Adoption Counselling in Rathmines
Hi, I’m Clodagh. I have been providing support for 20 years. This has deepened my ability to connect with people, which allows me to help you create meaningful changes in your live.
I can offer you a supportive and compassionate space where we can begin to understand what’s happening for you, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
My approach is grounded in Person Centred (Talk) Therapy, enriched by a Somatic (Body) Orientated Therapy called The Hakomi Method.
We can only change what we are aware of and my approach focuses on helping you access deeper levels of understanding, moving towards meaningful and lasting change.
Hi, I’m Clodagh. I have been providing support for 20 years. This has deepened my ability to connect with people, which allows me to help you create meaningful changes in your live.
I can offer you a supportive and compassionate space where we can begin to understand what’s happening for you, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
My approach is grounded in Person Centred (Talk) Therapy, enriched by a Somatic (Body) Orientated Therapy called The Hakomi Method.
We can only change what we are aware of and my approach focuses on helping you access deeper levels of understanding, moving towards meaningful and lasting change.
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
Do you often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and not in control? Life can be tough, and taking the time to become aware and understand our patterns and struggles to cope can help restore peace of mind and connection to ourselves and others. I offer a friendly and welcoming therapeutic space, where we'll blend approaches like IFS, CBT, Somatic IFS, and Trauma-Informed Therapy, to find the path that feels right for you. As a qualified Internal Family Systems therapist, I can help you understand and heal different “parts” of yourself—like that anxious part or critical voice — and support you in reconnecting with your true self.
Do you often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and not in control? Life can be tough, and taking the time to become aware and understand our patterns and struggles to cope can help restore peace of mind and connection to ourselves and others. I offer a friendly and welcoming therapeutic space, where we'll blend approaches like IFS, CBT, Somatic IFS, and Trauma-Informed Therapy, to find the path that feels right for you. As a qualified Internal Family Systems therapist, I can help you understand and heal different “parts” of yourself—like that anxious part or critical voice — and support you in reconnecting with your true self.
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.
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Celine’s experience includes working with family trauma, physical and sexual abuse, the impact of addiction and substance misuse, domestic violence, grief, separation, loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity, adoption.
Through my practice in Core Process Psychotherapy, I believe in the power of presence, listening and finding understanding. My approach is rooted in compassionate enquiry and respect, aiming to guide you towards emotional well-being. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, struggling with relationships, or seeking clarity in your thoughts and feelings, I am here to offer support. My sessions provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I work collaboratively with you to find solutions that meet your needs.
Celine’s experience includes working with family trauma, physical and sexual abuse, the impact of addiction and substance misuse, domestic violence, grief, separation, loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity, adoption.
Through my practice in Core Process Psychotherapy, I believe in the power of presence, listening and finding understanding. My approach is rooted in compassionate enquiry and respect, aiming to guide you towards emotional well-being. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, struggling with relationships, or seeking clarity in your thoughts and feelings, I am here to offer support. My sessions provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I work collaboratively with you to find solutions that meet your needs.
My ideal client has experienced emotional pain or trauma, such as abuse, grief, or struggles with mental health. They may face challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty in relationships. These issues often hold them back, making it hard to feel in control of their emotions or confident in their choices. They may feel stuck in negative patterns and seek healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
They want to break free from the emotional weight of the past and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is to feel empowered, to work also from a solution focused perspective
My ideal client has experienced emotional pain or trauma, such as abuse, grief, or struggles with mental health. They may face challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty in relationships. These issues often hold them back, making it hard to feel in control of their emotions or confident in their choices. They may feel stuck in negative patterns and seek healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
They want to break free from the emotional weight of the past and rebuild their self-worth. Their goal is to feel empowered, to work also from a solution focused perspective
I work with adult adoptees who may be struggling with unresolved feelings with regard to their own adoption story.
I am a fully accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work with a range of issues to include anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationships, intimacy, and self-esteem. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced adoption to include the adult adoptee, the birth parent and/or the adoptive parents. I provide short-term counselling to those who need support getting through a particular issue or event in their lives and longer term psychotherapy to individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.
I work with adult adoptees who may be struggling with unresolved feelings with regard to their own adoption story.
