Trauma and PTSD Counselling in County Kerry

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Amanda Friel Counselling
Counsellor
Tralee, County Kerry V92
I provide in-person one-to-one counselling and trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, in Tralee County Kerry.
I work from a person-centred philosophy, humanistic and integrative framework. I offer a holistic, mind-body, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs. Where helpful, I may integrate creative approaches such as Sand Tray Stories, mindfulness, body awareness, and Internal Family Systems-informed therapy to support deeper understanding and awareness.
I provide in-person one-to-one counselling and trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, in Tralee County Kerry.
I work from a person-centred philosophy, humanistic and integrative framework. I offer a holistic, mind-body, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs. Where helpful, I may integrate creative approaches such as Sand Tray Stories, mindfulness, body awareness, and Internal Family Systems-informed therapy to support deeper understanding and awareness.
(01) 592 4196 x87 View (01) 592 4196 x87
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Marina Lynch
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Killarney, County Kerry V93
I am an integrative therapist and am trained in a range of therapies, including advanced training in CBT and Complex Trauma Training, and so I can change each treatment to suit the needs of the client, utilising whatever effective tool with which you feel most comfortable.
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.
I am an integrative therapist and am trained in a range of therapies, including advanced training in CBT and Complex Trauma Training, and so I can change each treatment to suit the needs of the client, utilising whatever effective tool with which you feel most comfortable.
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.
(01) 230 8537 x87 View (01) 230 8537 x87
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Suzanne Downing
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
I have a small private practice where I work from a trauma informed lens.
I offer professional psychotherapy and counselling in Tralee town centre, Co. Kerry. I provide a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I support adults dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an experienced therapist, I provide personalised, evidence based therapy tailored to your needs. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for support, I am here to help you moving forward with clarity and confidence. I offer in-person counselling in Tralee.
I have a small private practice where I work from a trauma informed lens.
I offer professional psychotherapy and counselling in Tralee town centre, Co. Kerry. I provide a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I support adults dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an experienced therapist, I provide personalised, evidence based therapy tailored to your needs. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for support, I am here to help you moving forward with clarity and confidence. I offer in-person counselling in Tralee.
087 350 3963 View 087 350 3963
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Peggy Bailey Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Killarney, County Kerry V93
My work is trauma informed and client led, and I uphold the Person Centred belief “my client is the expert”.
“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.
My work is trauma informed and client led, and I uphold the Person Centred belief “my client is the expert”.
“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.
087 391 8798 View 087 391 8798
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Jayne Leonard Vive Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Killarney, County Kerry V93
As a fully accredited psychotherapist and qualified nutritional therapist, I work with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and difficulties related to food and eating.
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.
As a fully accredited psychotherapist and qualified nutritional therapist, I work with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and difficulties related to food and eating.
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.
(01) 267 6552 x98 View (01) 267 6552 x98
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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.
087 335 1567 View 087 335 1567
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Dr. Darragh O'Shea
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
Killarney, County Kerry V93
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — whether it's anxiety, low mood, burnout, or past trauma.
I’m Dr Darragh O’Shea, a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol. PsSI, AFBPsS) and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. Over the past decade, I’ve helped people make sense of their experience and find new ways of coping through proven therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — whether it's anxiety, low mood, burnout, or past trauma.
I’m Dr Darragh O’Shea, a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol. PsSI, AFBPsS) and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. Over the past decade, I’ve helped people make sense of their experience and find new ways of coping through proven therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(01) 267 6570 x30 View (01) 267 6570 x30
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Damian Morgan
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Glenbeigh, County Kerry V93
I also work one to one with presentations such as anxiety, stress, grief, depression, lack of purpose, low self-esteem, bullying and trauma.
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 also work one to one with presentations such as anxiety, stress, grief, depression, lack of purpose, low self-esteem, bullying and trauma.
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
Peter O'Connor
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
Modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected—from our bodies, our calm, and the world around us. Perhaps you feel "stuck" in your head, constantly overthinking, or physically carrying the weight of stress and anxiety. You don't have to stay there. I provide a space where we can slow down and listen to what your mind and body are trying to tell you, helping you move from a state of "surviving" to one of genuine presence.
Modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected—from our bodies, our calm, and the world around us. Perhaps you feel "stuck" in your head, constantly overthinking, or physically carrying the weight of stress and anxiety. You don't have to stay there. I provide a space where we can slow down and listen to what your mind and body are trying to tell you, helping you move from a state of "surviving" to one of genuine presence.
(01) 267 6517 x33 View (01) 267 6517 x33
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Siobhan Casey
Counsellor, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor. I have a Diploma in Counselling and a BSc (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Cork Counselling Service Training Institute and Validated by Coventry University. I work from many models of theory with a focus on the humanistic models of Person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy and Existential theory. As a counsellor, I aim to empower my client to explore their world in a safe and non-judgement space.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor. I have a Diploma in Counselling and a BSc (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Cork Counselling Service Training Institute and Validated by Coventry University. I work from many models of theory with a focus on the humanistic models of Person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy and Existential theory. As a counsellor, I aim to empower my client to explore their world in a safe and non-judgement space.
