Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Swords
Jen Conefrey
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
I am a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space for healing and growth. I offer support with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, gender and sexuality exploration, and navigating ADHD or autism diagnoses
I am a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space for healing and growth. I offer support with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, gender and sexuality exploration, and navigating ADHD or autism diagnoses
I'm a therapist who values the potential within every individual. I believe that people hold the key to their own solutions, and I'm here to help them discover their inner resilience. I focus on working with the person, not just the presenting issues, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and feelings, using thoughtful questions and active listening to uncover your strengths and remove any self-imposed barriers. My goal is to help you on the journey to living the life you desire.
I'm a therapist who values the potential within every individual. I believe that people hold the key to their own solutions, and I'm here to help them discover their inner resilience. I focus on working with the person, not just the presenting issues, and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and feelings, using thoughtful questions and active listening to uncover your strengths and remove any self-imposed barriers. My goal is to help you on the journey to living the life you desire.
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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I also have extensive experience in working with queer LGBTQ+ identities, especially when it comes to the intersection of being queer and neurodivergent, while also bringing expertise in general sexuality, intimacy, kink, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the alliance between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best psychologist for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
I also have extensive experience in working with queer LGBTQ+ identities, especially when it comes to the intersection of being queer and neurodivergent, while also bringing expertise in general sexuality, intimacy, kink, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the alliance between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best psychologist for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
I work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds including male and female survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and members of the LGBTQ and Kink communities.
In my practice I work with a broad range of clients including young people (16-25), neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and GSRD identifying clients. I believe that each and every one of my clients has a unique experience and so each therapy begins and ends differently. I often help clients to address issues around sexuality and gender as well as working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
I work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds including male and female survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and members of the LGBTQ and Kink communities.
In my practice I work with a broad range of clients including young people (16-25), neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and GSRD identifying clients. I believe that each and every one of my clients has a unique experience and so each therapy begins and ends differently. I often help clients to address issues around sexuality and gender as well as working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Life can be difficult, and we all could do with that extra support at times. I am here to accompany you through your therapeutic journey and make sense of how you experience the world. I provide counselling and therapy services to people across a wide range of issues, for both adult and adolescent clients. I integrate various forms of therapy, including person centred, gestalt, and existentialism, to find the approach that meets your individual need
Life can be difficult, and we all could do with that extra support at times. I am here to accompany you through your therapeutic journey and make sense of how you experience the world. I provide counselling and therapy services to people across a wide range of issues, for both adult and adolescent clients. I integrate various forms of therapy, including person centred, gestalt, and existentialism, to find the approach that meets your individual need
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in life? Whether you're navigating a big transition, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking deeper emotional healing, I offer a safe, collaborative space to explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
Who I Work With:
- Expats & international clients seeking English, French or Spanish-speaking therapy
- Students and adults facing big decisions, burnout, or emotional blocks
- Spiritual seekers integrating deep personal or psychedelic experiences
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in life? Whether you're navigating a big transition, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking deeper emotional healing, I offer a safe, collaborative space to explore, process, and reconnect with yourself.
Who I Work With:
- Expats & international clients seeking English, French or Spanish-speaking therapy
- Students and adults facing big decisions, burnout, or emotional blocks
- Spiritual seekers integrating deep personal or psychedelic experiences
Do you find yourself regularly wishing you could be somewhere else, that the grass is always greener in other places, no matter where you are? Are you looking for a fresh start or a new direction with which to create a different and more enjoyable outlook? Low mood? Mood swings? Confusing anxiety? MH Disorder? Trauma - PTSD? Relationship fatigue? Food/alcohol/drug consumption concerns? Change is doable, change is accessible, change can start now. A fresh journey awaits, a journey towards greener grass which is often located closer to home than you currently think.
Do you find yourself regularly wishing you could be somewhere else, that the grass is always greener in other places, no matter where you are? Are you looking for a fresh start or a new direction with which to create a different and more enjoyable outlook? Low mood? Mood swings? Confusing anxiety? MH Disorder? Trauma - PTSD? Relationship fatigue? Food/alcohol/drug consumption concerns? Change is doable, change is accessible, change can start now. A fresh journey awaits, a journey towards greener grass which is often located closer to home than you currently think.
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.
Hi, I'm Owen, a humanistic & integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. My aim is to help you find a better sense of who you are. This is done in a safe & confidential space where you are listened to, heard and where you feel accepted for being yourself. What you bring, I feel we will be able to explore together, leading to greater self-acceptance & better inner peace.
Hi, I'm Owen, a humanistic & integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. My aim is to help you find a better sense of who you are. This is done in a safe & confidential space where you are listened to, heard and where you feel accepted for being yourself. What you bring, I feel we will be able to explore together, leading to greater self-acceptance & better inner peace.
Everyone can do with a bit of help now and then. We all have the strength to overcome hard times, but sometimes we need guidance, coping mechanisms and perspective to help us figure out how to get there.
Everyone can do with a bit of help now and then. We all have the strength to overcome hard times, but sometimes we need guidance, coping mechanisms and perspective to help us figure out how to get there.
