Chronic Pain Counselling in Dundalk
Are you feeling stuck, or noticing the same patterns repeating? You may already understand a lot about yourself, yet something does not change. Therapy offers a space to explore what keeps these experiences returning, and how they shape your relationships, responses, and how you relate to yourself and others. Many people come with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or questions around identity and sexuality. Over time, something more singular may emerge, a concern or question unique to you, that begins to take shape and find expression in how you relate to yourself and others.
Are you feeling stuck, or noticing the same patterns repeating? You may already understand a lot about yourself, yet something does not change. Therapy offers a space to explore what keeps these experiences returning, and how they shape your relationships, responses, and how you relate to yourself and others. Many people come with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or questions around identity and sexuality. Over time, something more singular may emerge, a concern or question unique to you, that begins to take shape and find expression in how you relate to yourself and others.
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.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
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Taking the first step in deciding to attend therapy is often the hardest part, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the intervention of another to assist us on this journey. Coming to speak allows an individual to be heard in way that is specific to them, a singular , and not to fit the specifics of ticking the boxes. Speaking about your way of experiencing life and it's difficulties and challenges, can free up a person and allow them to look through a different lens.
Taking the first step in deciding to attend therapy is often the hardest part, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the intervention of another to assist us on this journey. Coming to speak allows an individual to be heard in way that is specific to them, a singular , and not to fit the specifics of ticking the boxes. Speaking about your way of experiencing life and it's difficulties and challenges, can free up a person and allow them to look through a different lens.
Sarah White
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I've been a Registered General Nurse since 2012 and a Public Health Nurse for 9 years, supporting people with long-term illness and new parents through postnatal challenges.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming or confusing, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to work it out by yourself. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, worn down by anxiety, self‑doubt, burnout or the pressure to keep everything together. Therapy can be a space to pause, breathe, and gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I offer integrative Talk & Art Therapy for 16+, providing a supportive and creative space where you can express yourself in ways that feel right for you. I'm happy to see if we're a good fit and if not I'll help you find a therapist that is.
I've been a Registered General Nurse since 2012 and a Public Health Nurse for 9 years, supporting people with long-term illness and new parents through postnatal challenges.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming or confusing, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to work it out by yourself. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, worn down by anxiety, self‑doubt, burnout or the pressure to keep everything together. Therapy can be a space to pause, breathe, and gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I offer integrative Talk & Art Therapy for 16+, providing a supportive and creative space where you can express yourself in ways that feel right for you. I'm happy to see if we're a good fit and if not I'll help you find a therapist that is.
Currently availability online Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime for adult therapy and supervision appointments. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Currently availability online Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime for adult therapy and supervision appointments. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
A fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Drogheda, Co. Louth. I support individuals experiencing various issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and more. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space, with a focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and exploring how experiences such as loss or trauma can impact your sense of self and relationships.
A fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in Drogheda, Co. Louth. I support individuals experiencing various issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and more. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space, with a focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and exploring how experiences such as loss or trauma can impact your sense of self and relationships.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
If you are a couple or individual feeling a bit stuck and need some some support that is objective yet warm, and sometimes challenging, I can help! Since I saw my first client in the year 2000, I've been offering a safe space for clients to reflect and explore where they're at and where they would like to be.
If you are a couple or individual feeling a bit stuck and need some some support that is objective yet warm, and sometimes challenging, I can help! Since I saw my first client in the year 2000, I've been offering a safe space for clients to reflect and explore where they're at and where they would like to be.
Hi, my name is Angela Marie. I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and an IACP member. I specialise in providing counselling for couples and individuals, focusing on personal growth, relationship challenges, and conflict resolution. My goal is to make counselling accessible and beneficial, helping couples strengthen their bond and reset their relationship for growth and flourishing. I offer support in developing communication skills and modifying dysfunctional behaviours.
Hi, my name is Angela Marie. I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and an IACP member. I specialise in providing counselling for couples and individuals, focusing on personal growth, relationship challenges, and conflict resolution. My goal is to make counselling accessible and beneficial, helping couples strengthen their bond and reset their relationship for growth and flourishing. I offer support in developing communication skills and modifying dysfunctional behaviours.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, relationship tension, or a sense of stuckness you can't quite shake? Whether you are navigating a personal crisis or looking to heal long-standing patterns, you don't have to navigate this alone.
