Emotionally Focused Counselling in Swords
Eoghan O'Connor
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Seeking help? It can be incredibly difficult and it takes courage. Taking the initial step can also be the most important decision you make toward feeling yourself again.
I don't believe any of us are immune to feeling lost at times. As another human being, I believe I can relate to this feeling. As a trained psychotherapist, I consider it my job to work with you in areas currently challenging you. Whether you need a space to start breaking down some of your overwhelm, or a listening ear for support, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Seeking help? It can be incredibly difficult and it takes courage. Taking the initial step can also be the most important decision you make toward feeling yourself again.
I don't believe any of us are immune to feeling lost at times. As another human being, I believe I can relate to this feeling. As a trained psychotherapist, I consider it my job to work with you in areas currently challenging you. Whether you need a space to start breaking down some of your overwhelm, or a listening ear for support, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Deirdre Fahy ADHD & Autism Therapist
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism or are you considering a diagnosis? As a diagnosed ADHD therapist with traits of Autism, my special focus is working with adult clients pre and post diagnosis. I have personal and professional knowledge of the co-occurrence of life long generalised anxiety disorder, bouts of depression, social anxiety and burnout that accompany the neurodivergent client.
I also offer informed couples therapy for couples where one or more of you may be neurodivergent. I have immediate availability for brief couples therapy for ADHD and Autistic partners. Get in touch if you are interested.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism or are you considering a diagnosis? As a diagnosed ADHD therapist with traits of Autism, my special focus is working with adult clients pre and post diagnosis. I have personal and professional knowledge of the co-occurrence of life long generalised anxiety disorder, bouts of depression, social anxiety and burnout that accompany the neurodivergent client.
I also offer informed couples therapy for couples where one or more of you may be neurodivergent. I have immediate availability for brief couples therapy for ADHD and Autistic partners. Get in touch if you are interested.
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
As a therapist with a Master’s in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I work with individuals who often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or self-doubt—even if on the outside, they seem to have it all together. You might find yourself overthinking, putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, or feeling like you’re never quite “enough.”
Sometimes, you’re not sure where these feelings come from. You may sense that old patterns, irrational thoughts, or unconscious beliefs are quietly shaping the way you see yourself and the world. You want to break free from that cycle, to feel more connected, confident, and calm.
As a therapist with a Master’s in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I work with individuals who often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or self-doubt—even if on the outside, they seem to have it all together. You might find yourself overthinking, putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, or feeling like you’re never quite “enough.”
Sometimes, you’re not sure where these feelings come from. You may sense that old patterns, irrational thoughts, or unconscious beliefs are quietly shaping the way you see yourself and the world. You want to break free from that cycle, to feel more connected, confident, and calm.
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
For over 10 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 10 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.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and have maintained a private practice n the greater Dublin area for almost twenty years. I work with clients to help address issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and many more. I believe in working in a collaborative way with my clients and strive to create a strong working relationship while being sensitive to and aware of my clients emotional struggles and difficulties.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and have maintained a private practice n the greater Dublin area for almost twenty years. I work with clients to help address issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and many more. I believe in working in a collaborative way with my clients and strive to create a strong working relationship while being sensitive to and aware of my clients emotional struggles and difficulties.
I work with clients who have problems with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Eating disorders, Self-esteem issues, Relationship difficulties, Sexual abuse and Suicide . I provide both short and long term counselling for adults and teenagers as well as providing support for family members. I conduct assessments and provide On-Line Sessions.
I work with clients who have problems with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Workplace Stress, Eating disorders, Self-esteem issues, Relationship difficulties, Sexual abuse and Suicide . I provide both short and long term counselling for adults and teenagers as well as providing support for family members. I conduct assessments and provide On-Line Sessions.
I believe life spares no one hardship. It’s why I offer skills tools and wisdom gathered my experience as a therapist asked to help you navigate yours.I believe that mental health is of utmost importance and therefore deserves to be given priority. My service is committed to the highest degree of care and ethical practice in accordance with IACP guidelines.
