VHI Counselling in Athy

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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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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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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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Aisling Bruce
Counsellor, MIACP
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Aisling. I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or not quite like themselves anymore. You might be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, or finding yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you. I offer a calm, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and help you feel more steady, understood, and able to move forward in a way that feels right for you. I specialise in the areas of grief, depression, neurodivergence and anxiety but have significant experience of working in many other areas too.
Hi there, I'm Aisling. I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or not quite like themselves anymore. You might be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, or finding yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you. I offer a calm, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and help you feel more steady, understood, and able to move forward in a way that feels right for you. I specialise in the areas of grief, depression, neurodivergence and anxiety but have significant experience of working in many other areas too.
(01) 592 4196 x23 View (01) 592 4196 x23
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Dion Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are many reasons people arrive at therapy, to resolve problems from the past, to help overcome current challenges or worries about the future. My role is to create a confidential and supportive space that is right for you to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you feel that counselling might be something that could help you right now, please do get in touch.
There are many reasons people arrive at therapy, to resolve problems from the past, to help overcome current challenges or worries about the future. My role is to create a confidential and supportive space that is right for you to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you feel that counselling might be something that could help you right now, please do get in touch.
(01) 267 6681 x23 View (01) 267 6681 x23
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Helen Coe Healthcare
Counsellor, MIACP
Naas, County Kildare W91
The initial phone call, usually 30 mins is free. The client may feel up-set and often emotional as they begin to talk about their issues and concerns. I make sure they feel heard and understand regarding their needs. I use the Internal Family Systems approach. It works on befriending our internal parts that cause us upset and realizing these parts have our best interest at heart. It facilitates inner child healing leading to transformation. I am qualified in sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma. This involves working with the body which holds the trauma. This is done in a gentle effective way. "The body holds the score"
The initial phone call, usually 30 mins is free. The client may feel up-set and often emotional as they begin to talk about their issues and concerns. I make sure they feel heard and understand regarding their needs. I use the Internal Family Systems approach. It works on befriending our internal parts that cause us upset and realizing these parts have our best interest at heart. It facilitates inner child healing leading to transformation. I am qualified in sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma. This involves working with the body which holds the trauma. This is done in a gentle effective way. "The body holds the score"
(01) 267 6681 x78 View (01) 267 6681 x78
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Mary Brennan
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
(01) 267 6675 x83 View (01) 267 6675 x83
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Margot Mary Ussher
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6552 x72 View (01) 267 6552 x72
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Geraldine Carroll
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Serves Area
I use an Integrative and Humanistic approach to psychotherapy and counselling and believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship to provide a safe and supportive space for clients.
I use an Integrative and Humanistic approach to psychotherapy and counselling and believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship to provide a safe and supportive space for clients.
(01) 267 6527 x50 View (01) 267 6527 x50
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Liam O Dwyer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
Wherever you are. However you are. You are welcome. Yes, sometimes we just can’t do it on our own and we need help. Therapy is one way to resource yourself to meet some of life’s challenges. Crippling anxiety, overwhelming grief, black depression are sources of deep pain and dark suffering. They can also be as a consequence of early traumatic experiences or negative beliefs we hold about ourselves. To accept where you are is the first step in healing yourself. Hi, I’m Liam and I create a safe place for you to explore your world, where I meet you with compassion and non-judgement in a confidential setting.
Wherever you are. However you are. You are welcome. Yes, sometimes we just can’t do it on our own and we need help. Therapy is one way to resource yourself to meet some of life’s challenges. Crippling anxiety, overwhelming grief, black depression are sources of deep pain and dark suffering. They can also be as a consequence of early traumatic experiences or negative beliefs we hold about ourselves. To accept where you are is the first step in healing yourself. Hi, I’m Liam and I create a safe place for you to explore your world, where I meet you with compassion and non-judgement in a confidential setting.
087 220 7364 View 087 220 7364
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Michael Dayton
Psychotherapist, PhD, MIACP
Naas, County Kildare W91
Dr. Michael Dayton offers Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Private Practice in Johnstown Co. Kildare. Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy is provided in a Confidential and Non Judgemental setting where the needs of the client are foremost. Therapy is provided to clients who may have issues or concerns in relation to: ANXIETY, STRESS, DEPRESSION, WORK RELATED ISSUES, RELATIONSHIPS, IDENTITY & SEXUALITY, PTSD, PANIC ATTACKS, SELF ESTEEM, BULLYING, LOSS, BEHAVIOUR ISSUES. Typically therapy sessions last between 45mins and 1 hour.
Dr. Michael Dayton offers Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Private Practice in Johnstown Co. Kildare. Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy is provided in a Confidential and Non Judgemental setting where the needs of the client are foremost. Therapy is provided to clients who may have issues or concerns in relation to: ANXIETY, STRESS, DEPRESSION, WORK RELATED ISSUES, RELATIONSHIPS, IDENTITY & SEXUALITY, PTSD, PANIC ATTACKS, SELF ESTEEM, BULLYING, LOSS, BEHAVIOUR ISSUES. Typically therapy sessions last between 45mins and 1 hour.
