Life Coaching Counselling in Athy
Life can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, low mood, health issues, or feeling stuck can drain your energy and joy.
With training in psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, CBT, positive psychology, and exercise science, I use a whole-person approach to support both mental and physical well-being. This allows me to address stress, mood, and health together—helping you feel more in control, motivated, and able to thrive in daily life.
Life can feel overwhelming—stress, anxiety, low mood, health issues, or feeling stuck can drain your energy and joy.
With training in psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, CBT, positive psychology, and exercise science, I use a whole-person approach to support both mental and physical well-being. This allows me to address stress, mood, and health together—helping you feel more in control, motivated, and able to thrive in daily life.
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.
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Many clients say therapy helps them regain calm, focus, and momentum in work and life.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy for stress, anxiety, burnout, low mood, and overwhelm, using CBT and ACT. Together, we build resilience and healthier responses to pressure, so you can regain clarity, feel more grounded, and move forward in line with your values.
Many clients say therapy helps them regain calm, focus, and momentum in work and life.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy for stress, anxiety, burnout, low mood, and overwhelm, using CBT and ACT. Together, we build resilience and healthier responses to pressure, so you can regain clarity, feel more grounded, and move forward in line with your values.
Do you feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed by life's transitions?
As an accredited integrative therapist, I offer a collaborative, relational approach tailored to your unique needs. I specialise in trauma, bereavement, anxiety, attachment, and OCD. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, we’ll work together to build resilience and address root causes. You are not alone—I am here to help you move forward with confidence.
Do you feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed by life's transitions?
As an accredited integrative therapist, I offer a collaborative, relational approach tailored to your unique needs. I specialise in trauma, bereavement, anxiety, attachment, and OCD. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, we’ll work together to build resilience and address root causes. You are not alone—I am here to help you move forward with confidence.
My key strengths and qualifications include cognitive behavioural therapy nutrition and body management (mind, body, and soul), resilience and confidence building, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, 1-1 coaching, and group coaching.
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist/health coach with over 20 years of experience in health and well-being. I've worked in rehabilitation for more than ten years, helping people become the best version of themselves. I achieve this by understanding my own challenges and victories. I engage in an open, trusting environment with a connection that encourages others to grow. My passion is helping others challenge their own limiting self-beliefs, thus bringing them to a space of self-acceptance and positive change.
My key strengths and qualifications include cognitive behavioural therapy nutrition and body management (mind, body, and soul), resilience and confidence building, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, 1-1 coaching, and group coaching.
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist/health coach with over 20 years of experience in health and well-being. I've worked in rehabilitation for more than ten years, helping people become the best version of themselves. I achieve this by understanding my own challenges and victories. I engage in an open, trusting environment with a connection that encourages others to grow. My passion is helping others challenge their own limiting self-beliefs, thus bringing them to a space of self-acceptance and positive change.
Clients have come to me with issues such as anxiety and panic attacks, low mood, overwhelming feelings such as anger, shame and guilt, low confidence, low self-worth, feeling unheard, feeling sad but not knowing why, feeling stuck in their life.
My training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. My passion is helping people challenge their own self-limiting beliefs, through uncovering the origins of these self-beliefs, identifying the behaviors associated with these beliefs, exploring how these behaviors are causing difficulty now, encouraging self-acceptance and change.
Clients have come to me with issues such as anxiety and panic attacks, low mood, overwhelming feelings such as anger, shame and guilt, low confidence, low self-worth, feeling unheard, feeling sad but not knowing why, feeling stuck in their life.
My training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. My passion is helping people challenge their own self-limiting beliefs, through uncovering the origins of these self-beliefs, identifying the behaviors associated with these beliefs, exploring how these behaviors are causing difficulty now, encouraging self-acceptance and change.
I work with adults experiencing a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, family conflict, and life transitions.
I support clients in developing practical tools and deeper understanding in managing their distress and regaining a sense of control. I strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment for every client that I work with. I have over 10 years experience supporting people in mental health and intellectual disability sectors.
I work with adults experiencing a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, family conflict, and life transitions.
I support clients in developing practical tools and deeper understanding in managing their distress and regaining a sense of control. I strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment for every client that I work with. I have over 10 years experience supporting people in mental health and intellectual disability sectors.
My approach to therapy is to create a safe environment where I can support my clients in a non-judgemental manner with whatever they may bring.I can listen and offer myself as a sounding board to help see a way through tough challenges .
My approach to therapy is to create a safe environment where I can support my clients in a non-judgemental manner with whatever they may bring.I can listen and offer myself as a sounding board to help see a way through tough challenges .
Your success to make better life choices is my specialty.
Michelle believes psychotherapy is a powerful journey of self-discovery. Maybe you are feeling unhappy, stressed, or overwhelmed. Maybe you have gone through a recent bereavement or loss and are finding it difficult to cope. Is your teenager showing signs of anxiety or depression? I provide an affordable, confidential and supportive counseling service to my clients. I am passionate about working with my clients to empower them to make positive changes in their lives.
Your success to make better life choices is my specialty.
