Couples Counselling in Athy

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Anna Cogan
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Serves Area
If you are looking for a space for yourself, for a listening ear in a time set aside to look at those issues that make your life harder, like relationship difficulties, anxiety, addiction, low mood, overwhelm, I am here and available to work with you.
I believe that each one of us is the expert in our own lives. Given time and space, someone to listen, be present for you in what comes up, answers and the way forward becomes clearer over time. Counselling is a process, and a journey. I practice Person-Centred and Choice Therapy, using techniques like CBT, Collaboration, Logotherapy, to assist.
If you are looking for a space for yourself, for a listening ear in a time set aside to look at those issues that make your life harder, like relationship difficulties, anxiety, addiction, low mood, overwhelm, I am here and available to work with you.
I believe that each one of us is the expert in our own lives. Given time and space, someone to listen, be present for you in what comes up, answers and the way forward becomes clearer over time. Counselling is a process, and a journey. I practice Person-Centred and Choice Therapy, using techniques like CBT, Collaboration, Logotherapy, to assist.
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Andrei Tcaciuc
Psychotherapist, MSc, APPI
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
In therapy, we work together to explore how anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties may be connected to unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and repeated emotional patterns. Understanding these deeper roots can help alleviate emotional pain and support healing, stability, and personal growth.
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.
In therapy, we work together to explore how anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties may be connected to unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and repeated emotional patterns. Understanding these deeper roots can help alleviate emotional pain and support healing, stability, and personal growth.
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The Wellbeing Centre
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Rathangan, County Kildare R51
You may be feeling lost in your relationship, overwhelmed by emotion, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change.
I specialise in supporting women and couples who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. My work is relational and attachment‑based, helping you slow down, understand your emotional world, and make sense of the patterns shaping your relationships.
You may be feeling lost in your relationship, overwhelmed by emotion, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change.
I specialise in supporting women and couples who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. My work is relational and attachment‑based, helping you slow down, understand your emotional world, and make sense of the patterns shaping your relationships.
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Charmaine Chiwara
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
Having graduated with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at IICP College, I am currently undergoing a placement at Accord CLG to strengthen my knowledge of couples' work.
My work always involves working collaboratively with clients, whether an individual or a couple, to identify and leverage their internal resources to assist in identifying unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, and patterns to cultivate better insight, productive coping strategies, and more effective tools for navigating life's challenges.
Having graduated with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at IICP College, I am currently undergoing a placement at Accord CLG to strengthen my knowledge of couples' work.
My work always involves working collaboratively with clients, whether an individual or a couple, to identify and leverage their internal resources to assist in identifying unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, and patterns to cultivate better insight, productive coping strategies, and more effective tools for navigating life's challenges.
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Inner Therapy Centre Naas
Psychotherapist, APCP
Naas, County Kildare W91
Welcome to Inner Therapy Centre, a leading provider of counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and adolescents.
Our therapists are highly trained in various modalities such as CBT, mindfulness based therapy and EMDR. We are a neuro-affirming practice, providing therapy and support for individuals who are seeking a diagnosis or looking for therapy post diagnosis. We are highly trained and knowledgeable in the areas of ADHD, autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Welcome to Inner Therapy Centre, a leading provider of counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and adolescents.
Our therapists are highly trained in various modalities such as CBT, mindfulness based therapy and EMDR. We are a neuro-affirming practice, providing therapy and support for individuals who are seeking a diagnosis or looking for therapy post diagnosis. We are highly trained and knowledgeable in the areas of ADHD, autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Gillian Fagan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Relationships may feel intense or confusing.
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.
Relationships may feel intense or confusing.
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.
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Sparrow Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
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Rosemary King MIACP Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
If you find you are returning to unhelpful behaviours or relationship patterns or coping with stress, anger problems, trauma, anxiety or depression that prevent you from being happy with life them counselling can really make a difference.
I use a highly effective EMDR therapy as well as an integrative, gentle but direct approach to counselling, including CBT, and compassion focussed therapy. This approach gives me the scope to adapt to the individual or couples needs and circumstances, additionally I always incorporate mindfulness into my practice.
If you find you are returning to unhelpful behaviours or relationship patterns or coping with stress, anger problems, trauma, anxiety or depression that prevent you from being happy with life them counselling can really make a difference.
I use a highly effective EMDR therapy as well as an integrative, gentle but direct approach to counselling, including CBT, and compassion focussed therapy. This approach gives me the scope to adapt to the individual or couples needs and circumstances, additionally I always incorporate mindfulness into my practice.
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Samantha Wallace
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
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 have experience in a range of different presentations such as: Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, Childhood Experiences, Family Estrangement/Adoption, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work Related Issues, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction, Personal Development, Suicide, Body Image Issues, Fertility and Menopause Related Issues.
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 have experience in a range of different presentations such as: Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, Childhood Experiences, Family Estrangement/Adoption, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Work Related Issues, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction, Personal Development, Suicide, Body Image Issues, Fertility and Menopause Related Issues.
