Attachment-based Counselling in Swords

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Stephen Reynolds
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
If you are repeating the same negative patterns in your life or relationships, are these negatively impacting how you feel? I can help. As a compassionate, creative, and empathetic therapist, I can help you find answers. Whether you seek therapy for personal growth, relationship challenges, or emotional well-being, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals in a non-judgmental space where you can openly and authentically explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
If you are repeating the same negative patterns in your life or relationships, are these negatively impacting how you feel? I can help. As a compassionate, creative, and empathetic therapist, I can help you find answers. Whether you seek therapy for personal growth, relationship challenges, or emotional well-being, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals in a non-judgmental space where you can openly and authentically explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Annmarie - Always Listening Therapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
At Always Listening Therapy I strive to create a safe, private, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to explore life's challenges. I meet you with warmth, compassion & honesty. My hope for you is that you feel seen, heard & valued as we explore together the difficulties or challenges that have brought you to the therapy space. I believe that you already have the answers you are searching for within yourself. My commitment to you is to support & guide you through your process of discovery so that you don't face it alone
At Always Listening Therapy I strive to create a safe, private, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to explore life's challenges. I meet you with warmth, compassion & honesty. My hope for you is that you feel seen, heard & valued as we explore together the difficulties or challenges that have brought you to the therapy space. I believe that you already have the answers you are searching for within yourself. My commitment to you is to support & guide you through your process of discovery so that you don't face it alone
(01) 233 7903 x47 View (01) 233 7903 x47
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SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
As we move through life, many factors and situations can affect our mental health. Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues. It is a courageous step to go to therapy. Therapy can offer a space just for you, to explore your inner strengths, identify goals and deepen your understanding of your own wants and needs. SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy offers you a place to gain awareness and insight, learn how to cope with difficulties that arise in your life, and learn strategies to cope with unhelpful thoughts.
As we move through life, many factors and situations can affect our mental health. Whether that is job satisfaction, grievances, loss of purpose, anxiety over your future or identity issues. It is a courageous step to go to therapy. Therapy can offer a space just for you, to explore your inner strengths, identify goals and deepen your understanding of your own wants and needs. SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy offers you a place to gain awareness and insight, learn how to cope with difficulties that arise in your life, and learn strategies to cope with unhelpful thoughts.
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Fiona O' Neill
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
(01) 263 0393 x84 View (01) 263 0393 x84
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Sophie Laura Cullen
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances. My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances. My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self.
(01) 267 6641 x97 View (01) 267 6641 x97
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Tara O'Donnell-Killen
Psychologist, MSc, MBPsS
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome. I offer highly personalised, deeply integrative support for a small number of individuals and families navigating life after a neurodivergent identification (e.g. Autistic, ADHD). I’m the founder and leader of Thriving Autistic, a global nonprofit supporting neurodivergent adults in 19 countries. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, sensory awareness, relational clarity, and systems change. I work especially well with individuals whose lives are layered, high-stakes, or in significant transition — including senior leaders, professionals, and those seeking more than traditional therapy alone can offer.
Hello and welcome. I offer highly personalised, deeply integrative support for a small number of individuals and families navigating life after a neurodivergent identification (e.g. Autistic, ADHD). I’m the founder and leader of Thriving Autistic, a global nonprofit supporting neurodivergent adults in 19 countries. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, sensory awareness, relational clarity, and systems change. I work especially well with individuals whose lives are layered, high-stakes, or in significant transition — including senior leaders, professionals, and those seeking more than traditional therapy alone can offer.
(01) 233 7180 x32 View (01) 233 7180 x32
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Mark Herman Therapy & Coaching
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Yes, talking is good and helps. But maybe therapy can be much more... I blend psychotherapy, coaching and CBT to see things differently and help in fresh new ways. Curious?
Yes, talking is good and helps. But maybe therapy can be much more... I blend psychotherapy, coaching and CBT to see things differently and help in fresh new ways. Curious?
(01) 233 7063 x36 View (01) 233 7063 x36
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Marie Mulligan
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Serves Area
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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Declan Fitzpatrick
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change. Often there’s a sense of shame or frustration beneath this. I offer a grounded, reflective space to help you understand what’s driving these patterns and begin to step out of them. I have over twenty years’ experience in private practice and work fully online with clients across Ireland
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change. Often there’s a sense of shame or frustration beneath this. I offer a grounded, reflective space to help you understand what’s driving these patterns and begin to step out of them. I have over twenty years’ experience in private practice and work fully online with clients across Ireland
(01) 267 6552 x38 View (01) 267 6552 x38
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Clarity Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6622 x93 View (01) 267 6622 x93
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Lisa Murphy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most of the people I see are dealing with something they haven't been able to sort out on their own. It might be anxiety that won't quite settle, the weight of things that happened a long time ago still showing up in everyday life, a relationship that keeps running into the same painful wall, or a sense that what used to get you through isn't working anymore. What they have in common is a wish to understand themselves better and to feel more settled, in themselves and with the people around them. I offer a space that is warm and unhurried, but also thoughtful and considered, where you can bring whatever you need to.
Most of the people I see are dealing with something they haven't been able to sort out on their own. It might be anxiety that won't quite settle, the weight of things that happened a long time ago still showing up in everyday life, a relationship that keeps running into the same painful wall, or a sense that what used to get you through isn't working anymore. What they have in common is a wish to understand themselves better and to feel more settled, in themselves and with the people around them. I offer a space that is warm and unhurried, but also thoughtful and considered, where you can bring whatever you need to.
