Counselling in Prosperous

Welcome to Haven Counselling, My name is Frank Ryder and I am deeply committed to providing you with a top quality service. I work with couples and individuals. My aim is to work with you to find effective answers that bring relief and healing. When working with couples I bring a wealth of experience going back many years. I can help you especially in areas such as communication, couple conflict, sexual problems, infidelity, domestic violence, pre-marriage doubts, all relationship issues and many others. For individuals I offer a range of therapies and experience dealing with issues such as Anxiety, Stress, Esteem, Self-confidence.

Art therapy uses spontaneous, creative expression within a theraputic relationship to assist in maintaining a good mental health. Art therapy helps to resolve conflicts and problems for a client. No experience with art materials are necessary. All ages welcome.

At Blue Sky Counselling and Psychotherapy I understand that sitting down and looking for counsellors in your area (whether it is for yourself or a friend or family member) can be a daunting and sometimes lonely experience. I would like to make that process easier for you. At Blue Sky the aim is to make our service easily accessible so that you feel free to call, email, text or drop in to see how the process of counselling might work for you. You don’t need a referral to come to counselling, all you need to do is contact Blue Sky by your preferred method.

I'm Fully validated by the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors ( IARM ) and accredited by the School of Applied Psychology UCC. Has your relationships at home or at work become distressing and painful. ?Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour? Are you or your child experiencing episodes of anxiety? Lacking in confidence or has low self-esteem?Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life? Do you seek better ways to restore your inner well being? Do you need to communicate more effectively with your partner, teenager or others?

The aim of psychotherapy is lasting psychological change brought about through increased insight. Talking openly in a confidential space about the reality of their lives allows the client to gain new insights and clarity.

I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have practices in Sandyford, Dublin 18 and Kilcock, North Kildare. If you are experiencing work related stress, stress, anxiety, low mood or a mix of some of these issues , then CBT is an evidenced based , practical form of therapy that will provide you with the tools to become your own therapist after your CBT sessions. CBT is provided in a warm, friendly and empathetic manner in person under normal circumstances, but currently via Zoom - videoconferencing or by telephone. I can advise on how to access Zoom if this is new to you.

I work with clients to understand their lives better and help them figure out why they feel the way they feel by providing a compassionate space for people to find solutions that work for them.

Whether you are encountering long-term mental health difficulties, sustaining your mental-wellbeing, coping with a new problem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help you deal with depression to regain motivation in life, overcome anxiety and panic attacks to face fears, learn anger management to problem solve and resolve conflicts, manage uncontrollable negative thoughts, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, low self-esteem and self-confidence. CBT uses techniques to teach how to modify thinking, retraining your brain, helping you to learn how to control unwanted intrusive thoughts, reduce negative unhealthy emotions and behaviours.

I work from an eclectic approach and draw on various theories and techniques, including humanistic, attachment and CBT. How I work will depend on what is best for you at any one time. Most important is that we build a collaborative working relationship where you feel safe to explore what is happening for you right now. Are you experiencing stress, depression or low mood? Do you have relationship difficulties, lack self confidence or feel stuck? Would you like to make changes, understand yourself and your problems better and foster fulfilling and happy relationships?

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.

Hazel believes therapy should be a collaborative process where the therapist provides a safe, non judgemental environment. This facilitates healing by giving the client the space to process difficulties and build awareness of patterns and behaviours that may be unhelpful or causing distress. Hazel believes awareness creates conscious choices which lead to a more fulfilled life.

Empowering others is at the heart of what I do. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, and to take back ownership of their lives. With my clients, I listen to understand, and offer them a non-judgmental, safe space where they can truly and fully be themselves. Achieving a trusting relationship between therapist and client is a crucial component of positive therapeutic outcomes, and is a foundational part of the way I work.

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.