Dementia Counselling in Galway

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Galway Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Galway, County H91
I work empathically with my clients. Sessions are completely confidential. I work very well with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression. My speciality is my inner child work. This is a very powerful therapy. I can bring the client back in a safe way to a traumatic experience. Sometimes, I will combine this therapy with music. The client may experience the trauma through feelings in the body, this therapy answers for the client why they feel the way they do in their body. By unlocking those feelings healing may begin. It can help a client to become more confident and as a result they begin to uncover their true self's.
I work empathically with my clients. Sessions are completely confidential. I work very well with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression. My speciality is my inner child work. This is a very powerful therapy. I can bring the client back in a safe way to a traumatic experience. Sometimes, I will combine this therapy with music. The client may experience the trauma through feelings in the body, this therapy answers for the client why they feel the way they do in their body. By unlocking those feelings healing may begin. It can help a client to become more confident and as a result they begin to uncover their true self's.
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Mary Rabbitte
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Galway, County H91
When a client presents for therapy, often they are struggling to make meaning from their current situation, and feeling stressed, anxious and confused. Forming a therapeutic relationship with the client by meeting them with empathy, kindness and compassion in a confidential setting is key.
When a client presents for therapy, often they are struggling to make meaning from their current situation, and feeling stressed, anxious and confused. Forming a therapeutic relationship with the client by meeting them with empathy, kindness and compassion in a confidential setting is key.
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Tara King
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Galway, County H91
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist based in Galway, Ireland, providing compassionate and personalised therapy both in-person and online. My approach blends insights from various therapeutic modalities—including humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential therapies—to tailor a treatment plan that suits your unique needs and life circumstances. I create a safe, confidential space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges with empathy and respect.
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist based in Galway, Ireland, providing compassionate and personalised therapy both in-person and online. My approach blends insights from various therapeutic modalities—including humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential therapies—to tailor a treatment plan that suits your unique needs and life circumstances. I create a safe, confidential space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges with empathy and respect.
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Stephen Byrne
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Galway, County H91
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over, providing a professional, confidential service. I believe that the unique relationship between the therapist and client is key to the success of therapy as the relationship facilitates the trusting environment within which a client's concerns can be shared, explored, and addressed. My approach is Humanistic and Integrative, Person-Centred with elements of CBT and Mindfulness. I cover all areas of general counseling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over, providing a professional, confidential service. I believe that the unique relationship between the therapist and client is key to the success of therapy as the relationship facilitates the trusting environment within which a client's concerns can be shared, explored, and addressed. My approach is Humanistic and Integrative, Person-Centred with elements of CBT and Mindfulness. I cover all areas of general counseling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
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Mary Brennan
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
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Kiltypsychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Serves Area
I'm Alison, an IAHIP accredited and practicing Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience in Adult and Adolescent mental health services. I have specific training in Complex Generational Trauma. My work is relational and is influenced by attachment theory. I also provide Counselling in schools. I have an interest in Parenting difficulties and Mediation for Couples who are separating. My Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Supervision training is influenced by my areas of interest in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics. I started my career in general nursing and mental health nursing.
I'm Alison, an IAHIP accredited and practicing Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience in Adult and Adolescent mental health services. I have specific training in Complex Generational Trauma. My work is relational and is influenced by attachment theory. I also provide Counselling in schools. I have an interest in Parenting difficulties and Mediation for Couples who are separating. My Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Supervision training is influenced by my areas of interest in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics. I started my career in general nursing and mental health nursing.
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Judy Ferguson
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
We can all feel a bit stuck sometimes... I offer a safe space to help make meaning and process what we are thinking and why. I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up. I work with adults moving into midlife, issues around self-esteem and finding purpose with a new work/life balance. I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
We can all feel a bit stuck sometimes... I offer a safe space to help make meaning and process what we are thinking and why. I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up. I work with adults moving into midlife, issues around self-esteem and finding purpose with a new work/life balance. I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
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Fiona Hoban
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Serves Area
If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed or simply need some time and space to reflect on, and process life events then you're in the right place. Therapy can be a deeply positive and worthwhile experience for people needing support.
If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed or simply need some time and space to reflect on, and process life events then you're in the right place. Therapy can be a deeply positive and worthwhile experience for people needing support.
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Dr Benita Battiss
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I am a senior Chartered Counselling Psychologist and offer the following services to Adults: ADHD Assessments Autism Evaluations Dyslexia Assessments Cognitive and IQ assessments Dementia screening Personality Assessments.
Regular screening for cognitive decline is available using Creyos tests. The Creyos cognitive tests can also be used before and after starting new medication/treatments to monitor the effect your medication/treatment has on your cognitive functioning. I am a registered QbCheck administrator and include the QbCheck into ADHD assessments.
I am a senior Chartered Counselling Psychologist and offer the following services to Adults: ADHD Assessments Autism Evaluations Dyslexia Assessments Cognitive and IQ assessments Dementia screening Personality Assessments.
Regular screening for cognitive decline is available using Creyos tests. The Creyos cognitive tests can also be used before and after starting new medication/treatments to monitor the effect your medication/treatment has on your cognitive functioning. I am a registered QbCheck administrator and include the QbCheck into ADHD assessments.
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David O'Farrell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
Professional Behaviour Change Psychotherapist, Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, CBT-E Trained, Complicated Grief Therapist, Relationship Counsellor, Psychological Nutritionist, We provide to you a Rapid response to your Query* *Fast Appointments* Selection of Appointment Times* We offer Brief Solution Focused Approach to addressing your concerns, CBT, CBT-E, CBT-T and Long Term Psychotherapy as required. Weekly or fortnightly Sessions. Lasting results as clients learn new behaviours and coping Skills!
Professional Behaviour Change Psychotherapist, Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, CBT-E Trained, Complicated Grief Therapist, Relationship Counsellor, Psychological Nutritionist, We provide to you a Rapid response to your Query* *Fast Appointments* Selection of Appointment Times* We offer Brief Solution Focused Approach to addressing your concerns, CBT, CBT-E, CBT-T and Long Term Psychotherapy as required. Weekly or fortnightly Sessions. Lasting results as clients learn new behaviours and coping Skills!
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Dr. Andrew Simonton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you finding it hard to manage your emotions, relationships, or sense of self, and feel that something needs to change? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and it’s often where healing begins. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, tailored to your individual needs, to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your emotional well-being, and move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance in your life.
Are you finding it hard to manage your emotions, relationships, or sense of self, and feel that something needs to change? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and it’s often where healing begins. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, tailored to your individual needs, to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your emotional well-being, and move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance in your life.
(061) 572 524 x38 View (061) 572 524 x38

