Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Galway
I am Counselling Psychologist specialising in providing psychological therapy that meets the needs of the individual or family that I work with. My practice is My Psychology Ireland offering therapy online and in person in Galway city. We have a range of psychologists and psychotherapists working with a broad range of mental health difficulties and supporting clients to collaborate on a therapeutic plan that supports empowerment, wellbeing and long term growth. We are now offering adult ADHD assessments & we also run groups, webinars & workshops.
I am Counselling Psychologist specialising in providing psychological therapy that meets the needs of the individual or family that I work with. My practice is My Psychology Ireland offering therapy online and in person in Galway city. We have a range of psychologists and psychotherapists working with a broad range of mental health difficulties and supporting clients to collaborate on a therapeutic plan that supports empowerment, wellbeing and long term growth. We are now offering adult ADHD assessments & we also run groups, webinars & workshops.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck? Are your normal coping mechanisms simply not working anymore?
Whatever you're facing, therapy can offer a supportive space to explore
your experiences.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck? Are your normal coping mechanisms simply not working anymore?
Whatever you're facing, therapy can offer a supportive space to explore
your experiences.
I am an IACP Psychotherapist and Supervisor and I aspire to provide an inclusive, non-judgemental safe space for my clients to work through their issues.
The therapy that I offer is based on the belief that people who come for therapy are experts on their own lives(even if they don't feel like they are!) who have lots of potentially good ideas about how to deal with their problems.
One of my roles is to help you make the best of your own experience and understanding.
I am an IACP Psychotherapist and Supervisor and I aspire to provide an inclusive, non-judgemental safe space for my clients to work through their issues.
The therapy that I offer is based on the belief that people who come for therapy are experts on their own lives(even if they don't feel like they are!) who have lots of potentially good ideas about how to deal with their problems.
One of my roles is to help you make the best of your own experience and understanding.
Maria Lawton-Murray Trauma Trained & EMDR Trained
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Galway, County H91
Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway city. Life can be a struggle, but you do not need to be alone in it - Attending therapy in the past helped me understand myself and what I wanted and needed out of life. Mental Health distress isolated me for many years. Trauma informed therapy gave me my life back -
Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway city. Life can be a struggle, but you do not need to be alone in it - Attending therapy in the past helped me understand myself and what I wanted and needed out of life. Mental Health distress isolated me for many years. Trauma informed therapy gave me my life back -
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings in the UK & Ireland.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings in the UK & Ireland.
They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, but they have a deep desire for self-awareness and positive change.
I help individuals navigate emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. In a safe, non-judgmental space, clients explore emotions, gain insights, and develop healthier coping strategies. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach, I guide clients towards change and emotional resistance
They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, but they have a deep desire for self-awareness and positive change.
I help individuals navigate emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. In a safe, non-judgmental space, clients explore emotions, gain insights, and develop healthier coping strategies. Using CBT, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach, I guide clients towards change and emotional resistance
I’m an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Together, we work to break unhelpful patterns, improve well-being, and “change the response” to life’s challenges. Even a few sessions can make a meaningful difference. Book a free 20-minute chat—no obligation.
I also provide Supervision for Therapists and other professions - Book a free 20-minute chat—no obligation.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Together, we work to break unhelpful patterns, improve well-being, and “change the response” to life’s challenges. Even a few sessions can make a meaningful difference. Book a free 20-minute chat—no obligation.
I also provide Supervision for Therapists and other professions - Book a free 20-minute chat—no obligation.
I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and the lasting impact of unresolved childhood experiences.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, working with what presents in the room. Every client is unique. I am qualified in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) for individuals & groups, providing psychological first aid for acute stress, grief, loss, unexpected/sudden death and trauma. I incorporate ego state therapy & Parts work to support deeper healing
I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and the lasting impact of unresolved childhood experiences.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, working with what presents in the room. Every client is unique. I am qualified in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) for individuals & groups, providing psychological first aid for acute stress, grief, loss, unexpected/sudden death and trauma. I incorporate ego state therapy & Parts work to support deeper healing
The foundation of my approach is attachment-based and trauma informed.
I provide a homely and supportive space where you can feel truly accepted.
Perhaps you're feeling like you don't belong, misunderstood, or disconnected. Maybe you're experiencing overwhelm. Whatever you're going through, we can mend it together.
If this resonates with you, I warmly invite you to reach out.
