Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Sallins
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, I apply CBT in my areas of speciality experience such as: various anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, PTSD, and social anxiety), panic attacks, depression disorders, anger-management, fears and phobias, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, stress management, self-esteem, confidence issues, and neurodiversity support.
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.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, I apply CBT in my areas of speciality experience such as: various anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, PTSD, and social anxiety), panic attacks, depression disorders, anger-management, fears and phobias, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, stress management, self-esteem, confidence issues, and neurodiversity support.
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.
Siobhan is a fully certified EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
Siobhan is a fully certified EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, wrong, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, wrong, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
I have been working in different clinical settings and with clients from multiple age groups. My experience is with adults, adolescents and children and a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses, from depression to grief, anxiety, self-harming and suicide ideation.
I have been working in different clinical settings and with clients from multiple age groups. My experience is with adults, adolescents and children and a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses, from depression to grief, anxiety, self-harming and suicide ideation.
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I have a particular interest in working with intrusive thoughts, anxiety and OCD.
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 have a particular interest in working with intrusive thoughts, anxiety and OCD.
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.
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.
This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering online therapy across Ireland and the UK. I work integratively, using CBT alongside EMDR for trauma and approaches informed by parts work / self-states. Sessions are structured and collaborative, and adapted to individual needs, including neurodivergent presentations.
This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering online therapy across Ireland and the UK. I work integratively, using CBT alongside EMDR for trauma and approaches informed by parts work / self-states. Sessions are structured and collaborative, and adapted to individual needs, including neurodivergent presentations.
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.
My work is with individuals 14 years and over. My personality is warm and humorous and I am an empathetic and capable therapist.
I work predominantly using CBT and Person Centred, but I am also an integrated therapist, therefore I bring in lots of different theoretical and practical skills, tailored to helping the client.
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.
My work is with individuals 14 years and over. My personality is warm and humorous and I am an empathetic and capable therapist.
I work predominantly using CBT and Person Centred, but I am also an integrated therapist, therefore I bring in lots of different theoretical and practical skills, tailored to helping the client.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
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.
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.
My practice offers a unique therapeutic space, aiming to supportively encourage one to work collaboratively with me on issues such as trauma, conflict and relationship dynamics. I invite people to attend consistently, with a commitment to sharing their personal journey and helping one to maintain and further develop a sense of emotional awareness, control and direction in order to work more effectively on managing personal boundaries. I also hope to promote an increased level of autonomy as the psychological work evolves.
My practice offers a unique therapeutic space, aiming to supportively encourage one to work collaboratively with me on issues such as trauma, conflict and relationship dynamics. I invite people to attend consistently, with a commitment to sharing their personal journey and helping one to maintain and further develop a sense of emotional awareness, control and direction in order to work more effectively on managing personal boundaries. I also hope to promote an increased level of autonomy as the psychological work evolves.
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.
Sometimes life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or even disconnected . I offer a safe non- judgemental space to work through these challenges and explore a deeper understanding of the self .
Sometimes life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or even disconnected . I offer a safe non- judgemental space to work through these challenges and explore a deeper understanding of the self .
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
There are many reasons why people come to counselling and psychotherapy. You may have a particular issue which is causing you distress or a number of issues that are troubling you. Whatever brings you to counselling, I aim to provide a safe, caring and confidential setting where you can explore what is relevant for you.
I work with individuals to help address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and stress.
There are many reasons why people come to counselling and psychotherapy. You may have a particular issue which is causing you distress or a number of issues that are troubling you. Whatever brings you to counselling, I aim to provide a safe, caring and confidential setting where you can explore what is relevant for you.
My name is Linda Bolger and my counselling practice is called STL Counselling & Psychotherapy. STL stands for ‘Someone to Listen’ and I hope if it’s counselling that you need that I could be that someone for you. I am a fully qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I am an accredited member of the IACP. I also hold a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a Level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. I work using an integrative approach with person-centred being my background and training, with a more recent focus on CBT and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Linda Bolger and my counselling practice is called STL Counselling & Psychotherapy. STL stands for ‘Someone to Listen’ and I hope if it’s counselling that you need that I could be that someone for you. I am a fully qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I am an accredited member of the IACP. I also hold a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a Level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. I work using an integrative approach with person-centred being my background and training, with a more recent focus on CBT and Solution Focused Therapy.
Trauma Informed and Neuro Affirming Practice! I am a fully accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist. As an integrative therapist, I move between different theoretical approaches including Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt Therapy depending on each client’s individual therapeutic needs. My main therapeutic approach is Humanistic where I apply a Person-Cantered focus with clients by establishing an empathic and non-judgmental relationship in a relaxed, confidential setting with each client.
Trauma Informed and Neuro Affirming Practice! I am a fully accredited adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist. As an integrative therapist, I move between different theoretical approaches including Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt Therapy depending on each client’s individual therapeutic needs. My main therapeutic approach is Humanistic where I apply a Person-Cantered focus with clients by establishing an empathic and non-judgmental relationship in a relaxed, confidential setting with each client.
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
Kasha Skoczen works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in neurodevelopmental challenges (ASD, ADHD), anxiety, depression, and body image issues. Clients seek her expertise for independent psychological assessments and integrative therapy, which she provides through an evidence-based approach combining CBT, SFBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Kasha Skoczen works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in neurodevelopmental challenges (ASD, ADHD), anxiety, depression, and body image issues. Clients seek her expertise for independent psychological assessments and integrative therapy, which she provides through an evidence-based approach combining CBT, SFBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
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.
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.