Counselling in Rathmines
Accredited therapist in Dublin 6 and online offering support for burnout, depression, body image, and psychosexual issues. I have a special interest in existential issues of meaning and purpose in life. I hold a Master's degree in psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School.
Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I completed a PhD in English literature, focusing on Irish writer James Joyce. I also worked for five years as a researcher with an advocacy organisation, carrying out research on students' mental health.
Accredited therapist in Dublin 6 and online offering support for burnout, depression, body image, and psychosexual issues. I have a special interest in existential issues of meaning and purpose in life. I hold a Master's degree in psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School.
Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I completed a PhD in English literature, focusing on Irish writer James Joyce. I also worked for five years as a researcher with an advocacy organisation, carrying out research on students' mental health.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
Are you exhausted from holding it together on the outside while your mind spirals with worst-case scenarios, replaying conversations, questioning yourself, and keeping you awake at night? Maybe relationships feel confusing or overwhelming, or you’re carrying anger, grief, or loneliness you don’t know what to do with anymore.
If any of this feels familiar, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Rebecca, a fully qualified psychotherapist registered with the IACP. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, including family estrangement, no-contact dynamics, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you exhausted from holding it together on the outside while your mind spirals with worst-case scenarios, replaying conversations, questioning yourself, and keeping you awake at night? Maybe relationships feel confusing or overwhelming, or you’re carrying anger, grief, or loneliness you don’t know what to do with anymore.
If any of this feels familiar, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Rebecca, a fully qualified psychotherapist registered with the IACP. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, including family estrangement, no-contact dynamics, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Whatever challenges you're facing, you don't have to face them alone. Therapy can help. By developing a deeper understanding of what you're experiencing, we can work towards greater insight, a better quality of life and meaningful change. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship problems, trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, men's issues, and abuse and its impact.
Whatever challenges you're facing, you don't have to face them alone. Therapy can help. By developing a deeper understanding of what you're experiencing, we can work towards greater insight, a better quality of life and meaningful change. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship problems, trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, men's issues, and abuse and its impact.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be the difference that makes all the difference. If you are worried about the future and if there are unresolved issues playing on your mind, please give me a call. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist based at City Therapy Dame St. Dublin and online. I tailor my counselling style to the client’s individual needs in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be the difference that makes all the difference. If you are worried about the future and if there are unresolved issues playing on your mind, please give me a call. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist based at City Therapy Dame St. Dublin and online. I tailor my counselling style to the client’s individual needs in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space.
Most people come to see me when the "keep the head down and get on with it" approach finally stops working. On the outside, things look fine—you’re hitting your targets and managing the day-to-day. But inside, it’s a constant hum of anxiety, the "Sunday Scaries," or the heavy weight of burnout.
I set up TalkingACT to provide a space that is practical, straightforward, and entirely free of clinical waffle. If you are tired of treading water and want a down-to-earth environment to figure out why you’re stuck, you’re in the right place. I focus on where you are now and how to get you moving again.
Most people come to see me when the "keep the head down and get on with it" approach finally stops working. On the outside, things look fine—you’re hitting your targets and managing the day-to-day. But inside, it’s a constant hum of anxiety, the "Sunday Scaries," or the heavy weight of burnout.
I set up TalkingACT to provide a space that is practical, straightforward, and entirely free of clinical waffle. If you are tired of treading water and want a down-to-earth environment to figure out why you’re stuck, you’re in the right place. I focus on where you are now and how to get you moving again.
I believe that all children and young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe, to be happy and to achieve their potential in life. I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves. Working with a fun, non-judgemental approach I value all our talents equally. I facilitate children and young people to choose the activity in each session while I hold the space to keep everybody physically and emotionally safe. In Play Therapy children encounter the world at conscious and unconscious levels, working through difficulties in their own time.
