Autism Counselling in Athy
My name is Patricia Joyce Helowicz, I am an accredited therapist working in Athgarvan Therapy Room - an independent psychotherapy practice that offers developmentally appropriate support to children, teenagers, and parents. I work with anxiety, low mood, behavioural issues, family disruption, bereavement, and neurodiversity. My approach is practical, collaborative, and respectful of each client’s pace and needs. I aim to help young people develop coping skills, strengthen communication, and improve emotional regulation, while supporting parents in their role.
My name is Patricia Joyce Helowicz, I am an accredited therapist working in Athgarvan Therapy Room - an independent psychotherapy practice that offers developmentally appropriate support to children, teenagers, and parents. I work with anxiety, low mood, behavioural issues, family disruption, bereavement, and neurodiversity. My approach is practical, collaborative, and respectful of each client’s pace and needs. I aim to help young people develop coping skills, strengthen communication, and improve emotional regulation, while supporting parents in their role.
Is your child encountering difficult feelings, emotions or experiences? Are these feelings and behaviours disrupting and effecting their everyday lives? Do you find yourself wondering how you can help your child overcome their challenges, reach their full potential and be the happy, confident, child they deserve to be? You have looked in the right place, play therapy is the answer for you and your child.
Is your child encountering difficult feelings, emotions or experiences? Are these feelings and behaviours disrupting and effecting their everyday lives? Do you find yourself wondering how you can help your child overcome their challenges, reach their full potential and be the happy, confident, child they deserve to be? You have looked in the right place, play therapy is the answer for you and your child.
Hello, I am James Byrne, a fully qualified and accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I have over 10 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health. I've had the privilege of working with diverse issues, recognsing how deeply these challenges can impact our lives.
I believe in the transformative power of counseling and psychotherapy. My practice focuses on creating a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where my clients can safely explore their thoughts and feelings.
Hello, I am James Byrne, a fully qualified and accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I have over 10 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health. I've had the privilege of working with diverse issues, recognsing how deeply these challenges can impact our lives.
I believe in the transformative power of counseling and psychotherapy. My practice focuses on creating a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where my clients can safely explore their thoughts and feelings.
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i work with neurodivergent adults, including autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD clients, who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the strain of constantly adapting to fit in.
I help neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety and trauma recovery with a calm, affirming approach. My specialty is creating a space where you can unmask, feel understood, and work at a pace that feels safe. I focus on regulation, grounding, and building tools that fit your brain so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and greater self-trust.
i work with neurodivergent adults, including autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD clients, who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the strain of constantly adapting to fit in.
I help neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety and trauma recovery with a calm, affirming approach. My specialty is creating a space where you can unmask, feel understood, and work at a pace that feels safe. I focus on regulation, grounding, and building tools that fit your brain so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and greater self-trust.
My passion is encouraging & empowering women: Helping women to recognise their own strengths and heal the trauma that has been holding them back. Gentle self-exploration and prioritising the relationship with self are key aspects of my way of working. I strive to provide a professional, holistic relationship that is free from shame and judgement. Visit my website for more information.
My passion is encouraging & empowering women: Helping women to recognise their own strengths and heal the trauma that has been holding them back. Gentle self-exploration and prioritising the relationship with self are key aspects of my way of working. I strive to provide a professional, holistic relationship that is free from shame and judgement. Visit my website for more information.
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a specific interest working with trauma, domestic abuse and neurodivergence, however I do work with various presentations such as low self esteem, anxiety, depression, bereavement and more. As a passionate therapist I strive to facilitate clients in exploring and reaching personal goals, finding new ways of understanding, being and thinking which will support you in living the happy life you deserve, to find purpose and meaning again and a lust for life. Living your life and not merely existing in it.
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a specific interest working with trauma, domestic abuse and neurodivergence, however I do work with various presentations such as low self esteem, anxiety, depression, bereavement and more. As a passionate therapist I strive to facilitate clients in exploring and reaching personal goals, finding new ways of understanding, being and thinking which will support you in living the happy life you deserve, to find purpose and meaning again and a lust for life. Living your life and not merely existing in it.
