Counselling for Adults in Callan
I have experience working 1-1 with adults with a variety of issues and I hold a level 8 degree in psychotherapy & counselling alongside certification in Jungian Studies & Celtic Shamanic energy therapy.
I work with clients seeking meaningful and deeper resolutions to their issues, whether those involve relationship challenges, mood changes, existential questions, or a desire for self-understanding. Together we'll explore the underlying causes of these struggles using a psychodynamic approach with the aim of helping you gain insight, heal past wounds, and move towards a more authentic, fulfilling life.
I have experience working 1-1 with adults with a variety of issues and I hold a level 8 degree in psychotherapy & counselling alongside certification in Jungian Studies & Celtic Shamanic energy therapy.
I work with clients seeking meaningful and deeper resolutions to their issues, whether those involve relationship challenges, mood changes, existential questions, or a desire for self-understanding. Together we'll explore the underlying causes of these struggles using a psychodynamic approach with the aim of helping you gain insight, heal past wounds, and move towards a more authentic, fulfilling life.
IACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City.
I offer compassionate support to individuals navigating the complexities of mental health challenges, employing well-established therapeutic techniques that foster healing and growth. My approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, creating a safe space where clients feel respected and valued.
IACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City.
I offer compassionate support to individuals navigating the complexities of mental health challenges, employing well-established therapeutic techniques that foster healing and growth. My approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, creating a safe space where clients feel respected and valued.
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My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Playwright. App Developer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Playwright. App Developer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
Feeling low, anxious, over-analyzing, being detached, feeling lost, feeling guilty, having a strong critical voice, having relationship problems, being told you are over-sensitive-these are all issues we can look at in-depth. You may have a diagnosis but it is usually much more helpful to look at a formulation or map of your difficulties.
I am passionate about working with people who want to really understand what is contributing to their difficulties, and want to engage in experiential work to deeply address these. I specialise in Schema Therapy as it not only seeks to bring deep understanding, but also deep healing.
Feeling low, anxious, over-analyzing, being detached, feeling lost, feeling guilty, having a strong critical voice, having relationship problems, being told you are over-sensitive-these are all issues we can look at in-depth. You may have a diagnosis but it is usually much more helpful to look at a formulation or map of your difficulties.
I am passionate about working with people who want to really understand what is contributing to their difficulties, and want to engage in experiential work to deeply address these. I specialise in Schema Therapy as it not only seeks to bring deep understanding, but also deep healing.
From the outside, you look like you have it all together. Your house is in order, your career is moving, or you are managing the equally demanding role of a stay-at-home mom. You handle the schedules and the endless mental load. But inside, you feel depleted, anxious, or caught in an exhausting loop of overwhelm, overthinking, and internal pressure. Whether navigating the profound identity shift of matrescence, processing a difficult birth, or balancing parenting with burnout, please hear this: you are not failing—you are simply running on empty in a very difficult season of life.
From the outside, you look like you have it all together. Your house is in order, your career is moving, or you are managing the equally demanding role of a stay-at-home mom. You handle the schedules and the endless mental load. But inside, you feel depleted, anxious, or caught in an exhausting loop of overwhelm, overthinking, and internal pressure. Whether navigating the profound identity shift of matrescence, processing a difficult birth, or balancing parenting with burnout, please hear this: you are not failing—you are simply running on empty in a very difficult season of life.
I work with a wide variety of issues. Sometimes, just getting into words what is troubling you is the first step on the journey to making changes. If you feel that time is now, please get in touch and we can speak about what works for you.
I offer short and long term focused therapy for individual clients and I also run long term therapy groups, reflective practice and support for people with work issues.
I work with a wide variety of issues. Sometimes, just getting into words what is troubling you is the first step on the journey to making changes. If you feel that time is now, please get in touch and we can speak about what works for you.
I offer short and long term focused therapy for individual clients and I also run long term therapy groups, reflective practice and support for people with work issues.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns, particularly where overthinking and emotional overwhelm begin to impact confidence, connection, and daily life.
