Transgender Counselling in Swords

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Amy Sweetman
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
There are many people who experience overwhelming emotion and find it challenging to cope with the stressors of life. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe and confidential environment to fully express yourself and sort through those difficult emotions. I will work with you collaboratively, at your own pace, exploring the areas in your life, past and present, that may be inhibiting your overall happiness and well-being. I work with an array of issues, including, but not confined to depression, anxiety, family & work difficulties, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, childhood trauma, loss & grief.
There are many people who experience overwhelming emotion and find it challenging to cope with the stressors of life. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe and confidential environment to fully express yourself and sort through those difficult emotions. I will work with you collaboratively, at your own pace, exploring the areas in your life, past and present, that may be inhibiting your overall happiness and well-being. I work with an array of issues, including, but not confined to depression, anxiety, family & work difficulties, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, childhood trauma, loss & grief.
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LMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
(01) 267 6634 x12 View (01) 267 6634 x12
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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
083 422 4152 View 083 422 4152
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Jennifer Hayden
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Many people encounter challenges that they need help overcoming. I create a space were clients feel safe, heard and understood. Our sessions will provide you with the opportunity to talk about issues or problems in your life in an accepting and confidential environment with someone who really listens to you and supports you as you find new ways to cope. Counselling focuses on your strengths and abilities to help you make changes in your life, to grow and to develop yourself as a person.
Many people encounter challenges that they need help overcoming. I create a space were clients feel safe, heard and understood. Our sessions will provide you with the opportunity to talk about issues or problems in your life in an accepting and confidential environment with someone who really listens to you and supports you as you find new ways to cope. Counselling focuses on your strengths and abilities to help you make changes in your life, to grow and to develop yourself as a person.
(01) 267 6552 x89 View (01) 267 6552 x89
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Clarity Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
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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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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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.
(01) 263 0697 x22 View (01) 263 0697 x22
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Jurata Grzymalowska Miacp
Psychologist, MA, MPSI
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6675 x51 View (01) 267 6675 x51
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Fintan Davitt
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6544 View (01) 267 6544

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Carol Ann Woulfe Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
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I worked with many gay, lesbian and transgender clients, people with disabilities and people from different cultures.
I am an accredited therapist and supervisor. I provide both short term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy on a one to one basis (not couples) in a confidential and safe environment including online. The process empowers you to explore issues and understand thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours which cause suffering and facilitates the safe space to achieve greater awareness, insight, healing and growth. I work using a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy. My approach is grounded in Person-Centred psychotherapy, while drawing on Psychodynamic theory, somatic psychotherapy and CBT where appropriate.
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I am an accredited therapist and supervisor. I provide both short term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy on a one to one basis (not couples) in a confidential and safe environment including online. The process empowers you to explore issues and understand thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours which cause suffering and facilitates the safe space to achieve greater awareness, insight, healing and growth. I work using a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy. My approach is grounded in Person-Centred psychotherapy, while drawing on Psychodynamic theory, somatic psychotherapy and CBT where appropriate.
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Rainbow Minds
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
Waitlist for new clients
At Rainbow Minds, we are dedicated to providing specialized therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ and Neurodiverse communities. Our team of experienced therapists offers both in-person and online sessions, ensuring that you can access the support you need in a comfortable and affirming environment. Please go to our website www.rainbow-minds.com to find out more about us, do not contact through psychology today phone number.
At Rainbow Minds, we are dedicated to providing specialized therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ and Neurodiverse communities. Our team of experienced therapists offers both in-person and online sessions, ensuring that you can access the support you need in a comfortable and affirming environment. Please go to our website www.rainbow-minds.com to find out more about us, do not contact through psychology today phone number.
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Michelle Kelly [Kelly Counselling]
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.
I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.
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Arran Whelan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
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
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(01) 267 6692 x37 View (01) 267 6692 x37
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Tom Conlon
Psychotherapist, MSc, IFPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
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Mark Mc Caffrey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D11
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.
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Sarah Leonard Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
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Montpelier Counselling Services
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County A94
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to. It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease. I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems. We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to. It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease. I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems. We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
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Sandra Callaghan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
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Sandra strives to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy while clients embark on their journey of self-exploration and personal growth. Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the integration of person-centred and psychoanalytic approaches. She is mindful that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach accordingly by incorporating, for example, CBT, Schema therapy and somatic techniques. So often with symptoms of anxiety and depression, vagus nerve dysregulation is an unseen enemy and Sandra uses the principles of polyvagal theory to help clients become more grounded and centred in the body.
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Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D02
I speak English, German, Lithuanian & Russian. I specialize in being open minded! I encourage my clients to talk about everything. Intimacy, Sexuality, Trauma, Addiction. Their relationship with themselves and the world (a lot can be learned from daily patterns and behaviours), deepest fears, things they wish they had never done and equally, dreams, goals, and ambitions. The Therapeutic space is your sanctuary to be yourself, whether you’re hurting, feeling lost and fragile or just are curious to learn more about yourself. The goal is not to change you entirely but to work on updating your current self to become your best self.
I speak English, German, Lithuanian & Russian. I specialize in being open minded! I encourage my clients to talk about everything. Intimacy, Sexuality, Trauma, Addiction. Their relationship with themselves and the world (a lot can be learned from daily patterns and behaviours), deepest fears, things they wish they had never done and equally, dreams, goals, and ambitions. The Therapeutic space is your sanctuary to be yourself, whether you’re hurting, feeling lost and fragile or just are curious to learn more about yourself. The goal is not to change you entirely but to work on updating your current self to become your best self.
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Aisling Dearle Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, County D15
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.
(01) 263 0697 x77 View (01) 263 0697 x77
Transgender Counsellors

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.