Psychodynamic Counselling in Stillorgan
I offer a supportive, non judgemental space for whatever is holding you back from living life to the full. Expressing what is on your mind can be the first step towards feeling better. Therapy can involve finding ways to manage life's current challenges whilst also exploring patterns rooted in the past that can keep us stuck. You may need support to recover from loss or trauma, help with an issue, behaviour, or relationship that is causing distress. Perhaps you would simply like space for self-exploration and personal growth. Listening carefully to the unique needs of each individual, I tailor sessions accordingly.
I offer a supportive, non judgemental space for whatever is holding you back from living life to the full. Expressing what is on your mind can be the first step towards feeling better. Therapy can involve finding ways to manage life's current challenges whilst also exploring patterns rooted in the past that can keep us stuck. You may need support to recover from loss or trauma, help with an issue, behaviour, or relationship that is causing distress. Perhaps you would simply like space for self-exploration and personal growth. Listening carefully to the unique needs of each individual, I tailor sessions accordingly.
" I work integratively, blending person-centred warmth with practical CBT and psychodynamic tools.
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by daily stress, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of constant overthinking, you deserve a place to slow down. I provide a warm, grounded, and confidential space where you can finally catch your breath and unpack what you truly need without judgment. Together, we will work at your pace to gain the insights and practical tools needed for genuine growth. I am a qualified psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the IACP, based at The Beacon Therapy Centre in Sandyford, Dublin. I work in one-to-one sessions across a wide range of presentations.
" I work integratively, blending person-centred warmth with practical CBT and psychodynamic tools.
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed by daily stress, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of constant overthinking, you deserve a place to slow down. I provide a warm, grounded, and confidential space where you can finally catch your breath and unpack what you truly need without judgment. Together, we will work at your pace to gain the insights and practical tools needed for genuine growth. I am a qualified psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the IACP, based at The Beacon Therapy Centre in Sandyford, Dublin. I work in one-to-one sessions across a wide range of presentations.
My approach is informed by my primary orientation of psychodynamic, and I practice within an assimilative integrative framework, incorporating other modalities that complement this approach.
My name is Catherine Cormican, and my passion lies in supporting individuals to navigate their own personal journeys. I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space for exploration, healing and growth. My mission is to offer compassionate and research-informed therapy services to individuals seeking to deepen their self-awareness, enhance their mental well-being, and achieve personal growth.
My approach is informed by my primary orientation of psychodynamic, and I practice within an assimilative integrative framework, incorporating other modalities that complement this approach.
My name is Catherine Cormican, and my passion lies in supporting individuals to navigate their own personal journeys. I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space for exploration, healing and growth. My mission is to offer compassionate and research-informed therapy services to individuals seeking to deepen their self-awareness, enhance their mental well-being, and achieve personal growth.
It's okay if you don't know exactly where to start—sometimes, just needing a safe, warm space to be heard is enough. If you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, please know you don't have to carry it all on your own. Hi, I’m Yolanda. I provide warm, compassionate therapy in Bray and online.
I believe that many of our current struggles come from learned patterns—ways we had to adapt to our environment or family dynamics just to get by. Together, we can work to help you discover who you truly are beyond those old survival patterns.
It's okay if you don't know exactly where to start—sometimes, just needing a safe, warm space to be heard is enough. If you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, please know you don't have to carry it all on your own. Hi, I’m Yolanda. I provide warm, compassionate therapy in Bray and online.
I believe that many of our current struggles come from learned patterns—ways we had to adapt to our environment or family dynamics just to get by. Together, we can work to help you discover who you truly are beyond those old survival patterns.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
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Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
I'm from Dublin and now live in London. I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with a range of people presenting with complex difficulties. Such as ADHD , bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship difficulties, sexual problems , low self esteem, self doubt , imposter syndrome and more. I'm here to help you understand the labels given by yourself and others, and how they form part of your self-belief system , which can be supportive or undermining. How this can impact relationships, career and mental health.
Aisling is an accredited psychotherapist who works using a humanistic, integrative model of therapy drawing on a range of different therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each individual client’s needs. She provides a non-judgemental, warm and supportive space enabling clients to explore problematic areas of their lives, empowering them to make changes where necessary. She sees clients in both Dublin and Clonmel.
Aisling is an accredited psychotherapist who works using a humanistic, integrative model of therapy drawing on a range of different therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each individual client’s needs. She provides a non-judgemental, warm and supportive space enabling clients to explore problematic areas of their lives, empowering them to make changes where necessary. She sees clients in both Dublin and Clonmel.
Hi, I’m Fiona. And I’m happy to help.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with stress, self-esteem, or relationship difficulties. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to face things alone. I am a pre-accredited psychotherapist based in Swords, Dublin, offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore what you’re going through. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions and relationship challenges. I offer in-person counselling in Swords and online therapy across Ireland.
