Trauma Focused Counselling in Palmerstown

Barbara Howe
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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).
089 429 5357 View 089 429 5357
Chris Anthony Rankin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Chris has worked in a variety of services for over 24 years, all in service to help support change for people and is enjoying the experience of meeting people where they are at in relation to life experiences and challenges. Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction. He also had a positive impact on a variety of challenges emotional responses such as Anxiety, Shame, Depression, Anger, Hurt and has expanded his learning/experience over the year working with sexuality, relationships and mental health disorders.
Chris has worked in a variety of services for over 24 years, all in service to help support change for people and is enjoying the experience of meeting people where they are at in relation to life experiences and challenges. Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction. He also had a positive impact on a variety of challenges emotional responses such as Anxiety, Shame, Depression, Anger, Hurt and has expanded his learning/experience over the year working with sexuality, relationships and mental health disorders.
(01) 568 2872 x73 View (01) 568 2872 x73
Linda Byrne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
With over 15 years’ counselling and psychotherapy experience, I have supported people from all backgrounds through their life’s challenges. I believe deeply in each person’s capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change with my role being to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. I offer support and guidance in a safe, non-judgmental space to those affected by childhood issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement, relationship challenges, life transitions, anger management among others.
With over 15 years’ counselling and psychotherapy experience, I have supported people from all backgrounds through their life’s challenges. I believe deeply in each person’s capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change with my role being to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. I offer support and guidance in a safe, non-judgmental space to those affected by childhood issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement, relationship challenges, life transitions, anger management among others.
(01) 267 6634 x26 View (01) 267 6634 x26
Ray Bourke
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(01) 263 0393 x50 View (01) 263 0393 x50
Gillian Fagan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an integrative psychotherapist, drawing from attachment-based, psychodynamic, somatic, relational and trauma-focused approaches.
You may be capable and self-aware, yet still feel overwhelmed, detached or stuck. Relationships may feel intense or confusing. Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive, too much, or overthinking. You might wonder why you react so strongly, struggle with rejection, or feel successful on paper but internally dysregulated. I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts. Together, we make sense of what is happening in your nervous system and create something more workable.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, drawing from attachment-based, psychodynamic, somatic, relational and trauma-focused approaches.
You may be capable and self-aware, yet still feel overwhelmed, detached or stuck. Relationships may feel intense or confusing. Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive, too much, or overthinking. You might wonder why you react so strongly, struggle with rejection, or feel successful on paper but internally dysregulated. I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts. Together, we make sense of what is happening in your nervous system and create something more workable.
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Mark Tolan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
My own journey into psychology began with an interest into how we tick as human beings and why some of us seem to suffer and cope better than others. I soon realised that where I really needed to be was with people, helping them better understand and heal themselves. Now, as a qualified psychotherapist for many years, I not only get to do just that, but I also get to witness first-hand the courage and growth of my clients that is forever inspirational.
My own journey into psychology began with an interest into how we tick as human beings and why some of us seem to suffer and cope better than others. I soon realised that where I really needed to be was with people, helping them better understand and heal themselves. Now, as a qualified psychotherapist for many years, I not only get to do just that, but I also get to witness first-hand the courage and growth of my clients that is forever inspirational.
(01) 267 6595 x28 View (01) 267 6595 x28

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Rob Coffey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Online Only
Rob has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Dublin City University), is an accredited psychotherapist (MIACP) and transpersonal therapist. He is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Graduate training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Rob has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Dublin City University), is an accredited psychotherapist (MIACP) and transpersonal therapist. He is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Graduate training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
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Valentina Spagnesi
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D08
I am an EMDR and trauma psychotherapist in Dublin, offering therapy for individuals, couples, and expats navigating stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and build healthier relationships. Many of my clients are professionals, expats, and international individuals living in Dublin who are navigating life transitions, stress, or emotional challenges.
I am an EMDR and trauma psychotherapist in Dublin, offering therapy for individuals, couples, and expats navigating stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and build healthier relationships. Many of my clients are professionals, expats, and international individuals living in Dublin who are navigating life transitions, stress, or emotional challenges.
(01) 568 2872 x25 View (01) 568 2872 x25
Sherlock Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D02
Waitlist for new clients
Although Person-Centred therapy informs the underpinning principle of how I work, further training enables me to integrate various other psychotherapeutic approaches into my work including Trauma Focused Interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and specific training in Online and Telephone therapy that is accredited by ACTO.
I am an experienced Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered and accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Based in the heart of Dublin, I offer both short-term and long-term therapy both in-person and online. Whether your reason for seeking therapy now is influenced by a current challenge in your life or whether you have been considering this for a long time, it would be a pleasure to meet you. My Person-Centred core approach means that I believe that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the right conditions.
Although Person-Centred therapy informs the underpinning principle of how I work, further training enables me to integrate various other psychotherapeutic approaches into my work including Trauma Focused Interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and specific training in Online and Telephone therapy that is accredited by ACTO.
I am an experienced Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered and accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Based in the heart of Dublin, I offer both short-term and long-term therapy both in-person and online. Whether your reason for seeking therapy now is influenced by a current challenge in your life or whether you have been considering this for a long time, it would be a pleasure to meet you. My Person-Centred core approach means that I believe that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the right conditions.
(061) 572 524 x37 View (061) 572 524 x37
Betsy Cubuk
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Online Only
My work is guided by the understanding that many emotional patterns and life challenges develop quietly over time, often outside of our immediate awareness. As Carl Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” In therapy, we gently explore these underlying patterns together, helping you gain insight into how past experiences, emotions, and beliefs may be shaping your present life.
