Chronic Illness Counselling in Skerries
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
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.
Clients come to counselling when their normal coping mechanisms are no longer working for them and they are feeling overwhelmed, confused and afraid. It may be due to anxiety in their life, stress in work or relationships, low self esteem or depression. They come looking for clarity, a sense of understanding that they are not alone in what they are feeling and perhaps for practical techniques to manage the conflicting emotions. They also want to be really listened to and not to be judged as they tell their story.
Clients come to counselling when their normal coping mechanisms are no longer working for them and they are feeling overwhelmed, confused and afraid. It may be due to anxiety in their life, stress in work or relationships, low self esteem or depression. They come looking for clarity, a sense of understanding that they are not alone in what they are feeling and perhaps for practical techniques to manage the conflicting emotions. They also want to be really listened to and not to be judged as they tell their story.
If you're constantly holding everything together for everyone else, you may be exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where you fit anymore. I support carers, overwhelmed women and neurodivergent adults who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, identity loss, late ADHD discovery, grief or life transitions. Therapy with me is warm, practical and collaborative — a space where you can finally exhale, feel understood and begin reconnecting with yourself without judgement or pressure.
If you're constantly holding everything together for everyone else, you may be exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where you fit anymore. I support carers, overwhelmed women and neurodivergent adults who are struggling with burnout, anxiety, identity loss, late ADHD discovery, grief or life transitions. Therapy with me is warm, practical and collaborative — a space where you can finally exhale, feel understood and begin reconnecting with yourself without judgement or pressure.
Ruth warmly welcomes you to her Psychotherapy and Counselling practice. With the DCU MSc in Psychotherapy, she is IACP Accredited, highly qualified and experienced in working with adults, couples and adolescents who present with a broad range of issues. She has completed advanced trainings in cutting edge evidence based practices including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems, 'game-changers' for trauma therapy. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Psychotherapy and draws from a diverse range of creative approaches. She looks forward to meeting you where she can provide you with the therapy you need.
Ruth warmly welcomes you to her Psychotherapy and Counselling practice. With the DCU MSc in Psychotherapy, she is IACP Accredited, highly qualified and experienced in working with adults, couples and adolescents who present with a broad range of issues. She has completed advanced trainings in cutting edge evidence based practices including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems, 'game-changers' for trauma therapy. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Psychotherapy and draws from a diverse range of creative approaches. She looks forward to meeting you where she can provide you with the therapy you need.
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.
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.
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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.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
The people I work with are used to holding a great deal together for others, often with little space for themselves. Many work in high-pressure roles, including healthcare, education, and senior leadership, and have reached a point where something has to give. Others are navigating serious illness, bereavement, or a loss that has shifted something fundamental.
Therapy offers a space to pause and regain perspective, especially when this has been building over time.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
I’m passionate about helping people. My aim is to help people identify their underlying problems and to work towards the abilities, talents, and power that each person has. As a Psychotherapist, I maintain Person-Centred and Integrative approaches. I consider the therapeutic relationship between me and the client to be a vital tool for our work together.
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
I am an Integrative & Humanistic Psychotherapist and work with couples and individuals. I offer a compassionate, confidential space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and what prompted them to seek psychotherapy.
When working with my clients, I draw on a range of approaches including psychodynamic, existential, and emotionally focused therapy to adapt to their needs.
My work is rooted in respect, authenticity, and the belief that lasting change happens through a trusting therapeutic relationship. I collaborate and work with my clients to explore why they have taken the brave step into therapy.
I am an Integrative & Humanistic Psychotherapist and work with couples and individuals. I offer a compassionate, confidential space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and what prompted them to seek psychotherapy.
When working with my clients, I draw on a range of approaches including psychodynamic, existential, and emotionally focused therapy to adapt to their needs.
My work is rooted in respect, authenticity, and the belief that lasting change happens through a trusting therapeutic relationship. I collaborate and work with my clients to explore why they have taken the brave step into therapy.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
Welcome to Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy, Founded in 2016. Inspiration Counselling & Psychotherapy provides professional counselling ,psychotherapy, and clinical supervision . We offer a safe compassionate , and confidential space were individuals can explore challenges , gain clarity, and work towards healing and personal growth. We are committed to waking along side you with empathy, professionalism and understanding every step of the way.
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
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.
For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD , autism and ADHD, integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,
For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD , autism and ADHD, integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Hi, my name is Jason Brennan and I have been a therapist and coach for nearly 30 years. I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress management and life challenges, as well as confidence and self esteem building. I am also the founder and president of the Irish Transactional Analysis Association and vice chair of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy, as well as having a pod cast called OK Everyday on Spotify and YouTube. I have helped hundreds of people improve their lives and find out more about what they want to achieve. If you are interested in working together, or would like to know more, just reach out. Thanks Jason
Hi, my name is Jason Brennan and I have been a therapist and coach for nearly 30 years. I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress management and life challenges, as well as confidence and self esteem building. I am also the founder and president of the Irish Transactional Analysis Association and vice chair of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy, as well as having a pod cast called OK Everyday on Spotify and YouTube. I have helped hundreds of people improve their lives and find out more about what they want to achieve. If you are interested in working together, or would like to know more, just reach out. Thanks Jason
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.