Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Portmarnock
I strongly believe that the client is the expert. The client is the one who lives inside the self and has had the experiences. They know when something resonates with them in a therapy session. They know what they can and cannot cope with. They know the areas and issues that need to be addressed. I believe that there is a natural predisposition towards health in everyone. People just need to gain a confidence in listening to what their body, mind and emotions are telling them. I listen to what the client brings to me and their goals. This may be short-term counselling, or a more processing through psychotherapy.
I strongly believe that the client is the expert. The client is the one who lives inside the self and has had the experiences. They know when something resonates with them in a therapy session. They know what they can and cannot cope with. They know the areas and issues that need to be addressed. I believe that there is a natural predisposition towards health in everyone. People just need to gain a confidence in listening to what their body, mind and emotions are telling them. I listen to what the client brings to me and their goals. This may be short-term counselling, or a more processing through psychotherapy.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood.
I specialise in eating disorders and disordered eating, supporting clients with restriction, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive exercise, or body image difficulties. My approach isn't about "fixing", but helping you make sense of what's beneath the surface and develop safer, more supportive coping.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood.
I specialise in eating disorders and disordered eating, supporting clients with restriction, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive exercise, or body image difficulties. My approach isn't about "fixing", but helping you make sense of what's beneath the surface and develop safer, more supportive coping.
In my wider life, I'm a dad to a teenager, love spending time in nature and read a lot.
Yes, talking is good and helps. But maybe therapy can be much more... I blend psychotherapy, coaching and CBT to see things differently and help in fresh new ways. Curious?
In my wider life, I'm a dad to a teenager, love spending time in nature and read a lot.
Yes, talking is good and helps. But maybe therapy can be much more... I blend psychotherapy, coaching and CBT to see things differently and help in fresh new ways. Curious?
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed, as if you're stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? You're not alone. Many of us experience these feelings without fully understanding their roots. Often, our past experiences shape our present behaviors in ways we may not even be aware of.
In our therapy sessions, I aim to provide you with a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Together, we will uncover the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety, worry, shame, or stress.
My goal is to help you feel better in yourself, empower you, and help you heal.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed, as if you're stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? You're not alone. Many of us experience these feelings without fully understanding their roots. Often, our past experiences shape our present behaviors in ways we may not even be aware of.
In our therapy sessions, I aim to provide you with a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Together, we will uncover the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety, worry, shame, or stress.
My goal is to help you feel better in yourself, empower you, and help you heal.
My experience stems from working with the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and the child and family agency (TUSLA).
Young people experiencing emotional and behavioural disturbances can find it challenging to communicate or understand why they feel this way. The process of Child Art Psychotherapy can benefit in many ways as it is relational and fosters consistency and containment. The psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approach of Art Psychotherapy incorporates verbal and non-verbal communication to gain insight into the child's thoughts and beliefs systems. The focus of therapy is to understand the unconscious material that influences behaviour and emotions in order to foster change and promote healthy psychological functioning.
My experience stems from working with the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and the child and family agency (TUSLA).
Young people experiencing emotional and behavioural disturbances can find it challenging to communicate or understand why they feel this way. The process of Child Art Psychotherapy can benefit in many ways as it is relational and fosters consistency and containment. The psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approach of Art Psychotherapy incorporates verbal and non-verbal communication to gain insight into the child's thoughts and beliefs systems. The focus of therapy is to understand the unconscious material that influences behaviour and emotions in order to foster change and promote healthy psychological functioning.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples.
With over 10 years experience in clinical practice I can work with a wide range of issues. You may wish to improve confidence and self esteem; You may be having difficulties in managing relationships or certain aspects of your life. I can help you resolve the issues that are causing difficulty and gain new perspective.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples.
With over 10 years experience in clinical practice I can work with a wide range of issues. You may wish to improve confidence and self esteem; You may be having difficulties in managing relationships or certain aspects of your life. I can help you resolve the issues that are causing difficulty and gain new perspective.
