Transgender Counselling in County Kerry
Hello and welcome. I have developed a private practice based in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing). We work together on developing a safe relationship space by using valuable tools from EMDR Therapy and other moda, so that you can feel at ease and comfortable in the session. You can work at your own pace on your desired issue, this can be something from the present, e.g a relatioship issues, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, or depression. With EMDR therapy, we can work with issues of historical trauma, PTSD and physical discomfort, and tension.
Hello and welcome. I have developed a private practice based in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing). We work together on developing a safe relationship space by using valuable tools from EMDR Therapy and other moda, so that you can feel at ease and comfortable in the session. You can work at your own pace on your desired issue, this can be something from the present, e.g a relatioship issues, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, or depression. With EMDR therapy, we can work with issues of historical trauma, PTSD and physical discomfort, and tension.
Are you struggling with an issue in your life and need some professional help? Perhaps you are experiencing low moods or have lost your motivation. You may be suffering from anxiety and find everyday situations hard to manage. Do you want to change how you feel, but have no idea how to do this? You might not want to talk to friends or family, as the issue is a deeply personal one. I provide face-to-face services from my practice here in county Kerry to adults over the age of 18 years. I also work online, providing the same professional service to clients anywhere in the world!
Are you struggling with an issue in your life and need some professional help? Perhaps you are experiencing low moods or have lost your motivation. You may be suffering from anxiety and find everyday situations hard to manage. Do you want to change how you feel, but have no idea how to do this? You might not want to talk to friends or family, as the issue is a deeply personal one. I provide face-to-face services from my practice here in county Kerry to adults over the age of 18 years. I also work online, providing the same professional service to clients anywhere in the world!
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.
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.
“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.
I offer compassionate & confidential counselling to adults. Individual face to face and phone counselling available from an integrative approach, providing a non judgmental space to explore at your own pace.
I offer compassionate & confidential counselling to adults. Individual face to face and phone counselling available from an integrative approach, providing a non judgmental space to explore at your own pace.
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.
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?
Are you finding life difficult at the moment? Are you feeling stressed, or is something lacking or unresolved in your life. Are you experiencing shame, grief, loss or relationship difficulties? Talking about life's challenges in a safe, supportive & non-judgemental space can help you make sense of what's happening, and can lead to living a fuller life.
Are you finding life difficult at the moment? Are you feeling stressed, or is something lacking or unresolved in your life. Are you experiencing shame, grief, loss or relationship difficulties? Talking about life's challenges in a safe, supportive & non-judgemental space can help you make sense of what's happening, and can lead to living a fuller life.
Every person is unique, and I adapt the way in which I work to suit every individual person. My work is influenced by a belief that with increased awareness, that we all have the capacity to resolve difficulties and enhance our wellbeing. The types of therapies that I offer include treatment for Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Disordered Eating, Schema (inner child work), Behaviour Problems, Addiction, Relationship Difficulties, Bullying, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Low Self-Esteem, Chronic Illness, Stress and Burnout.
Every person is unique, and I adapt the way in which I work to suit every individual person. My work is influenced by a belief that with increased awareness, that we all have the capacity to resolve difficulties and enhance our wellbeing. The types of therapies that I offer include treatment for Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Disordered Eating, Schema (inner child work), Behaviour Problems, Addiction, Relationship Difficulties, Bullying, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Low Self-Esteem, Chronic Illness, Stress and Burnout.
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs. EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) is scientifically proven to help with trauma & difficult memories. I have extensive experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more. I aim to provide a warm, accepting environment that is confidential and safe. Developing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to facilitate self understanding, new insights and to help individuals find new ways of being.
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs. EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) is scientifically proven to help with trauma & difficult memories. I have extensive experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more. I aim to provide a warm, accepting environment that is confidential and safe. Developing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to facilitate self understanding, new insights and to help individuals find new ways of being.
Online Therapists
Veronica Victor
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Enniscorthy, County Wexford Y21
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
I'm a late diagnosed AuDHDer and I'm passionate about providing Neuro-affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Though I work with all couples, I focus on working with both the Kink and Polyamorous community, as they are under served by mainstream therapy.I have over a decade of volunteer experience in both communities, and came to this work to provide a safe therapeutic space for folks who need affirming practitioners to help them navigate their relationship needs.
I have just completed a GSRD diploma to expand my clinical knowledge in working with my community.
Other areas: chronic illness, fat positive, and sex worker positive
I'm a late diagnosed AuDHDer and I'm passionate about providing Neuro-affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Though I work with all couples, I focus on working with both the Kink and Polyamorous community, as they are under served by mainstream therapy.I have over a decade of volunteer experience in both communities, and came to this work to provide a safe therapeutic space for folks who need affirming practitioners to help them navigate their relationship needs.
I have just completed a GSRD diploma to expand my clinical knowledge in working with my community.
Other areas: chronic illness, fat positive, and sex worker positive
Pre-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with a Bsc (Hons) in psychology and an MA (Hons) in Person-Centered Therapy. As a PCT therapist I aim to empower my clients to become the masters of their own destiny by encouraging them to choose the goals and direction of their treatment. My clients are treated as the truly unique individuals that they are and as such my sessions are catered specifically to the needs of each individual and their situation. As a client of mine you will be treated as an expert on yourself while we work together as equal teammates on the psychological goals and mental health outcomes outlined by you.
