Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counselling in County Mayo
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor who places you, the client, at the centre of the work. I have a vast range of experience in this field and aim to provide long term solutions to my clients to help them navigate life's difficulties.
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.
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 work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. Psychoanalysis is a talking therapy, well positioned to address some of the difficulties that can remain unresolved within contemporary medical and wellbeing approaches. If you are interested in understanding why things seem to go wrong, why certain patterns keep repeating, or why you find yourself returning to familiar positions in relationships and life, psychoanalysis offers a space in which these questions can be explored.
I offer a limited number of low cost places and a helpline service which you can access through my website.
I work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. Psychoanalysis is a talking therapy, well positioned to address some of the difficulties that can remain unresolved within contemporary medical and wellbeing approaches. If you are interested in understanding why things seem to go wrong, why certain patterns keep repeating, or why you find yourself returning to familiar positions in relationships and life, psychoanalysis offers a space in which these questions can be explored.
I offer a limited number of low cost places and a helpline service which you can access through my website.
Maria Lawton-Murray EMDR and Trauma Trained
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I focus on working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I focus on working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process.
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
Online Therapists
Deirdre Lynch
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Castlepollard, County Westmeath N91
“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or perhaps stuck in patterns you don't understand? I offer you a calm, supportive space to help you move forward”
You may be carrying a lot right now emotionally, mentally, or in your relationships and unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to feel more like yourself again. Together, we gently build self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience which then helps you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your life and relationships.
“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or perhaps stuck in patterns you don't understand? I offer you a calm, supportive space to help you move forward”
You may be carrying a lot right now emotionally, mentally, or in your relationships and unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to feel more like yourself again. Together, we gently build self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience which then helps you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your life and relationships.
Hello and welcome. I have developed a private practice based in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing). We work together on developing a safe relationship space by using valuable tools from EMDR Therapy and other moda, so that you can feel at ease and comfortable in the session. You can work at your own pace on your desired issue, this can be something from the present, e.g a relatioship issues, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, or depression. With EMDR therapy, we can work with issues of historical trauma, PTSD and physical discomfort, and tension.
Hello and welcome. I have developed a private practice based in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Here I practice as a Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist (Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing). We work together on developing a safe relationship space by using valuable tools from EMDR Therapy and other moda, so that you can feel at ease and comfortable in the session. You can work at your own pace on your desired issue, this can be something from the present, e.g a relatioship issues, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, or depression. With EMDR therapy, we can work with issues of historical trauma, PTSD and physical discomfort, and tension.
Looking for a therapist can feel really daunting so I hope I can provide some helpful information here.
I work with clients once to three times weekly in both Dublin city centre and Dun Laoghaire. I provide a confidential, supportive space to talk, reflect and explore. My approach aids the expression of unconscious factors behind thought, behaviour and relationship patterns and regular sessions facilitate a close therapeutic relationship fostering lasting self-understanding, agency and change.
I have a particular interest in disordered eating and volunteer for the charity Bodywhys.
Looking for a therapist can feel really daunting so I hope I can provide some helpful information here.
I work with clients once to three times weekly in both Dublin city centre and Dun Laoghaire. I provide a confidential, supportive space to talk, reflect and explore. My approach aids the expression of unconscious factors behind thought, behaviour and relationship patterns and regular sessions facilitate a close therapeutic relationship fostering lasting self-understanding, agency and change.
I have a particular interest in disordered eating and volunteer for the charity Bodywhys.
You've taken the first step by seeking help in what could be the most important journey of your life. It can be nerve-racking thinking about sitting in front of a stranger and telling them about yourself. What if they judge you? What if they don't believe you? What if it doesn't work? These are common fears, and I've had them myself when I first started therapy. When we work together, our relationship will be one built on trust, confidentiality, and without judgment.
I am also a Play Therapist with children from 4 years old. In the playroom play is the language; this helps them navigate and work through their feelings.
