Eating Disorders Counselling in Allenwood

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Ann Lyons
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
(061) 572 524 x29 View (061) 572 524 x29
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Aura Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever is preventing you moving forward in your life. My job is to facilitate healing and to support you in the choices you make in the future. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is most important and the style of therapy used must reflect the needs of each person.
I will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore whatever is preventing you moving forward in your life. My job is to facilitate healing and to support you in the choices you make in the future. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is most important and the style of therapy used must reflect the needs of each person.
(01) 267 6570 x33 View (01) 267 6570 x33
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Maeve Kavanagh
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Is life getting you down? Maybe you are experiencing challenges that feel relentless? Are you stressed, anxious, sad or depressed? Have you suffered a loss of some kind that you are struggling to cope with? Get the support you need to help you navigate any issues that keep you from enjoying life.
Is life getting you down? Maybe you are experiencing challenges that feel relentless? Are you stressed, anxious, sad or depressed? Have you suffered a loss of some kind that you are struggling to cope with? Get the support you need to help you navigate any issues that keep you from enjoying life.
086 838 9978 View 086 838 9978

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Celine Moran
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist with a BA Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am accredited with the IACP and have completed post graduate training in CBT, Attachment and Loss and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist with a BA Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am accredited with the IACP and have completed post graduate training in CBT, Attachment and Loss and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
(01) 233 7180 x16 View (01) 233 7180 x16
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Alia Gomez Ben-Issa
Psychotherapist, MA, ICP
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
Alia is a neuro-affirming qualified and accredited psychotherapist with vast experience in working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children. At the core of Alia’s practice is the belief in the exclusivity and uniqueness of each individual, hence the importance of tailoring each therapeutic intervention to suit the singularity of each client. Alia has a special interest and experience in working with Obesity, Eating Disorders and working with Neurodivergent Autistic clients. As part of her professional career Alia has worked in Pieta House, The National Eating Disorders Recovery Centre, NCFP, and as a School Counsellor.
Alia is a neuro-affirming qualified and accredited psychotherapist with vast experience in working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children. At the core of Alia’s practice is the belief in the exclusivity and uniqueness of each individual, hence the importance of tailoring each therapeutic intervention to suit the singularity of each client. Alia has a special interest and experience in working with Obesity, Eating Disorders and working with Neurodivergent Autistic clients. As part of her professional career Alia has worked in Pieta House, The National Eating Disorders Recovery Centre, NCFP, and as a School Counsellor.
(01) 267 6595 x90 View (01) 267 6595 x90
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Charline Kearney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
I work successfully with many presenting issues, yet I hold closer to my heart helping people who struggles with eating disorders or disordered eating, feeling stuck in cycles of restrictive eating, bingeing, or body image concerns often tied to anxiety or trauma.
I take a pluralistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to create a space tailored to their unique needs and goals. My experience spans various therapeutic modalities, with specialized training in adolescents and eating disorders, giving me a deep understanding of these challenges. I offer compassionate, unique support to help clients heal,
I work successfully with many presenting issues, yet I hold closer to my heart helping people who struggles with eating disorders or disordered eating, feeling stuck in cycles of restrictive eating, bingeing, or body image concerns often tied to anxiety or trauma.
I take a pluralistic approach, working collaboratively with clients to create a space tailored to their unique needs and goals. My experience spans various therapeutic modalities, with specialized training in adolescents and eating disorders, giving me a deep understanding of these challenges. I offer compassionate, unique support to help clients heal,
(01) 263 0393 x78 View (01) 263 0393 x78
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Claire Lambert Individual And Couples Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
I am experienced helping clients in the areas of Relationship difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Stress management, Communication,Personal Growth, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Sexual abuse, Depression, Low Self Esteem, Psychosomatic conditions, Chronic Disease, Self-harm, Identity issues and OCD.
I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work integratively with clients using combined techniques from Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Humanistic psychology, Gestalt therapy and Psychodynamic therapy in a creative way to help clients become fully present with their experience and process feelings.
