Career Guidance Counselling in Kilkenny
I am also a qualified Career Guidance Practitioner & work therapeutically with adolescents.
I am here only to be truly helpful to all who are seeking to live life rather than cope through life. I have worked in many settings over the years from Ireland's largest Addiction Treatment Centre to Secondary Schools to Universities and Workplaces. Having worked as a CEO in the Homeless & Crisis Pregnancy sector I am aware of the many issues people face.
I am also a qualified Career Guidance Practitioner & work therapeutically with adolescents.
I am here only to be truly helpful to all who are seeking to live life rather than cope through life. I have worked in many settings over the years from Ireland's largest Addiction Treatment Centre to Secondary Schools to Universities and Workplaces. Having worked as a CEO in the Homeless & Crisis Pregnancy sector I am aware of the many issues people face.
My counselling training and experience includes: grief, self-esteem, panic attacks, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, adjusting to change, loss of job, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, health challenges and general wellbeing.
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.
My counselling training and experience includes: grief, self-esteem, panic attacks, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, adjusting to change, loss of job, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, health challenges and general wellbeing.
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 am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City. Additionally, I am a qualified Guidance Counsellor with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents. I am pre-accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and fully accredited with the Association of Adolescent Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Ireland (AAPCI). My therapeutic approach is centered around a person-centered model. I hold a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have completed training in ASSIST and Understanding Self-Harm with the (HSE).
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City. Additionally, I am a qualified Guidance Counsellor with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents. I am pre-accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and fully accredited with the Association of Adolescent Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Ireland (AAPCI). My therapeutic approach is centered around a person-centered model. I hold a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have completed training in ASSIST and Understanding Self-Harm with the (HSE).
I provide support for a variety of mental health concerns. I have many years of experience working in helping professions, particularly with young adults and teenagers. I have supported people suffering from depression and anxiety, as well as victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual assault. I have worked with people with identity problems, self-esteem and confidence issues; always offering the values of respect, acceptance, understanding and compassion. 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 provide support for a variety of mental health concerns. I have many years of experience working in helping professions, particularly with young adults and teenagers. I have supported people suffering from depression and anxiety, as well as victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual assault. I have worked with people with identity problems, self-esteem and confidence issues; always offering the values of respect, acceptance, understanding and compassion. 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 offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives and possibilities. I am here to help you.
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives and possibilities. I am here to help you.
The most important words you may ever say are “I need help” As humans, we all need the help of others at times of difficulty. Perhaps you have been trying to deal with life’s difficulties, but still feel stuck with certain aspects of your journey. Maybe it’s time to explore your inner world with a professional who will listen non-judgementally & with empathy to help you live your best life. I’m interested in people & the experiences that have shaped them. I understand how crippling anxiety & depression can be & that relationship breakdowns can be devastating. I can offer you a safe environment to explore what life has thrown at you
The most important words you may ever say are “I need help” As humans, we all need the help of others at times of difficulty. Perhaps you have been trying to deal with life’s difficulties, but still feel stuck with certain aspects of your journey. Maybe it’s time to explore your inner world with a professional who will listen non-judgementally & with empathy to help you live your best life. I’m interested in people & the experiences that have shaped them. I understand how crippling anxiety & depression can be & that relationship breakdowns can be devastating. I can offer you a safe environment to explore what life has thrown at you
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 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 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 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.
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.
I promote improved awareness of benefits of a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on mental fitness and connection to self. BEING as connected and as aligned with our own true essence is probably one of the most challenging aspects of being HUMAN. For most of my life, I allowed my self-care and attention to be shifted and conditioned to serve others over my own core and essential needs. I now help you, through my experience and through the tools and techniques I have developed, to (re)discover, better appreciate and nurture unconditional self-love and care for the beautiful person you are (at your core).
I promote improved awareness of benefits of a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on mental fitness and connection to self. BEING as connected and as aligned with our own true essence is probably one of the most challenging aspects of being HUMAN. For most of my life, I allowed my self-care and attention to be shifted and conditioned to serve others over my own core and essential needs. I now help you, through my experience and through the tools and techniques I have developed, to (re)discover, better appreciate and nurture unconditional self-love and care for the beautiful person you are (at your core).
Hello & welcome to my profile. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the PSI (M12836C) and Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC (PYL31683). I offer confidential psychological therapy in person & online. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that may prompt any person, of any background, in any situation, to seek out a Psychologist. These may include experiences of helplessness, feelings of distress, confusion, or stagnation personally or professionally. Often, people feel stuck and unable to address their difficulties alone; this helplessness is a universal human trait, however, it can be lessened through therapy.
Hello & welcome to my profile. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the PSI (M12836C) and Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC (PYL31683). I offer confidential psychological therapy in person & online. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that may prompt any person, of any background, in any situation, to seek out a Psychologist. These may include experiences of helplessness, feelings of distress, confusion, or stagnation personally or professionally. Often, people feel stuck and unable to address their difficulties alone; this helplessness is a universal human trait, however, it can be lessened through therapy.
Are you a professional woman in her 30s? Are you very busy and would like to do therapy in your time and in the comfort of your own home or office. Typically women come to me because they are feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. They are working very hard, life is super busy and they are unsure of what they want from life. They know there is more to life but can't figure it out, they often feel stuck. They procrastinate and constantly worry finding it hard to make a decision. Life has not turned out how they may have imagined and managing how they are feeling can be difficult.
