Anxiety Counselling in County Mayo

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Edel K Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo F35
As a person-centered therapist with a trauma-informed and holistic approach, I provide a compassionate, safe space for adolescents and adults. I honor your unique story, integrating mind, body, and spirit into the healing process. Together, we’ll build resilience, explore your strengths, and support your journey toward growth and well-being
As a person-centered therapist with a trauma-informed and holistic approach, I provide a compassionate, safe space for adolescents and adults. I honor your unique story, integrating mind, body, and spirit into the healing process. Together, we’ll build resilience, explore your strengths, and support your journey toward growth and well-being
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Dr. Gerry Dolan
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
Hi. I run a bespoke psychology and counselling service for children and adults. I only work online at the moment. I can offer a free 15 minute telephone/video appointment so you can get to know me and ask any questions you want.
Hi. I run a bespoke psychology and counselling service for children and adults. I only work online at the moment. I can offer a free 15 minute telephone/video appointment so you can get to know me and ask any questions you want.
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Maeve Monica Daly
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Swinford, County Mayo F12
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.
087 269 8665 View 087 269 8665
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Fiona Hoban
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Westport, County Mayo F28
Many of the people I work with are experiencing anxiety, stress, burn-out, or a sense of feeling lost or lacking direction—even if things may appear “fine” on the surface.
With over 20 years’ experience as an integrative and person centred counsellor, I offer a practical and down-to-earth approach. Alongside talking, I use a range of tools and exercises to help you gain clarity and navigate life’s challenges. I also integrate hypnotherapeutic techniques where appropriate, which can support deeper insight and meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with are experiencing anxiety, stress, burn-out, or a sense of feeling lost or lacking direction—even if things may appear “fine” on the surface.
With over 20 years’ experience as an integrative and person centred counsellor, I offer a practical and down-to-earth approach. Alongside talking, I use a range of tools and exercises to help you gain clarity and navigate life’s challenges. I also integrate hypnotherapeutic techniques where appropriate, which can support deeper insight and meaningful change.
(01) 233 7180 x52 View (01) 233 7180 x52
Bernadette Avdic
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
Bernie has worked with a range of people and presenting issues as a Psychotherapist. She focuses on creating a supportive relationship for positive and constructive therapy. Drawing from a variety of theories, Bernie integrates them to work in a way that suits each client. Bernie offers a non-judgmental space to sit and listen. She will work with you at your pace to achieve the best outcomes for you as an individual. Bernie has worked as a Psychiatric Nurse since 2006. Working in this area has given Bernie a great insight into the impact mental health and how important it is to work towards maintaining a healthy mind.
Bernie has worked with a range of people and presenting issues as a Psychotherapist. She focuses on creating a supportive relationship for positive and constructive therapy. Drawing from a variety of theories, Bernie integrates them to work in a way that suits each client. Bernie offers a non-judgmental space to sit and listen. She will work with you at your pace to achieve the best outcomes for you as an individual. Bernie has worked as a Psychiatric Nurse since 2006. Working in this area has given Bernie a great insight into the impact mental health and how important it is to work towards maintaining a healthy mind.
(01) 267 6692 x76 View (01) 267 6692 x76
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Dr. Seamus Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol PSI
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
I provide support and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, grief, emotional instability, anger, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders, sexual abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, and bullying.
Dr Seamus Ryan is an experienced and PSI acccredited Chartered Clinical Psychologist who delivers expert psychological assessments, therapy, and advisory services tailored to individual needs. Dr Ryan specialises in diagnostic assessments for adults and children who suspect they may have ADHD or autism, and these can be completed either online or in-person. Dr Ryan also specialises in providing psychological court reports, including child welfare assessments (Section 32), family law cases (Section 47), and evaluations for the Injuries Resolution Board.
I provide support and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, grief, emotional instability, anger, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders, sexual abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, and bullying.
Dr Seamus Ryan is an experienced and PSI acccredited Chartered Clinical Psychologist who delivers expert psychological assessments, therapy, and advisory services tailored to individual needs. Dr Ryan specialises in diagnostic assessments for adults and children who suspect they may have ADHD or autism, and these can be completed either online or in-person. Dr Ryan also specialises in providing psychological court reports, including child welfare assessments (Section 32), family law cases (Section 47), and evaluations for the Injuries Resolution Board.
(01) 592 4196 x94 View (01) 592 4196 x94
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Agata Cecylia Nowicka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
I help adults and adolescents deal with loss, bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and school related issues etc.
I offer a warm and non judgmental space where you can talk about what is bothering you and be heard in a compassionate way. I will help you deal with overwhelming feelings using cutting edge therapeutic techniques. I will support you in healing the wounds that can be healed and in learning to manage difficult emotions and thoughts.
