Counselling in Leixlip

Bernadette O'Boyle
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
I believe the answers to our own problems are within us. You are the expert. The narrator of your story. Your experience is unique. Only you know what it is to be you. How it feels. My role is simply one of companion. It is hoped that as you journey along at your own pace you will begin to unravel and understand who you are and why you feel the way you do. This insight has the potential to make sense of your difficulties. To find the light in the dark. To see new roads to travel, better ways to live, and new eyes to see the world. To eventually have the courage to take the road meant for you. To become who you truly are.
I believe the answers to our own problems are within us. You are the expert. The narrator of your story. Your experience is unique. Only you know what it is to be you. How it feels. My role is simply one of companion. It is hoped that as you journey along at your own pace you will begin to unravel and understand who you are and why you feel the way you do. This insight has the potential to make sense of your difficulties. To find the light in the dark. To see new roads to travel, better ways to live, and new eyes to see the world. To eventually have the courage to take the road meant for you. To become who you truly are.

I am a couples specialist having worked since 2000 with couples experiencing fatigue in the relationship, infidelity, sexual intimacy issues, and unsafe behavior's. In my work with individuals I provide a safe space for my client to bring anything that is on their mind and is causing them anxiety or stress. In particular anxiety, relationship issues, past sexual trauma, internal family issues, lack of self worth, work place stress. Helping clients find their strengths and acknowledge their limitations and work together to help clients feel confident and alleviate anxiety.
I am a couples specialist having worked since 2000 with couples experiencing fatigue in the relationship, infidelity, sexual intimacy issues, and unsafe behavior's. In my work with individuals I provide a safe space for my client to bring anything that is on their mind and is causing them anxiety or stress. In particular anxiety, relationship issues, past sexual trauma, internal family issues, lack of self worth, work place stress. Helping clients find their strengths and acknowledge their limitations and work together to help clients feel confident and alleviate anxiety.

Do you need a safe, warm and friendly counsellor who really listens to you as an individual? If you find you are returning to unhelpful behaviours or relationship patterns or coping with stress, anger problems, trauma, anxiety or depression that prevent you from being happy with life them counselling can really make a difference. In our sessions you'll find a thoughtful, supportive and creative environment where we can work at your pace. Whatever your situation is, we will work together for you to be empowered through non judgemental therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and move towards real positive lasting change.
Do you need a safe, warm and friendly counsellor who really listens to you as an individual? If you find you are returning to unhelpful behaviours or relationship patterns or coping with stress, anger problems, trauma, anxiety or depression that prevent you from being happy with life them counselling can really make a difference. In our sessions you'll find a thoughtful, supportive and creative environment where we can work at your pace. Whatever your situation is, we will work together for you to be empowered through non judgemental therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and move towards real positive lasting change.

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 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).

Charline Kearney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
I work successfully with many presenting issues, yet I hold closer to my heart helping people who struggles with eating disorders or disordered eating, feeling stuck in cycles of restrictive eating, bingeing, or body image concerns often tied to anxiety or trauma. They need a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges and tools to build healthier relationships with food and themselves. Some of the goal to explore may be to break free from disordered patterns, reclaim self-worth, and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I work successfully with many presenting issues, yet I hold closer to my heart helping people who struggles with eating disorders or disordered eating, feeling stuck in cycles of restrictive eating, bingeing, or body image concerns often tied to anxiety or trauma. They need a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges and tools to build healthier relationships with food and themselves. Some of the goal to explore may be to break free from disordered patterns, reclaim self-worth, and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Hi there, I am Joanne and I work with clients who are undergoing personal difficulties, big life changes, work related stress, and relationship issues. These events often cause clients to experience anxiety, depression, grief and anger, and I can help you to find a way through. My approach is centered around creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we'll work towards understanding your unique experiences and developing strategies to enhance your well-being. I look forward to walking alongside you as you navigate your path to personal growth and healing.
Hi there, I am Joanne and I work with clients who are undergoing personal difficulties, big life changes, work related stress, and relationship issues. These events often cause clients to experience anxiety, depression, grief and anger, and I can help you to find a way through. My approach is centered around creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we'll work towards understanding your unique experiences and developing strategies to enhance your well-being. I look forward to walking alongside you as you navigate your path to personal growth and healing.
Hi i am a specialist couples therapist if you are having issues with sexual intimacy, physical or emotional abuse, or difficulty feeling heard talk to me. I also have 15 years experience working with individuals on life experiences.
Hi i am a specialist couples therapist if you are having issues with sexual intimacy, physical or emotional abuse, or difficulty feeling heard talk to me. I also have 15 years experience working with individuals on life experiences.

