Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Stillorgan
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
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.
We provide Adult and Adolescent ADHD assessments, and a range of other developmental and psychological assessments, as well as ongoing therapeutic support.
Whether assessment or psychotherapy is the right next step, we focus on understanding the full picture—not just symptoms, but how daily life, family dynamics and emotional experiences are being shaped by current challenges. Our goal is to walk with you through this process—helping you feel informed, supported and empowered.
We provide Adult and Adolescent ADHD assessments, and a range of other developmental and psychological assessments, as well as ongoing therapeutic support.
Whether assessment or psychotherapy is the right next step, we focus on understanding the full picture—not just symptoms, but how daily life, family dynamics and emotional experiences are being shaped by current challenges. Our goal is to walk with you through this process—helping you feel informed, supported and empowered.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults of all ages and stages of life, offering a compassionate, confidential space where you can explore life’s challenges and find a way forward.
My approach is warm, thoughtful and psychodynamically informed, helping you build resilience, confidence and self-compassion. Clients often tell me they feel at ease from our very first session. I’d be happy to arrange a complimentary introductory conversation to answer your questions and see whether I might be the right therapist for you.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults of all ages and stages of life, offering a compassionate, confidential space where you can explore life’s challenges and find a way forward.
My approach is warm, thoughtful and psychodynamically informed, helping you build resilience, confidence and self-compassion. Clients often tell me they feel at ease from our very first session. I’d be happy to arrange a complimentary introductory conversation to answer your questions and see whether I might be the right therapist for you.
Looking for a safe space to freely explore, discover, and understand your true self? I support individuals and families (ages 16+) navigating chronic anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. My practice is also deeply neuro-affirming and LGBT+-affirming, offering a secure environment for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and Tourette's profiles—including those who are fully self-identified. Whether you are managing executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, school/workplace blockages, or OCD, you are warmly welcome here to begin your unique, creative path toward growth.
Looking for a safe space to freely explore, discover, and understand your true self? I support individuals and families (ages 16+) navigating chronic anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. My practice is also deeply neuro-affirming and LGBT+-affirming, offering a secure environment for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and Tourette's profiles—including those who are fully self-identified. Whether you are managing executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, school/workplace blockages, or OCD, you are warmly welcome here to begin your unique, creative path toward growth.
Life can be challenging and can bring hardships, conflict and pain. Often people seek therapy at a moment of crisis where they want change in their lives. Psychotherapy offers the possibility for an individual to explore various aspects of their life and be listened to in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends. My experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses, those affected by issues and symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, addiction, relationship issues, questions of gender and sexuality.
Life can be challenging and can bring hardships, conflict and pain. Often people seek therapy at a moment of crisis where they want change in their lives. Psychotherapy offers the possibility for an individual to explore various aspects of their life and be listened to in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends. My experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses, those affected by issues and symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, addiction, relationship issues, questions of gender and sexuality.
Riadhna specialises in Problematic Substance Use/ Addiction and related issues with adults, adolescents and their families.
In Private Practice, Riadhna offers general, integrative therapeutic support for anyone experiencing issues affecting their quality of life (in 1:1, family and group settings) using Reality Therapy (RT) and Person Centred Counselling (PCC) as her primary therapeutic models. Riadhna supports clients with varying issues and needs.
Riadhna specialises in Problematic Substance Use/ Addiction and related issues with adults, adolescents and their families.
In Private Practice, Riadhna offers general, integrative therapeutic support for anyone experiencing issues affecting their quality of life (in 1:1, family and group settings) using Reality Therapy (RT) and Person Centred Counselling (PCC) as her primary therapeutic models. Riadhna supports clients with varying issues and needs.
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I have seen this pave the way for very liberating experiences for clients - both adolescents and adults, and something I consistently strive to harness in the work.
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Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
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Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships.
Passionate, empathic, kind ,experienced and openminded are words that I would use to describe myself. I hold a professional diploma & Honours Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Middlesex University, a diploma in integrative adolescent psychotherapy and am completing a MA in child & adolescent psychotherapy. I am a fully accredited member the IACP.
Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships.
Passionate, empathic, kind ,experienced and openminded are words that I would use to describe myself. I hold a professional diploma & Honours Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Middlesex University, a diploma in integrative adolescent psychotherapy and am completing a MA in child & adolescent psychotherapy. I am a fully accredited member the IACP.