(01) 267 6527 x65 View (01) 267 6527 x65
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Donna Mc Cafferty
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Online Only
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
(01) 592 4196 x16 View (01) 592 4196 x16
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Linda Parsons
Verified Verified
Serves Area
The ideal environment is one that both supports & challenges us. Too often we go without both of these conditions. A Life Coach will tease out and help you create your vision of what you really want your life to be. If everything in your life stays status quo, you will head into a default future. We need another perspective if not we tend to go around repeating our default patterns and getting nowhere. As a Transformational Life Coach Linda will support you to become the successful and truly happy person you know you are meant to be.
The ideal environment is one that both supports & challenges us. Too often we go without both of these conditions. A Life Coach will tease out and help you create your vision of what you really want your life to be. If everything in your life stays status quo, you will head into a default future. We need another perspective if not we tend to go around repeating our default patterns and getting nowhere. As a Transformational Life Coach Linda will support you to become the successful and truly happy person you know you are meant to be.
(01) 267 6552 x14 View (01) 267 6552 x14
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Ciarán Everitt
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention.
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention.
(01) 267 6641 x34 View (01) 267 6641 x34
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Atvira Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
(01) 233 7063 x24 View (01) 233 7063 x24
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Clearview Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People come to counselling for many different reasons, to explore experiences from their past, to work through present challenges, or to ease worries about the future. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome. We can work together to create a counselling journey that feels right for you. I offer a calm, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk openly and begin to grow and make positive changes at your own pace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with your mental health, or simply need a safe place to be heard, I’d be very happy to support you. Please feel free to get in touch.
People come to counselling for many different reasons, to explore experiences from their past, to work through present challenges, or to ease worries about the future. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome. We can work together to create a counselling journey that feels right for you. I offer a calm, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk openly and begin to grow and make positive changes at your own pace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with your mental health, or simply need a safe place to be heard, I’d be very happy to support you. Please feel free to get in touch.
(01) 267 6622 x96 View (01) 267 6622 x96
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Anemoi Therapy; Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I am Judith Butterly, founder of Anemoi Therapy. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a fully accredited IACP member. I counsel Individuals and Couples seeking support for issues affecting their emotional or physical well-being. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help; that is why Anemoi Therapy provides a serene, warm and calming environment in which clients can feel safe and secure as they begin their therapeutic journey. I am a mother and also a foster parent; I offer support and encouragement to other foster parents and their families as they embark on their fostering journey.
Hi, I am Judith Butterly, founder of Anemoi Therapy. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a fully accredited IACP member. I counsel Individuals and Couples seeking support for issues affecting their emotional or physical well-being. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help; that is why Anemoi Therapy provides a serene, warm and calming environment in which clients can feel safe and secure as they begin their therapeutic journey. I am a mother and also a foster parent; I offer support and encouragement to other foster parents and their families as they embark on their fostering journey.
(01) 267 6595 x88 View (01) 267 6595 x88
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Simon Yeates: Vast Minds, Neurodivergent Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly masking? You’re not alone and you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. I work with adults who are neurodivergent and navigating anxiety, burnout, identity questions, and the emotional weight of constant masking. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to work with me. I’m a pre-accredited psychotherapist with lived experience of ADHD. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-aware, and rooted in curiosity, not correction.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly masking? You’re not alone and you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. I work with adults who are neurodivergent and navigating anxiety, burnout, identity questions, and the emotional weight of constant masking. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to work with me. I’m a pre-accredited psychotherapist with lived experience of ADHD. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-aware, and rooted in curiosity, not correction.
(01) 267 6570 x18 View (01) 267 6570 x18
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help2heal
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed, as if you're stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? You're not alone. Many of us experience these feelings without fully understanding their roots. Often, our past experiences shape our present behaviors in ways we may not even be aware of. In our therapy sessions, I aim to provide you with a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety, worry, shame, or stress. My goal is to help you feel better in yourself, empower you, and help you heal.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed, as if you're stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? You're not alone. Many of us experience these feelings without fully understanding their roots. Often, our past experiences shape our present behaviors in ways we may not even be aware of. In our therapy sessions, I aim to provide you with a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will uncover the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety, worry, shame, or stress. My goal is to help you feel better in yourself, empower you, and help you heal.
(01) 233 7903 x84 View (01) 233 7903 x84

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Ann-Marie Coen
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D01
I hold a first-class honours Masters Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from DCU. I have also achieved a Masters in Health Promotion from NUIG and a Bachelor of Arts from UCD. I have a background in general nursing. I adopt an integrative approach, combining psychodynamic (working with early childhood events) and humanistic (person-centred and non-judgemental) whilst incorporating some cognitive-behavioural techniques to address a range of emotional and psychological challenges experienced by the client. Put simply, I love working with people and my approach places a strong focus on the value of the therapeutic relationship.
I hold a first-class honours Masters Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from DCU. I have also achieved a Masters in Health Promotion from NUIG and a Bachelor of Arts from UCD. I have a background in general nursing. I adopt an integrative approach, combining psychodynamic (working with early childhood events) and humanistic (person-centred and non-judgemental) whilst incorporating some cognitive-behavioural techniques to address a range of emotional and psychological challenges experienced by the client. Put simply, I love working with people and my approach places a strong focus on the value of the therapeutic relationship.
(01) 233 7063 x70 View (01) 233 7063 x70
Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.