Counselling is a space where a person is encouraged to meet their own truth and relate this truth to another person within the human condition. A person is able to meet their true or real self in the presence of empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. I strive to provide these conditions to foster healing and promote well-being in all my clients in the therapeutic space I offer. A person who wants change in one or more aspects of their lives with a desire to reach their full potential is an individual who is on the road to personal and emotional growth and development.
Counselling is a space where a person is encouraged to meet their own truth and relate this truth to another person within the human condition. A person is able to meet their true or real self in the presence of empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. I strive to provide these conditions to foster healing and promote well-being in all my clients in the therapeutic space I offer. A person who wants change in one or more aspects of their lives with a desire to reach their full potential is an individual who is on the road to personal and emotional growth and development.
As a Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ therapist, I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities. I support those who have faced trauma, isolation, or have never felt nurtured or loved. If you feel disconnected from yourself, lost, or without direction, you are not alone. Together, we will work to reconnect with your true self and find clarity, purpose, and meaningful goals. My practice is a safe space for all, and I’m here to support your journey of healing and growth.
As a Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ therapist, I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities. I support those who have faced trauma, isolation, or have never felt nurtured or loved. If you feel disconnected from yourself, lost, or without direction, you are not alone. Together, we will work to reconnect with your true self and find clarity, purpose, and meaningful goals. My practice is a safe space for all, and I’m here to support your journey of healing and growth.
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
I understand navigating life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship or sexual issues—can be overwhelming. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings one-to-one. What sets me apart is my focus on not just your current struggles but also understanding how your past has shaped you. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, helping you build a future that truly excites and motivates you, at a pace that feels right for you. To help you move forward, with clarity, confidence & purpose. For more information visit: www.TheJourneyTherapists. com
Life is full of ups and downs, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to cope, at times. Taking the step to seek help can indeed feel daunting, but in my practice, I aim to make that process as comfortable and supportive as possible. When you step into my therapy space, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere where you're accepted just as you are. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, current stressors, or uncertainty about the future, I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to open up and explore whatever is on your mind.
Life is full of ups and downs, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to cope, at times. Taking the step to seek help can indeed feel daunting, but in my practice, I aim to make that process as comfortable and supportive as possible. When you step into my therapy space, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere where you're accepted just as you are. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, current stressors, or uncertainty about the future, I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to open up and explore whatever is on your mind.
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to focus? I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and unresolved childhood issues. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer hypnotherapy and mindscaping. These techniques, along with my expertise in ego states and parts, provide powerful tools for healing. Life can be tough when facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and deeply embedded trauma, but it doesn't have to be this way. I offer weekly sessions in Galway. Together, we can explore your life experiences, gain insights, and develop your ability to cope,
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to focus? I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and unresolved childhood issues. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer hypnotherapy and mindscaping. These techniques, along with my expertise in ego states and parts, provide powerful tools for healing. Life can be tough when facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and deeply embedded trauma, but it doesn't have to be this way. I offer weekly sessions in Galway. Together, we can explore your life experiences, gain insights, and develop your ability to cope,
The first condition to change reality is to know it. – Eduardo Galeano.
Starting a psychotherapeutic journey can be challenging, especially because it means facing your own barriers and self. But it is also deeply rewarding and worthwhile—especially when done with the support and care of a professional.
The first condition to change reality is to know it. – Eduardo Galeano.
Starting a psychotherapeutic journey can be challenging, especially because it means facing your own barriers and self. But it is also deeply rewarding and worthwhile—especially when done with the support and care of a professional.
If you’re feeling the weight of stress, anxiety, or past traumas and are ready to make real, lasting changes, I’m here to guide you. My approach is rooted in helping you reconnect with yourself on every level—mind, body, and soul—to build a more balanced and resilient life. Together, we’ll work to break free from old patterns, align with your true values, and create the positive shifts you’re looking for. My services are offered in English, Italian, and Spanish, providing accessible support wherever you are on your journey.
If you’re feeling the weight of stress, anxiety, or past traumas and are ready to make real, lasting changes, I’m here to guide you. My approach is rooted in helping you reconnect with yourself on every level—mind, body, and soul—to build a more balanced and resilient life. Together, we’ll work to break free from old patterns, align with your true values, and create the positive shifts you’re looking for. My services are offered in English, Italian, and Spanish, providing accessible support wherever you are on your journey.
Welcome! I am a U.S. based psychotherapist and accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I offer a person-centered, compassionate, and systemic approach to therapy. I consider working with each client to be a privilege and a collaborative therapeutic experience. One area of sexual health in which I specialise is Out of Control Sexual Behaviour (OCSB). OCSB is defined as “a sexual problem of consensual sexual urges, thoughts, or behaviours that feel out of control for the individual.” If you are interested in improving your sexual health and relationships, please contact me for more info.
Welcome! I am a U.S. based psychotherapist and accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I offer a person-centered, compassionate, and systemic approach to therapy. I consider working with each client to be a privilege and a collaborative therapeutic experience. One area of sexual health in which I specialise is Out of Control Sexual Behaviour (OCSB). OCSB is defined as “a sexual problem of consensual sexual urges, thoughts, or behaviours that feel out of control for the individual.” If you are interested in improving your sexual health and relationships, please contact me for more info.
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Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.