Hi, I’m Fiona. And I’m happy to help.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with stress, self-esteem, or relationship difficulties. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to face things alone. I am a pre-accredited psychotherapist based in Swords, Dublin, offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore what you’re going through. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions and relationship challenges. I offer in-person counselling in Swords and online therapy across Ireland.
My work is primarily rooted in psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic principles, which is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced trauma, those who have long standing challenges and those seeking deeper personal exploration and understanding.
With over 15 year experience as a clinical psychologist in the mental health services and hospital settings, I am experienced in working with people who have experienced complex challenges in their lives, including early trauma and those with longstanding mental health challenges. I have a particular interest in helping people who have been suffering with physical symptoms (chronic pain conditions, functional neurological disorders among others) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
My work is primarily rooted in psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic principles, which is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced trauma, those who have long standing challenges and those seeking deeper personal exploration and understanding.
With over 15 year experience as a clinical psychologist in the mental health services and hospital settings, I am experienced in working with people who have experienced complex challenges in their lives, including early trauma and those with longstanding mental health challenges. I have a particular interest in helping people who have been suffering with physical symptoms (chronic pain conditions, functional neurological disorders among others) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
There are many reasons why people come to counselling and psychotherapy. You may have a particular issue which is causing you distress or a number of issues that are troubling you. Whatever brings you to counselling, I aim to provide a safe, caring and confidential setting where you can explore what is relevant for you.
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
There are many reasons why people come to counselling and psychotherapy. You may have a particular issue which is causing you distress or a number of issues that are troubling you. Whatever brings you to counselling, I aim to provide a safe, caring and confidential setting where you can explore what is relevant for you.
Clients Stephanie enjoys working with include those feeling anxious, low, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns that they don’t fully understand. Because of her background in dance; Stephanie is interested in how we carry the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or chronic stress. She has a particular interest in helping clients articulate what the body struggles to contain. She is passionate about helping those looking for relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of agency — not just to cope in daily-life, but to feel more at home in themselves and their lives.
Clients Stephanie enjoys working with include those feeling anxious, low, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns that they don’t fully understand. Because of her background in dance; Stephanie is interested in how we carry the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or chronic stress. She has a particular interest in helping clients articulate what the body struggles to contain. She is passionate about helping those looking for relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of agency — not just to cope in daily-life, but to feel more at home in themselves and their lives.
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.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
Does anxiety rule your life? Is the grief you are feeling extremely painful? Do you feel suicidal, or have you lost someone to suicide? Do you feel your life is just drifting? Do you need a safe and confidential space to talk just about you and what is going on in your life right now? Is your own self esteem and self worth at rock bottom? Would you like to understand yourself and some of your life experiences more? Are you a teenager struggling with peer pressure/bullying or self image? Are you experiencing any relationship difficulties either within a marriage, a family system or the workplace?
Does anxiety rule your life? Is the grief you are feeling extremely painful? Do you feel suicidal, or have you lost someone to suicide? Do you feel your life is just drifting? Do you need a safe and confidential space to talk just about you and what is going on in your life right now? Is your own self esteem and self worth at rock bottom? Would you like to understand yourself and some of your life experiences more? Are you a teenager struggling with peer pressure/bullying or self image? Are you experiencing any relationship difficulties either within a marriage, a family system or the workplace?
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic awareness and EMDR where appropriate.
You may be capable and self-aware, yet still feel overwhelmed, detached or stuck. Relationships may feel intense or confusing. Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive, too much, or overthinking. You might wonder why you react so strongly, struggle with rejection, or feel successful on paper but internally dysregulated. I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts. Together, we make sense of what is happening in your nervous system and create something more workable.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic awareness and EMDR where appropriate.
You may be capable and self-aware, yet still feel overwhelmed, detached or stuck. Relationships may feel intense or confusing. Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive, too much, or overthinking. You might wonder why you react so strongly, struggle with rejection, or feel successful on paper but internally dysregulated. I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts. Together, we make sense of what is happening in your nervous system and create something more workable.
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.
Hi my name is Joanne. Seeking therapy is one the greatest gifts of self-love and courage we can give ourselves. Wherever you are in your process my role is to offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore your experiences without judging them. I believe in meeting clients where they are and honouring each and every individual’s needs within the therapy space. My role is never to direct but only to walk alongside to navigate the changes and needs of every individual.
Hi my name is Joanne. Seeking therapy is one the greatest gifts of self-love and courage we can give ourselves. Wherever you are in your process my role is to offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore your experiences without judging them. I believe in meeting clients where they are and honouring each and every individual’s needs within the therapy space. My role is never to direct but only to walk alongside to navigate the changes and needs of every individual.
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DBS. Currently a pre-accredited member of IACP and abide by their code of ethics. My approach to therapy is from a humanistic perspective, which recognises each person's own individuality and allows for a flexible approach to therapy depending on the person.
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DBS. Currently a pre-accredited member of IACP and abide by their code of ethics. My approach to therapy is from a humanistic perspective, which recognises each person's own individuality and allows for a flexible approach to therapy depending on the person.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.