Female Counselling in Portmarnock, DN

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Victoria Blackmore
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, or struggling to navigate a major life change? Maybe you're dealing with the weight of grief, relationship challenges, or a sense of being lost. You want to feel more in control, gain clarity, and reconnect with your sense of purpose. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover your inner strengths, and work towards lasting change so you can live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, or struggling to navigate a major life change? Maybe you're dealing with the weight of grief, relationship challenges, or a sense of being lost. You want to feel more in control, gain clarity, and reconnect with your sense of purpose. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover your inner strengths, and work towards lasting change so you can live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(01) 233 7063 x45 View (01) 233 7063 x45
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Margaret McGoldrick
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
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.
(01) 267 6622 x20 View (01) 267 6622 x20
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Hannah Farrell
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
Many people seek therapy during times of significant distress or after major life changes. I work in a way that allows you to gently unpack whatever has brought you to this space. You might be unsure about what to talk about at first, but that’s my job. I often think of myself as the train driver on this journey, with you as my helpful passenger, guiding me on which direction we take next. I have extensive experience supporting people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specific expertise in working with individuals living with chronic illness, abuse, trauma and bereavement.
Many people seek therapy during times of significant distress or after major life changes. I work in a way that allows you to gently unpack whatever has brought you to this space. You might be unsure about what to talk about at first, but that’s my job. I often think of myself as the train driver on this journey, with you as my helpful passenger, guiding me on which direction we take next. I have extensive experience supporting people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specific expertise in working with individuals living with chronic illness, abuse, trauma and bereavement.
(01) 267 6517 x99 View (01) 267 6517 x99
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Marie Mulligan
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Portmarnock, County Dublin D13
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist of 15 years, I have worked with adults and adolescents from the age of 11 years. I know how important choosing the right counsellor/psychotherapist is and the courage it takes to start this journey. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is integral for growth and healing. I create a compassionate, safe, non judgemental environment in which to work with clients. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective and help clients see their own potential as they work through their difficulties.
(01) 263 0697 x21 View (01) 263 0697 x21
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Deirdre O'Neill
Counsellor, MIACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
What if you could experience less anxiety? Or learn how to manage and eliminate panic attacks? What if you could be kinder to yourself? Are you struggling with stress or feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you are coping with depression? Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief? Perhaps you sometimes feel lonely and wonder why your relationships are not working as you would like them to. We all struggle with life and it's challenges sometimes. ​Counselling can help you to learn how to manage anxiety and challenging emotions and thoughts.
What if you could experience less anxiety? Or learn how to manage and eliminate panic attacks? What if you could be kinder to yourself? Are you struggling with stress or feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you are coping with depression? Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief? Perhaps you sometimes feel lonely and wonder why your relationships are not working as you would like them to. We all struggle with life and it's challenges sometimes. ​Counselling can help you to learn how to manage anxiety and challenging emotions and thoughts.
(01) 568 2872 x98 View (01) 568 2872 x98
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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
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Dr. Niamh O'Dowd
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
With over 15 year experience as a clinical psychologist in the mental health services and hospital settings, I am experienced in working with those with complex challenges (long standing difficulties, early trauma). I have a particular interest in helping people 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 those with complex challenges (long standing difficulties, early trauma). I have a particular interest in helping people with physical symptoms (chronic pain conditions, functional neurological disorders among others) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
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Laura Campbell Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you carrying the weight of past experiences or struggling to feel safe in the present? You're not alone. So many of us are unknowingly operating from a dysregulated nervous system. Therapy offers a secure, confidential space to gently process trauma, reconnect with yourself, and begin healing at your own pace—with the hope of feeling more grounded and regulated from within.
Are you carrying the weight of past experiences or struggling to feel safe in the present? You're not alone. So many of us are unknowingly operating from a dysregulated nervous system. Therapy offers a secure, confidential space to gently process trauma, reconnect with yourself, and begin healing at your own pace—with the hope of feeling more grounded and regulated from within.
(01) 267 6634 x12 View (01) 267 6634 x12
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Atvira Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your challenges and build a path toward healing and growth. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative approach rooted in humanistic care, tailoring therapy to your unique journey. I have specialised training in CBT-E for eating disorders, trauma-informed bereavement therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your challenges and build a path toward healing and growth. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative approach rooted in humanistic care, tailoring therapy to your unique journey. I have specialised training in CBT-E for eating disorders, trauma-informed bereavement therapy, and trauma-informed care.
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Beauty Ndevu Ncube
Verified Verified
Online Only
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
(01) 267 6622 x72 View (01) 267 6622 x72
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Caroline Irwin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
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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Caitriona King
Psychotherapist, PhD, ICP
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6689 View (01) 267 6689
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Joanna Kondratowicz McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
For over 10 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 10 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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Reflective Insights
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer online individual psychotherapy (talking therapy) for adults. I specialise in working with diagnosed/self-identified Autistic and AuDHD adults. I offer a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy.​ This approach respects client’s communication styles and sensory needs and promotes a positive neurodivergent identity. Being Autistic/AuDHD is a neurotype, not a mental health condition. Unfortunately, however, because neurodiverse people live in a neurotypical world which is not set up for them, many people suffer with co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
I offer online individual psychotherapy (talking therapy) for adults. I specialise in working with diagnosed/self-identified Autistic and AuDHD adults. I offer a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy.​ This approach respects client’s communication styles and sensory needs and promotes a positive neurodivergent identity. Being Autistic/AuDHD is a neurotype, not a mental health condition. Unfortunately, however, because neurodiverse people live in a neurotypical world which is not set up for them, many people suffer with co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
(061) 572 524 x90 View (061) 572 524 x90
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Malahide Counselling & Holistic Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
Discover the path to self-growth with Malahide Counselling! Located in Malahide village, Dublin, we offer professional and affordable counselling services for adults and adolescents. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment, guided by the highest ethical standards. Through our client-centered approach, we embark on a transformative journey together, exploring your inner world and empowering you to break free from unhelpful patterns. Let's create choices that align with your true self.
Discover the path to self-growth with Malahide Counselling! Located in Malahide village, Dublin, we offer professional and affordable counselling services for adults and adolescents. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment, guided by the highest ethical standards. Through our client-centered approach, we embark on a transformative journey together, exploring your inner world and empowering you to break free from unhelpful patterns. Let's create choices that align with your true self.
(01) 267 6681 x61 View (01) 267 6681 x61
Photo of Noelle Shebani - help2heal, Psychotherapist
help2heal
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(01) 233 7903 x84 View (01) 233 7903 x84
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Michelle Smyth
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
(01) 267 6536 x11 View (01) 267 6536 x11
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SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As we move through life, many factors and situations can affect our mental health. Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues. It is a courageous step to go to therapy. Therapy can offer a space just for you, to explore your inner strengths, identify goals and deepen your understanding of your own wants and needs. SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy offers you a place to gain awareness and insight, learn how to cope with difficulties that arise in your life, and learn strategies to cope with unhelpful thoughts.
As we move through life, many factors and situations can affect our mental health. Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues. It is a courageous step to go to therapy. Therapy can offer a space just for you, to explore your inner strengths, identify goals and deepen your understanding of your own wants and needs. SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy offers you a place to gain awareness and insight, learn how to cope with difficulties that arise in your life, and learn strategies to cope with unhelpful thoughts.
(01) 263 0697 x22 View (01) 263 0697 x22
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Sandra O'Brien
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
(01) 267 6692 x49 View (01) 267 6692 x49

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Montpelier Counselling Services
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Dublin, County A94
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to. It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease. I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems. We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to. It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease. I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems. We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.