(01) 233 7903 x11 View (01) 233 7903 x11
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Sharon Talk Therapy
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Tarbert, County Kerry V31
Have you suffered trauma?
I specialise in codependency, trauma and addiction. Addiction effects the whole family. If you are struggling to cope with a loved one in addiction or if you are a person struggling with addiction, I can be there to support the changes needed. I did my thesis on the subject of Codependency and how it effects interpersonal relationships.
Have you suffered trauma?
I specialise in codependency, trauma and addiction. Addiction effects the whole family. If you are struggling to cope with a loved one in addiction or if you are a person struggling with addiction, I can be there to support the changes needed. I did my thesis on the subject of Codependency and how it effects interpersonal relationships.
(01) 267 6692 x92 View (01) 267 6692 x92
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Mariusz Wojciech Sunklad
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Tralee, County Kerry V92
Therapy in English & Polish language, good rapport with students and young people. Anxiety, depression, work-related stress, college pressure, phobias, addictions, loss and bereavement, domestic abuse, and trauma. Also, Covid 19 mental calamity. These services are available for all individuals over 18 years of age, welcoming all ethnic origins, gender, religious beliefs, atheist, and all sexual orientations; fine connection with LGBT clients. Life is meant to be enjoyed not endured, allow the obstacle to be the path.
Therapy in English & Polish language, good rapport with students and young people. Anxiety, depression, work-related stress, college pressure, phobias, addictions, loss and bereavement, domestic abuse, and trauma. Also, Covid 19 mental calamity. These services are available for all individuals over 18 years of age, welcoming all ethnic origins, gender, religious beliefs, atheist, and all sexual orientations; fine connection with LGBT clients. Life is meant to be enjoyed not endured, allow the obstacle to be the path.
(061) 572 524 x95 View (061) 572 524 x95
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Dr Norma O'Sullivan Psychology Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6622 x21 View (01) 267 6622 x21
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Kirsty Austin Mbacp (Accred)
Psychotherapist
Online Only
EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) is scientifically proven to help with trauma & difficult memories.
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
EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) is scientifically proven to help with trauma & difficult memories.
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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Edel Kelleher
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Online Only
When we have experienced trauma or difficulties in our lives, we may feel a low sense of worth, lack of belief in ourselves, or struggle in relationships with others.
My therapeutic training is Integrative Psychotherapy. This means I integrate several approaches to therapy, including exploring life experiences and relationships and how they impact on how we feel about ourselves and others, supporting clients with trauma (from childhood or adulthood), and supporting clients in their search for meaning and well-being.
When we have experienced trauma or difficulties in our lives, we may feel a low sense of worth, lack of belief in ourselves, or struggle in relationships with others.
My therapeutic training is Integrative Psychotherapy. This means I integrate several approaches to therapy, including exploring life experiences and relationships and how they impact on how we feel about ourselves and others, supporting clients with trauma (from childhood or adulthood), and supporting clients in their search for meaning and well-being.
(01) 568 2872 x21 View (01) 568 2872 x21
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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.
(01) 267 6622 x91 View (01) 267 6622 x91
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Claire Moloney
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I provide consultations on mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, self-harm, psychosis, suicidality, grief, loss, anger, addiction, violence, personality disorder, work-related problems, bullying, psychosis, bipolar disorder, stress, shame and confidence issues.
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.
I provide consultations on mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, self-harm, psychosis, suicidality, grief, loss, anger, addiction, violence, personality disorder, work-related problems, bullying, psychosis, bipolar disorder, stress, shame and confidence issues.
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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Fiona Dineen
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Fenit, County Kerry V92
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.
087 396 8518 View 087 396 8518
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Holistic Counselling
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Tralee, County Kerry V92
I specialise in addiction, trauma, emotional regulation, and recovery, with experience supporting clients through anxiety, shame, grief, and low self-worth.
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.
I specialise in addiction, trauma, emotional regulation, and recovery, with experience supporting clients through anxiety, shame, grief, and low self-worth.
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.
(01) 267 6692 x16 View (01) 267 6692 x16
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Sarah Finnerty Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Tralee, County Kerry V92
I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space for you to explore yourself and any issues that have arisen in your life— including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem.
I work from a humanistic integrative approach, treating each person as a whole: body, feelings, mind, and soul. I see the client as the expert in their own life, and I tailor my work to support your self-awareness, emotional resilience, and capacity for change especially in areas like anxiety, trauma, and self-worth.
I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space for you to explore yourself and any issues that have arisen in your life— including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem.
I work from a humanistic integrative approach, treating each person as a whole: body, feelings, mind, and soul. I see the client as the expert in their own life, and I tailor my work to support your self-awareness, emotional resilience, and capacity for change especially in areas like anxiety, trauma, and self-worth.
083 042 4735 View 083 042 4735
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
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.