Play Therapy Counselling in Swords
I work from a child centred approach using a variety of play and creative mediums.
Hi, I'm Elaine Fagan, an Accredited Play Therapist and Clinical Supervisor for Creative Arts Therapists. I have 20+ years experience supporting children and families with a variety of needs. I specialise in providing 1:1 play therapy for children aged 3-16 years. Play therapy can help with the following issues: grief and loss, attachment and trauma, anxiety, impact of parental separation, sibling rivalry, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, ASD. I support parents and offer parent coaching sessions individually tailored to meet your family's needs. I am also a sandplay practitioner offering sandplay therapy to children and adults.
I work from a child centred approach using a variety of play and creative mediums.
Hi, I'm Elaine Fagan, an Accredited Play Therapist and Clinical Supervisor for Creative Arts Therapists. I have 20+ years experience supporting children and families with a variety of needs. I specialise in providing 1:1 play therapy for children aged 3-16 years. Play therapy can help with the following issues: grief and loss, attachment and trauma, anxiety, impact of parental separation, sibling rivalry, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, ASD. I support parents and offer parent coaching sessions individually tailored to meet your family's needs. I am also a sandplay practitioner offering sandplay therapy to children and adults.
There are many reasons people go to counselling; to resolve deep rooted problems from the past, help to overcome current challenges and/or worries about the future. Everyone is unique and we can work together to create a counselling journey that’s right for you, in total confidence. This is a supportive, confidential safe space to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you have concerns about your mental health, and need a supportive space to talk though these issues, please get in touch.
There are many reasons people go to counselling; to resolve deep rooted problems from the past, help to overcome current challenges and/or worries about the future. Everyone is unique and we can work together to create a counselling journey that’s right for you, in total confidence. This is a supportive, confidential safe space to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you have concerns about your mental health, and need a supportive space to talk though these issues, please get in touch.
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Wellness Rooms provides individual psychotherapy, low-cost counselling, play therapy, teen counselling, and couples counselling in South Dublin.
We support people of all ages to address issues including, but not limited to, the following: • anxiety • depression •addiction • low self-esteem • loss • abuse • relationship issues • trauma
Wellness Rooms provides individual psychotherapy, low-cost counselling, play therapy, teen counselling, and couples counselling in South Dublin.
We support people of all ages to address issues including, but not limited to, the following: • anxiety • depression •addiction • low self-esteem • loss • abuse • relationship issues • trauma
Dr. Renata Fernandes de Oliveira
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
My approach is jungian psychoanalysis, which includes dream analysis and sand play as resources.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist of The Psychological Society of Ireland who is passionate about people and skilled in Psychology and Mental Health. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient care consulting patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, relationship counselling, and supervision to fellow psychologists.
My approach is jungian psychoanalysis, which includes dream analysis and sand play as resources.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist of The Psychological Society of Ireland who is passionate about people and skilled in Psychology and Mental Health. Experienced in inpatient and outpatient care consulting patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and suicide ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, relationship counselling, and supervision to fellow psychologists.
I am a professional, qualified Psychotherapist and Play Therapist.
I specialise in Trauma and Anxiety. By encouraging you to change what’s not working and creating a more balanced meaningful life, I offer support and understanding in exploring different ways to welcome a more peaceful existence which is full of limitless possibilities.
I am a professional, qualified Psychotherapist and Play Therapist.
I specialise in Trauma and Anxiety. By encouraging you to change what’s not working and creating a more balanced meaningful life, I offer support and understanding in exploring different ways to welcome a more peaceful existence which is full of limitless possibilities.
I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves.
While growing up most children experience difficulty adjusting at some point. Often a child can’t put into words how or why they are feeling the way they do, just like adults often can’t. Play Therapy is a safe, confidential and child-centred therapy which allows the child to play with as few limits as possible. Through this play comes growth and change.
I work creatively using a non-directive, holistic model of Play Therapy to support children to help themselves.
While growing up most children experience difficulty adjusting at some point. Often a child can’t put into words how or why they are feeling the way they do, just like adults often can’t. Play Therapy is a safe, confidential and child-centred therapy which allows the child to play with as few limits as possible. Through this play comes growth and change.
