Addiction Counselling in Athy
At Sin é Therapy, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to both Adults and Young Adults (age 18+) in a broad number of areas including: Low Mood, Depression, Suicide Ideation, Suicidal Thoughts, Bereaved by Suicide, Stress, Anxiety, Worry, Family / Relationship Conflict, Addiction – Drug, Alcohol, Gambling, Low Self-Esteem, Low Self-Confidence, Sexual Abuse, Assault, Violence, Grief, Loss & Bereavement.
If you find yourself in a place of stuckness in your life, with any particular issue, I will provide a confidential and professional space in a supportive, respectful environment to help you navigate your journey with care.
At Sin é Therapy, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to both Adults and Young Adults (age 18+) in a broad number of areas including: Low Mood, Depression, Suicide Ideation, Suicidal Thoughts, Bereaved by Suicide, Stress, Anxiety, Worry, Family / Relationship Conflict, Addiction – Drug, Alcohol, Gambling, Low Self-Esteem, Low Self-Confidence, Sexual Abuse, Assault, Violence, Grief, Loss & Bereavement.
If you find yourself in a place of stuckness in your life, with any particular issue, I will provide a confidential and professional space in a supportive, respectful environment to help you navigate your journey with care.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, low mood, health issues, or feeling stuck can drain your energy and joy. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to talk, heal, and grow. Whether you face burnout, depression, eating challenges, or relationship struggles, or maybe you are in perimenopause, we work together to create real, lasting change. I help adults restore balance, boost confidence, and feel stronger—emotionally and physically—using practical tools, emotional support, and healthy lifestyle strategies.
Life can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, low mood, health issues, or feeling stuck can drain your energy and joy. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to talk, heal, and grow. Whether you face burnout, depression, eating challenges, or relationship struggles, or maybe you are in perimenopause, we work together to create real, lasting change. I help adults restore balance, boost confidence, and feel stronger—emotionally and physically—using practical tools, emotional support, and healthy lifestyle strategies.
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Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction.
Chris is trained as both an Integrative and a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, meaning he has a range of models to utilise in his work and prioritises involvement from the people he works with. Chris is proficient in CBT, REBT, ACT is Trauma Informed and uses Person Centred Therapy as the main foundation for his work.
Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction.
Chris is trained as both an Integrative and a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, meaning he has a range of models to utilise in his work and prioritises involvement from the people he works with. Chris is proficient in CBT, REBT, ACT is Trauma Informed and uses Person Centred Therapy as the main foundation for his work.
I work with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, ADHD, bereavement, family difficulties, workplace challenges, issues around sexuality, and suicidal thoughts.
I offer individual therapy tailored to your unique needs. With specialist training in addiction and ASIST suicide intervention, I support clients facing emotional, behavioural and life challenges. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, I help clients better understand themselves, manage difficult emotions and create meaningful change.
I work with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, ADHD, bereavement, family difficulties, workplace challenges, issues around sexuality, and suicidal thoughts.
I offer individual therapy tailored to your unique needs. With specialist training in addiction and ASIST suicide intervention, I support clients facing emotional, behavioural and life challenges. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, I help clients better understand themselves, manage difficult emotions and create meaningful change.
I hold additional certification in Fertility work, addiction and suicide intervention.
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
I hold additional certification in Fertility work, addiction and suicide intervention.
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Her work spans private practice, addiction services, community-based programs, and mental health services, where she has provided therapeutic support to clients navigating a wide range of challenges including Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Addiction.
Trauma informed psychotherapy & solution focused brief therapy, loss, Depression, Anxiety, various psychosocial, stressors including identity confusion, unresolved grief or trauma, chronic stress.
Her work spans private practice, addiction services, community-based programs, and mental health services, where she has provided therapeutic support to clients navigating a wide range of challenges including Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Addiction.
Trauma informed psychotherapy & solution focused brief therapy, loss, Depression, Anxiety, various psychosocial, stressors including identity confusion, unresolved grief or trauma, chronic stress.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients navigating process addictions, and have a specialist interest in sex and pornography addiction.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and to move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients navigating process addictions, and have a specialist interest in sex and pornography addiction.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and to move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction, often stemming from family dynamics and relationship trauma.
I understand that reaching out for help requires significant courage. With this in mind, I offer a safe and confidential environment where we can collaboratively explore integrative and creative methods to transform thought patterns, foster personal growth, and develop lasting solutions to recurring challenges. My background includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties, and I firmly believe that healing occurs in gradual, incremental steps.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction, often stemming from family dynamics and relationship trauma.
I understand that reaching out for help requires significant courage. With this in mind, I offer a safe and confidential environment where we can collaboratively explore integrative and creative methods to transform thought patterns, foster personal growth, and develop lasting solutions to recurring challenges. My background includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties, and I firmly believe that healing occurs in gradual, incremental steps.
Due to my extensive years of training and practice, I am qualified to work in a multitude of clinical specialities;
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Addiction Disorders Psychotherapy
Family & Relationship Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Gender Affirming Psychotherapy
Sexual Trauma Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
My practice offers a unique therapeutic space, aiming to supportively encourage one to work collaboratively with me on issues such as trauma, conflict and relationship dynamics. I invite people to attend consistently, with a commitment to sharing their personal journey and helping one to maintain and further develop a sense of emotional awareness, control and direction in order to work more effectively on managing personal boundaries. I also hope to promote an increased level of autonomy as the psychological work evolves.