I am experienced helping clients in the areas of Relationship difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Stress management, Communication,Personal Growth, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Sexual abuse, Depression, Low Self Esteem, Psychosomatic conditions, Chronic Disease, Self-harm, Identity issues and OCD.
I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work integratively with clients using combined techniques from Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Humanistic psychology, Gestalt therapy and Psychodynamic therapy in a creative way to help clients become fully present with their experience and process feelings.
087 997 4590 View 087 997 4590
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Angela Black
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, APCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and counsellor. Sometimes it can be difficult to make the decision to come to counselling and to make that first contact. Counselling can be a very positive and worthwhile experience. I am here to listen to you in a non judgemental way so that you feel safe to talk openly about any issue you may be experiencing.
I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and counsellor. Sometimes it can be difficult to make the decision to come to counselling and to make that first contact. Counselling can be a very positive and worthwhile experience. I am here to listen to you in a non judgemental way so that you feel safe to talk openly about any issue you may be experiencing.
089 446 3132 View 089 446 3132
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Dr. Carla Dukas
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I enjoy working with people who suffer from various behavioural or emotional problems, as well as those who seek better relationships, personal growth and a deeper meaning in their lives. I take a holistic approach to well-being, meaning I am interested in how our minds and bodies work together towards our ultimate health or ill-health. I have a particular passion for working with women and empowering the female voice. As a psychologist and mother of two children, I am also well versed in helping others navigate the complicated paths of parenthood!
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I enjoy working with people who suffer from various behavioural or emotional problems, as well as those who seek better relationships, personal growth and a deeper meaning in their lives. I take a holistic approach to well-being, meaning I am interested in how our minds and bodies work together towards our ultimate health or ill-health. I have a particular passion for working with women and empowering the female voice. As a psychologist and mother of two children, I am also well versed in helping others navigate the complicated paths of parenthood!
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Pradeep Kumar Chadha
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Serves Area
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.
(01) 267 6536 x99 View (01) 267 6536 x99
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Amy Kirwan
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Amy offers a non judgemental, empathetic approach to her clients. Amy understands that the individual can suffer a combination of difficulties and works psychoanalytically. Amy is a fully accredited member of IFPP, ICP, NAPCP and graduate member of PSI, APPI. Amy has extensive experience in clinical, educational, rehabilitation and social care settings. Amy attends and contributes in regular workshops, educational seminars and ongoing CPD training. Amy’s practice is underpinned by the ethics of psychoanalysis and focuses in particular on the unconscious mind.
Amy offers a non judgemental, empathetic approach to her clients. Amy understands that the individual can suffer a combination of difficulties and works psychoanalytically. Amy is a fully accredited member of IFPP, ICP, NAPCP and graduate member of PSI, APPI. Amy has extensive experience in clinical, educational, rehabilitation and social care settings. Amy attends and contributes in regular workshops, educational seminars and ongoing CPD training. Amy’s practice is underpinned by the ethics of psychoanalysis and focuses in particular on the unconscious mind.
(01) 267 6692 x87 View (01) 267 6692 x87
Sarah Condron-Monks M (Iahip)
MA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Experience in working with individuals experiencing many difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, disordered eating relational or family issues and addiction. Guiding people looking to assess their circumstances, develop insight and understanding and make changes that work for them, helping them reach their full potential and develope fulfilling relationships.
Experience in working with individuals experiencing many difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, disordered eating relational or family issues and addiction. Guiding people looking to assess their circumstances, develop insight and understanding and make changes that work for them, helping them reach their full potential and develope fulfilling relationships.
(01) 267 6536 x32 View (01) 267 6536 x32
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Samantha Mair
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
087 342 6130 View 087 342 6130
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Nurture Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Over several years, we have supported all manner of clients, presenting with various personal and relationship issues. Clients come to us to discuss issues arising from aspects of their lives that they are struggling with including relationships, family and work.
Over several years, we have supported all manner of clients, presenting with various personal and relationship issues. Clients come to us to discuss issues arising from aspects of their lives that they are struggling with including relationships, family and work.