I offer a compassionate, Identity+ affirming space to explore the patterns shaping how you think, feel, and relate to others. I support adults who overthink, feel stuck in relationship patterns, or struggle with emotional overwhelm, building greater clarity, emotional stability, and more secure connections.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns, particularly where overthinking and emotional overwhelm begin to impact confidence, connection, and daily life.
I offer a compassionate, Identity+ affirming space to explore the patterns shaping how you think, feel, and relate to others. I support adults who overthink, feel stuck in relationship patterns, or struggle with emotional overwhelm, building greater clarity, emotional stability, and more secure connections.
Alongside my private practice, I have worked within structured mental health services in Kilkenny and Waterford, supporting adults through an emotional and psychological difficulties.
I use an integrative, client-centred approach, combining humanistic therapy with CBT-informed techniques to support both immediate relief and lasting change. As a Polish practitioner in Ireland, I offer a culturally sensitive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating migration, cultural transition, or identity questions.
Alongside my private practice, I have worked within structured mental health services in Kilkenny and Waterford, supporting adults through an emotional and psychological difficulties.
I use an integrative, client-centred approach, combining humanistic therapy with CBT-informed techniques to support both immediate relief and lasting change. As a Polish practitioner in Ireland, I offer a culturally sensitive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating migration, cultural transition, or identity questions.
I work with Adolescents (13-25), Adults and Couples.
Deciding to come for counselling can often be a difficult and drawn-out process. It is often also a very rewarding and enriching experience leading to changes in one’s life that reduce distress and increase one’s ability to cope with difficulties and challenges. By it's nature the process involves engaging with uncomfortable aspects of oneself and our relationships that are challenging. The goal of the process is to increase self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-compassion to enhance our capacity to relate to ourselves and others in healthier and more fulfilling ways.
I work with Adolescents (13-25), Adults and Couples.
Deciding to come for counselling can often be a difficult and drawn-out process. It is often also a very rewarding and enriching experience leading to changes in one’s life that reduce distress and increase one’s ability to cope with difficulties and challenges. By it's nature the process involves engaging with uncomfortable aspects of oneself and our relationships that are challenging. The goal of the process is to increase self-knowledge, self-acceptance and self-compassion to enhance our capacity to relate to ourselves and others in healthier and more fulfilling ways.
Everyone suffers from moments of stress or anxiety and many of us battle with some sort of addictions or bad habits. However, if stress, anxiety, addictions or bad habits are preventing you from living the way you want, it might be time to get the help you deserve. Your mind is the most powerful resource you have. I can help you to learn how to use it to make powerful, lasting changes.
Everyone suffers from moments of stress or anxiety and many of us battle with some sort of addictions or bad habits. However, if stress, anxiety, addictions or bad habits are preventing you from living the way you want, it might be time to get the help you deserve. Your mind is the most powerful resource you have. I can help you to learn how to use it to make powerful, lasting changes.
I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up.
I offer a safe non-judgemental space where you can explore whats coming weekly to monitor progression. With CBT and solution focused therapy we look at thoughts and assumptions and anchoring what works. Psychotherapy questions the why and I also work with trauma and pts and healthy regulation of the central nervous system.
I work with adults negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up.
I offer a safe non-judgemental space where you can explore whats coming weekly to monitor progression. With CBT and solution focused therapy we look at thoughts and assumptions and anchoring what works. Psychotherapy questions the why and I also work with trauma and pts and healthy regulation of the central nervous system.
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.
In therapy, we work together to explore how anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties may be connected to unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and repeated emotional patterns. Understanding these deeper roots can help alleviate emotional pain and support healing, stability, and personal growth.
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.
In therapy, we work together to explore how anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties may be connected to unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and repeated emotional patterns. Understanding these deeper roots can help alleviate emotional pain and support healing, stability, and personal growth.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy sessions for adults.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy sessions for adults.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
Offering Counselling & Psychotherapy in a warm an welcoming environment at The Haven Clinic in Kilkenny City. Also offering appointments via video and phonecall from the comfort of your home.
Offering Counselling & Psychotherapy in a warm an welcoming environment at The Haven Clinic in Kilkenny City. Also offering appointments via video and phonecall from the comfort of your home.
i work with neurodivergent adults, including autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD clients, who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the strain of constantly adapting to fit in.
