Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in County Kerry
Things never have a way of working out in life as to how we thought it would. Life throws many obstacles in our path, which can be very challenging. These can cause us to question ourself, our lives and our beliefs. These can create anxiety or depression, feelings of not being able to cope. It can leave us feeling broke and feeling that there is no way forward. We loose someone we love or a relationship or job, which can lead us to grieving for what we have lost. Sometimes we just need to find the right direction for our life.
Things never have a way of working out in life as to how we thought it would. Life throws many obstacles in our path, which can be very challenging. These can cause us to question ourself, our lives and our beliefs. These can create anxiety or depression, feelings of not being able to cope. It can leave us feeling broke and feeling that there is no way forward. We loose someone we love or a relationship or job, which can lead us to grieving for what we have lost. Sometimes we just need to find the right direction for our life.
I use approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ADHD-informed strategies, mindfulness, and, where relevant, consideration of lifestyle and nutrition and how these interact with mental health.
For those looking to work on a specific issue or decision, I also offer longer, one-off sessions (often referred to as single-session therapy).
I work with adults and older teenagers (16+) across Ireland, either in-person in Killarney or online.
I use approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ADHD-informed strategies, mindfulness, and, where relevant, consideration of lifestyle and nutrition and how these interact with mental health.
For those looking to work on a specific issue or decision, I also offer longer, one-off sessions (often referred to as single-session therapy).
I work with adults and older teenagers (16+) across Ireland, either in-person in Killarney or online.
Hello & welcome. Are you currently struggling in everyday life? Do you experience anxiety or depression, or the effects of childhood or adult adversity? As a psychotherapist with over 13 years experience, I understand how daunting it can be to acknowledge & address such issues. I can provide a non-judgemental space to allow you to do just this. Using a strengths based approach, I can facilitate you to gain an understanding of yourself & the life around you, helping you make any changes you wish. I aim to help you develop your own individual resources & coping mechanisms which you can then apply to your life going forward.
Hello & welcome. Are you currently struggling in everyday life? Do you experience anxiety or depression, or the effects of childhood or adult adversity? As a psychotherapist with over 13 years experience, I understand how daunting it can be to acknowledge & address such issues. I can provide a non-judgemental space to allow you to do just this. Using a strengths based approach, I can facilitate you to gain an understanding of yourself & the life around you, helping you make any changes you wish. I aim to help you develop your own individual resources & coping mechanisms which you can then apply to your life going forward.
“Hello and welcome”. Life can be challenging, and often we can feel disconnected and alone, without even knowing why. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore these complex feelings, and the resulting fears, panic, anxiety/stress that prevent you from enjoying your life to its fullest. Together, and at a pace that works for you, we will identify your goals for therapy, using an integrative holistic approach, and work toward a supportive, empowering resolve of your difficulties, in your personal or professional life. This relational approach fosters healing and growth, and builds skills for a healthier way of living.
“Hello and welcome”. Life can be challenging, and often we can feel disconnected and alone, without even knowing why. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore these complex feelings, and the resulting fears, panic, anxiety/stress that prevent you from enjoying your life to its fullest. Together, and at a pace that works for you, we will identify your goals for therapy, using an integrative holistic approach, and work toward a supportive, empowering resolve of your difficulties, in your personal or professional life. This relational approach fosters healing and growth, and builds skills for a healthier way of living.
