Psychoanalytic Counselling in Swords

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Sarah Traynor
Psychotherapist, MA, APPI
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is what I specialise in, meaning that a persons unconscious has a privileged place in the therapeutic work.
What I propose is that we meet for an initial session and then decide what you would like to do thereafter. Any questions you may have can be addressed here or before this session via phone call.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is what I specialise in, meaning that a persons unconscious has a privileged place in the therapeutic work.
What I propose is that we meet for an initial session and then decide what you would like to do thereafter. Any questions you may have can be addressed here or before this session via phone call.
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Michelle Smyth
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
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Louise Rossiter
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment that supports this ,so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance.
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment that supports this ,so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance.
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Marlena Nowak -Gnitecka
Counsellor, MA, APCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Welcome to a world of transformation, where your well-being takes center stage. I offer sessions in both Polish and English. As a culturally sensitive psychotherapist, I invite you to embark on a tailored therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences, empowering you to overcome challenges. Imagine a version of yourself rooted in self-acceptance, understanding, and resilience. Despite the presence of bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, we'll cultivate peace, purpose, and well-being. Let's navigate your personal growth and develop healthy coping strategies for thriving.
Welcome to a world of transformation, where your well-being takes center stage. I offer sessions in both Polish and English. As a culturally sensitive psychotherapist, I invite you to embark on a tailored therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences, empowering you to overcome challenges. Imagine a version of yourself rooted in self-acceptance, understanding, and resilience. Despite the presence of bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, we'll cultivate peace, purpose, and well-being. Let's navigate your personal growth and develop healthy coping strategies for thriving.
(01) 267 6570 x56 View (01) 267 6570 x56
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Clearview Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6622 x96 View (01) 267 6622 x96
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Caitriona King
Psychotherapist, PhD, ICP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
Troubled, conflicted, anxious or distressed? Struggling with loss or identity issues? Feel a relationship is in difficulty or things are not going well at home, work or college? Perhaps you are struggling to cope after receiving a medical diagnosis or wondering why you became ill in the first place? Going to therapy allows you to talk about what you are experiencing, explore reasons, develop solutions and help you attain a stronger, more fulfilled and creative self. An important part is sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with a specially trained therapist.
(01) 267 6689 View (01) 267 6689
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FullCircle Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your challenges and build a path toward healing and growth. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative approach rooted in humanistic care, tailoring therapy to your unique journey. I have specialised training in CBT-E for eating disorders, trauma-informed bereavement therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your challenges and build a path toward healing and growth. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative approach rooted in humanistic care, tailoring therapy to your unique journey. I have specialised training in CBT-E for eating disorders, trauma-informed bereavement therapy, and trauma-informed care.
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Mary Stobie
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi, I am Mary Stobie and I'm glad you have found my profile. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I’m here to offer support. Together, we can navigate through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide a kind, compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental space where you’ll be genuinely heard and understood. I hold an honours degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and am a fully accredited member (M14460) of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP).
Hi, I am Mary Stobie and I'm glad you have found my profile. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I’m here to offer support. Together, we can navigate through whatever challenges you may be facing. I provide a kind, compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental space where you’ll be genuinely heard and understood. I hold an honours degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and am a fully accredited member (M14460) of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP).
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Connections Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in a psychoanalytic approach which means that I am interested in your past and present experiences and how they might be linked.
Hello, my name is Sharon, I am an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with over twenty years' offering counselling and therapy. I offer an attuned, kind, relational approach. Long and short term work is available for all issues big and small. Specialist in working with teens and young adults. Also working with parents/carers of younger children. Exploring any emotional issues, such as difficult childhood experiences, including experiences of abuse or trauma as well as general day to day stresses and issues. Sessions are offered in person in my welcoming room or online via zoom.
I am trained in a psychoanalytic approach which means that I am interested in your past and present experiences and how they might be linked.
Hello, my name is Sharon, I am an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with over twenty years' offering counselling and therapy. I offer an attuned, kind, relational approach. Long and short term work is available for all issues big and small. Specialist in working with teens and young adults. Also working with parents/carers of younger children. Exploring any emotional issues, such as difficult childhood experiences, including experiences of abuse or trauma as well as general day to day stresses and issues. Sessions are offered in person in my welcoming room or online via zoom.
(01) 267 6527 x98 View (01) 267 6527 x98

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She is nearing completion of further training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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Estefania Garcia
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
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The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action.
Finding the words to say “it” allows for better emotional intelligence, and alleviation of dilemmas. You will have the time and space to speak whatever comes to your mind, to put together your thoughts.
The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action.
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I am a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, trained specifically to work with young children, adolescents, young adults and family dynamics. I have experience in working with a range of issues and with the various ways those issues specifically present in young people.
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Vivienne Coen
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
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I provide psychoanalytic therapy for a wide range of mental health issues for people from all walks of life.
My practice areas include Depressive disorders, Anxiety, Addiction & Dependence (food, alcohol, gambling), Bereavement & feelings associated with loss, childhood issues and trauma, post traumatic stress, self esteem issues, psychosexual and sexuality issues, relationship & attachment issues, Ante & Post natal psychotherapy, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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Willow Tree
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Anna Milleri
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My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.