahide
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.
I have experience working with issues relating to anxiety, depression, perinatal trauma, grief and loss, bullying in the workforce, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, life transitions, relational trauma.
I have a particular interest in working with clients whose lives are impacted by ADHD, whether that is a client who is experiencing symptoms of ADHD, and querying a diagnosis, or already has a diagnosis and wishes to explore what that means for them. I also work with clients who live with people affected by ADHD and offer a safe and supportive space.
I have experience working with issues relating to anxiety, depression, perinatal trauma, grief and loss, bullying in the workforce, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, life transitions, relational trauma.
I have a particular interest in working with clients whose lives are impacted by ADHD, whether that is a client who is experiencing symptoms of ADHD, and querying a diagnosis, or already has a diagnosis and wishes to explore what that means for them. I also work with clients who live with people affected by ADHD and offer a safe and supportive space.
Hi, my name is Jason Brennan and I have been a therapist and coach for nearly 30 years. I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress management and life challenges, as well as confidence and self esteem building. I am also the founder and president of the Irish Transactional Analysis Association and vice chair of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy, as well as having a pod cast called OK Everyday on Spotify and YouTube. I have helped hundreds of people improve their lives and find out more about what they want to achieve. If you are interested in working together, or would like to know more, just reach out. Thanks Jason
Hi, my name is Jason Brennan and I have been a therapist and coach for nearly 30 years. I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress management and life challenges, as well as confidence and self esteem building. I am also the founder and president of the Irish Transactional Analysis Association and vice chair of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy, as well as having a pod cast called OK Everyday on Spotify and YouTube. I have helped hundreds of people improve their lives and find out more about what they want to achieve. If you are interested in working together, or would like to know more, just reach out. Thanks Jason
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
Clarity Counselling is an affordable, professional counselling service based in Malahide, Co. Dublin. I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. My service is committed to the highest degree of ethical practice and care. I also provide a limited number of hours at low cost rates for students, unemployed/OAP’s.
Clarity Counselling is an affordable, professional counselling service based in Malahide, Co. Dublin. I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. My service is committed to the highest degree of ethical practice and care. I also provide a limited number of hours at low cost rates for students, unemployed/OAP’s.
For over 14 years, I’ve helped people navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions. As a fully accredited IACP psychotherapist, I support individuals facing midlife challenges, peri/menopause, relationship issues, career changes, and life-work balance difficulties.
Together, we’ll create a personal sanctuary where you can compassionately explore your needs and emotions while mindfully reconnecting with your body. As you progress, you’ll feel less stressed, more at peace, understood, validated, and emotionally resilient.
Sessions are available in English and Polish language.
For over 14 years, I’ve helped people navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions. As a fully accredited IACP psychotherapist, I support individuals facing midlife challenges, peri/menopause, relationship issues, career changes, and life-work balance difficulties.
Together, we’ll create a personal sanctuary where you can compassionately explore your needs and emotions while mindfully reconnecting with your body. As you progress, you’ll feel less stressed, more at peace, understood, validated, and emotionally resilient.
Sessions are available in English and Polish language.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
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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.
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.
Over 15 years experience as a Senior Chartered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor (C.Psychol.,Ps.S.I) and Clinical Lead. I specialise in supporting adults coping with Cancer, Health Related Issues, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Women's Health, Psycho-oncology, Relationship difficulties, Distress & Anxiety.
I also work with existential issues & transitional life phases often brought on by these events, along with stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Over 15 years experience as a Senior Chartered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor (C.Psychol.,Ps.S.I) and Clinical Lead. I specialise in supporting adults coping with Cancer, Health Related Issues, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Women's Health, Psycho-oncology, Relationship difficulties, Distress & Anxiety.
I also work with existential issues & transitional life phases often brought on by these events, along with stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (Pre-Acc) who welcomes clients from any walk of life. I offer sessions both in and out of traditional working hours and in the later hours of the evening.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (Pre-Acc) who welcomes clients from any walk of life. I offer sessions both in and out of traditional working hours and in the later hours of the evening.
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
Meet Catherine - Catherine is a fully accreditted Psychoanalytic Psyhotherapist (APPI), with a massters from University College Dublin (UCD) and St Vincents University Hospital.. She works with individuals aged 14 and above, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness and isolation. What I Offer - As a therapist, I believe that working together over time is a crucial step towards better mental health. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can talk openly about your struggles and aspirations, without judgement.
Meet Catherine - Catherine is a fully accreditted Psychoanalytic Psyhotherapist (APPI), with a massters from University College Dublin (UCD) and St Vincents University Hospital.. She works with individuals aged 14 and above, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness and isolation. What I Offer - As a therapist, I believe that working together over time is a crucial step towards better mental health. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can talk openly about your struggles and aspirations, without judgement.
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.
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.
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
Nearby Chronic Illness Counsellors Searches for Malahide
- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Blanchardstown
- Donabate
- Dublin
- Portmarnock
- Ranelagh
- Rathmines
- Skerries
- Stillorgan
- Swords
- Templeogue
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.