For all clientele to grow towards inner freedom so they can enjoy a rich, full life & overcome personal difficulties. By providing kindness, skills, encouragement and necessary challenge to people who want help, I use helpful skills within a confidential, non-judgemental & safe trauma informed practice space. Because we are all unique, I draw from a broad range of methods using a strengths based approach. My extensive training, support, experience and maturity in this field has helped clients find genuine, positive change. See more about me at www.fulllifetherapy.com
For all clientele to grow towards inner freedom so they can enjoy a rich, full life & overcome personal difficulties. By providing kindness, skills, encouragement and necessary challenge to people who want help, I use helpful skills within a confidential, non-judgemental & safe trauma informed practice space. Because we are all unique, I draw from a broad range of methods using a strengths based approach. My extensive training, support, experience and maturity in this field has helped clients find genuine, positive change. See more about me at www.fulllifetherapy.com
I work with self-esteem issues, anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, depression, self-harm, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss of any kind, ADHD, Autism and childhood trauma. I also have a special interest in women's peri and postnatal mental health and the difficulties associated with menopause transition. Rarely, there is just one cause for any given issue; that is why I take biological, psychological and social factors into account during our first session. I am committed to finding the approach or combination of approaches that are the right fit for you. Above all, I will listen until you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I work with self-esteem issues, anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, depression, self-harm, stress, relationship issues, grief, loss of any kind, ADHD, Autism and childhood trauma. I also have a special interest in women's peri and postnatal mental health and the difficulties associated with menopause transition. Rarely, there is just one cause for any given issue; that is why I take biological, psychological and social factors into account during our first session. I am committed to finding the approach or combination of approaches that are the right fit for you. Above all, I will listen until you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I have additional training in trauma-informed psychotherapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness, and suicide intervention.
I support adults affected by trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, as well as anxiety, depression and other related life challenges, in a safe, supportive and collaborative space. I am a person-centred and integrative therapist offering a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed approach tailored to your individual needs. I recognise that trauma can affect many areas of life, including relationships, parenting, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and the ability to cope with stress.
My aim is to support you in making sense of your experiences and moving towards healing and growth.
I have additional training in trauma-informed psychotherapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness, and suicide intervention.
I support adults affected by trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, as well as anxiety, depression and other related life challenges, in a safe, supportive and collaborative space. I am a person-centred and integrative therapist offering a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed approach tailored to your individual needs. I recognise that trauma can affect many areas of life, including relationships, parenting, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and the ability to cope with stress.
My aim is to support you in making sense of your experiences and moving towards healing and growth.
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.
Hi, I offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and inner child wounds. My work blends talk therapy with somatic and breathwork practices, grounded in a holistic and spiritual approach. Using creative techniques and body-based work, I help you gently explore what’s held within, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater peace, clarity, and wholeness. Sessions are available in Listowel, Limerick City, and online.
Hi, I offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and inner child wounds. My work blends talk therapy with somatic and breathwork practices, grounded in a holistic and spiritual approach. Using creative techniques and body-based work, I help you gently explore what’s held within, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater peace, clarity, and wholeness. Sessions are available in Listowel, Limerick City, and online.
My wish for you is to be seen, to heard and to be understood. I offer a safe, warm and confidential space. My approach is guided by the client and where they find themselves in any given moment. My way of working is always respectful, creative, compassionate, empowering and body process oriented. I believe laughter is one of the greatest medicines so smiling is guaranteed.
My wish for you is to be seen, to heard and to be understood. I offer a safe, warm and confidential space. My approach is guided by the client and where they find themselves in any given moment. My way of working is always respectful, creative, compassionate, empowering and body process oriented. I believe laughter is one of the greatest medicines so smiling is guaranteed.
Is your mood low?
Are you attracted to toxic relationships?
Do you have a behavioural or substance addiction?
Have you suffered trauma?
Are you worried about a loved one in addiction?
Do you suffer with low self-worth?
Are you codependent?
Do you feel like you can't be your true self?
Have you difficulty with sexual identity?
Would you like help with a bereavement?
I can help with any of the above issues and much more.
I work with private clients face to face or online.
Previously have worked in two addiction treatment centres.
My experience has led me to help many people who struggle with many different issue.
Is your mood low?
Are you attracted to toxic relationships?
Do you have a behavioural or substance addiction?
Have you suffered trauma?
Are you worried about a loved one in addiction?
Do you suffer with low self-worth?
Are you codependent?
