EMDR Counselling in County Kerry

Photo of Jackie Harvey - Jackie Harvey Gestalt & EMDR Psychotherapy/Supervi, Counsellor, MIACP
Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I offer professional Counselling in a compassionate space. Gestalt Therapy works in the here and now, which helps to deepen your self awareness. I also offer EMDR Therapy. EMDR Therapy has been found to effectively treat PTSD, mood and anxiety issues, including depression, panic attacks, sleep issues and Traumatic events both recent and past events.
Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I offer professional Counselling in a compassionate space. Gestalt Therapy works in the here and now, which helps to deepen your self awareness. I also offer EMDR Therapy. EMDR Therapy has been found to effectively treat PTSD, mood and anxiety issues, including depression, panic attacks, sleep issues and Traumatic events both recent and past events.
(01) 267 6622 x14 View (01) 267 6622 x14
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Dr. Darragh O'Shea
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
Killarney, County Kerry V93
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Dr Darragh O’Shea, a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol. PsSI, AFBPsS) and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — whether it's anxiety, low mood, burnout, or past trauma. You might notice it's affecting your relationships, work, or everyday life, leaving you feeling stuck or unsure where to turn. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you've come to the right place.
I’m Dr Darragh O’Shea, a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol. PsSI, AFBPsS) and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — whether it's anxiety, low mood, burnout, or past trauma. You might notice it's affecting your relationships, work, or everyday life, leaving you feeling stuck or unsure where to turn. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you've come to the right place.
(01) 267 6570 x30 View (01) 267 6570 x30
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Damian Morgan
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Glenbeigh, County Kerry V93
I am also EMDR trained and can work with trauma through this lens.
My name is Damian Morgan. I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. I use the Humanistic Integrative Approach in my work. I believe that every human being has an innate desire to become the best person that they can be. We have an inbuilt resilience and a wisdom that when activated can create healing and growth. My aim as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist is to support my clients in their growth and to provide them with the tools in which to empower themselves to reach their goals.
I am also EMDR trained and can work with trauma through this lens.
My name is Damian Morgan. I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. I use the Humanistic Integrative Approach in my work. I believe that every human being has an innate desire to become the best person that they can be. We have an inbuilt resilience and a wisdom that when activated can create healing and growth. My aim as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist is to support my clients in their growth and to provide them with the tools in which to empower themselves to reach their goals.
(01) 267 6622 x19 View (01) 267 6622 x19
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Zone
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
Couples counsellor and EMDR therapist; Anxiety, Depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, Addictions, Suicidal ideation, bereavement, OCD, ADHD, Trauma, difficult and adverse childhood.
Available in English & Polish language. By applying the Humanistic-Integrative therapeutic approach I possess the expertise and ability to utilize several different styles and technics in this field of work to suit every client to their specific needs and demands. All my clients are met with respect and dignity provided in a non-judgmental safe space. The wisdom of Stoicism, also therapeutic technics originating from Eastern cultures and philosophies allow me to utilize their priceless tools in form of mindfulness, meditation as well as breathing technics helping achieve tranquillity and release the tension and stress
Couples counsellor and EMDR therapist; Anxiety, Depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, Addictions, Suicidal ideation, bereavement, OCD, ADHD, Trauma, difficult and adverse childhood.
Available in English & Polish language. By applying the Humanistic-Integrative therapeutic approach I possess the expertise and ability to utilize several different styles and technics in this field of work to suit every client to their specific needs and demands. All my clients are met with respect and dignity provided in a non-judgmental safe space. The wisdom of Stoicism, also therapeutic technics originating from Eastern cultures and philosophies allow me to utilize their priceless tools in form of mindfulness, meditation as well as breathing technics helping achieve tranquillity and release the tension and stress
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Elisabeth Swan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Castleisland, County Kerry V92
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help with a variety of challenges - addressing difficulties in the present as well as overcoming experiences that belong to the past. A respectful and attuned therapeutic relationship I believe to be the foundation for all therapeutic work. Beside talk therapy we may use art materials to help you express yourself. Often people find that they want more life quality or that important relationships in their lives are impacted by their difficulties and want to find a way forward that feels right for them.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help with a variety of challenges - addressing difficulties in the present as well as overcoming experiences that belong to the past. A respectful and attuned therapeutic relationship I believe to be the foundation for all therapeutic work. Beside talk therapy we may use art materials to help you express yourself. Often people find that they want more life quality or that important relationships in their lives are impacted by their difficulties and want to find a way forward that feels right for them.