I help neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety and trauma recovery with a calm, affirming approach. My specialty is creating a space where you can unmask, feel understood, and work at a pace that feels safe. I focus on regulation, grounding, and building tools that fit your brain so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and greater self-trust.
i work with neurodivergent adults, including autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD clients, who are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, or the strain of constantly adapting to fit in.
I help neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety and trauma recovery with a calm, affirming approach. My specialty is creating a space where you can unmask, feel understood, and work at a pace that feels safe. I focus on regulation, grounding, and building tools that fit your brain so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and greater self-trust.
Life can be challenging, and at times it can feel overwhelming to face struggles alone. You may be experiencing anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or simply a sense of being stuck. Perhaps you’re looking for a safe space to share your story, to make sense of difficult feelings, or to find a way forward that feels more authentic. Whatever has brought you here, my hope is to offer support as you work towards greater clarity, healing, and personal growth.
Life can be challenging, and at times it can feel overwhelming to face struggles alone. You may be experiencing anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or simply a sense of being stuck. Perhaps you’re looking for a safe space to share your story, to make sense of difficult feelings, or to find a way forward that feels more authentic. Whatever has brought you here, my hope is to offer support as you work towards greater clarity, healing, and personal growth.
My name is James Connolly, and I am a psychotherapist and counsellor supporting people experiencing anxiety, low mood, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotional difficulties, and addiction.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College, validated by Middlesex University. I also have experience working as a special needs assistant (SNA), which has shaped my approach in being patient, compassionate and responsive to each person’s individual needs. I am currently undertaking a professional certificate in adolescent psychotherapy
My name is James Connolly, and I am a psychotherapist and counsellor supporting people experiencing anxiety, low mood, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotional difficulties, and addiction.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College, validated by Middlesex University. I also have experience working as a special needs assistant (SNA), which has shaped my approach in being patient, compassionate and responsive to each person’s individual needs. I am currently undertaking a professional certificate in adolescent psychotherapy
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy to adults (18+) and couples in Ireland, UK and mainland Europe.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor and educator and my practice draws on a broad variety of therapeutic approaches. From a base of primarily person-centered counselling, I integrate other approaches as appropriate, such as Gestalt, existentialism, CBT and family systems therapy.
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy to adults (18+) and couples in Ireland, UK and mainland Europe.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor and educator and my practice draws on a broad variety of therapeutic approaches. From a base of primarily person-centered counselling, I integrate other approaches as appropriate, such as Gestalt, existentialism, CBT and family systems therapy.
It can be draining waking up day after day with your heart racing, feeling on edge. You might be dealing with anxiety or a consistent low mood, overthinking, or replaying worst-case scenarios in your head again and again. Friends and family are around you, and there for you, yet you still feel alone.
It's simply exhausting.
I understand how heavy this can feel, and I’m here to support you and help you find a way through it.
It can be draining waking up day after day with your heart racing, feeling on edge. You might be dealing with anxiety or a consistent low mood, overthinking, or replaying worst-case scenarios in your head again and again. Friends and family are around you, and there for you, yet you still feel alone.
It's simply exhausting.
I understand how heavy this can feel, and I’m here to support you and help you find a way through it.
Hi, I am David Gahan, a fully accredited and licensed psychotherapist ( Fully accredited with IACP and BACP ) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in achieving lasting psychological well-being and personal growth. My work is grounded in empathy and informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing me to offer practical, effective support tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Hi, I am David Gahan, a fully accredited and licensed psychotherapist ( Fully accredited with IACP and BACP ) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in achieving lasting psychological well-being and personal growth. My work is grounded in empathy and informed by evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing me to offer practical, effective support tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it's important to understand a therapist's treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's also important to consider a therapist's training when seeking care. Therapists in Ireland hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are often registered with the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP) and/or the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Many Psychologists are registered with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), signifying that they are currently working toward or have completed postgraduate training and supervised practice, and can use the titles of Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol. PsSI) or Graduate Member (M.Ps.S.I). All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.