As a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, culturally sensitive space where your story is heard. My practice is built on evidence-based modalities, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches. This means our work is deeper than just 'talking'—it is a collaborative process tailored to help you regain control and find balance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, relationship tension, or a sense of stuckness you can't quite shake? Whether you are navigating a personal crisis or looking to heal long-standing patterns, you don't have to navigate this alone.
As a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, culturally sensitive space where your story is heard. My practice is built on evidence-based modalities, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches. This means our work is deeper than just 'talking'—it is a collaborative process tailored to help you regain control and find balance.
I started off my therapy journey as a reflexologist, acupuncturist, Craniosacral therapist and massage therapist. Becoming a counsellor/psychotherapist and life coach showed me how important it was to work with our mind body connection. Due to my extensive studies of numerous different therapy approaches, I have a vast knowledge and wisdom to draw on in order to support you on your journey.
I started off my therapy journey as a reflexologist, acupuncturist, Craniosacral therapist and massage therapist. Becoming a counsellor/psychotherapist and life coach showed me how important it was to work with our mind body connection. Due to my extensive studies of numerous different therapy approaches, I have a vast knowledge and wisdom to draw on in order to support you on your journey.
I am an EMDR-trained and accredited therapist supporting people who have experienced difficult or distressing events that continue to affect them today. You may have been carrying this for a long time. Unresolved experiences can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, anger or rage, low mood, emotional shutdown, and a persistent sense of unease.
I offer a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space. My priority is to provide a safe and contained environment where you feel listened to, understood, and respected. You are welcome to call, email, or text to arrange an initial appointment.
I am an EMDR-trained and accredited therapist supporting people who have experienced difficult or distressing events that continue to affect them today. You may have been carrying this for a long time. Unresolved experiences can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, anger or rage, low mood, emotional shutdown, and a persistent sense of unease.
I offer a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space. My priority is to provide a safe and contained environment where you feel listened to, understood, and respected. You are welcome to call, email, or text to arrange an initial appointment.
I understand anxiety, depression, emotional pain, work related issues, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, illness issues.
I offer empathy, I offer compassion. I offer a gentle challenging approach whether someone is going through bereavement, break up, illness or general crossroads in their lives. . My area of expertise is loss, whether that loss be bereavement, loss of relationship, or loss of self.
I understand anxiety, depression, emotional pain, work related issues, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, illness issues.
I offer empathy, I offer compassion. I offer a gentle challenging approach whether someone is going through bereavement, break up, illness or general crossroads in their lives. . My area of expertise is loss, whether that loss be bereavement, loss of relationship, or loss of self.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
Life can feel heavy when stress, loss, or past wounds keep showing up. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back—and long for more calm, confidence, and connection. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood, make sense of what’s difficult for you, and explore new ways of coping. With warmth and respect, we’ll reflect on your experiences, nurture resilience, and reconnect with what matters most—helping you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance, growth, and possibility.
I specialise in the area of grief and loss following a bereavement, illness, surgery, any major life event.
I am an Accredited Play/Creative Arts Therapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, & Environmental Art Therapist with additional Sand, Art and Bereavement training. I work with both adults and children on a one-to-one basis. I work therapeutically from a Rogerian, Jungian and Existential perspective. I believe that each person has the tools within themselves to heal. I incorporate a wide range of Creative Arts, body focused therapy and Nature in my work with clients.
I specialise in the area of grief and loss following a bereavement, illness, surgery, any major life event.
I am an Accredited Play/Creative Arts Therapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, & Environmental Art Therapist with additional Sand, Art and Bereavement training. I work with both adults and children on a one-to-one basis. I work therapeutically from a Rogerian, Jungian and Existential perspective. I believe that each person has the tools within themselves to heal. I incorporate a wide range of Creative Arts, body focused therapy and Nature in my work with clients.
As a mum of four young adults and my own life’s struggles, I value and appreciate lifelong learning and continually strive to pursue both personal and professional development. I am extremely passionate about working in the area of mental health, providing an individual experience to my clients whereby, I hope to make a positive difference to the lives of the people that come into my therapy room. I believe that when someone shows courage, strength, and determination to speak about their mental health and life & difficulties, they need to be met where they are at, in a non- judgmental environment and to be given the space and time
As a mum of four young adults and my own life’s struggles, I value and appreciate lifelong learning and continually strive to pursue both personal and professional development. I am extremely passionate about working in the area of mental health, providing an individual experience to my clients whereby, I hope to make a positive difference to the lives of the people that come into my therapy room. I believe that when someone shows courage, strength, and determination to speak about their mental health and life & difficulties, they need to be met where they are at, in a non- judgmental environment and to be given the space and time
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.