I believe that all children and young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe, to be happy and to achieve their potential in life. I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves. Working with a fun, non-judgemental approach I value all our talents equally. I facilitate children and young people to choose the activity in each session while I hold the space to keep everybody physically and emotionally safe. In Play Therapy children encounter the world at conscious and unconscious levels, working through difficulties in their own time.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, and also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
Hello, I’m Catherine, a BACP-registered psychotherapist with an MSc, and also awarded Psychotherapist of the Year 2025, by Prestige Awards. I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them. I integrate clinical training with lived experience to offer compassionate, relational therapy. My work supports people to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting change. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.
I am the clinical director of New Perspectives Psychology, a lifespan service that supports children, teens and adults who are experiencing a variety of psychological, mental health and stress related challenges. We offer autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults as well as follow up supports.
Many of our clients start their journey with a consultation - this is an opportunity to better understand your needs and create an evidenced based and informed plan. We aim to be supportive and person centered at every stage of the process with our service.
I am the clinical director of New Perspectives Psychology, a lifespan service that supports children, teens and adults who are experiencing a variety of psychological, mental health and stress related challenges. We offer autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults as well as follow up supports.
Many of our clients start their journey with a consultation - this is an opportunity to better understand your needs and create an evidenced based and informed plan. We aim to be supportive and person centered at every stage of the process with our service.
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Is there a sense that life could be better, that you are floundering instead of flourishing? Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down and reflect on your life space; a chance to explore and gain insight into unhelpful patterns of belief and behaviour which can cause distress and influence how you feel about yourself and the world. I am passionate about instilling hope by fostering greater connection and meaning in life which you may have lost sight of. Therapy has the potential to facilitate small yet meaningful changes, creating a powerful ripple effect on your mental health and wellbeing.
Do you feel overwhelmed, lost or stuck? Is there a sense that life could be better, that you are floundering instead of flourishing? Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down and reflect on your life space; a chance to explore and gain insight into unhelpful patterns of belief and behaviour which can cause distress and influence how you feel about yourself and the world. I am passionate about instilling hope by fostering greater connection and meaning in life which you may have lost sight of. Therapy has the potential to facilitate small yet meaningful changes, creating a powerful ripple effect on your mental health and wellbeing.
It is hard to describe what psychotherapy is really like. One of us, Jonathan Shedler describes it well.
"We are changing life patterns. There is no path from Point A to Point B that does not traverse the unknown
Real transformation occurs when patient and therapist can enter and embrace that unknown
Perhaps it is like ancient sailors setting out to sea in search of a new and distant land—but uncertain how far they might have to travel before they once again set foot on solid earth, or what they might find when they get there"
There is no substitute for meeting face to face though. And proceeding or not from there.
It is hard to describe what psychotherapy is really like. One of us, Jonathan Shedler describes it well.
"We are changing life patterns. There is no path from Point A to Point B that does not traverse the unknown
Real transformation occurs when patient and therapist can enter and embrace that unknown
Perhaps it is like ancient sailors setting out to sea in search of a new and distant land—but uncertain how far they might have to travel before they once again set foot on solid earth, or what they might find when they get there"
There is no substitute for meeting face to face though. And proceeding or not from there.
I'm an accredited ICP Psychotherapist with over 10 years clinical experience. I work with both adults and adolescents and provide a type of listening that is singular to each person. I have particular interest and experience with working with people experiencing mental anguish including those who struggle with ruminating, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, anxiety and depression. I'm experienced with working with different psychiatric diagnoses. Speaking about how we think and experience life creates an insight and questioning. A speaking that will let you let go and allow new possibilities
I'm an accredited ICP Psychotherapist with over 10 years clinical experience. I work with both adults and adolescents and provide a type of listening that is singular to each person. I have particular interest and experience with working with people experiencing mental anguish including those who struggle with ruminating, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, anxiety and depression. I'm experienced with working with different psychiatric diagnoses. Speaking about how we think and experience life creates an insight and questioning. A speaking that will let you let go and allow new possibilities
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
I am an experienced counsellor and I understand contacting me is difficult. You may be feeling overwhelmed and possibly finding it difficult to cope. I will support you as we explore what you need from counselling and how I can help you. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard and it is possible for you to live in a more fulfilling way. Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of your life, to heal old wounds and figure out how to live happily. Let us work together to help you learn to understand why you are feeling and behaving in certain ways and how to make different choices that will enhance your life.