Hey! My name is Steve. At sherpatherapies my main focus is to be a consistent support at a low cost.My approach is always welcoming, warm and supportive . I have experience in a wide range of areas including general psychotherapy, couples counselling and the field of addiction, recovery, and families of those in addiction. I believe in listening to what the client wants, helping them set their goals, and achieving them. Life can place us in the most difficult times, and sometimes it feels hard to reach out and ask for help. Asking is the 1st step to freeing yourself of the weight
Hey! My name is Steve. At sherpatherapies my main focus is to be a consistent support at a low cost.My approach is always welcoming, warm and supportive . I have experience in a wide range of areas including general psychotherapy, couples counselling and the field of addiction, recovery, and families of those in addiction. I believe in listening to what the client wants, helping them set their goals, and achieving them. Life can place us in the most difficult times, and sometimes it feels hard to reach out and ask for help. Asking is the 1st step to freeing yourself of the weight
Located in Malahide village, Dublin, we offer professional and affordable counselling services for adults and adolescents.
We offer adolescent psychotherapy sessions, counselling for both Adults and adolescents. We also offer a combination of counselling and holistic therapies sessions, therefor sessions can be constructed to suit clients individual needs.
Located in Malahide village, Dublin, we offer professional and affordable counselling services for adults and adolescents.
We offer adolescent psychotherapy sessions, counselling for both Adults and adolescents. We also offer a combination of counselling and holistic therapies sessions, therefor sessions can be constructed to suit clients individual needs.
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I offer support to Adult clients and also Adolescents & their Parents.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist. I also hold a Higher Diploma in Addiction and an MSc in Adolescent Psychotherapy. I have extensive experience in a wide variety of issues. I am deeply passionate about supporting all my clients especially adolescents and their parents as they attempt to navigate this essential developmental stage of life.
I offer support to Adult clients and also Adolescents & their Parents.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist. I also hold a Higher Diploma in Addiction and an MSc in Adolescent Psychotherapy. I have extensive experience in a wide variety of issues. I am deeply passionate about supporting all my clients especially adolescents and their parents as they attempt to navigate this essential developmental stage of life.
I am currently undertaking a Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and open to working with under 16's.
Do you feel that you have nowhere or nobody to talk to or to express your feelings to? Do you want the freedom to explore your thoughts in a safe place with a kind ear. Are you struggling or do you have worries that you cannot express to the ones closest to you? I work with clients that want to feel safe to explore and talk freely about what is happening for them. There are no judgements or criticisms in my work.
I am currently undertaking a Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and open to working with under 16's.
Do you feel that you have nowhere or nobody to talk to or to express your feelings to? Do you want the freedom to explore your thoughts in a safe place with a kind ear. Are you struggling or do you have worries that you cannot express to the ones closest to you? I work with clients that want to feel safe to explore and talk freely about what is happening for them. There are no judgements or criticisms in my work.
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist/health coach with over 20 years of experience in health and well-being. I've worked in rehabilitation for more than ten years, helping people become the best version of themselves. I achieve this by understanding my own challenges and victories. I engage in an open, trusting environment with a connection that encourages others to grow. My passion is helping others challenge their own limiting self-beliefs, thus bringing them to a space of self-acceptance and positive change.
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist/health coach with over 20 years of experience in health and well-being. I've worked in rehabilitation for more than ten years, helping people become the best version of themselves. I achieve this by understanding my own challenges and victories. I engage in an open, trusting environment with a connection that encourages others to grow. My passion is helping others challenge their own limiting self-beliefs, thus bringing them to a space of self-acceptance and positive change.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (Pre-Acc) who welcomes clients from any walk of life, offering sessions both in and out of traditional working hours.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (Pre-Acc) who welcomes clients from any walk of life, offering sessions both in and out of traditional working hours.
I specialise in Anxiety Relief Therapy Intensives, supporting adults and teens who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma-related stress.
Therapist specialising in Anxiety and Trauma Therapy Intensives
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, or the impact of past experiences?
Perhaps you're constantly worrying, struggling to switch off, second-guessing yourself, or feeling emotionally exhausted. Maybe you've tried to work through things on your own, read the books, listened to the podcasts, or even had therapy before, but still find yourself returning to the same patterns.
If you're looking for meaningful change but don't want to commit to months or years of weekly therapy, a Therapy Intensive may be a good fit.
I specialise in Anxiety Relief Therapy Intensives, supporting adults and teens who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma-related stress.
Therapist specialising in Anxiety and Trauma Therapy Intensives
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, or the impact of past experiences?