Are you finding it hard to manage your emotions, relationships, or sense of self, and feel that something needs to change? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and it’s often where healing begins. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. At the heart of my work is the belief that people are not problems to be solved, but individuals navigating complex emotional experiences. Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, soften your negative inner critic, and develop new ways of relating to your emotions and relationships.
Are you finding it hard to manage your emotions, relationships, or sense of self, and feel that something needs to change? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and it’s often where healing begins. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. At the heart of my work is the belief that people are not problems to be solved, but individuals navigating complex emotional experiences. Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, soften your negative inner critic, and develop new ways of relating to your emotions and relationships.
Sometimes when struggling with various stressors we often fear reaching out for help. Therapy can support you to process painful experiences; increase your ability to cope day to day, and address long term issues affecting the quality of your life. Are you an adolescent at risk, a family looking for help with coping skills related to conflict, a couple looking to work through conflict or marital issues; have you experienced trauma? I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
Sometimes when struggling with various stressors we often fear reaching out for help. Therapy can support you to process painful experiences; increase your ability to cope day to day, and address long term issues affecting the quality of your life. Are you an adolescent at risk, a family looking for help with coping skills related to conflict, a couple looking to work through conflict or marital issues; have you experienced trauma? I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
Kasha Skoczen works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in neurodevelopmental challenges ( ASD, ADHD), anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Kasha specializes in providing integrative therapeutic approaches for children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and Autism. She also addresses mental health struggles, relationship issues, and sports performance through evidence-based therapies, including CBT and SFBT.
Kasha Skoczen works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in neurodevelopmental challenges ( ASD, ADHD), anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Kasha specializes in providing integrative therapeutic approaches for children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and Autism. She also addresses mental health struggles, relationship issues, and sports performance through evidence-based therapies, including CBT and SFBT.
I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts.
My approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirmative and grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic awareness and EMDR where appropriate. I work collaboratively and directly, supporting clients to develop emotional regulation, relational repair and a stronger sense of identity and autonomy.
I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, including ADHD and autistic identity, Rejection Sensitivity, shame, personality patterns, attachment wounds, trauma and identity shifts.
My approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirmative and grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic awareness and EMDR where appropriate. I work collaboratively and directly, supporting clients to develop emotional regulation, relational repair and a stronger sense of identity and autonomy.
I also have further training and professional experience in autism-informed therapy, neurodiversity-affirming therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Hi, I’m Aoife and I provide person-centred general counselling for couples and individuals from 17 years upwards. I have premises in both Portlaoise and Mountmellick. I’m a fully accredited member of IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy).
I also have further training and professional experience in autism-informed therapy, neurodiversity-affirming therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Hi, I’m Aoife and I provide person-centred general counselling for couples and individuals from 17 years upwards. I have premises in both Portlaoise and Mountmellick. I’m a fully accredited member of IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy).
I also have further post-qualifications in ASD, ADHD and cognitive assessment, as well as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for children and adults
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, chartered by the Psychological Society of Ireland. I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing (EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I also provide ADHD and cognitive assessments for children and adults.
I also have further post-qualifications in ASD, ADHD and cognitive assessment, as well as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for children and adults
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, chartered by the Psychological Society of Ireland. I provide psychological assessment and intervention drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitzation Reprocessing (EMDR, inlcuding EMDR intensives), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.
I also provide ADHD and cognitive assessments for children and adults.
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.
I work with clients who may be feeling lost, confused or directionless in life, but who now want to commit to achieving their goals through self discovery, and self advocacy in the sharing of their experience.
I work with clients who may be feeling lost, confused or directionless in life, but who now want to commit to achieving their goals through self discovery, and self advocacy in the sharing of their experience.
I work with children who experience a wide range of issues, including anxiety, autism spectrum, family separation/ divorce, self esteem issues, bereavement/ loss, communication issues, withdrawn, nightmares, bullying, underperformance, delayed development.