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TalktoKev
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Kenmare, County Kerry V93
Please see my website www.talktokev.com for more about me. face to face, walk and talk or online around the world. Most other therapists are sufficiently trained and experienced in one of the main three; counselling/psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or life coaching whereas Kevin has all of these, combined with being a master practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming and the experience to tailor fit to your needs. Kevin has successfully worked with people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds with a wide spectrum of issues.
Please see my website www.talktokev.com for more about me. face to face, walk and talk or online around the world. Most other therapists are sufficiently trained and experienced in one of the main three; counselling/psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or life coaching whereas Kevin has all of these, combined with being a master practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming and the experience to tailor fit to your needs. Kevin has successfully worked with people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds with a wide spectrum of issues.
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Tara O’Connor
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
She is trauma informed and has done further training in the areas of fertility counselling, grief and loss studies, CBT for menopause, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and EMDR.
We do the best that we can with the tools and resources that we have. We normalise to this way of living but may have a lot going on in our inner world, feelings of always being 'other', or always being in crisis. We don't know there is another way to survive in the world until we do. When we know different, we do different, we show up different, we heal.
She is trauma informed and has done further training in the areas of fertility counselling, grief and loss studies, CBT for menopause, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and EMDR.
We do the best that we can with the tools and resources that we have. We normalise to this way of living but may have a lot going on in our inner world, feelings of always being 'other', or always being in crisis. We don't know there is another way to survive in the world until we do. When we know different, we do different, we show up different, we heal.
(01) 267 6527 x61 View (01) 267 6527 x61
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Kirsty Austin Mbacp (Accred)
Psychotherapist
Online Only
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs.
I have 15 years counselling experience, short term with Anxiety and Depression within NHS services and longer term within my private practice and community charities. My Integrative approach is a humanistic one, providing Rogers core conditions while using useful tools like CBT, mindfulness, TFT tapping and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing EMDR
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs.
I have 15 years counselling experience, short term with Anxiety and Depression within NHS services and longer term within my private practice and community charities. My Integrative approach is a humanistic one, providing Rogers core conditions while using useful tools like CBT, mindfulness, TFT tapping and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing EMDR
(01) 267 6603 x30 View (01) 267 6603 x30
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Claire Moloney
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
Trained in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, CRM and MBT.
I have particular expertise in the treatment of severe and enduring mental health issues including trauma, abuse, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, anger, grief, shame and personality disorder.
Trained in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, CRM and MBT.
I have particular expertise in the treatment of severe and enduring mental health issues including trauma, abuse, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, anger, grief, shame and personality disorder.
087 430 9669 View 087 430 9669
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Dr Norma O'Sullivan Psychology Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. 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.
I work with teens (16 years+) and adult clients. 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.
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Enda Horgan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Online Only
I’m an EMDR-trained psychotherapist working with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that quietly organise a life.
I work with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Using EMDR alongside relational and somatic approaches, we follow what the body holds, not just what the mind explains. The work is careful, collaborative, and paced — allowing change to settle, rather than be forced.
I’m an EMDR-trained psychotherapist working with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that quietly organise a life.
I work with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Using EMDR alongside relational and somatic approaches, we follow what the body holds, not just what the mind explains. The work is careful, collaborative, and paced — allowing change to settle, rather than be forced.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Sinead Kennedy - Sinead Kennedy - Anxiety Therapist, Psychotherapist
Sinead Kennedy - Anxiety Therapist
Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Our work may integrate CBT, EMDR-informed techniques, IFS, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, allowing for deeper progress without the stop-start nature of weekly therapy.
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.
Our work may integrate CBT, EMDR-informed techniques, IFS, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, allowing for deeper progress without the stop-start nature of weekly therapy.
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.
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Penny Houghton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from EMDR, CBT, attachment theory, polyvagal principles, expressive arts, and relational psychotherapy.
Younger children might use non-directive play or art; while older children, teens, and adults can choose creative or talk-focused work, depending on what feels most comfortable.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from EMDR, CBT, attachment theory, polyvagal principles, expressive arts, and relational psychotherapy.
Younger children might use non-directive play or art; while older children, teens, and adults can choose creative or talk-focused work, depending on what feels most comfortable.
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Brideswell counselling and psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Calgath, County Meath W23
Sometimes it may feel like life is simply too difficult to cope with. Talking about these issues in a non judgemental, objective space with professional therapist shed new light into the darkness or confusion you are experiencing . This may give you new meaning and help you uncover a better way forward. Whether you are trying to achieve new personal growth, change in your life, address relationship difficulty or trying to cope with the many life challenges, I as a professional Clinical Psychotherapist/Psych may be able to help you. Each client is assessed as an individual and the best approach is collectively agreed and adopted.