I am a fully accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work with a range of issues to include anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationships, intimacy, and self-esteem. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced adoption to include the adult adoptee, the birth parent and/or the adoptive parents. I provide short-term counselling to those who need support getting through a particular issue or event in their lives and longer term psychotherapy to individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.
They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
I offer a safe, non judgemental, and comfidential space to talk about any issues great or small. I bring aspects of Life Coaching to my work and integrate CBT. I have a special interest in Adoption issues, family dynamics, and personal development. I include journalling, art and dream work if useful, to complement our work together.
They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
I offer a safe, non judgemental, and comfidential space to talk about any issues great or small. I bring aspects of Life Coaching to my work and integrate CBT. I have a special interest in Adoption issues, family dynamics, and personal development. I include journalling, art and dream work if useful, to complement our work together.
I specialise in working with individuals experiencing attachment trauma, including those with foster care or adoption backgrounds.
Hello, my name is Annemarie. I am a fully IACP accredited psychotherapist with a background in psychology and addiction. My experience includes both private and community based practices and I have worked with a diverse range of clients, of all ages and backgrounds. I offer one to one individual psychotherapy online. I believe therapy isn’t a one size fits all approach and I make it my place to specifically tailor my approach to suit my clients needs. If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, worrying thoughts, lack of satisfaction, self-esteem, trauma, relationships issues or issues with the self, reach out.
I specialise in working with individuals experiencing attachment trauma, including those with foster care or adoption backgrounds.
Hello, my name is Annemarie. I am a fully IACP accredited psychotherapist with a background in psychology and addiction. My experience includes both private and community based practices and I have worked with a diverse range of clients, of all ages and backgrounds. I offer one to one individual psychotherapy online. I believe therapy isn’t a one size fits all approach and I make it my place to specifically tailor my approach to suit my clients needs. If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, worrying thoughts, lack of satisfaction, self-esteem, trauma, relationships issues or issues with the self, reach out.
Adoption
I provide a space which is safe and secure. The Therapeutic place is where you will be listened to and cared for. You will be understood and supported as you go about healing your experiences of trauma and the past. It is my aim to help you cope with the challenges and enable you to respond with new found tools to deal with the difficulties and circumstances of daily life.
Adoption
I provide a space which is safe and secure. The Therapeutic place is where you will be listened to and cared for. You will be understood and supported as you go about healing your experiences of trauma and the past. It is my aim to help you cope with the challenges and enable you to respond with new found tools to deal with the difficulties and circumstances of daily life.
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
Ireland’s online therapist specialising in adoption, childhood trauma through Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
I have expertise in childhood trauma, attachment wounds, adoption, codependency, family and relationship difficulties and anxiety. Many of the difficulties we experience in adult life can be traced back to early relationships / experiences and I can help you unlock the patterns that have been keeping you stuck through somatic trauma-based therapy.
Ireland’s online therapist specialising in adoption, childhood trauma through Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
I have expertise in childhood trauma, attachment wounds, adoption, codependency, family and relationship difficulties and anxiety. Many of the difficulties we experience in adult life can be traced back to early relationships / experiences and I can help you unlock the patterns that have been keeping you stuck through somatic trauma-based therapy.
You might be the type to just put your head down and keep going, but lately, it’s all feeling like a bit too much.
Hi, I’m Liza. As a psychotherapist, I work with people dealing with anxiety, deep grief (such as losing a child, parent, partner or relationship), infertility, or work burnout. I also support those dealing with serious illness or life after a cancer diagnosis.
Having lived abroad and moved home, I also know the strange, mixed bag of feelings that comes with starting over or returning home.
Whatever’s weighing on you right now, having a quiet space to discuss it and figure things out can make all the difference.
You might be the type to just put your head down and keep going, but lately, it’s all feeling like a bit too much.
Hi, I’m Liza. As a psychotherapist, I work with people dealing with anxiety, deep grief (such as losing a child, parent, partner or relationship), infertility, or work burnout. I also support those dealing with serious illness or life after a cancer diagnosis.
Having lived abroad and moved home, I also know the strange, mixed bag of feelings that comes with starting over or returning home.
Whatever’s weighing on you right now, having a quiet space to discuss it and figure things out can make all the difference.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
I hold a M Sc in Psychotherapy, from Trinity College Dublin and work in a one-to -one relationship with adult clients. My approach is guided by the needs and concerns of each person attending. My areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, eating disorders, obsessional thoughts and behaviour, panic attacks, infertility, sexual abuse, self-harm, trauma and PTSD, personal and work related challenges and questions of identity and sexuality. I am am a member of APPI, the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland and the ICP, the Irish Council of Psychotherapy.