(01) 267 6641 x87 View (01) 267 6641 x87
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Fiona Feeley Psychotherapist
MA
Verified Verified
Maynooth, County Kildare W23
Psychotherapy that is individualised to a client's specific issues and needs. My name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy, an Hons Degree in Psychology and full certification as a Shamanic practitioner. I embody an integrated, holistic approach which works with thoughts, emotions, the nervous system and the body. I focus on helping clients develop practices such as compassion, awareness, acceptance and accountability.
Psychotherapy that is individualised to a client's specific issues and needs. My name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy, an Hons Degree in Psychology and full certification as a Shamanic practitioner. I embody an integrated, holistic approach which works with thoughts, emotions, the nervous system and the body. I focus on helping clients develop practices such as compassion, awareness, acceptance and accountability.
(01) 267 6675 x44 View (01) 267 6675 x44
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Kamila Jelinkova
Psychotherapist, MA, ICP
Verified Verified
Athy, County Kildare R14
I am qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working within physical and mental health and social care settings. Over the last few years, my work has focused solely on mental health as I worked psychotherapeutically within variety of mental health and affiliated services in Ireland. including the perinatal mental health clinic in Holles Street National Maternity Hospital, the Rialto Community Project, the Drop-in Initiative, or my own private psychotherapeutic practice.
I am qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working within physical and mental health and social care settings. Over the last few years, my work has focused solely on mental health as I worked psychotherapeutically within variety of mental health and affiliated services in Ireland. including the perinatal mental health clinic in Holles Street National Maternity Hospital, the Rialto Community Project, the Drop-in Initiative, or my own private psychotherapeutic practice.
(01) 568 2872 x84 View (01) 568 2872 x84
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Rajesh Madayil
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself very lucky to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself very lucky to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
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Rita Mooney - Positive Connections MIACP
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Positive Connections has been born out of a passion and wish to help others​ in their journey through life. I offer a professional, confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and emotions. Life can be difficult sometimes and being able to talk things through with an empathic therapist can offer you freedom to speak freely. I am committed to raising awareness of the transformative power of psychotherapy.
Positive Connections has been born out of a passion and wish to help others​ in their journey through life. I offer a professional, confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and emotions. Life can be difficult sometimes and being able to talk things through with an empathic therapist can offer you freedom to speak freely. I am committed to raising awareness of the transformative power of psychotherapy.
089 617 3463 View 089 617 3463
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Caroline Elliott
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor in the US. Throughout my career, I have dedicated my expertise and compassion to helping children, adolescents, families, and adults overcome various challenges to lead fulfilling lives. I allow individuals of all ages to feel heard, understood, and validated.
I am accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor in the US. Throughout my career, I have dedicated my expertise and compassion to helping children, adolescents, families, and adults overcome various challenges to lead fulfilling lives. I allow individuals of all ages to feel heard, understood, and validated.
(01) 592 4196 x79 View (01) 592 4196 x79
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Christine Dowling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a psychotherapist, I can work with a client(adult &adolescent) who is seeking personal growth and emotional healing. They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, but they have a deep desire for self-awareness and positive change. Their needs include emotional safety, support, and tools to navigate their challenges. Their goals often centre around finding balance, improving their relationships, and building resilience. They want to understand themselves better and develop coping strategies to lead a more fulfilling life, motivated by the desire to break free from patterns that no longer serve them.
As a psychotherapist, I can work with a client(adult &adolescent) who is seeking personal growth and emotional healing. They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, but they have a deep desire for self-awareness and positive change. Their needs include emotional safety, support, and tools to navigate their challenges. Their goals often centre around finding balance, improving their relationships, and building resilience. They want to understand themselves better and develop coping strategies to lead a more fulfilling life, motivated by the desire to break free from patterns that no longer serve them.
(01) 263 0697 x40 View (01) 263 0697 x40
Eating Disorders Counsellors

What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviours, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behaviour affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counselling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioural disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behaviour, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognise they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behaviour has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.