Divorce Counselling in Athy

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James Byrne
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6675 x74 View (01) 267 6675 x74
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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. 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.
(01) 568 2872 x59 View (01) 568 2872 x59
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Aisling O'Connor
Counsellor, MIACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of IACP. I work with clients in a person-centred way, focusing on the lived experience and current challenges that each person brings to the therapy space and integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches.
I am a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of IACP. I work with clients in a person-centred way, focusing on the lived experience and current challenges that each person brings to the therapy space and integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches.
087 791 0560 View 087 791 0560
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Sinéad Hanbury
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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. Whether you are seeking support to nurture your own wellbeing, a parent or grandparent seeking wellbeing guidance for a young adult family member, or you are a young adult (age 18+), feel free to make contact with me.
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. Whether you are seeking support to nurture your own wellbeing, a parent or grandparent seeking wellbeing guidance for a young adult family member, or you are a young adult (age 18+), feel free to make contact with me.
(01) 267 6595 x15 View (01) 267 6595 x15
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Katie Doyle
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6641 x23 View (01) 267 6641 x23
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Alan Farrell
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm an accredited therapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 13 years of experience since graduating. I work from an Integrative approach combining several theoretical models such as person-centred, CBT and Minfulness but always keep the therapeutic relationship a priority. I aim to provide a warm, empathic, safe space for clients. I'm also a qualified trainer with a passion for mental health education and reducing stigma. I have delivered over 200 talks, presentations, webinars and media interviews in recent years. To learn more about me please visit https://www.alanfarrellcounselling.ie/
I'm an accredited therapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have over 13 years of experience since graduating. I work from an Integrative approach combining several theoretical models such as person-centred, CBT and Minfulness but always keep the therapeutic relationship a priority. I aim to provide a warm, empathic, safe space for clients. I'm also a qualified trainer with a passion for mental health education and reducing stigma. I have delivered over 200 talks, presentations, webinars and media interviews in recent years. To learn more about me please visit https://www.alanfarrellcounselling.ie/
(01) 267 6675 x34 View (01) 267 6675 x34

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Brian Cullen
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support with anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As a pluralistic therapist, I adapt my approach to each client’s needs. I have particular experience supporting couples to improve communication and build mutual respect. Trained in EMDR, I bring a mindful, compassionate approach. Known for my warmth and honesty, I help clients find a path forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support with anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As a pluralistic therapist, I adapt my approach to each client’s needs. I have particular experience supporting couples to improve communication and build mutual respect. Trained in EMDR, I bring a mindful, compassionate approach. Known for my warmth and honesty, I help clients find a path forward with clarity and confidence.
(01) 233 7063 x92 View (01) 233 7063 x92
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Counselling to Go
Counsellor, APCP
Serves Area
Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
Karen has particular expertise in the areas of Domestic Violence and Divorce & Separation. She has over 12 years’ experience working in the domestic violence sector. Having also personally navigated the Irish court system during her own judicial separation, she is in a unique position to offer support to others on their own journey.
Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
Karen has particular expertise in the areas of Domestic Violence and Divorce & Separation. She has over 12 years’ experience working in the domestic violence sector. Having also personally navigated the Irish court system during her own judicial separation, she is in a unique position to offer support to others on their own journey.
(01) 267 6681 x90 View (01) 267 6681 x90
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apctherapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I'm Fully validated by the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors ( IARM ) and accredited by the School of Applied Psychology UCC. Has your relationships at home or at work become distressing and painful. ?Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour? Are you or your child experiencing episodes of anxiety? Lacking in confidence or has low self-esteem?Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life? Do you seek better ways to restore your inner well being? Do you need to communicate more effectively with your partner, teenager or others?
I'm Fully validated by the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors ( IARM ) and accredited by the School of Applied Psychology UCC. Has your relationships at home or at work become distressing and painful. ?Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour? Are you or your child experiencing episodes of anxiety? Lacking in confidence or has low self-esteem?Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life? Do you seek better ways to restore your inner well being? Do you need to communicate more effectively with your partner, teenager or others?
087 249 3878 View 087 249 3878
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Siân Keary
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
“I offer a warm and confidential space for you to bring whatever concerns and challenges you may have. The initial free consultation session allows you to share what you are coming for and also for us to see if it feels right to begin to work together. I work in a Relational and Mindful way and my priority is to create a sense of ease and safety within which we can explore the challenges you are experiencing.
“I offer a warm and confidential space for you to bring whatever concerns and challenges you may have. The initial free consultation session allows you to share what you are coming for and also for us to see if it feels right to begin to work together. I work in a Relational and Mindful way and my priority is to create a sense of ease and safety within which we can explore the challenges you are experiencing.
