Female Counsellors in Thomastown

CBM Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Thomastown, County Kilkenny R95
Maybe you are someone who has tried with some success to deal with your own issues but have reached the threshold of your own ability and now need a counsellor you can build trust with. You like to be independent and looking for professional help is not something you do easily. So maybe Today is the day! Inside yourself you realize the importance of resolving what is happening in your life so you can finally move forwards. You feel it's time to talk to an experienced accredited counsellor who is empathetic, who will listen non-judgmentally and objectively and give you space so you can make the right decisions for yourself.
Maybe you are someone who has tried with some success to deal with your own issues but have reached the threshold of your own ability and now need a counsellor you can build trust with. You like to be independent and looking for professional help is not something you do easily. So maybe Today is the day! Inside yourself you realize the importance of resolving what is happening in your life so you can finally move forwards. You feel it's time to talk to an experienced accredited counsellor who is empathetic, who will listen non-judgmentally and objectively and give you space so you can make the right decisions for yourself.
(01) 267 6681 x93 View (01) 267 6681 x93
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Geraldine Griffin
Psychotherapist, ICP
Thomastown, County Kilkenny R95
Let’s begin! Even if, at the moment, you are feeling a bit lost or stuck, is it possible that this could be an important turning point in your life? You do not need to do this alone. In difficult times, often the wisest thing to do, is to get professional advice. This fresh perspective from an objective person, with your best interests in mind, is my offer. Now you can do this from the comfort of your home by video call or alternatively you may come to see me in person.
Let’s begin! Even if, at the moment, you are feeling a bit lost or stuck, is it possible that this could be an important turning point in your life? You do not need to do this alone. In difficult times, often the wisest thing to do, is to get professional advice. This fresh perspective from an objective person, with your best interests in mind, is my offer. Now you can do this from the comfort of your home by video call or alternatively you may come to see me in person.
(01) 263 0393 x44 View (01) 263 0393 x44
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Sarah Jane Cleary
Psychotherapist, MIACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 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.
(01) 230 8537 x36 View (01) 230 8537 x36
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Joan Martin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
IACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City. Also, I am a qualified Guidance Counsellor IGC with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents. Full Accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). My therapeutic approach is centered around a person-centered model. I completed a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & have completed training in ASSIST & Understanding Self-Harm with the (HSE). I work with clients online and Face to Face. Studying Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice.
IACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist working with Adults & Adolescents based in Kilkenny City. Also, I am a qualified Guidance Counsellor IGC with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents. Full Accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). My therapeutic approach is centered around a person-centered model. I completed a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & have completed training in ASSIST & Understanding Self-Harm with the (HSE). I work with clients online and Face to Face. Studying Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice.
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Laura O’Neill
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Online Only
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
Contact Via WhatsApp/Email. My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction. In both our relationships with self and others, most long to experience love, belonging & growth. In relationships and in hardships, I see infinite potential for transformation and evolution: through the stuck places, the old patterns, the failed attempts to connect or feel safe. Underneath, the true you is waiting to be heard through the surface ‘symptoms’. If you can recognise where you’re at, you’re halfway there — and rather than just treating the symptoms, together we listen to what’s underneath, and help you to get free from the root.
089 202 2456 View 089 202 2456
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Michelle McCrudden
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Online Only
Hi, my name is Michelle and I am Psychologist and EMDR therapist. I approach clients holistically with a range of treatment modalities, as we are not all the same and one size does not fit all. I prioritize clients getting results so they are not in therapy long term and can move forward with their lives as the best version of themselves. I have eight years experience within both clinical practices and corrective services specializing in complex presentations. I am a member of the PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland), and a registered Psychologist in Australia (AHPRA Psy0002126687).
Hi, my name is Michelle and I am Psychologist and EMDR therapist. I approach clients holistically with a range of treatment modalities, as we are not all the same and one size does not fit all. I prioritize clients getting results so they are not in therapy long term and can move forward with their lives as the best version of themselves. I have eight years experience within both clinical practices and corrective services specializing in complex presentations. I am a member of the PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland), and a registered Psychologist in Australia (AHPRA Psy0002126687).
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Margaret Mary Walsh Miacp
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
June 2026 Daytime availability and some limited evening availability. Trauma informed counselling available face to face in Waterford and online nationally. Give me a call for a chat about your needs. Visit Website www.suirtherapy.ie to book appointments or text/email/call. Would you like to address negative thoughts? Do you suffer with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Work Stress, Confidence, Relationships, Bereavement, Injury/illness, Loss issues? Are you experiencing burnout? Is your relationship in difficulty? Would you like to attend one to one counselling? Monday to Friday.
June 2026 Daytime availability and some limited evening availability. Trauma informed counselling available face to face in Waterford and online nationally. Give me a call for a chat about your needs. Visit Website www.suirtherapy.ie to book appointments or text/email/call. Would you like to address negative thoughts? Do you suffer with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Work Stress, Confidence, Relationships, Bereavement, Injury/illness, Loss issues? Are you experiencing burnout? Is your relationship in difficulty? Would you like to attend one to one counselling? Monday to Friday.
(01) 267 6570 x60 View (01) 267 6570 x60
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Maryrose McCormack
Counsellor, MIACP
Kilkenny, County R95
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.
(01) 267 6641 x58 View (01) 267 6641 x58
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Majella Phelan Counselling
Counsellor, MIACP
Kilkenny, County R95
A client experiencing issues of anxiety, depression, family trauma, bullying, relationship challenges, parenting, low self esteem and confidence. A need to get to know oneself better. A need to understand a situation, a person, or circumstance more fully. A need for peace of mind and heart. A need for answers to internal questions that are causing unrest. The client wants peace of mind and heart as there is or are some thing(s) causing them distress. The client may not know what the issues are. I offer the client a safe space to discover what they need help with and walk with them on that journey.