Michelle believes psychotherapy is a powerful journey of self-discovery. Maybe you are feeling unhappy, stressed, or overwhelmed. Maybe you have gone through a recent bereavement or loss and are finding it difficult to cope. Is your teenager showing signs of anxiety or depression? I provide an affordable, confidential and supportive counseling service to my clients. I am passionate about working with my clients to empower them to make positive changes in their lives.
Life can be a struggle when trying to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
Life can be a struggle when trying to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when life feels uncertain or emotionally heavy.
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. Many clients come to therapy carrying anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or the emotional impact of painful past experiences. Some may feel lost, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves and others. Together, we create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, build self-awareness, and strengthen resilience and emotional stability.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when life feels uncertain or emotionally heavy.
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. Many clients come to therapy carrying anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or the emotional impact of painful past experiences. Some may feel lost, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves and others. Together, we create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, build self-awareness, and strengthen resilience and emotional stability.
We hope to encourage you to become the best version of yourself so that you can build a life with greater meaning, fulfilment and purpose.
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. Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
We hope to encourage you to become the best version of yourself so that you can build a life with greater meaning, fulfilment and purpose.
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. Specialising In: Domestic Abuse and Divorce & Separation.
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
Welcome and thank you for checking out my profile. If you are experiencing feelings of grief, sadness, isolation, anxiety, depression, anger or if you are experiencing the stress of a relationship breakup or divorce, sometimes the best way to process these feelings is to work through them with a qualified counsellor. My own experience of counselling as a client has shown me the healing power of talking therapy. Also, as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist I have seen the healing power of counselling for the many different issues I work with in my therapy practice
Welcome and thank you for checking out my profile. If you are experiencing feelings of grief, sadness, isolation, anxiety, depression, anger or if you are experiencing the stress of a relationship breakup or divorce, sometimes the best way to process these feelings is to work through them with a qualified counsellor. My own experience of counselling as a client has shown me the healing power of talking therapy. Also, as a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist I have seen the healing power of counselling for the many different issues I work with in my therapy practice
In the initial series of therapy sessions, we will explore the presenting issues and how it is effecting your life in terms of your emotional realm, thought process and energy levels.
Sometimes in our lives our thoughts can become scattered and our emotions like anxiety, sadness and overwhelm can begin to weigh heavy on our hearts with how intense they can be. We also may not understand where our negative thoughts are coming from and why they feel emotionally exhausting. This can lead to a situation where someone may experience emotional burnout. There is a belief in psychotherapy that shining a light on an issue and gaining clarity and a full understanding of why and how suffering is occurring allows a person to take back there lifeforce energy and remove power and control from the overwhelming thoughts.
In the initial series of therapy sessions, we will explore the presenting issues and how it is effecting your life in terms of your emotional realm, thought process and energy levels.
Sometimes in our lives our thoughts can become scattered and our emotions like anxiety, sadness and overwhelm can begin to weigh heavy on our hearts with how intense they can be. We also may not understand where our negative thoughts are coming from and why they feel emotionally exhausting. This can lead to a situation where someone may experience emotional burnout. There is a belief in psychotherapy that shining a light on an issue and gaining clarity and a full understanding of why and how suffering is occurring allows a person to take back there lifeforce energy and remove power and control from the overwhelming thoughts.
I have worked in private practice for ten years, working successfully with many challenging and chronic conditions. I work well with all mental heath conditions, however I specialise in working with Anxiety Disorders, in particular Panic Disorder, OCD, Health Anxiety, GAD and Phobias. Often, clients feel better in a short period of time.
I have flexibility in my work and I recognise that each person is unique and works at a different pace, therefore the amount of sessions' differs with everyone, ranging from 1 to 101, however more commonly from 12 to 25. The sessions are 1 hour long.
I have worked in private practice for ten years, working successfully with many challenging and chronic conditions. I work well with all mental heath conditions, however I specialise in working with Anxiety Disorders, in particular Panic Disorder, OCD, Health Anxiety, GAD and Phobias. Often, clients feel better in a short period of time.
I have flexibility in my work and I recognise that each person is unique and works at a different pace, therefore the amount of sessions' differs with everyone, ranging from 1 to 101, however more commonly from 12 to 25. The sessions are 1 hour long.
Is life getting you down?
I like to personalize therapy to best suit each client's individual needs. I use a collaborative approach based on the client's priorities and what will be most helpful for them in each session.
Is life getting you down?
I like to personalize therapy to best suit each client's individual needs. I use a collaborative approach based on the client's priorities and what will be most helpful for them in each session.
Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life?
In recent times, there has been more and more research in the field of Psychotherapy and Counselling which shows that it is not the type of therapy/counselling that is the significant factor in effectiveness but the significant influence is the relationship that occurs between Therapist and the Individual through a process openess,kind enquiry&acceptance .
Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life?
In recent times, there has been more and more research in the field of Psychotherapy and Counselling which shows that it is not the type of therapy/counselling that is the significant factor in effectiveness but the significant influence is the relationship that occurs between Therapist and the Individual through a process openess,kind enquiry&acceptance .
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.
I specialise in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anxiety Disorders, emotional dysregulation, offering effective skills and tools to help you build a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
I specialise in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anxiety Disorders, emotional dysregulation, offering effective skills and tools to help you build a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Now operating a waiting list for July and August online therapy!
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.