I am an experienced counsellor and I understand contacting me is difficult. You may be feeling overwhelmed and possibly finding it difficult to cope. I will support you as we explore what you need from counselling and how I can help you. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard and it is possible for you to live in a more fulfilling way. Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of your life, to heal old wounds and figure out how to live happily. Let us work together to help you learn to understand why you are feeling and behaving in certain ways and how to make different choices that will enhance your life.
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.
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.
I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) Degree & Dip. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dip. in Traumatology & PTSD, HSE’s suicide program SafeTalk, and the DRCC (Dublin Rape Crisis Centre) Cert. for working with sexual abuse victims. I have a special interest in the area of trauma. I work from a humanistic-integrative perspective with the clients needs at the core of the relationship. My training allows me to adapt to the different personalities of clients to tailor the therapy to their individual needs. Respecting every clients unique needs is my aim, while I provide a warm, empathic, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) Degree & Dip. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dip. in Traumatology & PTSD, HSE’s suicide program SafeTalk, and the DRCC (Dublin Rape Crisis Centre) Cert. for working with sexual abuse victims. I have a special interest in the area of trauma. I work from a humanistic-integrative perspective with the clients needs at the core of the relationship. My training allows me to adapt to the different personalities of clients to tailor the therapy to their individual needs. Respecting every clients unique needs is my aim, while I provide a warm, empathic, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Empathetic and compassionate therapist.
My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming and secure space where you can feel safe, always heard and supported. Therapy with me is collaborative, confidential, and grounded in compassion. The goal is to help you find clarity and balance in your life.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, panic attacks, bereavement, workplace issues and relationship difficulties.
Empathetic and compassionate therapist.
My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming and secure space where you can feel safe, always heard and supported. Therapy with me is collaborative, confidential, and grounded in compassion. The goal is to help you find clarity and balance in your life.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, panic attacks, bereavement, workplace issues and relationship difficulties.
Shame and anxiety often feel correction is needed, yet often gentle exploration and reconnecting to the authentic self offer healing. So, if you’re feeling off, being hard on yourself, or facing a difficult time, we can understand where these feelings and thoughts arose from and what may help you.
Therapy is a safe space that offers you the chance for self-acceptance, and even self-care. Clients often note that I’m simultaneously the least judgmental and caring therapists, and we will take culture and context into consideration/ from California.
Shame and anxiety often feel correction is needed, yet often gentle exploration and reconnecting to the authentic self offer healing. So, if you’re feeling off, being hard on yourself, or facing a difficult time, we can understand where these feelings and thoughts arose from and what may help you.
Therapy is a safe space that offers you the chance for self-acceptance, and even self-care. Clients often note that I’m simultaneously the least judgmental and caring therapists, and we will take culture and context into consideration/ from California.
Do you feel like you lost yourself? Feeling dissolved in a relationship? Or maybe struggling to find your place in a new environment? Mental health challenges can be overwhelming and impact your overall well-being. If you want to overcome your struggles in a comforting safe environment - you're in the right place!
Do you feel like you lost yourself? Feeling dissolved in a relationship? Or maybe struggling to find your place in a new environment? Mental health challenges can be overwhelming and impact your overall well-being. If you want to overcome your struggles in a comforting safe environment - you're in the right place!
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Rathmines
20+
Average cost per session
€80
Counsellors in Rathmines who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | Laya |
| 70% | Aviva |
| 70% | Irish Life |
How Counsellors in Rathmines see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 26% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Rathmines?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, eircode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or eircode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are accredited members of the main professional associations, mainly the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). Most Psychologists are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Ireland. Psychologists have earned a doctoral degree in psychology and many are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a doctoral degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the IACP or ICP, they must complete a minimum of an NFQ Level 7 programme with 100 hours of clinical experience and a minimum of 450 hours of post-training clinical experience under clinical supervision.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in Ireland could cost between €50 – €90 when seeing a counsellor and €75 - €120 or more when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your eircode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the IACP, the ICP, or PSI are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a child is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.