I believe life spares no one hardship. It’s why I offer skills tools and wisdom gathered my experience as a therapist asked to help you navigate yours.I believe that mental health is of utmost importance and therefore deserves to be given priority. My service is committed to the highest degree of care and ethical practice in accordance with IACP guidelines.
SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
Linda is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach. Linda implements her own innovative approach to coaching, which is a hybrid of psychotherapy & coaching. No matter what you've been through or what your facing, as you apply the practices of coaching, you will discover how to generate the change you want to make in your life. Through the coaching experience your essential self emerges in a most organic way. Linda is the Author of the book " LIfe/Work Coaching & the process of Self-Discovery"
Linda is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach. Linda implements her own innovative approach to coaching, which is a hybrid of psychotherapy & coaching. No matter what you've been through or what your facing, as you apply the practices of coaching, you will discover how to generate the change you want to make in your life. Through the coaching experience your essential self emerges in a most organic way. Linda is the Author of the book " LIfe/Work Coaching & the process of Self-Discovery"
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Counsellors
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
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Susan McAteer
Psychologist, PsychD, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
Waitlist for new clients
She works with a number of therapy models, like CBT and EFT, to achieve change.
L i f e ' s c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
She works with a number of therapy models, like CBT and EFT, to achieve change.
L i f e ' s c h a l l e n g e s can present an opportunity for growth and personal development. However, sometimes, these challenges may seem too much. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Or perhaps just stuck? Dr. McAteer can help in these situations, by providing evidenced based therapy which treats individual difficulties. These might include anxiety, depression, addiction or perhaps relational difficulties with a partner. Whatever your problem, psychotherapy with Susan offers a safe, confidential, diversity friendly, space to work through it.
I am trained to conduct Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Couples Therapies (including psychosexual) .
I work with people who have a variety of difficulties and varying degrees of distress, such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, addiction, and bereavement. I strive to offer a safe, supportive and understanding space for all my clients. I very much believe (and have seen in practice) that therapy is a helpful means for resolving current and/or past issues which may affect people and constrain their ability to lead a fully functional and satisfying life. I have a special interest in (i) psychotherapy for older adults, (ii) addiction and (iii) couples therapy.
I am trained to conduct Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Couples Therapies (including psychosexual) .
I work with people who have a variety of difficulties and varying degrees of distress, such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, addiction, and bereavement. I strive to offer a safe, supportive and understanding space for all my clients. I very much believe (and have seen in practice) that therapy is a helpful means for resolving current and/or past issues which may affect people and constrain their ability to lead a fully functional and satisfying life. I have a special interest in (i) psychotherapy for older adults, (ii) addiction and (iii) couples therapy.
I also hold a certificate in emotionally focused based therapy ( EFT).
Working with individuals and couples, Elizabeth helps those suffering from anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship problems and stress.
I also hold a certificate in emotionally focused based therapy ( EFT).
Working with individuals and couples, Elizabeth helps those suffering from anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship problems and stress.
Mind/body connections EFT Emotional Freedom Technique.
Sports Psychologist Ireland
Positive Health coaching PhD.
Nutritionis
Traumatologist: LIFE Coaching
Applied Behavior Analyst
Applied Behavior Analyst Assistant
Education Psychologist
Eliminate limiting self core beliefs.
Sports and surgical rehabilitation
Opioid addiction lectures
Complex-PTSD Trauma Specialist
2001 I broke my neck
C-spine TMJ surgery
Fertility - Ovarian cyst surgical trauma
CBT
Surgical trauma blocks
Mind/Body subconscious thoughts.
Compassionate Belief Coding
Relationship divorce Co-dependency
childhood, adult Complex-PTSD trauma. NLP Rape support
preparing women for court procedures
Mental wellbeing Life coach
Mind/body connections EFT Emotional Freedom Technique.
Sports Psychologist Ireland
Positive Health coaching PhD.
Nutritionis
Traumatologist: LIFE Coaching
Applied Behavior Analyst
Applied Behavior Analyst Assistant
Education Psychologist
Eliminate limiting self core beliefs.