You've taken the first step by seeking help in what could be the most important journey of your life. It can be nerve-racking thinking about sitting in front of a stranger and telling them about yourself. What if they judge you? What if they don't believe you? What if it doesn't work? These are common fears, and I've had them myself when I first started therapy. When we work together, our relationship will be one built on trust, confidentiality, and without judgment.
I am also a Play Therapist with children from 4 years old. In the playroom play is the language; this helps them navigate and work through their feelings.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
I am a person-centred psychotherapist who offers a warm, grounding space where you can explore what’s happening in your inner world with honesty and gentleness. Our work is centred on you — your feelings, your pace, and your experience. Together we focus on the present moment, helping you reconnect with your own wisdom, deepen your self-understanding, and step into a more authentic version of yourself.
I am a person-centred psychotherapist who offers a warm, grounding space where you can explore what’s happening in your inner world with honesty and gentleness. Our work is centred on you — your feelings, your pace, and your experience. Together we focus on the present moment, helping you reconnect with your own wisdom, deepen your self-understanding, and step into a more authentic version of yourself.
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
Hi, I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, with locations in Santry, Rathfarnham, and Limerick, offers a safe and supportive space for everyone. We provide both Full Fee and Low-Cost Therapy Services, especially during these uncertain times. We welcome individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and neurodiversities. Offering both online and in-person appointments, we’re here to empower you to be your true self.
Hi, I’m Dermot McCarthy, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Inner Voice Inner Journey. Our Therapy Centre, with locations in Santry, Rathfarnham, and Limerick, offers a safe and supportive space for everyone. We provide both Full Fee and Low-Cost Therapy Services, especially during these uncertain times. We welcome individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and neurodiversities. Offering both online and in-person appointments, we’re here to empower you to be your true self.
Please note I am only accepting clients for Adult ADHD assessments at the moment as my therapy slots are fully booked.
My aim in therapy is to connect with the person, allowing them to feel safe and heard, supporting them to make sense of their lives. I provide a calm and comfortable space for people to explore their difficulties, using evidence-based theory to structure and support their emerging story. This allows us to work together to gently and safely unravel tangled elements of the past, freeing the person to move forward into the future they see for themselves.
Please note I am only accepting clients for Adult ADHD assessments at the moment as my therapy slots are fully booked.
My aim in therapy is to connect with the person, allowing them to feel safe and heard, supporting them to make sense of their lives. I provide a calm and comfortable space for people to explore their difficulties, using evidence-based theory to structure and support their emerging story. This allows us to work together to gently and safely unravel tangled elements of the past, freeing the person to move forward into the future they see for themselves.
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).
I see my work in counselling as helping you as a client connect with yourself at a deeper level – to explore the relationship with yourself so that you can discover your own wisdom and empowerment within. I am experienced helping clients in the areas of Relationship difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Stress management, Communication,Personal Growth, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Sexual abuse, Depression, Low Self Esteem, Psychosomatic conditions, Chronic Disease, Self-harm, Identity issues and OCD.
I see my work in counselling as helping you as a client connect with yourself at a deeper level – to explore the relationship with yourself so that you can discover your own wisdom and empowerment within. I am experienced helping clients in the areas of Relationship difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Stress management, Communication,Personal Growth, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Sexual abuse, Depression, Low Self Esteem, Psychosomatic conditions, Chronic Disease, Self-harm, Identity issues and OCD.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
By looking at the emotional needs and wants I help clients to really understand the complexity of what is underneath the emotions they experience. We can present with a symptom like emotion such as fear, anger or people pleasing. However, when we fully understand where this comes from we become more aware, and with awareness, we then have the ability to make choices on how we want to proceed.
By looking at the emotional needs and wants I help clients to really understand the complexity of what is underneath the emotions they experience. We can present with a symptom like emotion such as fear, anger or people pleasing. However, when we fully understand where this comes from we become more aware, and with awareness, we then have the ability to make choices on how we want to proceed.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.