Bereavement Counselling in Portmarnock

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Margaret McGoldrick
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
Bereavement, Depression, Recovery from childhood sexual abuse and trauma, Relationship difficulties, Stress and anxiety, Bullying, Self-esteem and identity issues,
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.
Bereavement, Depression, Recovery from childhood sexual abuse and trauma, Relationship difficulties, Stress and anxiety, Bullying, Self-esteem and identity issues,
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.
(01) 267 6622 x20 View (01) 267 6622 x20
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Andrea Holahan
Psychotherapist, MSc
Serves Area
Both internships offered psychotherapeutic intervention using Art psychotherapy for service users presenting with trauma-related symptoms, attachment deficits, depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation and loss.
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.
Both internships offered psychotherapeutic intervention using Art psychotherapy for service users presenting with trauma-related symptoms, attachment deficits, depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation and loss.
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.
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Clarity Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6622 x93 View (01) 267 6622 x93
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Marie Mulligan
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
I work with presenting issues such as anxiety, self harm, depression/postnatal depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties and health problems including Long Covid and ME/CFS.
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.
I work with presenting issues such as anxiety, self harm, depression/postnatal depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties and health problems including Long Covid and ME/CFS.
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.
(01) 263 0697 x21 View (01) 263 0697 x21
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Michelle Smyth
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close.
I offer evidence based effective therapy for many issues including: Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Grief, Social Anxiety, Work Related Stress, Addiction, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Confidence Issues and Couples Therapy.
You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close.
I offer evidence based effective therapy for many issues including: Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Grief, Social Anxiety, Work Related Stress, Addiction, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Confidence Issues and Couples Therapy.
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Joanna Kondratowicz McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
(01) 267 6681 x57 View (01) 267 6681 x57
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Mark Herman Therapy & Coaching
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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?
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?
(01) 233 7063 x36 View (01) 233 7063 x36
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SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues.
I am a pre-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist under the professional body IACP. I work with various issues, including anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, low mood, low self-esteem and grief. I love the work that I do, my goal is to always provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for my clients.
Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues.
I am a pre-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist under the professional body IACP. I work with various issues, including anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, low mood, low self-esteem and grief. I love the work that I do, my goal is to always provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for my clients.
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Sophie Laura Cullen
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances. My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self. I look forward to working with you.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances. My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self. I look forward to working with you.
(01) 267 6641 x97 View (01) 267 6641 x97
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Atvira Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also work with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, trauma themes, grief, boundary issues, and intrusive thoughts.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
I also work with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, trauma themes, grief, boundary issues, and intrusive thoughts.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
(01) 233 7063 x24 View (01) 233 7063 x24
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Stephen Reynolds
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are repeating the same negative patterns in your life or relationships, are these negatively impacting how you feel? I can help. As a compassionate, creative, and empathetic therapist, I can help you find answers. Whether you seek therapy for personal growth, relationship challenges, or emotional well-being, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals in a non-judgmental space where you can openly and authentically explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
If you are repeating the same negative patterns in your life or relationships, are these negatively impacting how you feel? I can help. As a compassionate, creative, and empathetic therapist, I can help you find answers. Whether you seek therapy for personal growth, relationship challenges, or emotional well-being, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals in a non-judgmental space where you can openly and authentically explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
089 610 4952 View 089 610 4952
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Deimante Dos Santos
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
(01) 267 6595 x21 View (01) 267 6595 x21
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Deirdre O'Neill
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief?
It can be overwhelming trying to choose a counsellor, I aim to create a warm trusting and compassionate space where you can explore painful emotions in a safe way. I can help you to learn some skills to deal with difficult feelings and anxiety. Together we can explore what changes you might need to make to yourself, your life or your relationships.
Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief?
It can be overwhelming trying to choose a counsellor, I aim to create a warm trusting and compassionate space where you can explore painful emotions in a safe way. I can help you to learn some skills to deal with difficult feelings and anxiety. Together we can explore what changes you might need to make to yourself, your life or your relationships.
(01) 568 2872 x98 View (01) 568 2872 x98
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Caitriona King
Psychotherapist, PhD, ICP
Serves Area
Struggling with loss or identity issues?
As a psychoanalytical psychotherapist, I aim to gently uncover unconscious root causes of emotional distress and patterns of behaviour so you can manage their effects, become stronger and more fulfilled. I add the benefit of my medical scientific experience to specialise in dealing with a loss of physical health and cause of illness.
Struggling with loss or identity issues?
As a psychoanalytical psychotherapist, I aim to gently uncover unconscious root causes of emotional distress and patterns of behaviour so you can manage their effects, become stronger and more fulfilled. I add the benefit of my medical scientific experience to specialise in dealing with a loss of physical health and cause of illness.
(01) 267 6689 View (01) 267 6689
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Jacqueline Kelly
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Serves Area
I support all mothers through identity shifts, emotional distress, birth trauma, anxiety, and the often-unspoken grief of losing who they once were.
I specialise in maternal mental health and supporting mothers. Many of the mothers I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, or unsure of who they are since becoming a parent. They’re not necessarily “depressed,” but they know something feels off. They want to understand themselves again, ease the pressure they’re under, and find language for an experience that has left them stretched, tender, and changed.
I support all mothers through identity shifts, emotional distress, birth trauma, anxiety, and the often-unspoken grief of losing who they once were.
I specialise in maternal mental health and supporting mothers. Many of the mothers I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, or unsure of who they are since becoming a parent. They’re not necessarily “depressed,” but they know something feels off. They want to understand themselves again, ease the pressure they’re under, and find language for an experience that has left them stretched, tender, and changed.
(01) 267 6570 x31 View (01) 267 6570 x31
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Dr. Niamh O'Dowd
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
With over 15 year experience as a clinical psychologist in the mental health services and hospital settings, I am experienced in working with people who have experienced complex challenges in their lives, including early trauma and those with longstanding mental health challenges. I have a particular interest in helping people who have been suffering with physical symptoms (chronic pain conditions, functional neurological disorders among others) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
With over 15 year experience as a clinical psychologist in the mental health services and hospital settings, I am experienced in working with people who have experienced complex challenges in their lives, including early trauma and those with longstanding mental health challenges. I have a particular interest in helping people who have been suffering with physical symptoms (chronic pain conditions, functional neurological disorders among others) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
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Anne Marie Kelly (Brady)
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
(01) 267 6552 x56 View (01) 267 6552 x56
Emma Jane Kelly
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
(01) 267 6622 x67 View (01) 267 6622 x67
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Caroline Irwin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
(01) 568 2872 x81 View (01) 568 2872 x81

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Simon Harvey / 121Therapy
Verified Verified
Malahide, County Dublin K36
Hi, I'm Simon, welcome to 121 Therapy. I am qualified as both an adult and an adolescent therapist. I have experience in the therapy room as both a therapist and a client. I fully understand how daunting the first steps into therapy can be for both teenagers and adults alike. I am a member of IACP which is the governing body for psychotherapists, and, I am certified adolescent therapist.
Hi, I'm Simon, welcome to 121 Therapy. I am qualified as both an adult and an adolescent therapist. I have experience in the therapy room as both a therapist and a client. I fully understand how daunting the first steps into therapy can be for both teenagers and adults alike. I am a member of IACP which is the governing body for psychotherapists, and, I am certified adolescent therapist.
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Bereavement Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.