Do you feel like you can't be your true self?
Have you difficulty with sexual identity?
Would you like help with a bereavement?
I can help with any of the above issues and much more.
I work with private clients face to face or online.
Previously have worked in two addiction treatment centres.
My experience has led me to help many people who struggle with many different issue.
I am dedicated to helping people thrive and not merely survive. If you are striving to cope with stress and anxiety, enhance your personal and mental well-being or improve your relationships, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and aspirations on your journey towards a more fulfilling life. My empathetic approach fosters a safe space for open exploration, allowing you to confront challenges and embrace growth without judgement. I have a special interest in working with clients with ADHD and couples where a partner is neurodivergent.
I am dedicated to helping people thrive and not merely survive. If you are striving to cope with stress and anxiety, enhance your personal and mental well-being or improve your relationships, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and aspirations on your journey towards a more fulfilling life. My empathetic approach fosters a safe space for open exploration, allowing you to confront challenges and embrace growth without judgement. I have a special interest in working with clients with ADHD and couples where a partner is neurodivergent.
Ask yourself a few questions. Are you experiencing a challenging stage in life, a conflicted state of mind, or difficulty within yourself that keeps on returning to trouble you? Are you finding relationships unfulfilling, stressful, or lonely? Do you worry about the future or are affected by the past? Do you replay everything you could have done differently but are consumed by guilt and regret? Do you spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think and how to make them happy? Maybe you are asking yourself how did my life turn out like this? It's exhausting. Isn't it?
Ask yourself a few questions. Are you experiencing a challenging stage in life, a conflicted state of mind, or difficulty within yourself that keeps on returning to trouble you? Are you finding relationships unfulfilling, stressful, or lonely? Do you worry about the future or are affected by the past? Do you replay everything you could have done differently but are consumed by guilt and regret? Do you spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think and how to make them happy? Maybe you are asking yourself how did my life turn out like this? It's exhausting. Isn't it?
This involves pulling from different theories and methods such as, mindfulness, CBT, body and energy work.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works with individuals aged from 14 years and over, online and face-face.I work with a range of issues such as self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, work stress, relationship difficulties, addiction, Personality disorder, Bi-Polar, over thinking and day to day struggles in life. My main approach is person centred where the needs of the client guide the therapy process.
This involves pulling from different theories and methods such as, mindfulness, CBT, body and energy work.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works with individuals aged from 14 years and over, online and face-face.I work with a range of issues such as self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, work stress, relationship difficulties, addiction, Personality disorder, Bi-Polar, over thinking and day to day struggles in life. My main approach is person centred where the needs of the client guide the therapy process.
Come Sit A While (Antoinette O'Shea)
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Killarney, County Kerry V93
I understand the courage it takes to enter in to therapy. My initial aim is to make a connection with you. My practice is non-judgemental, confidential and safe. My belief is you have the answers, as you know your "self" best. With my support and guidance you will start to make changes and feel the benefit of change. I listen well and at times I do not answer, I simply listen so you are heard. We will discuss your issues and look at what needs you wish to have met. We will then look at your goals, figure out how to get their and find out what's stopping you right now. Along the way we will review the positive changes you are making.
I understand the courage it takes to enter in to therapy. My initial aim is to make a connection with you. My practice is non-judgemental, confidential and safe. My belief is you have the answers, as you know your "self" best. With my support and guidance you will start to make changes and feel the benefit of change. I listen well and at times I do not answer, I simply listen so you are heard. We will discuss your issues and look at what needs you wish to have met. We will then look at your goals, figure out how to get their and find out what's stopping you right now. Along the way we will review the positive changes you are making.
Many of our struggles are not signs of weakness but responses to pain, loss, and unmet emotional needs. I aim to offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients feel safe enough to be understood, reconnect with themselves, and explore healing with curiosity, honesty, and self-acceptance.