(01) 267 6622 x33 View (01) 267 6622 x33
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Keane Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Clane, County Kildare W91
Do you feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed by life's transitions? I work best with individuals who feel disconnected from themselves or weighed down by anxiety and persistent stress. Perhaps your usual coping mechanisms no longer feel like enough, and you’re looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to process the weight of burnout or complex relationship patterns. My ideal clients are ready to look beneath the surface and want a therapist who is both a compassionate listener and an active collaborator. Together, we will move from simply 'getting by' to living a life that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply aligned with who you truly are
Do you feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed by life's transitions? I work best with individuals who feel disconnected from themselves or weighed down by anxiety and persistent stress. Perhaps your usual coping mechanisms no longer feel like enough, and you’re looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to process the weight of burnout or complex relationship patterns. My ideal clients are ready to look beneath the surface and want a therapist who is both a compassionate listener and an active collaborator. Together, we will move from simply 'getting by' to living a life that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply aligned with who you truly are
(01) 592 4196 x32 View (01) 592 4196 x32
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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.
(01) 267 6675 x97 View (01) 267 6675 x97
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Charline Kearney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
If food, body image, bingeing, purging, restricting, or constant thoughts about eating are taking up too much space in your life, you are not alone and you are absolutely welcome here. I work closely with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image difficulties, anxiety, and trauma. Often, these struggles can feel exhausting, isolating, and honestly… a bit like your brain has become an unpaid full-time critic. Together, we work to quiet that noise, untangle unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, your body and yourself.
If food, body image, bingeing, purging, restricting, or constant thoughts about eating are taking up too much space in your life, you are not alone and you are absolutely welcome here. I work closely with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image difficulties, anxiety, and trauma. Often, these struggles can feel exhausting, isolating, and honestly… a bit like your brain has become an unpaid full-time critic. Together, we work to quiet that noise, untangle unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, your body and yourself.
(01) 263 0393 x78 View (01) 263 0393 x78
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Orla Ray
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
Many people experience some form of disruption in their mental wellbeing at some point across their life and may need some extra supports when managing this. Perhaps you may have experienced something very challenging, upsetting or traumatic, recently or in the past, which you are finding difficult to process. Alternatively, you may be feeling tired, frustrated with life and lacking motivation for those parts of life from which you used to take enjoyment. Emotional wellbeing can impact greatly on varying aspects of daily life, hinder the ability to carry out normal daily activities and can cause conflict with those close to us.
Many people experience some form of disruption in their mental wellbeing at some point across their life and may need some extra supports when managing this. Perhaps you may have experienced something very challenging, upsetting or traumatic, recently or in the past, which you are finding difficult to process. Alternatively, you may be feeling tired, frustrated with life and lacking motivation for those parts of life from which you used to take enjoyment. Emotional wellbeing can impact greatly on varying aspects of daily life, hinder the ability to carry out normal daily activities and can cause conflict with those close to us.
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David Cleary
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Behind every person who feels despair, lost, alone, helpless, panicked, depressed, trapped, is a person who can be helped. Sharing the burden, feeling supported, being heard, not feeling judged, empathy- these are all aspects of counselling that I provide. For some, it means telling their story and being heard properly, maybe for the first time ever. I have a passion for helping people to understand themselves better and working with them to remove the blocks in the way of their inner peace. Importantly, I always believe that change, release from suffering and a better way forward is possible for every person.
Behind every person who feels despair, lost, alone, helpless, panicked, depressed, trapped, is a person who can be helped. Sharing the burden, feeling supported, being heard, not feeling judged, empathy- these are all aspects of counselling that I provide. For some, it means telling their story and being heard properly, maybe for the first time ever. I have a passion for helping people to understand themselves better and working with them to remove the blocks in the way of their inner peace. Importantly, I always believe that change, release from suffering and a better way forward is possible for every person.
(01) 267 6603 x14 View (01) 267 6603 x14
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The Anxiety Clinic
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Serves Area
Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
086 730 9213 View 086 730 9213
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Lucy Fitzgerald
Counsellor, MIACP
Serves Area
At Bridge Psychotherapy, you are at the core of the practice. Each individual that walks through the doors is unique with your own story to tell. My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic to meet you where you are now and to help you build self acceptance and personal growth. I have a special interest in working with clients experiencing intrusive thoughts, OCD, poor self worth and perfectionism, however I also work with a wide range of emotional and stress-related issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, panic attacks, trauma, grief & loss.
At Bridge Psychotherapy, you are at the core of the practice. Each individual that walks through the doors is unique with your own story to tell. My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic to meet you where you are now and to help you build self acceptance and personal growth. I have a special interest in working with clients experiencing intrusive thoughts, OCD, poor self worth and perfectionism, however I also work with a wide range of emotional and stress-related issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, panic attacks, trauma, grief & loss.
086 120 9445 View 086 120 9445
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Sarah Keogh
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to handle life's challenges, or finding it hard to connect with others or even yourself? These feelings can be isolating, but you don’t have to face them on your own. My approach is compassionate and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we’ll work to explore what’s weighing on you, moving at a pace that respects your comfort and needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to handle life's challenges, or finding it hard to connect with others or even yourself? These feelings can be isolating, but you don’t have to face them on your own. My approach is compassionate and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we’ll work to explore what’s weighing on you, moving at a pace that respects your comfort and needs.
(01) 263 0393 x34 View (01) 263 0393 x34
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Michele Twyford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Clane, County Kildare W91
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are some issues becoming too difficult to manage right now? I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to talk, to explore and to learn to manage what is causing you distress. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with my clients to examine their options and to help them to find their own voice. We all deserve to live a fulfilled life according to our individual needs and I see the therapeutic space as a wonderful opportunity to work on these needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are some issues becoming too difficult to manage right now? I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to talk, to explore and to learn to manage what is causing you distress. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with my clients to examine their options and to help them to find their own voice. We all deserve to live a fulfilled life according to our individual needs and I see the therapeutic space as a wonderful opportunity to work on these needs.
(01) 592 4196 x39 View (01) 592 4196 x39