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Laura Hayes
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of interest are relationship issues, supporting through narcissistic or domestic abuse, and personal development.
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.
My areas of interest are relationship issues, supporting through narcissistic or domestic abuse, and personal development.
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.
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Bonnie King
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
I specialize in working with children and young people who are experiencing difficulties, utilizing art, play and drama therapy. I also work with adults, mainly in trauma recovery, particularly PTSD/CPTSD & some of the ways it can manifest. Including recovering from narcissistic abuse, addiction, attachment issues, anxiety, depression & poor self-esteem. Together we can uncover unhelpful & harmful patterns/beliefs and unlock self-loving ways of being. Healing deep seated wounds, embracing the inner child and adult-self with love and compassion.
I specialize in working with children and young people who are experiencing difficulties, utilizing art, play and drama therapy. I also work with adults, mainly in trauma recovery, particularly PTSD/CPTSD & some of the ways it can manifest. Including recovering from narcissistic abuse, addiction, attachment issues, anxiety, depression & poor self-esteem. Together we can uncover unhelpful & harmful patterns/beliefs and unlock self-loving ways of being. Healing deep seated wounds, embracing the inner child and adult-self with love and compassion.
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William Lacombre
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
2 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
As well as practical experience working with therapeutic groups, and couples.
It can be draining waking up day after day with your heart racing, feeling on edge. You might be dealing with anxiety or a consistent low mood, overthinking, or replaying worst-case scenarios in your head again and again. Friends and family are around you, and there for you, yet you still feel alone. It's simply exhausting. I understand how heavy this can feel, and I’m here to support you and help you find a way through it.
As well as practical experience working with therapeutic groups, and couples.
It can be draining waking up day after day with your heart racing, feeling on edge. You might be dealing with anxiety or a consistent low mood, overthinking, or replaying worst-case scenarios in your head again and again. Friends and family are around you, and there for you, yet you still feel alone. It's simply exhausting. I understand how heavy this can feel, and I’m here to support you and help you find a way through it.
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Erin Price
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
I have also completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Level 1 Training in the Treatment of Trauma (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute) and Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy.
I am a dynamic therapist who promotes self-awareness, personal growth and well-being leading to more empowered individuals. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of presenting issues. My training and experience includes working with a wide range of approaches including: Person Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I have also completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Level 1 Training in the Treatment of Trauma (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute) and Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy.
I am a dynamic therapist who promotes self-awareness, personal growth and well-being leading to more empowered individuals. I work with adults and couples experiencing a range of presenting issues. My training and experience includes working with a wide range of approaches including: Person Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
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Damien McConaghy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Carbury, County Kildare W91
As an integrative psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected, or searching for greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives.
My approach combines psychotherapy, mindfulness, and compassionate relational work to help clients better understand themselves and their emotional world. I support people in developing healthier coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, and reconnecting with their inner strengths. Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique experiences and needs
As an integrative psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected, or searching for greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives.
My approach combines psychotherapy, mindfulness, and compassionate relational work to help clients better understand themselves and their emotional world. I support people in developing healthier coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, and reconnecting with their inner strengths. Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique experiences and needs
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Peter Scanlon
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I’m an Associate Fellow and Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (memb. no. 087638). I am also an Associate Fellow and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (memb. no M4479C). With both the British Psychological Society and the Irish Psychological Society I am a Senior Practitioner on both their ‘Registers of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy’. For more information see About - www.peterscanlon.com.
I’m an Associate Fellow and Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (memb. no. 087638). I am also an Associate Fellow and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (memb. no M4479C). With both the British Psychological Society and the Irish Psychological Society I am a Senior Practitioner on both their ‘Registers of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy’. For more information see About - www.peterscanlon.com.
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Alice Ann Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Kill, County Kildare W91
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 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.
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 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.
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Kasia Kolek
Counsellor, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and gently release old patterns. I help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and attachment wounds so they can find clarity, strength, and self-trust—and feel grounded, connected, and at peace within themselves and their relationships.
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and gently release old patterns. I help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and attachment wounds so they can find clarity, strength, and self-trust—and feel grounded, connected, and at peace within themselves and their relationships.
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Siobhán Logan Counselling Kildare Services
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Siobhan is a fully certified EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Siobhan is a fully certified EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
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Kasha Skoczen
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Maynooth, County Kildare W23
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. Clients seek her expertise for independent psychological assessments and integrative therapy, which she provides through an evidence-based approach combining CBT, SFBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
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. Clients seek her expertise for independent psychological assessments and integrative therapy, which she provides through an evidence-based approach combining CBT, SFBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
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Dr. Lia Gallagher
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you and your partner want to strengthen your bond but find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection?
I'm Lia, a Counselling Psychologist with 13 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and families. I am curious about the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I can help you to uncover and understand these patterns, in order to repair, heal and ultimately thrive in your relationships.
Do you and your partner want to strengthen your bond but find yourselves stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection?
I'm Lia, a Counselling Psychologist with 13 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and families. I am curious about the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I can help you to uncover and understand these patterns, in order to repair, heal and ultimately thrive in your relationships.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.