Many of our struggles are not signs of weakness but responses to pain, loss, and unmet emotional needs. I aim to offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients feel safe enough to be understood, reconnect with themselves, and explore healing with curiosity, honesty, and self-acceptance.
Seeking help during a challenging time can be difficult. Be confident that it is your inner strength that has guided you to reach out and seek support. In my experience, I have come to see that no issue is too big or too small; the difficulty comes in trying to overcome it alone. Allow me to provide a safe, confidential, supportive, non-judgemental space for you to talk about and explore the issues which you may be finding challenging or painful.
Seeking help during a challenging time can be difficult. Be confident that it is your inner strength that has guided you to reach out and seek support. In my experience, I have come to see that no issue is too big or too small; the difficulty comes in trying to overcome it alone. Allow me to provide a safe, confidential, supportive, non-judgemental space for you to talk about and explore the issues which you may be finding challenging or painful.
I offer integrative or holistic therapy. I blend elements from different approaches and tailor treatment according to individual needs. That includes: Gestalt therapy - (the importance of being aware of the here and now), Psychodynamic therapy - (changing problematic behaviours, feelings, and thoughts), Cognitive therapy - (changing our thoughts, to change how we feel and what we do) and Existential therapy - (exploring free will, self-determination and the search for meaning).
I offer integrative or holistic therapy. I blend elements from different approaches and tailor treatment according to individual needs. That includes: Gestalt therapy - (the importance of being aware of the here and now), Psychodynamic therapy - (changing problematic behaviours, feelings, and thoughts), Cognitive therapy - (changing our thoughts, to change how we feel and what we do) and Existential therapy - (exploring free will, self-determination and the search for meaning).
Talking,
Creative methods such as doodling, drawing, painting, photographs, writing
Somatic movement, breath, exploration
Self-compassion which is radical loving kindness towards yourself
Mindfulness, breathing and grounding techniques.
A very warm welcome from me to you…
What a daunting and confusing experience it can be reaching out for support. And yet here you are taking a step towards giving yourself what you need.
I'm Jackie and I’d love to offer you a warm, gentle, accepting space that is anchored in a genuine and human connection. I believe people deserve to be
seen for who they are,
to be truly heard and understood and
to be witnessed in their own unique experience of life.
This is not a one size fits all approach and my intention is to co-create a therapeutic relationship and space that is in service of your unique journey. Person centred therapy provides
Talking,
Creative methods such as doodling, drawing, painting, photographs, writing
Somatic movement, breath, exploration
Self-compassion which is radical loving kindness towards yourself
Mindfulness, breathing and grounding techniques.
A very warm welcome from me to you…
What a daunting and confusing experience it can be reaching out for support. And yet here you are taking a step towards giving yourself what you need.
I'm Jackie and I’d love to offer you a warm, gentle, accepting space that is anchored in a genuine and human connection. I believe people deserve to be
seen for who they are,
to be truly heard and understood and
to be witnessed in their own unique experience of life.
This is not a one size fits all approach and my intention is to co-create a therapeutic relationship and space that is in service of your unique journey. Person centred therapy provides
Hi my name is Laurence Murphy, welcome to my profile page. I offer a warm, supportive confidential and affordable Counselling service in a convenient City center location. I work with individuals and couples. Among the issues I work with are , Anxiety, , gambling addiction ,shame wounds, Depression, stress, Phobia, Panic Attacks, Relationship issues. Spiritually, OCD, Career Counselling, Men's issues Anger issues. Family mediation issues. Couples /relationship Counselling.
Hi my name is Laurence Murphy, welcome to my profile page. I offer a warm, supportive confidential and affordable Counselling service in a convenient City center location. I work with individuals and couples. Among the issues I work with are , Anxiety, , gambling addiction ,shame wounds, Depression, stress, Phobia, Panic Attacks, Relationship issues. Spiritually, OCD, Career Counselling, Men's issues Anger issues. Family mediation issues. Couples /relationship Counselling.
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.