I help adults and adolescents deal with loss, bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and school related issues etc.
I offer a warm and non judgmental space where you can talk about what is bothering you and be heard in a compassionate way. I will help you deal with overwhelming feelings using cutting edge therapeutic techniques. I will support you in healing the wounds that can be healed and in learning to manage difficult emotions and thoughts.
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Jonathan Monahan
Counsellor, APCP
Claremorris, County Mayo F12
It is my vision to support people, to work with them to find their purpose and talents in order to fulfil their potential in life. When a problem presents itself, I will help you in the search for solutions to the current impasse to allow movement forward. We can seek out the source of the problem to see if it can be prevented in the future, or at least its effects reduced, should it reoccur. I feel that by working like this, together you can learn how to overcome the difficulties life sends your way. In this way, you can become empowered. Using your own strengths you already possess to build a future you want to live in
It is my vision to support people, to work with them to find their purpose and talents in order to fulfil their potential in life. When a problem presents itself, I will help you in the search for solutions to the current impasse to allow movement forward. We can seek out the source of the problem to see if it can be prevented in the future, or at least its effects reduced, should it reoccur. I feel that by working like this, together you can learn how to overcome the difficulties life sends your way. In this way, you can become empowered. Using your own strengths you already possess to build a future you want to live in
089 451 3053 View 089 451 3053
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John Mc Namara
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Westport, County Mayo F28
I specialise in dealing with anxiety, stress, depression and mens health issues.
My main objective is originally to gain an understanding of the presenting concerns and from there to probe more into how this impacts our day to day life. Probing creates a better understanding (for both of us). Alongside this, I incorporate CBT to implement strategies to deal with the presenting concerns and begin working to address the concerns directly.
I specialise in dealing with anxiety, stress, depression and mens health issues.
My main objective is originally to gain an understanding of the presenting concerns and from there to probe more into how this impacts our day to day life. Probing creates a better understanding (for both of us). Alongside this, I incorporate CBT to implement strategies to deal with the presenting concerns and begin working to address the concerns directly.
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Declan John Brady
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Feeling worried, anxious, depressed or just stuck?
I have worked for 36 years in various caring professions. I trained as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. This means I offer a variety of different counselling and life coaching services tailoring them to what is most appropriate for you.
Feeling worried, anxious, depressed or just stuck?
I have worked for 36 years in various caring professions. I trained as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. This means I offer a variety of different counselling and life coaching services tailoring them to what is most appropriate for you.
087 222 2044 View 087 222 2044
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Joseph O'Beirne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
I have a particular interest in helping with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma.
My name is Joseph O'Beirne. I am a Psychotherapist/Supervisor in County Roscommon. I work within the ethical guidelines of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), and I am fully accredited by same. I provide a safe confidential space in which a person can explore their concerns, and find healing, in a compassionate and non-judgemental environment. I am an integrative therapist using primarily a person-centred approach, but I also use CBT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), and am a fully accredited EMDR practitioner. I have also trained in hypnosis. I attend regular supervision and am fully insured.
I have a particular interest in helping with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma.
My name is Joseph O'Beirne. I am a Psychotherapist/Supervisor in County Roscommon. I work within the ethical guidelines of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), and I am fully accredited by same. I provide a safe confidential space in which a person can explore their concerns, and find healing, in a compassionate and non-judgemental environment. I am an integrative therapist using primarily a person-centred approach, but I also use CBT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), and am a fully accredited EMDR practitioner. I have also trained in hypnosis. I attend regular supervision and am fully insured.
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Gerard Madden
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Serves Area
We may be anxious, feel estranged from those closest to us, or feel that we have lost our way in life.
Stepping across the threshold of a therapist's office can be a daunting experience and there may be many reasons why we are seeking support now. Yet there is so much potential and possibility in that act. It takes courage to pause and look at something that is disturbing us, but with that enquiry can come great insight and a fuller understanding of our way of being in the world.
We may be anxious, feel estranged from those closest to us, or feel that we have lost our way in life.
Stepping across the threshold of a therapist's office can be a daunting experience and there may be many reasons why we are seeking support now. Yet there is so much potential and possibility in that act. It takes courage to pause and look at something that is disturbing us, but with that enquiry can come great insight and a fuller understanding of our way of being in the world.
(01) 267 6692 x90 View (01) 267 6692 x90
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Mary Murphy
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck?
I am a Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapist, weaving together body-oriented therapy and psychodynamic insight, offering a safe and compassionate space for growth. Life challenges can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck?
I am a Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapist, weaving together body-oriented therapy and psychodynamic insight, offering a safe and compassionate space for growth. Life challenges can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
(01) 263 0697 x57 View (01) 263 0697 x57
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Judy Ferguson
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
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 also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, loss, bereavement, trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.