Perhaps you're constantly worrying, struggling to switch off, second-guessing yourself, or feeling emotionally exhausted. Maybe you've tried to work through things on your own, read the books, listened to the podcasts, or even had therapy before, but still find yourself returning to the same patterns.
If you're looking for meaningful change but don't want to commit to months or years of weekly therapy, a Therapy Intensive may be a good fit.
Life is not always smooth and can present us with situations, some more difficult than others. Some of these situations can be sorted with the help of friends and family and others may need the help of a professional. As a therapist it is my belief that all clients are individual and so my service will be tailored to the individual needs of each client. My work is to help the clients better understand what their needs are and assist in the changes the client wants to make in order to meet these needs. Counselling is a collaborative process where I will assist each client to set goals and work with them in order to achieve these.
Life is not always smooth and can present us with situations, some more difficult than others. Some of these situations can be sorted with the help of friends and family and others may need the help of a professional. As a therapist it is my belief that all clients are individual and so my service will be tailored to the individual needs of each client. My work is to help the clients better understand what their needs are and assist in the changes the client wants to make in order to meet these needs. Counselling is a collaborative process where I will assist each client to set goals and work with them in order to achieve these.
I work with children, adolescents and adults and have particular experience in helping people process trauma and adverse experiences.
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, chartered by the Psychological Society of Ireland. I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing (EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I also provide ADHD and cognitive assessments for children and adults.
I work with children, adolescents and adults and have particular experience in helping people process trauma and adverse experiences.
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, chartered by the Psychological Society of Ireland. I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing (EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I also provide ADHD and cognitive assessments for children and adults.
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
I am a professional, qualified Child Play Therapist, Adolesent, adult Psychotherapist. My approach is open and warm. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, panic, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. My approach is client-centered tailored to the needs of the individual. I offer a safe place to talk about difficult things with compassion and understanding in the therapeutic space. I believe that through the counselling relationship, I can help you explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations. Sometimes therapy is about reaching out when you’re feeling isolated or unsure.
I am a professional, qualified Child Play Therapist, Adolesent, adult Psychotherapist. My approach is open and warm. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, panic, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. My approach is client-centered tailored to the needs of the individual. I offer a safe place to talk about difficult things with compassion and understanding in the therapeutic space. I believe that through the counselling relationship, I can help you explore and develop new approaches to dealing with difficult, problematic and stressful situations. Sometimes therapy is about reaching out when you’re feeling isolated or unsure.
Accredited in several evidence-based psychotherapy approaches and experienced supporting adults, couples, and adolescents.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
Accredited in several evidence-based psychotherapy approaches and experienced supporting adults, couples, and adolescents.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
The service offer children's play therapy and adolescent and adult counselling/psychotherapy.
Shoreline Anxiety Therapies uses an integrative approach to help clients manage and emotionally process their anxieties. This is usually done with a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and other supportive talk therapies as well as using more creative ways of working, like art/sand therapy with teenagers and play therapy with children.
The service offer children's play therapy and adolescent and adult counselling/psychotherapy.
Shoreline Anxiety Therapies uses an integrative approach to help clients manage and emotionally process their anxieties. This is usually done with a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and other supportive talk therapies as well as using more creative ways of working, like art/sand therapy with teenagers and play therapy with children.
Working with adults, couples and adolescents, specialising in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor (somatic) psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and more.
Ruth warmly welcomes you to her Psychotherapy and Counselling practice. With the DCU MSc in Psychotherapy, she is IACP Accredited, highly qualified and experienced in working with adults, couples and adolescents who present with a broad range of issues. She has completed advanced trainings in cutting edge evidence based practices including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems, 'game-changers' for trauma therapy. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Psychotherapy and draws from a diverse range of creative approaches. She looks forward to meeting you where she can provide you with the therapy you need.
Working with adults, couples and adolescents, specialising in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor (somatic) psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and more.
Ruth warmly welcomes you to her Psychotherapy and Counselling practice. With the DCU MSc in Psychotherapy, she is IACP Accredited, highly qualified and experienced in working with adults, couples and adolescents who present with a broad range of issues. She has completed advanced trainings in cutting edge evidence based practices including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems, 'game-changers' for trauma therapy. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Psychotherapy and draws from a diverse range of creative approaches. She looks forward to meeting you where she can provide you with the therapy you need.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.