Chronic Illness Counselling in Palmerstown
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.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
I love working with clients navigating anxiety, health worries, self-esteem struggles, or body-image concerns and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “have it all figured out.” Clients who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to their own needs and are seeking a space where they can speak freely, understand themselves with more compassion, and learn practical tools to ease anxiety and build a more trusting relationship with their mind and body.At their core, they want to feel grounded, capable, and at home within themselves.
I love working with clients navigating anxiety, health worries, self-esteem struggles, or body-image concerns and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “have it all figured out.” Clients who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to their own needs and are seeking a space where they can speak freely, understand themselves with more compassion, and learn practical tools to ease anxiety and build a more trusting relationship with their mind and body.At their core, they want to feel grounded, capable, and at home within 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.
Whether you're a psychologist seeking clinical supervision for chartership or an individual looking for support, you've come to the right place.
With over twenty years of practice, I know what a privilege it is to walk alongside someone through their journey. I work from a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach — because lasting change comes from understanding yourself, not just managing symptoms.
I'm a Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and a Coaching Psychologist. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, eating difficulties, chronic pain, couple conflict, and sexuality concerns.
Whether you're a psychologist seeking clinical supervision for chartership or an individual looking for support, you've come to the right place.
With over twenty years of practice, I know what a privilege it is to walk alongside someone through their journey. I work from a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach — because lasting change comes from understanding yourself, not just managing symptoms.
I'm a Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and a Coaching Psychologist. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, eating difficulties, chronic pain, couple conflict, and sexuality concerns.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
It is hard to describe what psychotherapy is really like. One of us, Jonathan Shedler describes it well.
"We are changing life patterns. There is no path from Point A to Point B that does not traverse the unknown
Real transformation occurs when patient and therapist can enter and embrace that unknown
Perhaps it is like ancient sailors setting out to sea in search of a new and distant land—but uncertain how far they might have to travel before they once again set foot on solid earth, or what they might find when they get there"
There is no substitute for meeting face to face though. And proceeding or not from there.
It is hard to describe what psychotherapy is really like. One of us, Jonathan Shedler describes it well.
"We are changing life patterns. There is no path from Point A to Point B that does not traverse the unknown
Real transformation occurs when patient and therapist can enter and embrace that unknown
Perhaps it is like ancient sailors setting out to sea in search of a new and distant land—but uncertain how far they might have to travel before they once again set foot on solid earth, or what they might find when they get there"
There is no substitute for meeting face to face though. And proceeding or not from there.
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.
Sara supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, chronic illness, cancer and relationship difficulties.
Dr Sara McNally is a qualified psychotherapist with a diverse academic and clinical background. She holds an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Irish Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. In addition to her core psychotherapy training, she completed a PhD in Pharmacology at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, bringing a strong scientific foundation and depth of analytical understanding to her therapeutic work. Sara also holds a Degree in Genetics from Trinity College Dublin.
Sara supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, chronic illness, cancer and relationship difficulties.
Dr Sara McNally is a qualified psychotherapist with a diverse academic and clinical background. She holds an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Irish Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. In addition to her core psychotherapy training, she completed a PhD in Pharmacology at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, bringing a strong scientific foundation and depth of analytical understanding to her therapeutic work. Sara also holds a Degree in Genetics from Trinity College Dublin.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with thirty years experience. I provide consultations on mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, self-harm, psychosis, suicidality, grief, loss, anger, addiction, violence, personality disorder, work-related problems, bullying, psychosis, bipolar disorder, stress, shame and confidence issues. Trained in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, CRM and MBT. I am recognised by VHI, Laya, Corkmarket and Irish Life for up to 50% rebates of consultation fee. Consultations available re concerns about the mental health of a family member or employee.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with thirty years experience. I provide consultations on mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, self-harm, psychosis, suicidality, grief, loss, anger, addiction, violence, personality disorder, work-related problems, bullying, psychosis, bipolar disorder, stress, shame and confidence issues. Trained in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, CRM and MBT. I am recognised by VHI, Laya, Corkmarket and Irish Life for up to 50% rebates of consultation fee. Consultations available re concerns about the mental health of a family member or employee.
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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.