Due to my extensive years of training and practice, I am qualified to work in a multitude of clinical specialities;
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Addiction Disorders Psychotherapy
Family & Relationship Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Gender Affirming Psychotherapy
Sexual Trauma Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
My practice offers a unique therapeutic space, aiming to supportively encourage one to work collaboratively with me on issues such as trauma, conflict and relationship dynamics. I invite people to attend consistently, with a commitment to sharing their personal journey and helping one to maintain and further develop a sense of emotional awareness, control and direction in order to work more effectively on managing personal boundaries. I also hope to promote an increased level of autonomy as the psychological work evolves.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
Hi, my name is John Bissett. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Kilkenny.
Many of us, have at different times in our lives, encountered difficulties that affect our peace of mind and mental well-being such as anxiety etc. Sometimes, we lose our way and our concerns can seem overwhelming. Counselling helps people to find their inner strength, get to know and understand themselves better and as a result live more fulfilled lives.
We often try to make changes by ourselves but keep getting stuck. My services will help you to clarify what is blocking your way and keeping you from living your life to the full.
Hi, my name is John Bissett. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Kilkenny.
Many of us, have at different times in our lives, encountered difficulties that affect our peace of mind and mental well-being such as anxiety etc. Sometimes, we lose our way and our concerns can seem overwhelming. Counselling helps people to find their inner strength, get to know and understand themselves better and as a result live more fulfilled lives.
We often try to make changes by ourselves but keep getting stuck. My services will help you to clarify what is blocking your way and keeping you from living your life to the full.
(hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Addiction Counselling and certificate in Problem Gambling.
Eva-Maria's experience includes helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, bereavement, addiction, trauma, relationship issues and self-esteem concerns as well as providing play therapy for children under 11 and Creative therapy for Adolescents while using an integrative approach, tailored to each clients individual needs.
(hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Addiction Counselling and certificate in Problem Gambling.
Eva-Maria's experience includes helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, bereavement, addiction, trauma, relationship issues and self-esteem concerns as well as providing play therapy for children under 11 and Creative therapy for Adolescents while using an integrative approach, tailored to each clients individual needs.
I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
I am an integrative/systemic counsellor and psychotherapist with specialist training in Functional Family Therapy ( FFT) I provide an empathic safe and confidential space enabling you to work through various stressors. incorporating a humanistic approach, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy and CBT. Approaches are tailored to your individual needs.
I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
I am an integrative/systemic counsellor and psychotherapist with specialist training in Functional Family Therapy ( FFT) I provide an empathic safe and confidential space enabling you to work through various stressors. incorporating a humanistic approach, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy and CBT. Approaches are tailored to your individual needs.
I work with a variety of issues, including anxiety and stress, trauma, inter generational trauma, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, addiction and attachment work.
Sometimes, life can be challenging. As a fully qualified pre - accredited psychotherapist, I provide a nurturing, safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to work with you through your challenges, whatever they may be.
We will work collaboratively in a caring and compassionate way where you will be listened to and valued, supporting you to navigate challenges and work through them.
I work in an integrative way, which ensures that sessions are tailored to your individual needs using a variety therapeutic techniques.
I have worked in a leading children's charity for over twenty years, supporting adults, children and families.
I work with a variety of issues, including anxiety and stress, trauma, inter generational trauma, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, addiction and attachment work.
Sometimes, life can be challenging. As a fully qualified pre - accredited psychotherapist, I provide a nurturing, safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to work with you through your challenges, whatever they may be.
We will work collaboratively in a caring and compassionate way where you will be listened to and valued, supporting you to navigate challenges and work through them.
I work in an integrative way, which ensures that sessions are tailored to your individual needs using a variety therapeutic techniques.
I have worked in a leading children's charity for over twenty years, supporting adults, children and families.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. My aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of coping, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. My aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop healthier ways of coping, and make meaningful changes in your life.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick is a Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Founder of Omnia Mental Health Clinic in Dublin. She works from an integrative, neuroscience-led framework, combining psychodynamic formulation with advanced neuromodulation to design personalised, precision-based treatment pathways. She specialises in complex and high-acuity presentations involving trauma, neurodiversity, mood instability, personality dynamics, psychotic experiences, psychosomatic conditions, and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
My name is Jane Topkin and I am the founder of Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy. The concept of my practice is based on the idea of the relationship with ourselves. We may endure many struggles in life and as humans, we are resilient and creative, however, we can never run away from ourselves. As many of our core issues perpetuate, they will not cease to show up until we face ourselves in the midst of our truth. Our relationships with others are also of crucial importance, being the reason why many people come to therapy in the first place.
My name is Jane Topkin and I am the founder of Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy. The concept of my practice is based on the idea of the relationship with ourselves. We may endure many struggles in life and as humans, we are resilient and creative, however, we can never run away from ourselves. As many of our core issues perpetuate, they will not cease to show up until we face ourselves in the midst of our truth. Our relationships with others are also of crucial importance, being the reason why many people come to therapy in the first place.
I provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate emotional and psychological challenges, with a focus on uncovering the deeper forces driving their thoughts and behaviours. In my therapeutic practice, I emphasise personal development and conscious living, helping clients move towards greater clarity, emotional freedom, and fulfilment.
I provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate emotional and psychological challenges, with a focus on uncovering the deeper forces driving their thoughts and behaviours. In my therapeutic practice, I emphasise personal development and conscious living, helping clients move towards greater clarity, emotional freedom, and fulfilment.
Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.