A client experiencing issues of anxiety, depression, family trauma, bullying, relationship challenges, parenting, low self esteem and confidence. A need to get to know oneself better. A need to understand a situation, a person, or circumstance more fully. A need for peace of mind and heart. A need for answers to internal questions that are causing unrest. The client wants peace of mind and heart as there is or are some thing(s) causing them distress. The client may not know what the issues are. I offer the client a safe space to discover what they need help with and walk with them on that journey.
(01) 267 6552 x41 View (01) 267 6552 x41
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Sparrow Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
Sparrow Therapy offer a range of online and in person sessions. Fully qualified and accredited, we offer a safe space for all clients. We are client focused and aim to always work as a team.
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Gayle Doyle
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
Are you finding it difficult to cope or having problems in your relationships? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or you find yourself overthinking? Psychotherapy can help you connect with yourself, make sense of your experiences and find solutions. I believe that life is complex and no two people experience it the same way. Therefore therapy is not a 'one size fits all'. I draw on years of experience as a therapist and I integrate approaches so that the therapeutic space is centred on you and your needs.
Are you finding it difficult to cope or having problems in your relationships? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or you find yourself overthinking? Psychotherapy can help you connect with yourself, make sense of your experiences and find solutions. I believe that life is complex and no two people experience it the same way. Therefore therapy is not a 'one size fits all'. I draw on years of experience as a therapist and I integrate approaches so that the therapeutic space is centred on you and your needs.
(01) 263 0393 x19 View (01) 263 0393 x19
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Evelyn Barlow
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious? Sometimes the demands of modern life can make us feel out of control. When we are suffering, we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We can lose confidence and make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. The coping strategies we adopted in childhood can become our defensive mechanisms in adulthood and we can often find ourselves repeating old patterns of behaviour that don't work but we don't know how to find a way to break the cycle.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious? Sometimes the demands of modern life can make us feel out of control. When we are suffering, we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We can lose confidence and make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. The coping strategies we adopted in childhood can become our defensive mechanisms in adulthood and we can often find ourselves repeating old patterns of behaviour that don't work but we don't know how to find a way to break the cycle.
085 724 4175 View 085 724 4175
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Eva-Maria Dunne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Kilkenny, County R95
Eva-Maria is a highly qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist based both Online and in Durrow County Laois. Eva-Maria is accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), and she specialises in providing compassionate and effective support to clients of all ages, including children & Adolescents, Adults & Groups. With a Master's Degree (hons) in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy and a BSc. (hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Addiction Counselling and certificate in Problem Gambling.
Eva-Maria is a highly qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist based both Online and in Durrow County Laois. Eva-Maria is accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), and she specialises in providing compassionate and effective support to clients of all ages, including children & Adolescents, Adults & Groups. With a Master's Degree (hons) in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy and a BSc. (hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Addiction Counselling and certificate in Problem Gambling.
(01) 592 4196 x90 View (01) 592 4196 x90
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Niamh Fenlon
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Kilkenny, County R95
I am a fully qualified, trauma-informed Psychosomatic Therapist working with topics such as chronic health, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, birth trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, neurodivergence and more. I integrate my previous studies and research in biological functioning with my psychotherapy degree to offer a holistic, mind&body therapy that gets to the root of issues in a safe and steady way.
I am a fully qualified, trauma-informed Psychosomatic Therapist working with topics such as chronic health, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, birth trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, neurodivergence and more. I integrate my previous studies and research in biological functioning with my psychotherapy degree to offer a holistic, mind&body therapy that gets to the root of issues in a safe and steady way.
(01) 263 0697 x52 View (01) 263 0697 x52
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Bridin Murphy
Counsellor, MSc
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It can be hard to look through all the therapists and decide which one is best suited to you, so I will keep this short. I work with people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges that often sit alongside addiction. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you understand patterns, build coping skills, and move toward lasting change
It can be hard to look through all the therapists and decide which one is best suited to you, so I will keep this short. I work with people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges that often sit alongside addiction. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you understand patterns, build coping skills, and move toward lasting change
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Dr. Aine Lombard
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Online Only
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 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 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.
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Dr. Michelle Hopkins
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Online Only
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 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.
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Kasia Kolek
Counsellor, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships. I’m a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life’s challenges and transitions. My integrative, holistic approach blends talking therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based practices to help you reconnect with your inner strength, restore balance, and nurture your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Find Safety, Peace, and Joy Within Yourself, Your Life, and Your Relationships. I’m a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life’s challenges and transitions. My integrative, holistic approach blends talking therapy, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based practices to help you reconnect with your inner strength, restore balance, and nurture your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
(01) 267 6552 x48 View (01) 267 6552 x48
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Elva McDonagh
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Online Only
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.
(061) 572 524 x94 View (061) 572 524 x94
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Mairead Murphy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people deal with stress, anxiety ,low self confidence, life changes and concerns. May be you are feeling stuck ,and you need support to get clear on the next step , difficulties like grief and trauma can stop us in our tracks . I can help you gain courage and work on your self-esteem, deal with difficult feelings and emotions . I listen and support and create warm caring and relaxing space for you.
I help people deal with stress, anxiety ,low self confidence, life changes and concerns. May be you are feeling stuck ,and you need support to get clear on the next step , difficulties like grief and trauma can stop us in our tracks . I can help you gain courage and work on your self-esteem, deal with difficult feelings and emotions . I listen and support and create warm caring and relaxing space for you.
(01) 267 6641 x33 View (01) 267 6641 x33
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.