Retired in Jan 2024 - Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
As it is difficult to see young children for play therapy via online video call I offer Online Parent Support Sessions.
Ines has extensive experience in working with adopted people, individuals from the LGBTQI+ community, adults who have experienced trauma in childhood (ACEs), and the migrant community.
As it is difficult to see young children for play therapy via online video call I offer Online Parent Support Sessions.
Ines has extensive experience in working with adopted people, individuals from the LGBTQI+ community, adults who have experienced trauma in childhood (ACEs), and the migrant community.
Over eleven years’ experience working with children both here in Ireland and overseas, including experience providing play therapy for children with emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns, as well as neuro-diverse diagnoses and medical trauma.
Play Therapy can support children and families with: Anger, Anxiety, Bullying (Perpetrator/ Victim), Nuero-diverse Diagnoses (ASC, ADHD, ADD, OCD), Depression, sadness or low mood, Drug/ alcohol abuse in the family, Divorce/ Separation, Family Crisis, Grief, Illness/ Hospitalisation of child or family member, Low self-esteem
Over eleven years’ experience working with children both here in Ireland and overseas, including experience providing play therapy for children with emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns, as well as neuro-diverse diagnoses and medical trauma.
Play Therapy can support children and families with: Anger, Anxiety, Bullying (Perpetrator/ Victim), Nuero-diverse Diagnoses (ASC, ADHD, ADD, OCD), Depression, sadness or low mood, Drug/ alcohol abuse in the family, Divorce/ Separation, Family Crisis, Grief, Illness/ Hospitalisation of child or family member, Low self-esteem
Play Therapy is a natural and effective intervention for children with emotional or psychological conditions.
Ursula is an Accredited Play Therapist from the University of Galway and the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC). She is on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. She is also a member of Play Therapy Ireland, Play Therapy International, and the Psychologists Protection Society.
Play Therapy is a natural and effective intervention for children with emotional or psychological conditions.
Ursula is an Accredited Play Therapist from the University of Galway and the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC). She is on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. She is also a member of Play Therapy Ireland, Play Therapy International, and the Psychologists Protection Society.
Grace is an an integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapist, who will incorporate elements of art, poetry, play, and improvisation to support others to make better sense of their lived experience.
Grace's practice is called "Aiteall Therapy". The word "Aiteall" (pronounced: atch - ill) is an Irish language word that describes a period of pleasant sunshine between two rain showers. Life, much like the weather, is not always bright and calm. Storms will come, and the rain will fall.
Grace is an an integrative, psychodynamic psychotherapist, who will incorporate elements of art, poetry, play, and improvisation to support others to make better sense of their lived experience.
Grace's practice is called "Aiteall Therapy". The word "Aiteall" (pronounced: atch - ill) is an Irish language word that describes a period of pleasant sunshine between two rain showers. Life, much like the weather, is not always bright and calm. Storms will come, and the rain will fall.
In-person appointments in Dublin 2, Maynooth & Clane. -
There are times in life when the pain feels too much to carry alone. You might be living with the effects of past trauma or abuse, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or struggling with grief that won’t let go. Perhaps you’re exhausted—burnt out, anxious, or overwhelmed—and wondering how you even got here. You may be facing big questions like: Who am I? Why does this hurt so much? Will it always feel this way? Whether the pain is loud or quietly lingering in the background, it can shape how you experience yourself and the world right now.
In-person appointments in Dublin 2, Maynooth & Clane. -
There are times in life when the pain feels too much to carry alone. You might be living with the effects of past trauma or abuse, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or struggling with grief that won’t let go. Perhaps you’re exhausted—burnt out, anxious, or overwhelmed—and wondering how you even got here. You may be facing big questions like: Who am I? Why does this hurt so much? Will it always feel this way? Whether the pain is loud or quietly lingering in the background, it can shape how you experience yourself and the world right now.
Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships. I offer In-person and online appointments..