Pre-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with a Bsc (Hons) in psychology and an MA (Hons) in Person-Centered Therapy. As a PCT therapist I aim to empower my clients to become the masters of their own destiny by encouraging them to choose the goals and direction of their treatment. My clients are treated as the truly unique individuals that they are and as such my sessions are catered specifically to the needs of each individual and their situation. As a client of mine you will be treated as an expert on yourself while we work together as equal teammates on the psychological goals and mental health outcomes outlined by you.
I work with adult clients of all ages and backgrounds, supporting them in addressing challenges across a wide array of presenting issues. These can include, amongst others, anxiety, stress, identity, relationships, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and personal development. Being neurodivergent myself, I welcome clients with all aspects of neurodivergence, and I also work with neurotypical clients across all of the areas just mentioned. Every client is individual, so no one approach suits all clients. I take a bespoke multi-layered approach to working with my clients, so that they can get what they want and need from their therapy.
I work with adult clients of all ages and backgrounds, supporting them in addressing challenges across a wide array of presenting issues. These can include, amongst others, anxiety, stress, identity, relationships, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and personal development. Being neurodivergent myself, I welcome clients with all aspects of neurodivergence, and I also work with neurotypical clients across all of the areas just mentioned. Every client is individual, so no one approach suits all clients. I take a bespoke multi-layered approach to working with my clients, so that they can get what they want and need from their therapy.
Hello All, I'm Emm!
My goal as a Psychotherapist is to help people, simple as!
I aim to make you feel comfortable, let you talk about whatever it is you need to talk about, offer you a listening ear and no judgement.
My aim is to help you navigate, weather and figure out what's going on for you.
I also try to help you understand why it's happening, to better equip you with the tools to navigate the situation should it arise again.
I try to empower my clients so that they feel confident enough to assert themselves, set boundaries and live a better life.
Hello All, I'm Emm!
My goal as a Psychotherapist is to help people, simple as!
I aim to make you feel comfortable, let you talk about whatever it is you need to talk about, offer you a listening ear and no judgement.
My aim is to help you navigate, weather and figure out what's going on for you.
I also try to help you understand why it's happening, to better equip you with the tools to navigate the situation should it arise again.
I try to empower my clients so that they feel confident enough to assert themselves, set boundaries and live a better life.
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to.
It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease.
I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems.
We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
I understand your struggles, your pain but what all we want is to be listened to.
It can be difficult to talk about what is troubling you but I can provide a place where you can l feel at ease.
I can work with you to resolve issues. I can help you to solve problems.
We can tackle such issues as worry, conflict, relationships difficulties, healing from trauma, abuse. We can find a way together to move past them and live your life again.
Trained in Ireland, the UK and the USA I bring a trauma informed approach to my practice. I adhere to a strong ethos of clinical honesty for my clients to recognise their potential. I am an accredited Creative arts psychotherapists (MA) with the Irish association of Creative arts therapists (IACAT). I am also an accredited child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist (MSc) with the Irish forum of child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IFCAPP). I am a member of the Irish council of psychotherapy (ICP).
Trained in Ireland, the UK and the USA I bring a trauma informed approach to my practice. I adhere to a strong ethos of clinical honesty for my clients to recognise their potential. I am an accredited Creative arts psychotherapists (MA) with the Irish association of Creative arts therapists (IACAT). I am also an accredited child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist (MSc) with the Irish forum of child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy (IFCAPP). I am a member of the Irish council of psychotherapy (ICP).
People often come to therapy when the ways they have used to manage emotional pain are no longer working, or have begun to affect their relationships, confidence, and ability to feel at ease with themselves, yet something keeps pulling them back into anxiety, low mood, grief, painful relationships, or emotional instability. I work with adults who want more than short-term reassurance: they want to understand the deeper roots of their difficulties and begin to restore psychological stability, emotional balance, and lasting change.
People often come to therapy when the ways they have used to manage emotional pain are no longer working, or have begun to affect their relationships, confidence, and ability to feel at ease with themselves, yet something keeps pulling them back into anxiety, low mood, grief, painful relationships, or emotional instability. I work with adults who want more than short-term reassurance: they want to understand the deeper roots of their difficulties and begin to restore psychological stability, emotional balance, and lasting change.
I have been an accredited EMDR therapist for 10 years and an accredited psychotherapist for 15 years. I am an EMDR Europe Consultant and facilitator. I have an online practice with ten accredited EMDR psychotherapists treating Anxiety, Depression Addiction Complex grief, Relationship Issues, Phobias, OCD, PTSD and all types of trauma. They are experts in the field of trauma available from the comfort of your own home. All our therapists are experienced in EMDR therapy and CBT. Get the best evidence based therapy for your mental health at www.traumamatters.ie.
I have been an accredited EMDR therapist for 10 years and an accredited psychotherapist for 15 years. I am an EMDR Europe Consultant and facilitator. I have an online practice with ten accredited EMDR psychotherapists treating Anxiety, Depression Addiction Complex grief, Relationship Issues, Phobias, OCD, PTSD and all types of trauma. They are experts in the field of trauma available from the comfort of your own home. All our therapists are experienced in EMDR therapy and CBT. Get the best evidence based therapy for your mental health at www.traumamatters.ie.
Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.