My work is guided by the understanding that many emotional patterns and life challenges develop quietly over time, often outside of our immediate awareness. As Carl Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” In therapy, we gently explore these underlying patterns together, helping you gain insight into how past experiences, emotions, and beliefs may be shaping your present life.
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Mark Drury
Psychotherapist, MSc
Online Only
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
(01) 267 6552 x42 View (01) 267 6552 x42
This is Us Therapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D09
My vision is to provide a safe space where people can come and be heard, for them to be met with compassion and empathy in a nonjudgmental environment.”
My vision is to provide a safe space where people can come and be heard, for them to be met with compassion and empathy in a nonjudgmental environment.”
(01) 263 0697 x61 View (01) 263 0697 x61
Rajesh Madayil
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Dublin, County D22
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
(01) 233 7180 x37 View (01) 233 7180 x37
Gealach Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D22
My practice is a space for adults ready to look beneath the surface of their everyday challenges. I work with individuals who feel stuck in familiar coping habits or emotional loops, as well as women navigating the profound physical and psychological shifts of perimenopause and midlife. You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin, nor fit your experience into a neat label. If you are feeling exhausted by old routines, overwhelmed by change, or simply seeking a quiet, grounded space to be heard without judgment, you are very welcome.
My practice is a space for adults ready to look beneath the surface of their everyday challenges. I work with individuals who feel stuck in familiar coping habits or emotional loops, as well as women navigating the profound physical and psychological shifts of perimenopause and midlife. You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin, nor fit your experience into a neat label. If you are feeling exhausted by old routines, overwhelmed by change, or simply seeking a quiet, grounded space to be heard without judgment, you are very welcome.
(01) 233 7903 x28 View (01) 233 7903 x28
Nicola Gogarty Kelly
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Skerries, County Dublin K34
I want to help clients in whatever they may be struggling with in their lives. I work in a person-centred and integrative way. I believe strongly in the therapeutic relationship. I think it is a huge factor in the outcome of therapy.
I want to help clients in whatever they may be struggling with in their lives. I work in a person-centred and integrative way. I believe strongly in the therapeutic relationship. I think it is a huge factor in the outcome of therapy.
(01) 233 7063 x29 View (01) 233 7063 x29
Marie Walshe
Psychotherapist, MA, APPI
Dublin, County D02
I work with young people, individual adults and couples. At our initial consultation, I have two objectives: to assess whether we can work together as therapist and client, and also to assess what is the appropriate therapy to offer you. Therapy is work. I offer a carefully-bounded confidential space in which to speak of anxiety, depression, hopes and dreams. My principal mode of working is a talking therapy but where appropriate I may recommend coping strategies (e.g. for panic attacks) and psycho-education (e.g. books or podcasts). In return I expect you to attend weekly, speak freely, and pay promptly.
I work with young people, individual adults and couples. At our initial consultation, I have two objectives: to assess whether we can work together as therapist and client, and also to assess what is the appropriate therapy to offer you. Therapy is work. I offer a carefully-bounded confidential space in which to speak of anxiety, depression, hopes and dreams. My principal mode of working is a talking therapy but where appropriate I may recommend coping strategies (e.g. for panic attacks) and psycho-education (e.g. books or podcasts). In return I expect you to attend weekly, speak freely, and pay promptly.
(01) 568 2872 x38 View (01) 568 2872 x38
Aaron Melzer
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Serves Area
My practice is grounded in the humanistic approach, emphasizing each person's innate capacity for self-healing and authentic growth. I blend a range of evidence-based techniques to meet your individual needs, including cognitive, relational, and mindfulness-based therapies. I've guided diverse clients through challenges like anxiety, various forms of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and beyond—always with empathy and proven strategies. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and adhering to the ethical guidelines I foster a secure, judgment-free environment where you can uncover insights, heal deeply, and flourish.
My practice is grounded in the humanistic approach, emphasizing each person's innate capacity for self-healing and authentic growth. I blend a range of evidence-based techniques to meet your individual needs, including cognitive, relational, and mindfulness-based therapies. I've guided diverse clients through challenges like anxiety, various forms of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and beyond—always with empathy and proven strategies. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and adhering to the ethical guidelines I foster a secure, judgment-free environment where you can uncover insights, heal deeply, and flourish.
(01) 267 6622 x86 View (01) 267 6622 x86
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment. I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change. I provide these services to clients in Ireland.
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment. I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change. I provide these services to clients in Ireland.
(042) 959 0698 View (042) 959 0698
Sarah Leonard Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D02
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
(01) 233 7903 x53 View (01) 233 7903 x53
Gavin Healy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Clondalkin, County Dublin D22
I am an EMDR accredited therapist and accredited consultant supporting people who have experienced difficult or distressing events that continue to affect them today. You may have been carrying this for a long time. Unresolved experiences can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, anger or rage, low mood, emotional shutdown, and a persistent sense of unease. I offer a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space. My priority is to provide a safe and contained environment where you feel listened to, understood, and respected. You are welcome to call, email, or text to arrange an initial appointment.
I am an EMDR accredited therapist and accredited consultant supporting people who have experienced difficult or distressing events that continue to affect them today. You may have been carrying this for a long time. Unresolved experiences can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, anger or rage, low mood, emotional shutdown, and a persistent sense of unease. I offer a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space. My priority is to provide a safe and contained environment where you feel listened to, understood, and respected. You are welcome to call, email, or text to arrange an initial appointment.
(01) 267 6681 x17 View (01) 267 6681 x17