The foundation of my approach is attachment-based and trauma informed.
I provide a homely and supportive space where you can feel truly accepted.
Perhaps you're feeling like you don't belong, misunderstood, or disconnected. Maybe you're experiencing overwhelm. Whatever you're going through, we can mend it together.
If this resonates with you, I warmly invite you to reach out.
If you sense that something in your life needs care or change, even if you can’t yet put it into words, we could work together to explore what that might be. What leaves you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, out of touch with your body, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
While you might be navigating stress, loss, grief, a life transition, or a longing to understand yourself more deeply, I'd like to offer you a space where you can slow down, feel heard and seen, and explore what’s happening without pressure to fix things quickly, so you can feel more at home in yourself and in your relationships.
If you sense that something in your life needs care or change, even if you can’t yet put it into words, we could work together to explore what that might be. What leaves you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, out of touch with your body, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
While you might be navigating stress, loss, grief, a life transition, or a longing to understand yourself more deeply, I'd like to offer you a space where you can slow down, feel heard and seen, and explore what’s happening without pressure to fix things quickly, so you can feel more at home in yourself and in your relationships.
People often come to see me because they’re struggling in their relationships, dealing with anxiety or low mood, feeling stuck or dissatisfied, or finding it hard to make decisions or set boundaries.
I regularly work with people who describe difficulty saying no, 'people pleasing', worrying about being 'too much' or 'not enough,' feeling invisible or resentful (but not saying anything about it), or replaying interactions and criticising themselves afterwards.
People often come to see me because they’re struggling in their relationships, dealing with anxiety or low mood, feeling stuck or dissatisfied, or finding it hard to make decisions or set boundaries.
I regularly work with people who describe difficulty saying no, 'people pleasing', worrying about being 'too much' or 'not enough,' feeling invisible or resentful (but not saying anything about it), or replaying interactions and criticising themselves afterwards.
My approach blends talk therapy and mindfulness to explore trauma, purpose, and transformation in a compassionate way.
Parakletos is an ancient Greek word meaning Advocate or Helper. In my practice, it represents the therapeutic relationship—a space where you are supported, understood, and guided toward healing and self-discovery. I aim to provide a compassionate space to explore mind, body and spirit, helping you find clarity and strength in your journey.
During June, July and August, I will not be seeing new clients. I will have a new schedule beginning in September. Please feel free to contact me regarding availability in September.
My approach blends talk therapy and mindfulness to explore trauma, purpose, and transformation in a compassionate way.
Parakletos is an ancient Greek word meaning Advocate or Helper. In my practice, it represents the therapeutic relationship—a space where you are supported, understood, and guided toward healing and self-discovery. I aim to provide a compassionate space to explore mind, body and spirit, helping you find clarity and strength in your journey.
During June, July and August, I will not be seeing new clients. I will have a new schedule beginning in September. Please feel free to contact me regarding availability in September.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Life today can be demanding and overwhelming. Reaching out for guidance is your first step toward creating meaningful change. I will be with you with an openhearted, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach; nothing is too shocking. You possess the strength to overcome these barriers using proven healing methods, including holistic psychotherapeutic practices. If that feels like something you would like, please contact me today.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Life today can be demanding and overwhelming. Reaching out for guidance is your first step toward creating meaningful change. I will be with you with an openhearted, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach; nothing is too shocking. You possess the strength to overcome these barriers using proven healing methods, including holistic psychotherapeutic practices. If that feels like something you would like, please contact me today.
I specialise in Rapid Anxiety Relief Therapy Intensives, supporting adults and teens who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma-related stress.
Rapid Anxiety Relief Intensives - Anxiety Therapy.
If anxiety, overthinking or nervous system overwhelm are taking over your life — and you don’t want months or years of weekly therapy — you’re in the right place. I specialise in Rapid Anxiety Relief Intensives: focused, short-term therapy programmes designed to help you experience meaningful relief in days rather than months. This approach is ideal for people who feel stuck, exhausted by anxiety, or ready for change and want a deeper level of support in a shorter time frame. Intensives offer dedicated, uninterrupted therapy over 1–3 days.
I specialise in Rapid Anxiety Relief Therapy Intensives, supporting adults and teens who experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma-related stress.
Rapid Anxiety Relief Intensives - Anxiety Therapy.
