Emotionally Focused Counselling in Galway
Many of my clients come to me facing deeply personal and often overlapping challenges. I provide a compassionate space to navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as the complexities of relationship breakdowns, bullying, and coercive control. These struggles are often intensified by the relentless pace of modern life, social media, and financial instability. Whether you are moving through bereavement, career transitions, or burnout, I am here to help. I also support those who have turned to substance or behavioral addictions as a way to cope with the heavy weight of isolation and stress.
Many of my clients come to me facing deeply personal and often overlapping challenges. I provide a compassionate space to navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as the complexities of relationship breakdowns, bullying, and coercive control. These struggles are often intensified by the relentless pace of modern life, social media, and financial instability. Whether you are moving through bereavement, career transitions, or burnout, I am here to help. I also support those who have turned to substance or behavioral addictions as a way to cope with the heavy weight of isolation and stress.
My ideal clients are people who are curious about themselves and want more than short-term symptom relief. They may feel that they understand their difficulties intellectually but still struggle to change familiar patterns. I work collaboratively to make sense of what is happening, identify what is getting in the way, and choose approaches that fit the individual rather than forcing therapy into a single model.
My ideal clients are people who are curious about themselves and want more than short-term symptom relief. They may feel that they understand their difficulties intellectually but still struggle to change familiar patterns. I work collaboratively to make sense of what is happening, identify what is getting in the way, and choose approaches that fit the individual rather than forcing therapy into a single model.
I work with adults who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical or stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. You may be struggling with relationships, past experiences, or ways of coping that no longer feel helpful. I also welcome neurodivergent clients who may have felt misunderstood or under pressure to adapt to others’ expectations. I bring 7 years’ experience across HSE, NHS and private settings, including Adult Mental Health. Therapy can offer space to understand your experiences with compassion and move forward in a way that feels more manageable and authentic.
I work with adults who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical or stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. You may be struggling with relationships, past experiences, or ways of coping that no longer feel helpful. I also welcome neurodivergent clients who may have felt misunderstood or under pressure to adapt to others’ expectations. I bring 7 years’ experience across HSE, NHS and private settings, including Adult Mental Health. Therapy can offer space to understand your experiences with compassion and move forward in a way that feels more manageable and authentic.
I work with adults facing grief, illness and end-of-life concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, relationship or self-esteem difficulties, Intimacy challenges, loneliness, fertility issues, and work stress/burnout. Many come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I offer a compassionate, safe space to explore these experiences while gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Together, we build self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults facing grief, illness and end-of-life concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, relationship or self-esteem difficulties, Intimacy challenges, loneliness, fertility issues, and work stress/burnout. Many come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I offer a compassionate, safe space to explore these experiences while gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Together, we build self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change.
I am an Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work from an integrative approach which means I draw on different therapeutic models including Person-Centred, CBT, Gestalt, Art & Sand Tray Therapy. I offer a safe, confidential, supportive & non judgemental space where you can explore the issues you are facing. You might be feeling overwhelmed with simple day to day tasks. You may have difficulty in forming & maintaining relationships. Or you could be unable to let go of something from your past.
I am an Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work from an integrative approach which means I draw on different therapeutic models including Person-Centred, CBT, Gestalt, Art & Sand Tray Therapy. I offer a safe, confidential, supportive & non judgemental space where you can explore the issues you are facing. You might be feeling overwhelmed with simple day to day tasks. You may have difficulty in forming & maintaining relationships. Or you could be unable to let go of something from your past.
Hi, my name is Siobhan. I am an integrative Adult and Adolescent Therapist. I work in a trauma informed approach which is important when working with clients who are experiencing such things as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bereavement and loss. My aim is to create a space where clients feel they can express themselves in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.
Hi, my name is Siobhan. I am an integrative Adult and Adolescent Therapist. I work in a trauma informed approach which is important when working with clients who are experiencing such things as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bereavement and loss. My aim is to create a space where clients feel they can express themselves in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.
Hi there! My name is Lara. I am a professional artist and I hold a BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work from an integrative, collaborative, attachment-based, trauma-aware, somatically informed, and arts-centred approach. I tailor my practice to meet each client where they are in life.
My aim is to offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space, where you can explore thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Through a somatic lens, therapy can support reconnection with the body’s inner wisdom, helping you move beyond survival patterns and toward greater authenticity. And make space for joy.
Hi there! My name is Lara. I am a professional artist and I hold a BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work from an integrative, collaborative, attachment-based, trauma-aware, somatically informed, and arts-centred approach. I tailor my practice to meet each client where they are in life.
My aim is to offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space, where you can explore thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Through a somatic lens, therapy can support reconnection with the body’s inner wisdom, helping you move beyond survival patterns and toward greater authenticity. And make space for joy.
As a neurodivergent individual myself, I work with neurodivergent clients because I deeply understand sensory profiles, environmental impacts, and the lived experience of navigating a world not built for our nervous systems. I offer attuned, neuro‑affirming support that honours each person’s unique way of being. For children, I provide Play Therapy; for teens, Creative Counselling; and for adults, a collaborative process. Drawing from diverse therapeutic modalities, I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you make sense of your experiences and move toward meaningful change.
As a neurodivergent individual myself, I work with neurodivergent clients because I deeply understand sensory profiles, environmental impacts, and the lived experience of navigating a world not built for our nervous systems. I offer attuned, neuro‑affirming support that honours each person’s unique way of being. For children, I provide Play Therapy; for teens, Creative Counselling; and for adults, a collaborative process. Drawing from diverse therapeutic modalities, I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you make sense of your experiences and move toward meaningful change.