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.
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Éamon Óg McDermott
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Online Only
My own experience has demonstrated to me the immense healing that can take place in one being able to fully express themselves without fear of judgment. It is my role as a psychotherapist to provide an environment of empathy, safety and support, so that emotional and mental growth will occur naturally. My approach to psychotherapy is to facilitate growth through the skill of active and mindful listening and non directive guidance.
My own experience has demonstrated to me the immense healing that can take place in one being able to fully express themselves without fear of judgment. It is my role as a psychotherapist to provide an environment of empathy, safety and support, so that emotional and mental growth will occur naturally. My approach to psychotherapy is to facilitate growth through the skill of active and mindful listening and non directive guidance.
(01) 267 6570 x41 View (01) 267 6570 x41
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David O'Farrell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
Anxiety - Alternative Treatment I had a hugely positive experience attending David's clinic.
Professional Behaviour Change Psychotherapist, Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, CBT-E Trained, Complicated Grief Therapist, Relationship Counsellor, Psychological Nutritionist, We provide to you a Rapid response to your Query* *Fast Appointments* Selection of Appointment Times* We offer Brief Solution Focused Approach to addressing your concerns, CBT, CBT-E, CBT-T and Long Term Psychotherapy as required. Weekly or fortnightly Sessions. Lasting results as clients learn new behaviours and coping Skills!
Anxiety - Alternative Treatment I had a hugely positive experience attending David's clinic.
Professional Behaviour Change Psychotherapist, Adult Eating Disorder Specialist, CBT-E Trained, Complicated Grief Therapist, Relationship Counsellor, Psychological Nutritionist, We provide to you a Rapid response to your Query* *Fast Appointments* Selection of Appointment Times* We offer Brief Solution Focused Approach to addressing your concerns, CBT, CBT-E, CBT-T and Long Term Psychotherapy as required. Weekly or fortnightly Sessions. Lasting results as clients learn new behaviours and coping Skills!
085 763 7059 View 085 763 7059
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Sylwia McCarthy
Psychologist, MA, CPsychol PSI
Serves Area
I am passionate about working with people and helping them find their own way to a more fulfilled and satisfied life. I believe that health is not just absence of illness but a complete state of emotional and physical well-being. Whether you want to be more confident, improve your relationships or are looking to make changes in your professional life, I am here to assist you on your journey to get the life you want. I provide services in English and Polish.
I am passionate about working with people and helping them find their own way to a more fulfilled and satisfied life. I believe that health is not just absence of illness but a complete state of emotional and physical well-being. Whether you want to be more confident, improve your relationships or are looking to make changes in your professional life, I am here to assist you on your journey to get the life you want. I provide services in English and Polish.
(01) 267 6603 x54 View (01) 267 6603 x54
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Stephen Byrne
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over, providing a professional, confidential service. I believe that the unique relationship between the therapist and client is key to the success of therapy as the relationship facilitates the trusting environment within which a client's concerns can be shared, explored, and addressed. My approach is Humanistic and Integrative, Person-Centred with elements of CBT and Mindfulness. I cover all areas of general counseling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
I am a qualified psychotherapist with a B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over, providing a professional, confidential service. I believe that the unique relationship between the therapist and client is key to the success of therapy as the relationship facilitates the trusting environment within which a client's concerns can be shared, explored, and addressed. My approach is Humanistic and Integrative, Person-Centred with elements of CBT and Mindfulness. I cover all areas of general counseling including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.
087 904 0381 View 087 904 0381
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Maria Lawton-Murray EMDR and Trauma Trained
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling worried, struggling with the world today.
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway city. Life can be a struggle, but you do not need to be alone in it - Attending therapy in the past helped me understand myself and what I wanted and needed out of life. Mental Health distress isolated me for many years. Trauma informed therapy gave me my life back -
Feeling worried, struggling with the world today.
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway city. Life can be a struggle, but you do not need to be alone in it - Attending therapy in the past helped me understand myself and what I wanted and needed out of life. Mental Health distress isolated me for many years. Trauma informed therapy gave me my life back -
(01) 267 6681 x39 View (01) 267 6681 x39
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Şeyda Uzunbay
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Serves Area
With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions.
I support clients with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and migration. With 10 years of experience, I use EMDR, Psychodrama, Gottman Couple Therapy, and other evidence-based methods, offering a safe space for therapy in both Turkish and English.
With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions.
I support clients with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and migration. With 10 years of experience, I use EMDR, Psychodrama, Gottman Couple Therapy, and other evidence-based methods, offering a safe space for therapy in both Turkish and English.
(01) 267 6641 x76 View (01) 267 6641 x76
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.