Family Counselling in Athy
I have extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and adults. Through a nurturing environment I will ensure that you are respected and listened to. Life can seem very demanding, challenging, causing a lot of stress/anxiety. Therapy provides a safe space to discuss these difficulties. By fostering a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, together we can explore emotions, cultivate resilience and develop positive coping skills.
I have extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and adults. Through a nurturing environment I will ensure that you are respected and listened to. Life can seem very demanding, challenging, causing a lot of stress/anxiety. Therapy provides a safe space to discuss these difficulties. By fostering a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, together we can explore emotions, cultivate resilience and develop positive coping skills.
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.
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.
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.
I work with anxiety, low mood, behavioural issues, family disruption, bereavement, and neurodiversity.
I provide humanistic, creative psychotherapy and play therapy tailored to children, adolescents, and young adults. I offer a safe, supportive space where young clients can express themselves through play and creativity. Together, we explore feelings and challenges, fostering growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing at their own pace & on their own terms.
I work with anxiety, low mood, behavioural issues, family disruption, bereavement, and neurodiversity.
I provide humanistic, creative psychotherapy and play therapy tailored to children, adolescents, and young adults. I offer a safe, supportive space where young clients can express themselves through play and creativity. Together, we explore feelings and challenges, fostering growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing at their own pace & on their own terms.
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.
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.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, family-related challenges, those navigating life transitions such as menopause, grief and loss.
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.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, family-related challenges, those navigating life transitions such as menopause, grief and loss.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 have been working with clients since 2006 and my aim is always to offer a space for each client, adolescent or adult, to feel comfortable and safe. It is important to me to offer an experience of ease and flow to the client. I work in a non-judgement and real way which I have found leads the client into a relaxed place within themselves. I am holistically focused, so this means I have quite a few tools in the toolbox to approach the various topics or issues which arise in each session. My motto is Answering the Call of The Heart and embody this in my everyday practice and that spills into my work in the therapy room.
I have been working with clients since 2006 and my aim is always to offer a space for each client, adolescent or adult, to feel comfortable and safe. It is important to me to offer an experience of ease and flow to the client. I work in a non-judgement and real way which I have found leads the client into a relaxed place within themselves. I am holistically focused, so this means I have quite a few tools in the toolbox to approach the various topics or issues which arise in each session. My motto is Answering the Call of The Heart and embody this in my everyday practice and that spills into my work in the therapy room.
Barbara has experience working with many issues including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Binge Eating, Coercive Control, Confidence/self-esteem, Depression, Family, Motivation, Relationship difficulties, PTSD, Rape, Self-harm, Sex trafficking, Stalking, Stress, Suicide (ideation, attempts), Trauma, Wellness.
Barbara is a fully certified psychotherapist with a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), British Psychological Society (BACP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Barbara has experience working with many issues including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Binge Eating, Coercive Control, Confidence/self-esteem, Depression, Family, Motivation, Relationship difficulties, PTSD, Rape, Self-harm, Sex trafficking, Stalking, Stress, Suicide (ideation, attempts), Trauma, Wellness.
Barbara is a fully certified psychotherapist with a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), British Psychological Society (BACP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Online Counselling Help for: Trauma • Abuse • PTSD • Emotional Distress • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Grief & Loss • Bereavement • Addictions • Bullying in the Workplace • Panic • Adjusting to Change • Medical Negligence • Personal Injury • Phobias • Sex & Intimacy • Postpartum Depression • Love & Relationships • Menopause • Attachment Issues • Prejudice & Discrimination • Parenting Alone • Family-Related Issues • Social Anxiety • Shame • Changes at Work • Victims of Crime • Racism • Pregnancy & Childbirth • Sexual Orientation • Worry • Social Phobia • Shame and more.
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.
Online Counselling Help for: Trauma • Abuse • PTSD • Emotional Distress • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Grief & Loss • Bereavement • Addictions • Bullying in the Workplace • Panic • Adjusting to Change • Medical Negligence • Personal Injury • Phobias • Sex & Intimacy • Postpartum Depression • Love & Relationships • Menopause • Attachment Issues • Prejudice & Discrimination • Parenting Alone • Family-Related Issues • Social Anxiety • Shame • Changes at Work • Victims of Crime • Racism • Pregnancy & Childbirth • Sexual Orientation • Worry • Social Phobia • Shame and more.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Hi, I am David Gahan, a fully accredited and licensed psychotherapist ( Fully accredited with IACP and BACP ) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in achieving lasting psychological well-being and personal growth. My work is grounded in empathy and informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing me to offer practical, effective support tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Hi, I am David Gahan, a fully accredited and licensed psychotherapist ( Fully accredited with IACP and BACP ) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in achieving lasting psychological well-being and personal growth. My work is grounded in empathy and informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing me to offer practical, effective support tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
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 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.
I am committed to creating a warm, caring, non-judgmental, safe space to help to build trust so that you can explore and express your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and vulnerabilities. I aim to help you feel seen, heard and understood, to help you to confront challenges, heal wounds and discover new possibilities for living. I am a trauma informed practitioner and understand how trauma can profoundly impact a person’s life, I will support you to go at your own pace, help you to challenge and reframe views about yourself and your world, and will walk beside you with empathy, validation and respect.
I am committed to creating a warm, caring, non-judgmental, safe space to help to build trust so that you can explore and express your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and vulnerabilities. I aim to help you feel seen, heard and understood, to help you to confront challenges, heal wounds and discover new possibilities for living. I am a trauma informed practitioner and understand how trauma can profoundly impact a person’s life, I will support you to go at your own pace, help you to challenge and reframe views about yourself and your world, and will walk beside you with empathy, validation and respect.
Some issues that I deal with, but am not limited to, include:
o Anxiety
o Depression
o Divorce
o Domestic abuse
o Coercive control
o Grief
o Childhood Trauma
o Relationship issues
o Low self-esteem
o Social anxiety
o Family estrangement
Gaining an understanding of ourselves and those around us is the first step towards acceptance and possible change. I find it an honour to be alongside my clients as they navigate life's difficulties, and I aim to provide a safe space where they can be heard, validated, and challenged. I work mainly from a person-centred approach, honouring the client's ability to find their own solutions for personal growth.
Some issues that I deal with, but am not limited to, include:
o Anxiety
o Depression
o Divorce
o Domestic abuse
o Coercive control
o Grief
o Childhood Trauma
o Relationship issues
o Low self-esteem
o Social anxiety
o Family estrangement
Gaining an understanding of ourselves and those around us is the first step towards acceptance and possible change. I find it an honour to be alongside my clients as they navigate life's difficulties, and I aim to provide a safe space where they can be heard, validated, and challenged. I work mainly from a person-centred approach, honouring the client's ability to find their own solutions for personal growth.
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What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support to family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counselling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioural changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counselling sessions?
Family counselling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in a rural area or part of the country where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counselling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about 50 minutes to an hour, often range from around €75 to €150 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. Family therapy often costs more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Publicly funded counselling or family support may be available through the HSE, community services, and schools, but access may be restricted by location or long wait times. As a result, many families pay privately or use private health insurance or employee assistance benefits, if available. Before starting therapy, it is important to confirm how you will pay for sessions, whether family therapy is covered, which provider types are eligible, whether a referral is required, and whether there are limits on the number of sessions.