My approach to treatment is guided by the person who walks through the door. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all form of therapy and the treatment will be tailored to each client's needs. I use an integrative approach that involves humanistic, art therapy, psychodynamic, sabd tray, cbt, gestalt and inner child work to name a few.
Farrah helps Adults, Parents, Children & Adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour and relationships. I offer In-person and online appointments..
My approach to treatment is guided by the person who walks through the door. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all form of therapy and the treatment will be tailored to each client's needs. I use an integrative approach that involves humanistic, art therapy, psychodynamic, sabd tray, cbt, gestalt and inner child work to name a few.
Dr Sean O'Connell works with a wide range of people both online and in person. He specialises in Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Couples counselling, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Dr Sean O'Connell works with a wide range of people both online and in person. He specialises in Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Couples counselling, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Life is challenging. Everybody faces difficult issues in their lives at one time or another. It could be with your partner, family, at work or with friends; remaining stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and preventing you from growing and moving on to live a more fulfilled life.
Life is challenging. Everybody faces difficult issues in their lives at one time or another. It could be with your partner, family, at work or with friends; remaining stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and preventing you from growing and moving on to live a more fulfilled life.
I approach my work with the belief that with compassionate care and acceptance, no matter how challenging our early lives have been, we all have a capacity for transformation and the potential to live a more enriched and fulfilling life. I believe that helping people to recognise and believe in their worth enables them to be more resilient in the face of challenges and difficult emotional experiences and to be able to make self-supportive and affirming choices.
I approach my work with the belief that with compassionate care and acceptance, no matter how challenging our early lives have been, we all have a capacity for transformation and the potential to live a more enriched and fulfilling life. I believe that helping people to recognise and believe in their worth enables them to be more resilient in the face of challenges and difficult emotional experiences and to be able to make self-supportive and affirming choices.
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
Established in 1987, The Elmwood Therapy Centre, is one of the oldest counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. The centre was set up to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families who want to take the first step towards resolving their issues, improving their sense of well-being and developing the confidence to change. As part of a new initiative to support the community, Elmwood has now introduced low cost counselling. This service is offered by trainee and pre-accredited therapists who are trained to Masters level, who engage in intensive professional supervision, and strictly adhere to a code of ethics.
If you're facing emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or grieving a significant loss, or if your child is struggling with behavioral issues, phobias, or difficulty expressing their feelings, I can help. I offer professional support that combines clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, creating a welcoming space where you or your child will feel understood. Together, we will work to find emotional balance, navigate difficulties, and regain the reassurance that you are not alone on this journey. note: I also provide therapy through Spring Health.
If you're facing emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or grieving a significant loss, or if your child is struggling with behavioral issues, phobias, or difficulty expressing their feelings, I can help. I offer professional support that combines clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, creating a welcoming space where you or your child will feel understood. Together, we will work to find emotional balance, navigate difficulties, and regain the reassurance that you are not alone on this journey. note: I also provide therapy through Spring Health.
Courageous Souls Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D18
I'm Soraya Ahmid (M.A in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, B.A. Hons. Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy & Professional Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy). I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist practising in the South County Dublin/Wicklow areas. I am able to work face to face with children and adolescents (6 years +) and only have limited online session slots available for adults 18+.
I'm Soraya Ahmid (M.A in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, B.A. Hons. Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy & Professional Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy). I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist practising in the South County Dublin/Wicklow areas. I am able to work face to face with children and adolescents (6 years +) and only have limited online session slots available for adults 18+.
Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and have extensive experience in the area of mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, carers and adults. I worked in Youth Mental Health, and various children's services. I have also worked in the specialist area of child trauma. I am child focused and I endeavour to understand the needs of the child no matter how big or small. I am dedicated to my work and I am committed to enabling people to make meaningful change. I have been privileged to gain valuable experience which helps me to continue to provide excellent quality care.
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and have extensive experience in the area of mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, carers and adults. I worked in Youth Mental Health, and various children's services. I have also worked in the specialist area of child trauma. I am child focused and I endeavour to understand the needs of the child no matter how big or small. I am dedicated to my work and I am committed to enabling people to make meaningful change. I have been privileged to gain valuable experience which helps me to continue to provide excellent quality care.
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Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.