More Therapists Nearby

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AvenueHse Counselling & Adult Adoptee Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Craughwell, County Galway H91
AvenueHouse Psychotherapy provides a safe confidential setting that will facilitate clients to process and explore their issues. This gives clients the opportunity to understand and heal. As a psychotherapist I can support you in creating the changes in your life you need to make. When we reflect on behaviours we can gain new insights. Learn new skills helps us to navigate our emotions and manage ourselves better, which leads, to a better quality of life.
AvenueHouse Psychotherapy provides a safe confidential setting that will facilitate clients to process and explore their issues. This gives clients the opportunity to understand and heal. As a psychotherapist I can support you in creating the changes in your life you need to make. When we reflect on behaviours we can gain new insights. Learn new skills helps us to navigate our emotions and manage ourselves better, which leads, to a better quality of life.
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Online Therapists

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Michael Carroll
Psychotherapist, IAHIP Assoc
1 Endorsed
Cork, County T23
How can I help you? That is the most important question to you, the client. What do you hope to achieve through therapy?
How can I help you? That is the most important question to you, the client. What do you hope to achieve through therapy?
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Margaret Mary Payne
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Listowel, County Kerry V31
my client is whoever presents in front of me , I deal with their issues as each individual is unique , therefore we , together work towards their achievable goals . Its the clients journey and I accompany them to reach their potential and goals set .
my client is whoever presents in front of me , I deal with their issues as each individual is unique , therefore we , together work towards their achievable goals . Its the clients journey and I accompany them to reach their potential and goals set .
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Maryanne Keane
Counsellor, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
Are you finding life difficult at the moment? Are you feeling stressed, or is something lacking or unresolved in your life. Are you experiencing shame, grief, loss or relationship difficulties? Talking about life's challenges in a safe, supportive & non-judgemental space can help you make sense of what's happening, and can lead to living a fuller life.
Are you finding life difficult at the moment? Are you feeling stressed, or is something lacking or unresolved in your life. Are you experiencing shame, grief, loss or relationship difficulties? Talking about life's challenges in a safe, supportive & non-judgemental space can help you make sense of what's happening, and can lead to living a fuller life.
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North Mayo Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, IAHIP Assoc
1 Endorsed
Ballina, County Mayo F26
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
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Shane Harte
Psychotherapist
Online Only
I specialise in helping adults recover from narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, and the painful aftermath of toxic relationships. These experiences often leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, filled with self-doubt, shame, or anxiety—and unsure of who you are without the roles you were forced to play. My approach is compassionate and grounded, drawing from trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll untangle gaslighting, rebuild your self-worth, and reconnect you with the voice and identity that may have been silenced. I also support clients navigating low self-esteem, complex trauma, codependency, emotional flashbacks.
I specialise in helping adults recover from narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, and the painful aftermath of toxic relationships. These experiences often leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, filled with self-doubt, shame, or anxiety—and unsure of who you are without the roles you were forced to play. My approach is compassionate and grounded, drawing from trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll untangle gaslighting, rebuild your self-worth, and reconnect you with the voice and identity that may have been silenced. I also support clients navigating low self-esteem, complex trauma, codependency, emotional flashbacks.
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Aimee Ford
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Mullingar, County Westmeath N91
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Aimee. I'm a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP. I am a therapist who offers honesty, empathy, acceptance, congruence, and many more. Having experienced a wide range of issues such as anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, bereavement, depression, relationships, stress, suicide intervention, sexual issues, sexual assaults, and more. I offer a therapeutic counseling approach tailored to the individual needs of the client.
Hi, I'm Aimee. I'm a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP. I am a therapist who offers honesty, empathy, acceptance, congruence, and many more. Having experienced a wide range of issues such as anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, bereavement, depression, relationships, stress, suicide intervention, sexual issues, sexual assaults, and more. I offer a therapeutic counseling approach tailored to the individual needs of the client.
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Dr. Clara Hoyne
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Ennis, County Clare V95
I am a qualified preaccredited Psychotherapist offering confidential in-person counselling in County Clare as well as online counselling across Ireland. I have a special interest in supporting carers, working with neurodivergent individuals as well as working with anxiety, stress, burn out, parenting, peri/ menopause and emotional well being. My approach is warm and non-judgmental so you can explore what's going on for you and discuss your life experiences.
I am a qualified preaccredited Psychotherapist offering confidential in-person counselling in County Clare as well as online counselling across Ireland. I have a special interest in supporting carers, working with neurodivergent individuals as well as working with anxiety, stress, burn out, parenting, peri/ menopause and emotional well being. My approach is warm and non-judgmental so you can explore what's going on for you and discuss your life experiences.
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Dementia Counsellors

Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?

Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.

How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?

To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.

What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.

When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?

It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.