Anna adopts a Humanistic and Integrative approach specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She uses a flexible and personalised approach to help people make sense of specific and problematic events in their life. Problem-solving and decision-making can be challenging and Anna focuses on empowering people with the skills they need to achieve their goals.
Anna adopts a Humanistic and Integrative approach specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She uses a flexible and personalised approach to help people make sense of specific and problematic events in their life. Problem-solving and decision-making can be challenging and Anna focuses on empowering people with the skills they need to achieve their goals.

Is life getting you down? Maybe you are experiencing challenges that feel relentless? Are you stressed, anxious, sad or depressed? Have you suffered a loss of some kind that you are struggling to cope with? Get the support you need to help you navigate any issues that keep you from enjoying life.
Is life getting you down? Maybe you are experiencing challenges that feel relentless? Are you stressed, anxious, sad or depressed? Have you suffered a loss of some kind that you are struggling to cope with? Get the support you need to help you navigate any issues that keep you from enjoying life.

My approach to therapy is founded on the belief that every individual possesses the innate capacity for self-discovery and positive change. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to explore your unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. By fostering a safe, non-judgmental space, I aim to empower you to tap into your inner strengths and resources, leading to profound insight and lasting transformation.
My approach to therapy is founded on the belief that every individual possesses the innate capacity for self-discovery and positive change. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to explore your unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. By fostering a safe, non-judgmental space, I aim to empower you to tap into your inner strengths and resources, leading to profound insight and lasting transformation.

I am both a fully accredited therapist and supervisor in private practice in a purpose built premises with parking and toilet facilities. The 67 bus stop is a 5 min walk in either direction. I work with individuals from age 15 and couples. I offer a flexible range of appointment times and I also facilitate ONLINE THERAPY particularly during our current restrictions. Therapy is an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life. It is a space to explore what feels like a barrier to your best life. It is a collaborative experience where hopefully you are reminded of how you make the choices to direct your life while feeling supported.
I am both a fully accredited therapist and supervisor in private practice in a purpose built premises with parking and toilet facilities. The 67 bus stop is a 5 min walk in either direction. I work with individuals from age 15 and couples. I offer a flexible range of appointment times and I also facilitate ONLINE THERAPY particularly during our current restrictions. Therapy is an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life. It is a space to explore what feels like a barrier to your best life. It is a collaborative experience where hopefully you are reminded of how you make the choices to direct your life while feeling supported.
Meet Our Counsellors

Diane McDonald Individual & Couple Therapist
Counsellor, MSc, ICP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
People who seek counselling with me come for a variety of reasons: Coping with life challenges or transitions; A desire for personal growth and better self-knowledge; Bereavement & Loss - of employment, relationships or identity; Anger management; Suicide and self-harm; Trauma; Abuse; Bullying; Workplace stress; Sexuality; Family issues; Self-confidence and self-worth; Depression; Anxiety; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Addictions.I specialise in working with couples on relationship issues.
People who seek counselling with me come for a variety of reasons: Coping with life challenges or transitions; A desire for personal growth and better self-knowledge; Bereavement & Loss - of employment, relationships or identity; Anger management; Suicide and self-harm; Trauma; Abuse; Bullying; Workplace stress; Sexuality; Family issues; Self-confidence and self-worth; Depression; Anxiety; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Addictions.I specialise in working with couples on relationship issues.

Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.

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.