Sometimes it may feel like life is simply too difficult to cope with. Talking about these issues in a non judgemental, objective space with professional therapist shed new light into the darkness or confusion you are experiencing . This may give you new meaning and help you uncover a better way forward. Whether you are trying to achieve new personal growth, change in your life, address relationship difficulty or trying to cope with the many life challenges, I as a professional Clinical Psychotherapist/Psych may be able to help you. Each client is assessed as an individual and the best approach is collectively agreed and adopted.
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Paul McLoughlin
Psychotherapist, MSc, FTAI
Galway, County H91
It is a privilege to be able to sit and work collaboratively with clients, helping them to build on their strengths and resources. Bringing enlightenment to difficult or distressing issues in a respectful way that works to engage support and promote recovery.
It is a privilege to be able to sit and work collaboratively with clients, helping them to build on their strengths and resources. Bringing enlightenment to difficult or distressing issues in a respectful way that works to engage support and promote recovery.
(01) 592 4196 x37 View (01) 592 4196 x37
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Bernice Casey
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Cork, County T23
I am a humanistic integrative psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner.
I draw on a range of approaches including Person-centred therapy, Gestalt, EMDR, somatic trauma work, psychoanalytic understanding of unconscious processes, and mindfulness. I work with a wide variety of presentations.
I am a humanistic integrative psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner.
I draw on a range of approaches including Person-centred therapy, Gestalt, EMDR, somatic trauma work, psychoanalytic understanding of unconscious processes, and mindfulness. I work with a wide variety of presentations.
086 171 3901 View 086 171 3901
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Claire O'Driscoll-Lawrie
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Blessington, County Wicklow W91
I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing ( EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I work with children, adolescents and adults and have particular experience in helping people process trauma and adverse experiences.
I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing ( EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I work with children, adolescents and adults and have particular experience in helping people process trauma and adverse experiences.
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Connemara Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIAHIP
Oughterard, County Galway H91
With children, I use play therapy, creative and sensory approaches, and EMDR Sandtray.
I am an accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist (IAHIP) based in Oughterard, Co. Galway. I work with adults, adolescents, children and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or uncertain about themselves or their relationships. Many people come to therapy when past experiences, family dynamics or current life pressures begin to feel difficult to manage. I offer a calm, supportive space where experiences can be explored at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of each person’s nervous system.
With children, I use play therapy, creative and sensory approaches, and EMDR Sandtray.
I am an accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist (IAHIP) based in Oughterard, Co. Galway. I work with adults, adolescents, children and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or uncertain about themselves or their relationships. Many people come to therapy when past experiences, family dynamics or current life pressures begin to feel difficult to manage. I offer a calm, supportive space where experiences can be explored at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of each person’s nervous system.
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Maeve Frances Geraghty
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Dublin, County D03
When doing EMDR, session often take 1
I am an experienced psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner working with both children and adults facing a wide range of issues including PTSD, phobia's, anxiety/depression. My additional area of expertise is working with dual diagnosis where a young person is struggling with an underlying mental heath concern and using substances so self medicate. I offer support to parents and caregivers by struggling to mange difficult behaviors, employing evidence based approaches. My experience includes working with children in the care system. In addition working with children and young adults with sexually harmful behaviors.
When doing EMDR, session often take 1
I am an experienced psychotherapist and accredited EMDR practitioner working with both children and adults facing a wide range of issues including PTSD, phobia's, anxiety/depression. My additional area of expertise is working with dual diagnosis where a young person is struggling with an underlying mental heath concern and using substances so self medicate. I offer support to parents and caregivers by struggling to mange difficult behaviors, employing evidence based approaches. My experience includes working with children in the care system. In addition working with children and young adults with sexually harmful behaviors.
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Next Step Therapy
Verified Verified
Dublin, County D02
Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma.
I'm a qualified experienced and accredited addictions counsellor and generic psychotherapist with 22 years hands-on clinical experience in many settings. I place great importance on the humanity of my practice of psychotherapy. As well as my skills and clinical knowledge, I also bring compassion, kindness, curiosity, fascination and humour into my sessions.
Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma.
I'm a qualified experienced and accredited addictions counsellor and generic psychotherapist with 22 years hands-on clinical experience in many settings. I place great importance on the humanity of my practice of psychotherapy. As well as my skills and clinical knowledge, I also bring compassion, kindness, curiosity, fascination and humour into my sessions.
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EMDR Counsellors
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.