Transgender Counselling in Swords
SMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
You may be seeking support for the long-term impact of complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence. You might be struggling with relationships, intimacy, sexuality, or a sense of self, and want a space that feels safe, affirming, and honest. I offer trauma-informed, sex-positive therapy for adults, including LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) clients, and facilitate support groups for chemsex recovery and psychosexual concerns. My work is grounded in safety, consent, respect, and gentle but meaningful challenge to support real change.
Looking for a safe space to freely explore, discover, and understand your true self? I support individuals and families (ages 16+) navigating chronic anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. My practice is also deeply neuro-affirming and LGBT+-affirming, offering a secure environment for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and Tourette's profiles—including those who are fully self-identified. Whether you are managing executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, school/workplace blockages, or OCD, you are warmly welcome here to begin your unique, creative path toward growth.
Looking for a safe space to freely explore, discover, and understand your true self? I support individuals and families (ages 16+) navigating chronic anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. My practice is also deeply neuro-affirming and LGBT+-affirming, offering a secure environment for Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and Tourette's profiles—including those who are fully self-identified. Whether you are managing executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, school/workplace blockages, or OCD, you are warmly welcome here to begin your unique, creative path toward growth.
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.
If your mind races, motivation falters, or life feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. I work with adults, especially those with ADHD or neurodivergent experiences, as well as anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or relationship challenges. Together we make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions, and develop strategies that actually work—helping you feel more in control, understood, and able to move forward.
If your mind races, motivation falters, or life feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. I work with adults, especially those with ADHD or neurodivergent experiences, as well as anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or relationship challenges. Together we make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions, and develop strategies that actually work—helping you feel more in control, understood, and able to move forward.
The way I work is guided by the values of curiosity, creativity, and compassion. My aim is to offer you a freeing, non-judgemental environment where you can really be yourself; a safe space where you are encouraged to explore, question and grow in your own time; where every experience, feeling and part of you is welcome, particularly those ones that have been out in cold. At the start, the process can be like a ball of yarn, with many different threads tangled together. We will collaborate to unravel these threads, weaving them into something that makes more sense and is hopefully more manageable.
The way I work is guided by the values of curiosity, creativity, and compassion. My aim is to offer you a freeing, non-judgemental environment where you can really be yourself; a safe space where you are encouraged to explore, question and grow in your own time; where every experience, feeling and part of you is welcome, particularly those ones that have been out in cold. At the start, the process can be like a ball of yarn, with many different threads tangled together. We will collaborate to unravel these threads, weaving them into something that makes more sense and is hopefully more manageable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with low mood or anxiety? Have you experienced a loss or bereavement, relationship difficulties, or a critical illness? Have you recently received a diagnosis of autism, or are you wondering whether neurodiversity plays a part in how you experience the world? Perhaps your LGBT+ journey feels difficult right now. If you're looking for clarity, relief, a stronger sense of self, or a space where you can speak freely and feel understood, this is a safe space for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with low mood or anxiety? Have you experienced a loss or bereavement, relationship difficulties, or a critical illness? Have you recently received a diagnosis of autism, or are you wondering whether neurodiversity plays a part in how you experience the world? Perhaps your LGBT+ journey feels difficult right now. If you're looking for clarity, relief, a stronger sense of self, or a space where you can speak freely and feel understood, this is a safe space for you.
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.
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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.
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.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
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Hi, my name is Jason Brennan and I have been a therapist and coach for nearly 30 years. I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress management and life challenges, as well as confidence and self esteem building. I am also the founder and president of the Irish Transactional Analysis Association and vice chair of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy, as well as having a pod cast called OK Everyday on Spotify and YouTube. I have helped hundreds of people improve their lives and find out more about what they want to achieve. If you are interested in working together, or would like to know more, just reach out. Thanks Jason
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Working since 2013 in clinical practice, I offer a compassionate, supportive, safe space to work through challenges to support you to live a better life.
Working in a compassionate focused way I support people to transform their inner world and in turn their outer reality bringing harmony, peace and growth.
Supporting clients with anxiety, assertiveness, bereavement, confidence coaching, couples counselling, depression, group facilitation, interpersonal conflict, relationships, stress, sexual issues, work related issues and more.
Working since 2013 in clinical practice, I offer a compassionate, supportive, safe space to work through challenges to support you to live a better life.
Working in a compassionate focused way I support people to transform their inner world and in turn their outer reality bringing harmony, peace and growth.
Supporting clients with anxiety, assertiveness, bereavement, confidence coaching, couples counselling, depression, group facilitation, interpersonal conflict, relationships, stress, sexual issues, work related issues and more.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions around identity, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As an integrative, humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space, adapting therapy to each person. Through reflection, practical tools, and (where suitable) Walk & Talk sessions in nature, I support clients in moving forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.
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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.