I offer safe, supportive and creative environment that supports children and adults to deal with and overcome challenges they encounter on their life journey. Art therapy process facilitates both verbal and non-verbal communication that can help to make sense of and process emotional material.
I offer safe, supportive and creative environment that supports children and adults to deal with and overcome challenges they encounter on their life journey. Art therapy process facilitates both verbal and non-verbal communication that can help to make sense of and process emotional material.
Maria Lawton-Murray EMDR and Trauma Trained
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Galway, County H91
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I focus on working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I focus on working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process.
The transition to motherhood is one of the most profound psychological and physical shifts a person can experience. It is common for this journey to bring unexpected challenges, including anxiety, the lingering effects of a traumatic birth, or a struggle to reconcile your new identity with the one you knew before.
What you are feeling is not a sign of failure, but a valid response to a transformative life event. Your mind and body are navigating immense change, and it is understandable to feel overwhelmed.
My aim is to be a safe space for you to navigate this change using the best perinatal evidence based interventions
The transition to motherhood is one of the most profound psychological and physical shifts a person can experience. It is common for this journey to bring unexpected challenges, including anxiety, the lingering effects of a traumatic birth, or a struggle to reconcile your new identity with the one you knew before.
What you are feeling is not a sign of failure, but a valid response to a transformative life event. Your mind and body are navigating immense change, and it is understandable to feel overwhelmed.
My aim is to be a safe space for you to navigate this change using the best perinatal evidence based interventions
To be Human is to feel deeply. If we belive in this then we have a choice, a choice of self-compassion, a choice of normalizing what we feel, a choice to heal. It's in this choice I would like to support you in your journey of healing in your own rhythm, one piece at a time.
To be Human is to feel deeply. If we belive in this then we have a choice, a choice of self-compassion, a choice of normalizing what we feel, a choice to heal. It's in this choice I would like to support you in your journey of healing in your own rhythm, one piece at a time.
We live in very challenging times and sometimes need somewhere to talk, and someone to listen and care. To be heard can be truly transformational and healing for someone, so providing a non-judgmental, safe space is imperative for the work. I aim to provide support and care through your journey. I work holistically and I am a firm believer that the Body keeps the score. If we suppress how we truly feel, it can manifest in other ways in the body. Ideally, we want to operate from a centered place of truth, compassion and awareness, and I’m here to help you with that.
I am also currently training to be a Polyvagal Theory Practitioner
We live in very challenging times and sometimes need somewhere to talk, and someone to listen and care. To be heard can be truly transformational and healing for someone, so providing a non-judgmental, safe space is imperative for the work. I aim to provide support and care through your journey. I work holistically and I am a firm believer that the Body keeps the score. If we suppress how we truly feel, it can manifest in other ways in the body. Ideally, we want to operate from a centered place of truth, compassion and awareness, and I’m here to help you with that.
I am also currently training to be a Polyvagal Theory Practitioner
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
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.
I use a trauma-informed approach, integrating compassion-focused, emotionally focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to support your healing.
Do you feel you’ve lost yourself in a controlling, emotionally abusive or unhealthy relationship? Perhaps you’re experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control or narcissistic behaviours, leaving you questioning yourself and struggling to trust your own feelings. I also work with individuals affected by addiction, whether their own or someone else’s. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, rebuild boundaries and self-esteem, reconnect with who you are and begin making choices based on what you want and need.
I use a trauma-informed approach, integrating compassion-focused, emotionally focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to support your healing.
Do you feel you’ve lost yourself in a controlling, emotionally abusive or unhealthy relationship? Perhaps you’re experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control or narcissistic behaviours, leaving you questioning yourself and struggling to trust your own feelings. I also work with individuals affected by addiction, whether their own or someone else’s. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, rebuild boundaries and self-esteem, reconnect with who you are and begin making choices based on what you want and need.
My work with couples is attachment based using Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Do you and your partner want to strengthen your bond but find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection? As humans, we are wired for connection, yet every relationship experiences rupture. Healing and repair are possible and are essential for our relationships to survive and thrive. A wide body of research shows that secure attachment in our relationships benefits both our mental and physical health.
My work is attachment focused and trauma-informed to create a safe, healing space in which couples can reflect on their struggles and bring peace to their relationship.
My work with couples is attachment based using Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Do you and your partner want to strengthen your bond but find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection? As humans, we are wired for connection, yet every relationship experiences rupture. Healing and repair are possible and are essential for our relationships to survive and thrive. A wide body of research shows that secure attachment in our relationships benefits both our mental and physical health.
My work is attachment focused and trauma-informed to create a safe, healing space in which couples can reflect on their struggles and bring peace to their relationship.
Sometimes life asks more of us than we feel able to carry. We keep putting one foot in front of the other, hoping things will improve, while inside we're struggling. If that's how life feels for you right now, therapy offers a place to stop, breathe, and begin making sense of it all. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out—we simply begin with where you are.
If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you're not alone.
Sometimes life asks more of us than we feel able to carry. We keep putting one foot in front of the other, hoping things will improve, while inside we're struggling. If that's how life feels for you right now, therapy offers a place to stop, breathe, and begin making sense of it all. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out—we simply begin with where you are.
If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you're not alone.
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!
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.