I am well aware that life can be a struggle when trying to deal with anxiety, depression, profound sadness, grief, relationship issues, emotional upheavals, stress, long standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. Sometimes it’s about self exploration. I offer a warm, safe, welcoming and non judgmental space where clients can come and examine how they see themselves in their world; explore unhelpful behavioral patterns and look at how they are in relationship to others and themselves. At all times in the Counselling space, I work from my heart; from a place of compassion and love, with genuine acceptance of the client just as they are
I am well aware that life can be a struggle when trying to deal with anxiety, depression, profound sadness, grief, relationship issues, emotional upheavals, stress, long standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. Sometimes it’s about self exploration. I offer a warm, safe, welcoming and non judgmental space where clients can come and examine how they see themselves in their world; explore unhelpful behavioral patterns and look at how they are in relationship to others and themselves. At all times in the Counselling space, I work from my heart; from a place of compassion and love, with genuine acceptance of the client just as they are
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be coping on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck internally. They may come to therapy because of stress, ADHD or neurodivergence, low confidence, grief, relationship strain, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties or repeating patterns they want to understand. I help by offering a calm, professional space to make sense of what is happening, identify what keeps them stuck, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
I work a lot with parents who are struggling with distressed children or adolescents and the often directly with the child/young person.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner working with both children and adults facing a wide range of issues including PTSD, phobia's, anxiety/depression. My additional area of expertise is working with dual diagnosis where a young person is struggling with an underlying mental heath concern and using substances so self medicate. I offer support to parents and caregivers by struggling to mange difficult behaviors, employing evidence based approaches. My experience includes working with children in the care system. In addition working with children and young adults with sexually harmful behaviors.
I work a lot with parents who are struggling with distressed children or adolescents and the often directly with the child/young person.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner working with both children and adults facing a wide range of issues including PTSD, phobia's, anxiety/depression. My additional area of expertise is working with dual diagnosis where a young person is struggling with an underlying mental heath concern and using substances so self medicate. I offer support to parents and caregivers by struggling to mange difficult behaviors, employing evidence based approaches. My experience includes working with children in the care system. In addition working with children and young adults with sexually harmful behaviors.
I'm Soraya Ahmid (M.A in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, B.A. Hons. Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy & Professional Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy).
The word 'courage' comes from the Latin word 'Cor' meaning 'to tell ones story with your whole heart' - I provide a safe, warm environment where the thought of sharing your story can become a reality. Your story matters. You matter.
I'm Soraya Ahmid (M.A in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, B.A. Hons. Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy & Professional Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy).
The word 'courage' comes from the Latin word 'Cor' meaning 'to tell ones story with your whole heart' - I provide a safe, warm environment where the thought of sharing your story can become a reality. Your story matters. You matter.
For Adolescents, I help you see your potential, and help you figure out how to achieve it.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
For Adolescents, I help you see your potential, and help you figure out how to achieve it.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
I have provided psychotherapy to clients for a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. I work with those struggling to overcome a situation, past or present, that is causing them to feel stagnate or disillusioned. I help people make new choices in their thinking and behaviour and better choices to improve resilience and health. Together, we explore ways that will help gain insight that leads to making adjustments for living more authentically and having healthier relationships.
I have provided psychotherapy to clients for a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and family dynamics. I work with those struggling to overcome a situation, past or present, that is causing them to feel stagnate or disillusioned. I help people make new choices in their thinking and behaviour and better choices to improve resilience and health. Together, we explore ways that will help gain insight that leads to making adjustments for living more authentically and having healthier relationships.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
Hi welcome to my profile, my name is Sheila and I am a fully accredited Psychotherapist with MSc in CBT and BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy . I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. I integrate modalities of CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic therapy and within a safe non-judgmental space I help clients identify and explore their challenges. My therapy style is to meet the clients where they are at and adjust therapy and modalities to meet clients needs.
Hi welcome to my profile, my name is Sheila and I am a fully accredited Psychotherapist with MSc in CBT and BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy . I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. I integrate modalities of CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic therapy and within a safe non-judgmental space I help clients identify and explore their challenges. My therapy style is to meet the clients where they are at and adjust therapy and modalities to meet clients needs.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating trauma or living with Autism and ADHD who seek understanding, practical tools, and deeper self-awareness. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, and want to feel more grounded, confident, and resilient. Their goal is to move beyond survival, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, balanced lives with support from psychotherapy and coaching psychology.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating trauma or living with Autism and ADHD who seek understanding, practical tools, and deeper self-awareness. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, and want to feel more grounded, confident, and resilient. Their goal is to move beyond survival, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, balanced lives with support from psychotherapy and coaching psychology.
Diploma Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Life brings many challenges and can be very difficult at times. In my therapy room, I use an integrative, humanistic approach with my clients. I listen with understanding, empathy and without judgement. In this safe space, you will learn to express and process your feelings; gain insight and understanding into your current challenges; find better ways to cope and learn about how your thinking patterns may be influencing how you feel and behave. I am passionate about empowering, supporting and motivating my clients to become the best version of themselves.
Diploma Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Life brings many challenges and can be very difficult at times. In my therapy room, I use an integrative, humanistic approach with my clients. I listen with understanding, empathy and without judgement. In this safe space, you will learn to express and process your feelings; gain insight and understanding into your current challenges; find better ways to cope and learn about how your thinking patterns may be influencing how you feel and behave. I am passionate about empowering, supporting and motivating my clients to become the best version of themselves.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.