If anxiety, overthinking or nervous system overwhelm are taking over your life — and you don’t want months or years of weekly therapy — you’re in the right place. I specialise in Rapid Anxiety Relief Intensives: focused, short-term therapy programmes designed to help you experience meaningful relief in days rather than months. This approach is ideal for people who feel stuck, exhausted by anxiety, or ready for change and want a deeper level of support in a shorter time frame. Intensives offer dedicated, uninterrupted therapy over 1–3 days.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits).
I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and a Trainee EMDR Therapist. I run a digital private practise. CBT is a short-term therapy with a very clear evidence base. EMDR has a strong evidence base for PTSD and growing recognition for being helpful for other anxiety disorders and depression, as well as pain and FND.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits).
I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and a Trainee EMDR Therapist. I run a digital private practise. CBT is a short-term therapy with a very clear evidence base. EMDR has a strong evidence base for PTSD and growing recognition for being helpful for other anxiety disorders and depression, as well as pain and FND.
I cover all areas of general counselling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and trauma.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative 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 Gestalt, CBT, Family Systems, Expressive Art and Mindfulness.
I cover all areas of general counselling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and trauma.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative 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 Gestalt, CBT, Family Systems, Expressive Art and Mindfulness.
I work with all types of trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, stress, relationships and couples counselling.
Many of my clients face similar but difficult struggles. I provide support for anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive episodes, relationship difficulties and breakdown, coercive control, relationship breakdown and workplace bulling, all of which are often exacerbated by modern life, social media pressures, and economic uncertainties. I also assist those navigating bereavement, job loss, or relationship breakdowns. My services extend to addressing work-related stress, burnout, and feelings of loneliness and isolation. Coping mechanisms used to help deal with these problems lead to substance and behavioural addictions
I work with all types of trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, stress, relationships and couples counselling.
Many of my clients face similar but difficult struggles. I provide support for anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive episodes, relationship difficulties and breakdown, coercive control, relationship breakdown and workplace bulling, all of which are often exacerbated by modern life, social media pressures, and economic uncertainties. I also assist those navigating bereavement, job loss, or relationship breakdowns. My services extend to addressing work-related stress, burnout, and feelings of loneliness and isolation. Coping mechanisms used to help deal with these problems lead to substance and behavioural addictions
I have a particular interest in working with attachment and trauma focused therapy, and my emphasis is on developing a safe therapeutic space for my clients to creatively explore and express themselves.
I am a fully accredited Art Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Crawford College of Art and Design, and I have also completed my clinical training as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with the Tivoli Institute in Dublin. I work with adults, adolescents and children in individual sessions with an integrative and creative approach to therapy. I respond to each client’s individual needs and this may be through talk therapy or creative arts therapy approaches to promote healing, generate growth and insight to their situation, help develop their resources and strengths, and to resolve personal issues.
I have a particular interest in working with attachment and trauma focused therapy, and my emphasis is on developing a safe therapeutic space for my clients to creatively explore and express themselves.
I am a fully accredited Art Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Crawford College of Art and Design, and I have also completed my clinical training as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with the Tivoli Institute in Dublin. I work with adults, adolescents and children in individual sessions with an integrative and creative approach to therapy. I respond to each client’s individual needs and this may be through talk therapy or creative arts therapy approaches to promote healing, generate growth and insight to their situation, help develop their resources and strengths, and to resolve personal issues.
I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
With every client, I work in a collaborative and client centred way to help explore and address the needs or difficulties you identify in a way that’s helpful for you. Working in partnership to empower you around your own needs and goals is central to the way I work.
I have specialist experience working with a range of needs and issues across the lifespan, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, attachment issues, eating disorders, chronic health conditions, life changes and transitions, emotional dysregulation, self harm, suicide, OCD, ADHD, and Autism.
With every client, I work in a collaborative and client centred way to help explore and address the needs or difficulties you identify in a way that’s helpful for you. Working in partnership to empower you around your own needs and goals is central to the way I work.
I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
I offer a safe non-judgemental space where you can explore whats coming weekly to monitor progression. With CBT and solution focused therapy we look at thoughts and assumptions and anchoring what works. Psychotherapy questions the why and I also work with trauma and pts and healthy regulation of the central nervous system.
I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
I offer a safe non-judgemental space where you can explore whats coming weekly to monitor progression. With CBT and solution focused therapy we look at thoughts and assumptions and anchoring what works. Psychotherapy questions the why and I also work with trauma and pts and healthy regulation of the central nervous system.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.