Sports and surgical rehabilitation
Opioid addiction lectures
Complex-PTSD Trauma Specialist
2001 I broke my neck
C-spine TMJ surgery
Fertility - Ovarian cyst surgical trauma
CBT
Surgical trauma blocks
Mind/Body subconscious thoughts.
Compassionate Belief Coding
Relationship divorce Co-dependency
childhood, adult Complex-PTSD trauma. NLP Rape support
preparing women for court procedures
Mental wellbeing Life coach
The Healing Mind
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
In these sessions I use CBT, person - centred/humanistic integrative approach and I like to incorporate somatic, mindfulness, EFT within these sessions to connect deep within our bodies to help clients heal.
I specialise in helping clients heal through past trauma through inner child work and working alongside this with self worth, anxiety, disabilities, trauma, depression, grief, relationships issues, low self esteem, pregnancy, fertility and postnatal. I help clients accept themselves and to become the best version of themselves.I aim to make pure genuine, authentic connections with my clients and creating a warmth, non-judgemental and safe space where clients can speak about what is on their mind and can explore their emotions and feel comfortable and supported within this space. I hold a BSC in counselling & Psychotherapy.
In these sessions I use CBT, person - centred/humanistic integrative approach and I like to incorporate somatic, mindfulness, EFT within these sessions to connect deep within our bodies to help clients heal.
I specialise in helping clients heal through past trauma through inner child work and working alongside this with self worth, anxiety, disabilities, trauma, depression, grief, relationships issues, low self esteem, pregnancy, fertility and postnatal. I help clients accept themselves and to become the best version of themselves.I aim to make pure genuine, authentic connections with my clients and creating a warmth, non-judgemental and safe space where clients can speak about what is on their mind and can explore their emotions and feel comfortable and supported within this space. I hold a BSC in counselling & Psychotherapy.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP).
Andrew incorporates Emotions Focused ( EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) techniques into his work. This allows for a client’s practical and emotional needs to be met in holistic manner. He equips his clients with practical tools and helps them transform challenging emotional processes to get the relief they deserve.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP).
Andrew incorporates Emotions Focused ( EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) techniques into his work. This allows for a client’s practical and emotional needs to be met in holistic manner. He equips his clients with practical tools and helps them transform challenging emotional processes to get the relief they deserve.
Adam Jensen Chartered Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
I use an integrated approach with Humanistic theory providing the foundation, and utilizing elements of Psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Gestalt, EFT and Solution-focused therapy.
I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions because before therapy can be productive it must, firstly, feel safe. From there, goals that the client might like to achieve naturally emerge in the conversation. These goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, thinking or feeling differently about our pasts or, in many cases, just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
I use an integrated approach with Humanistic theory providing the foundation, and utilizing elements of Psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Gestalt, EFT and Solution-focused therapy.
I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions because before therapy can be productive it must, firstly, feel safe. From there, goals that the client might like to achieve naturally emerge in the conversation. These goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, thinking or feeling differently about our pasts or, in many cases, just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
Tim Walsh Counselling, Psychotherapy & Training
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
This means I draw from a range of techniques and therapies including: CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Existential; to practice a holistic, down-to-earth style of therapy; blending clinical expertise with sensitivity, perception, intuition and humour, if appropriate.
I have been working in ‘helping professions’ for over 25 years and having a valuable impact on people’s lives is very important to me. I listen respectfully, with sensitivity and acceptance and work collaboratively with my clients to develop new skills and perspectives for greater clarity, confidence, positive mental health and peace of mind.
This means I draw from a range of techniques and therapies including: CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Existential; to practice a holistic, down-to-earth style of therapy; blending clinical expertise with sensitivity, perception, intuition and humour, if appropriate.
I have been working in ‘helping professions’ for over 25 years and having a valuable impact on people’s lives is very important to me. I listen respectfully, with sensitivity and acceptance and work collaboratively with my clients to develop new skills and perspectives for greater clarity, confidence, positive mental health and peace of mind.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.