I hold a M Sc in Psychotherapy, from Trinity College Dublin and work in a one-to -one relationship with adult clients. My approach is guided by the needs and concerns of each person attending. My areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, eating disorders, obsessional thoughts and behaviour, panic attacks, infertility, sexual abuse, self-harm, trauma and PTSD, personal and work related challenges and questions of identity and sexuality. I am am a member of APPI, the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland and the ICP, the Irish Council of Psychotherapy.
Here at Marino Counselling and Psychotherapy we offer both short and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy. Our therapists can provide the support you may require to address any difficulties you are facing. We can also help you to learn about, and come to a greater understanding of yourself. Sometimes these troubles can be overwhelming. People seek counselling for many different issues such as Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement or Addiction issues. Talking with a therapist can help alleviate the stress and help a person learn to cope with their situation in a better way.
Here at Marino Counselling and Psychotherapy we offer both short and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy. Our therapists can provide the support you may require to address any difficulties you are facing. We can also help you to learn about, and come to a greater understanding of yourself. Sometimes these troubles can be overwhelming. People seek counselling for many different issues such as Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement or Addiction issues. Talking with a therapist can help alleviate the stress and help a person learn to cope with their situation in a better way.
My work is guided by the understanding that many emotional patterns and life challenges develop quietly over time, often outside of our immediate awareness. As Carl Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” In therapy, we gently explore these underlying patterns together, helping you gain insight into how past experiences, emotions, and beliefs may be shaping your present life.
My work is guided by the understanding that many emotional patterns and life challenges develop quietly over time, often outside of our immediate awareness. As Carl Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” In therapy, we gently explore these underlying patterns together, helping you gain insight into how past experiences, emotions, and beliefs may be shaping your present life.
I work with those navigating perfectionism, low self-esteem, deep grief, and complex relationship or family patterns —including co-dependency, adult history of adoption, or the impact of narcissism and addiction.
Using a collaborative & pluralistic approach, I help you decode the invisible dynamics keeping you stuck. I offer specialised support across three pillars: 1) Stress & Burnout Recovery informed by my masters research, 2) Mental Health & Relational Wellbeing, 3) Professional Leadership Growth.
I support you reconnecting with your unique brilliance.
I work with those navigating perfectionism, low self-esteem, deep grief, and complex relationship or family patterns —including co-dependency, adult history of adoption, or the impact of narcissism and addiction.
Using a collaborative & pluralistic approach, I help you decode the invisible dynamics keeping you stuck. I offer specialised support across three pillars: 1) Stress & Burnout Recovery informed by my masters research, 2) Mental Health & Relational Wellbeing, 3) Professional Leadership Growth.
I support you reconnecting with your unique brilliance.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist who works with individuals aged 18+ years. I work with a range of issues such as self esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, addiction, anxiety, depression,stress, overthinking, trauma and bereavement. My main approach is person-centered where the needs of the client guide the therapy process. I offer a welcoming, safe, non- judgmental and confidential environment. I work in an integrative and holistic way by exploring the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of the client.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist who works with individuals aged 18+ years. I work with a range of issues such as self esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, addiction, anxiety, depression,stress, overthinking, trauma and bereavement. My main approach is person-centered where the needs of the client guide the therapy process. I offer a welcoming, safe, non- judgmental and confidential environment. I work in an integrative and holistic way by exploring the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of the client.
Life can feel like it’s moving too fast, leaving you seeking space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety, loss, self-doubt, or overwhelm and want to understand why you feel stuck. Sometimes having a dedicated space for yourself once a week is all you need to build self-awareness, confidence, and balance, helping you live with greater ease, clarity, and purpose.
Life can feel like it’s moving too fast, leaving you seeking space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety, loss, self-doubt, or overwhelm and want to understand why you feel stuck. Sometimes having a dedicated space for yourself once a week is all you need to build self-awareness, confidence, and balance, helping you live with greater ease, clarity, and purpose.
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- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Blanchardstown
- Dalkey
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- Knocklyon
- Lucan
- Rathfarnham
- Sandyford
- Tallaght
- Templeogue
Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.