Are you a professional woman in her 30s? Are you very busy and would like to do therapy in your time and in the comfort of your own home or office. Typically women come to me because they are feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. They are working very hard, life is super busy and they are unsure of what they want from life. They know there is more to life but can't figure it out, they often feel stuck. They procrastinate and constantly worry finding it hard to make a decision. Life has not turned out how they may have imagined and managing how they are feeling can be difficult.
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.
Online Therapists
I am an accredited member of IACP and have been practising as an Integrative Psychotherapist since 2007, however I took a career break in 2011 to have my three children.
If you are finding life difficult at present it is good to talk. I provide a safe space for you to talk in a non judgemental environment. I offer a range of different counselling skills to help you overcome or manage difficulties you may be facing in your life at present.
I am an accredited member of IACP and have been practising as an Integrative Psychotherapist since 2007, however I took a career break in 2011 to have my three children.
If you are finding life difficult at present it is good to talk. I provide a safe space for you to talk in a non judgemental environment. I offer a range of different counselling skills to help you overcome or manage difficulties you may be facing in your life at present.
Are you finding it difficult to continue in that job or do you feel that you have no support.
I am a Psychotherapist/Counsellor and help people from all different walks of life and from all different age groups from the over 16s to OAPS. I listen to people and offer them a safe space and relaxing environment to talk about their issue or situation that they find themselves in.
Are you finding it difficult to continue in that job or do you feel that you have no support.
I am a Psychotherapist/Counsellor and help people from all different walks of life and from all different age groups from the over 16s to OAPS. I listen to people and offer them a safe space and relaxing environment to talk about their issue or situation that they find themselves in.
Experience dealing with the most vulnerable in society and in the homeless sector on the ground: Experience covering a multitude of mental health issues and a knowledge of any sexuality/gender over the years, including a wonderful range/diversity of people I have seen: A love of the job and fulfilling others in any way I can so you can find your true meaning
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
Experience dealing with the most vulnerable in society and in the homeless sector on the ground: Experience covering a multitude of mental health issues and a knowledge of any sexuality/gender over the years, including a wonderful range/diversity of people I have seen: A love of the job and fulfilling others in any way I can so you can find your true meaning
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
Abuse, trauma, abandonment, anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, bereavement, body issues, addictions, bullying, career stress, cultural difficulties, dementia within the family, emotional abuse, family/work issues, fertility, LGBTQ, self harm, separation, sexuality, social anxiety disorder, relationship issues, couple counselling.
Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.
Abuse, trauma, abandonment, anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, bereavement, body issues, addictions, bullying, career stress, cultural difficulties, dementia within the family, emotional abuse, family/work issues, fertility, LGBTQ, self harm, separation, sexuality, social anxiety disorder, relationship issues, couple counselling.
Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.
Career-related matters are also part of the things I can support you with.
As a psychotherapist, my services are individual, couple and group therapy for adults and elderly people based on Psychodrama approach, using some hypnosis technics. I also provide career mentorship to develop your professional role.
Career-related matters are also part of the things I can support you with.
As a psychotherapist, my services are individual, couple and group therapy for adults and elderly people based on Psychodrama approach, using some hypnosis technics. I also provide career mentorship to develop your professional role.
During my career in education, human resources - performance, development, recruitment, selection in Irish industry and university settings, I have built up a wide range of experience and deepened my understanding of people.
Do you need someone to share your problems with, discuss your needs, achieve clarity about where you want and need to go in life? I can help you. I work with my clients in an integrative way, using therapies such as Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapies, Mindfulness. I guide my clients collaboratively, in a non-judgemental, supportive atmosphere to better understand their feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships. Clients leave counselling with an effective structure to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
During my career in education, human resources - performance, development, recruitment, selection in Irish industry and university settings, I have built up a wide range of experience and deepened my understanding of people.
Do you need someone to share your problems with, discuss your needs, achieve clarity about where you want and need to go in life? I can help you. I work with my clients in an integrative way, using therapies such as Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapies, Mindfulness. I guide my clients collaboratively, in a non-judgemental, supportive atmosphere to better understand their feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships. Clients leave counselling with an effective structure to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
My career began in software development, and I moved from there into the not-for-profit sector, where I supported people in developing leadership skills through volunteering.
I see psychotherapy as being a collaboration between therapist and client. My role is to support you as we explore together the issues you are facing. I aim to create a welcoming environment, where you will feel safe and comfortable. Each week, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings, and to be heard in a non-judgemental way.
My career began in software development, and I moved from there into the not-for-profit sector, where I supported people in developing leadership skills through volunteering.
I see psychotherapy as being a collaboration between therapist and client. My role is to support you as we explore together the issues you are facing. I aim to create a welcoming environment, where you will feel safe and comfortable. Each week, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings, and to be heard in a non-judgemental way.
My previous career roles include business, marketing and healthcare management giving me a wide range of experience to add to my therapy training and practice.
Hello I’m Sinéad. My aim in therapy is to offer you a warm, compassionate, and understanding space, where you feel safe and supported to work through life’s challenges. When you seek out counselling, it may be to work on a current issue or struggle in your life, to explore thoughts, emotions or behaviours that are holding you back from living life in the way you want, or to develop greater self-awareness and insight for growth and personal development.
My previous career roles include business, marketing and healthcare management giving me a wide range of experience to add to my therapy training and practice.
Hello I’m Sinéad. My aim in therapy is to offer you a warm, compassionate, and understanding space, where you feel safe and supported to work through life’s challenges. When you seek out counselling, it may be to work on a current issue or struggle in your life, to explore thoughts, emotions or behaviours that are holding you back from living life in the way you want, or to develop greater self-awareness and insight for growth and personal development.
Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.