My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist and creative mindfulness practitioner. I work holistically with children who experience emotional and / or behavioural problems. Play therapy offers an opportunity to allow a child to play out their feelings. Children are much more comfortable playing out a problem rather than talking about it, Play is the most natural form of communication for a child, therefore is often used in place of talking therapy for children.
I work with children who experience a wide range of issues, including anxiety, autism spectrum, family separation/ divorce, self esteem issues, bereavement/ loss, communication issues, withdrawn, nightmares, bullying, underperformance, delayed development.
My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist and creative mindfulness practitioner. I work holistically with children who experience emotional and / or behavioural problems. Play therapy offers an opportunity to allow a child to play out their feelings. Children are much more comfortable playing out a problem rather than talking about it, Play is the most natural form of communication for a child, therefore is often used in place of talking therapy for children.
Hi, I’m Sam. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, and Professional Certificates in Couples Counselling and Adolescent Psychotherapy (age 12+). I’m a fully accredited member of the IACP. Helping to empower and resource my clients is at the heart of what I do and is facilitated by the safe space I provide for self-discovery and introspection. I place an emphasis on forming strong relationships with all of my clients through non-judgement, empathy and understanding. I draw from many theoretical models to best suit the needs of each individual client.
Hi, I’m Sam. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, and Professional Certificates in Couples Counselling and Adolescent Psychotherapy (age 12+). I’m a fully accredited member of the IACP. Helping to empower and resource my clients is at the heart of what I do and is facilitated by the safe space I provide for self-discovery and introspection. I place an emphasis on forming strong relationships with all of my clients through non-judgement, empathy and understanding. I draw from many theoretical models to best suit the needs of each individual client.
I work with professionals and leaders under sustained pressure who may be experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, or performance fatigue. For some, ADHD or self-doubt adds to the strain. Many clients say therapy helps them regain calm, focus, and momentum in work and life.
I work with professionals and leaders under sustained pressure who may be experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, or performance fatigue. For some, ADHD or self-doubt adds to the strain. Many clients say therapy helps them regain calm, focus, and momentum in work and life.
Welcome, my name is Maggie and I am a qualified psychotherapist. I work with individuals experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, family conflict, unresolved childhood issues and many others.
My aim is to provide an opportunity to explore feelings, beliefs and behaviours around any issues that you are facing.
Welcome, my name is Maggie and I am a qualified psychotherapist. I work with individuals experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, family conflict, unresolved childhood issues and many others.
My aim is to provide an opportunity to explore feelings, beliefs and behaviours around any issues that you are facing.
I am a senior team member at Diverse Minds Practice specialising in neurodivergent assessments and therapy across the lifespan.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who works from a place of curiosity and care for my clients. My main focus is on helping you get to know your own mind, the role your emotions play, and the influence of past experiences. Relationships are often at the heart of this exploration and so I also work with couples and families. Through commiting to this work, I hope you will begin feeling lighter, more resilient, and optimistic about your future.
I am a senior team member at Diverse Minds Practice specialising in neurodivergent assessments and therapy across the lifespan.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who works from a place of curiosity and care for my clients. My main focus is on helping you get to know your own mind, the role your emotions play, and the influence of past experiences. Relationships are often at the heart of this exploration and so I also work with couples and families. Through commiting to this work, I hope you will begin feeling lighter, more resilient, and optimistic about your future.
Niamh is an accredited member of IACP. Niamh works from a Humanistic and Integrative perspective, using a Person Centred approach to create a non-judgemental empathic space from which a client can explore issues they may be experiencing both past and present at their own pace. Niamh incorporates Mindfulness techniques into a session which can return calm to a situation and allow/support a client to make wiser choices.
Niamh is an accredited member of IACP. Niamh works from a Humanistic and Integrative perspective, using a Person Centred approach to create a non-judgemental empathic space from which a client can explore issues they may be experiencing both past and present at their own pace. Niamh incorporates Mindfulness techniques into a session which can return calm to a situation and allow/support a client to make wiser choices.
Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.