Highly experienced and professional mental health service. Providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore and be supported through the issues you may be experiencing.
Highly experienced and professional mental health service. Providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore and be supported through the issues you may be experiencing.

Muriel is available for short term counselling as a way of supporting you with a specific problem or situation or long-term psychotherapy supporting you deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, uncovering thoughts, beliefs, assumptions and emotional reactions and responses possibly outside of your conscious awareness.
Muriel is available for short term counselling as a way of supporting you with a specific problem or situation or long-term psychotherapy supporting you deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, uncovering thoughts, beliefs, assumptions and emotional reactions and responses possibly outside of your conscious awareness.

Hi and welcome to my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and pre-accredited member of IACP. At certain points in our life we have certain challenges which may leave us feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed and unable to overcome these challenges. My intention is to support my clients on working through these challenges and empower them with tools to continue on their journey.
Hi and welcome to my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and pre-accredited member of IACP. At certain points in our life we have certain challenges which may leave us feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed and unable to overcome these challenges. My intention is to support my clients on working through these challenges and empower them with tools to continue on their journey.

Are you feeling Anxious, Depressed, overwhelmed with life or particular experiences. Do you overthink, ruminate or find yourself thinking and feeling in ways that create obstacles to a more fulfilling life? Are you looking for meaning, purpose, or just even peace? I work with all of the above and have a lot of experience working with addictions, mood disorders, relationships, sexual issues and challenges with emotional regulation. I am proficient in CBT, REBT, and use Person Centred Therapy as a baseline for our work.
Are you feeling Anxious, Depressed, overwhelmed with life or particular experiences. Do you overthink, ruminate or find yourself thinking and feeling in ways that create obstacles to a more fulfilling life? Are you looking for meaning, purpose, or just even peace? I work with all of the above and have a lot of experience working with addictions, mood disorders, relationships, sexual issues and challenges with emotional regulation. I am proficient in CBT, REBT, and use Person Centred Therapy as a baseline for our work.

Sandra strives to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy while clients embark on their journey of self-exploration and personal growth. Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the integration of person-centred and psychoanalytic approaches. She is mindful that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach accordingly by incorporating, for example, CBT, Schema therapy and somatic techniques. So often with symptoms of anxiety and depression, vagus nerve dysregulation is an unseen enemy and Sandra uses the principles of polyvagal theory to help clients become more grounded and centred in the body.
Sandra strives to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy while clients embark on their journey of self-exploration and personal growth. Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the integration of person-centred and psychoanalytic approaches. She is mindful that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach accordingly by incorporating, for example, CBT, Schema therapy and somatic techniques. So often with symptoms of anxiety and depression, vagus nerve dysregulation is an unseen enemy and Sandra uses the principles of polyvagal theory to help clients become more grounded and centred in the body.

Alison is a Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist (500hr YA) who has been working in the field of mental health and wellness for over 15 years. She has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about people and her mission is to provide a safe space for all to come to find healing.
Alison is a Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist (500hr YA) who has been working in the field of mental health and wellness for over 15 years. She has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about people and her mission is to provide a safe space for all to come to find healing.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Leixlip
30+
Average cost per session
€70
Counsellors in Leixlip who prioritize treating:
85% | Anxiety |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Depression |
76% | Stress |
73% | Coping Skills |
73% | Self Esteem |
70% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Laya |
88% | Irish Life |
88% | VHI |
How Counsellors in Leixlip see their clients
88% | In Person and Online | |
12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Leixlip?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, eircode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or eircode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are accredited members of the main professional associations, mainly the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). Most Psychologists are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Ireland. Psychologists have earned a doctoral degree in psychology and many are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a doctoral degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the IACP or ICP, they must complete a minimum of an NFQ Level 7 programme with 100 hours of clinical experience and a minimum of 450 hours of post-training clinical experience under clinical supervision.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in Ireland could cost between €50 – €90 when seeing a counsellor and €75 - €120 or more when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your eircode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the IACP, the ICP, or PSI are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a child is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.