(061) 572 524 x23 View (061) 572 524 x23
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Aoife Awhelan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, the weight of burnout, or navigating difficult life changes and relationship issues, it can feel like the ways you’ve been coping just aren't enough anymore. You might be looking for a way to manage daily stress that has become too much, or you're simply longing to feel more like yourself again. I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space where we can explore these challenges together, always at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a space where you can feel comfortable arriving exactly as you are without judgment
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, the weight of burnout, or navigating difficult life changes and relationship issues, it can feel like the ways you’ve been coping just aren't enough anymore. You might be looking for a way to manage daily stress that has become too much, or you're simply longing to feel more like yourself again. I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space where we can explore these challenges together, always at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a space where you can feel comfortable arriving exactly as you are without judgment
(01) 233 7180 x35 View (01) 233 7180 x35
Kate O'Brien
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Online Only
My approach is integrative and tailored to each client, meaning our work is shaped around you, your needs, and what feels most helpful. Alongside active listening and reflection, I may introduce psychoeducation and practical tools to help increase self-awareness and manage distress. At times, our work may also help you notice patterns or perspectives that could be keeping you stuck, creating new ways of understanding yourself and responding to difficult situations.
My approach is integrative and tailored to each client, meaning our work is shaped around you, your needs, and what feels most helpful. Alongside active listening and reflection, I may introduce psychoeducation and practical tools to help increase self-awareness and manage distress. At times, our work may also help you notice patterns or perspectives that could be keeping you stuck, creating new ways of understanding yourself and responding to difficult situations.
(01) 263 0393 x79 View (01) 263 0393 x79
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Lisa Johnston
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
You may be going through a difficult period, struggling to make sense of a life transition, feeling stuck, anxious or low, or simply unsure whether therapy is right for you. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and explore what you need at your own pace. Many of the people I work with are used to managing on their own, and come to therapy when that no longer feels sustainable. I welcome and affirm clients from LGBTQ+ communities, and I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space where difference is respected and understood.
You may be going through a difficult period, struggling to make sense of a life transition, feeling stuck, anxious or low, or simply unsure whether therapy is right for you. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and explore what you need at your own pace. Many of the people I work with are used to managing on their own, and come to therapy when that no longer feels sustainable. I welcome and affirm clients from LGBTQ+ communities, and I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space where difference is respected and understood.
(01) 267 6570 x43 View (01) 267 6570 x43
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Liz Kenyon
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Clane, County Kildare W91
Do you ever feel like you "can't see the wood for the trees?" Despite our best efforts, we only know, what we know, when we know it. We aren’t always able to see, understand or even accept what we’re experiencing. Instead, we struggle against our reality and try to cope by resisting, avoiding, hiding, controlling or denying it. Does this sound familiar? Well you're not alone. It's tough and it’s a universal experience for us all.
Do you ever feel like you "can't see the wood for the trees?" Despite our best efforts, we only know, what we know, when we know it. We aren’t always able to see, understand or even accept what we’re experiencing. Instead, we struggle against our reality and try to cope by resisting, avoiding, hiding, controlling or denying it. Does this sound familiar? Well you're not alone. It's tough and it’s a universal experience for us all.
(01) 592 4196 x55 View (01) 592 4196 x55
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Nadine M Ashe
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
CBT Solution Focused Therapy Bereavement Addiction Sexual/Domestic Abuse Person Centred Therapy
CBT Solution Focused Therapy Bereavement Addiction Sexual/Domestic Abuse Person Centred Therapy
(01) 263 0697 x75 View (01) 263 0697 x75
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Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Naas, County Kildare W91
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.
(01) 267 6641 x62 View (01) 267 6641 x62
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Melanie Callaghan
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
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.
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.
(01) 267 6692 x86 View (01) 267 6692 x86
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Julie Wiltshire
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite yourself lately? Do you feel like you are on a "hampster wheel", loosing yourself while caring for everyone else. Maybe things look “fine” on the outside, but inside it feels a bit heavier or harder than it should. If that sounds familiar, you’re not on your own. I’m here to listen and help you make sense of things, so they don’t feel as heavy. You might want to identify and work towards what you want for your life, talk through something that’s happening at the moment, or come to terms with experiences from your past that still feel unresolved. All of that is welcome here.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite yourself lately? Do you feel like you are on a "hampster wheel", loosing yourself while caring for everyone else. Maybe things look “fine” on the outside, but inside it feels a bit heavier or harder than it should. If that sounds familiar, you’re not on your own. I’m here to listen and help you make sense of things, so they don’t feel as heavy. You might want to identify and work towards what you want for your life, talk through something that’s happening at the moment, or come to terms with experiences from your past that still feel unresolved. All of that is welcome here.
(01) 267 6622 x15 View (01) 267 6622 x15
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Caim Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Maynooth, County Kildare W23
It is in connection with others that we can learn to thrive in our world no matter what happens to us. I work in a very person centred way placing great importance on developing the relationship within the safety of my practice. I have spent my career building relationships between people and creating safe spaces. I will create a safe and welcoming space within which we can look at what you need to do to thrive in your life.
It is in connection with others that we can learn to thrive in our world no matter what happens to us. I work in a very person centred way placing great importance on developing the relationship within the safety of my practice. I have spent my career building relationships between people and creating safe spaces. I will create a safe and welcoming space within which we can look at what you need to do to thrive in your life.
(01) 267 6603 x45 View (01) 267 6603 x45
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Siobhán Logan Counselling Kildare Services
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
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.
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.
(01) 568 2872 x47 View (01) 568 2872 x47
Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.