Family Counselling in County Mayo

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Jenny Tsagalas
Verified Verified
Online Only
We will explore the issues at hand in ways that will help you get your confidence back in your parenting, provide you with tools to navigate family dynamics and deepen your understanding of your child's and your own behaviours.
At Behaviour Solutions, the approach is grounded in evidence-based methods and over 18 years of experience in behavioural consultation and therapy. Jenny Tsagalas, a fully registered behaviour analyst with ISBA, works with parents of children, adolescents, and young adults,to address a wide range of behavioural challenges. Her practice incorporates principles from Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, combined with current insights from neuroscience and developmental psychology. By focusing on both behaviour and its underlying emotional context, Jenny helps families achieve meaningful change.
We will explore the issues at hand in ways that will help you get your confidence back in your parenting, provide you with tools to navigate family dynamics and deepen your understanding of your child's and your own behaviours.
At Behaviour Solutions, the approach is grounded in evidence-based methods and over 18 years of experience in behavioural consultation and therapy. Jenny Tsagalas, a fully registered behaviour analyst with ISBA, works with parents of children, adolescents, and young adults,to address a wide range of behavioural challenges. Her practice incorporates principles from Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), attachment theory, and trauma-informed care, combined with current insights from neuroscience and developmental psychology. By focusing on both behaviour and its underlying emotional context, Jenny helps families achieve meaningful change.
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Robin Trail Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Claremorris, County Mayo F12
Seeking support is a courageous step, and I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. As a qualified counsellor, I believe in the power of understanding, connection, and personal growth. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate challenges, gain clarity, and build resilience. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or simply seeking a space to be heard, I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we can work towards positive change, helping you find balance and strength in your life.
Seeking support is a courageous step, and I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. As a qualified counsellor, I believe in the power of understanding, connection, and personal growth. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate challenges, gain clarity, and build resilience. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, or simply seeking a space to be heard, I am here to support you on your journey. Together, we can work towards positive change, helping you find balance and strength in your life.
(01) 592 4196 x75 View (01) 592 4196 x75
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Mike Wilkins Counselling
Counsellor
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
I’m an IACP and BACP accredited counsellor offering individual and couples counselling face-to-face in Castlebar on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and online throughout the week. I support clients with challenges such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, workplace stress, relationship issues, addiction (alcohol and drugs), and eating concerns. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative: I listen with care, creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, and equip you with practical tools to help you build resilience and move towards a happier, healthier life.
I’m an IACP and BACP accredited counsellor offering individual and couples counselling face-to-face in Castlebar on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and online throughout the week. I support clients with challenges such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, workplace stress, relationship issues, addiction (alcohol and drugs), and eating concerns. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative: I listen with care, creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, and equip you with practical tools to help you build resilience and move towards a happier, healthier life.
(01) 267 6681 x53 View (01) 267 6681 x53
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Karen Rooney
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Ballinrobe, County Mayo F31
I am a pre-accredited member of IACP abiding by their codes of ethics and standards of working. I hold a Master of Arts in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy (Clinical). I strive to create a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner selves, gain self-awareness, and tap into their inner wisdom and ultimately make changes to live the life they deserve with authenticity and to improve their health and well-being. Reaching out for support in times of difficulty is courageous and making the initial contact can be the hardest step of counselling.
I am a pre-accredited member of IACP abiding by their codes of ethics and standards of working. I hold a Master of Arts in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy (Clinical). I strive to create a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner selves, gain self-awareness, and tap into their inner wisdom and ultimately make changes to live the life they deserve with authenticity and to improve their health and well-being. Reaching out for support in times of difficulty is courageous and making the initial contact can be the hardest step of counselling.
(01) 267 6603 x92 View (01) 267 6603 x92
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North Mayo Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, IAHIP Assoc
1 Endorsed
Ballina, County Mayo F26
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.
(01) 267 6517 x34 View (01) 267 6517 x34
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Fiona Hoban
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Westport, County Mayo F28
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that something in your life seems off kilter, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to understand what’s really going on for you. 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. I have a particular interest in working with people who want to live more authentically—developing self-awareness, finding meaning and direction, and addressing old wounds that may still be shaping how they feel, relate, and move through life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that something in your life seems off kilter, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to understand what’s really going on for you. 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. I have a particular interest in working with people who want to live more authentically—developing self-awareness, finding meaning and direction, and addressing old wounds that may still be shaping how they feel, relate, and move through life.
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Walburg Ruane
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Online Only
I provide compassionate and professional online psychotherapy to Individuals, Adolescences, Families and Couples and believe that a safe and supportive connection will lead to positive changes and healing.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapist and Guidance Counsellor working in the West of Ireland. My approach integrates elements from many different schools of psychotherapy and my therapeutic frameworks include Person Centred, Psychodynamics, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness. I work online with Individuals, Adolescences, Families and Couples and believe that a safe and supportive connection will lead to positive changes and healing. I volunteer weekly in Knock Counselling Centre and the Accord Centre in Co Mayo.
I provide compassionate and professional online psychotherapy to Individuals, Adolescences, Families and Couples and believe that a safe and supportive connection will lead to positive changes and healing.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapist and Guidance Counsellor working in the West of Ireland. My approach integrates elements from many different schools of psychotherapy and my therapeutic frameworks include Person Centred, Psychodynamics, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness. I work online with Individuals, Adolescences, Families and Couples and believe that a safe and supportive connection will lead to positive changes and healing. I volunteer weekly in Knock Counselling Centre and the Accord Centre in Co Mayo.
(01) 568 2872 x60 View (01) 568 2872 x60
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Marty Bones
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Claremorris, County Mayo F12
Hi, my name is Marty and I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, accredited with IACP, based in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental service in a quiet and secure space where we can explore, understand and work towards resolving issues which may be affecting you or preventing you from enjoying a more fulfilled and enriching life.
Hi, my name is Marty and I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, accredited with IACP, based in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental service in a quiet and secure space where we can explore, understand and work towards resolving issues which may be affecting you or preventing you from enjoying a more fulfilled and enriching life.
(01) 233 7903 x74 View (01) 233 7903 x74
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Mags M Bourke
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Westport, County Mayo F28
My life experiences led me to my work. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and I currently volunteer at St Catherine's Counselling Services in Tallaght with a practice in Westport, Co Mayo , called 'Three Butterflies', symbolically associated with transformation, freedom, and renewal. Client needs a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their inner world, process unresolved emotions, and connect with their authentic self. I can support integrating conflicting emotions, and past experiences.To navigate existential questions or life transitions, and guidance in finding purpose.
My life experiences led me to my work. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and I currently volunteer at St Catherine's Counselling Services in Tallaght with a practice in Westport, Co Mayo , called 'Three Butterflies', symbolically associated with transformation, freedom, and renewal. Client needs a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their inner world, process unresolved emotions, and connect with their authentic self. I can support integrating conflicting emotions, and past experiences.To navigate existential questions or life transitions, and guidance in finding purpose.
087 491 1993 View 087 491 1993
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Emer Coyne
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Louisburgh, County Mayo F28
I am a fully accredited therapist with almost 15 years experience working with people who are struggling with certain areas of their lives and the feelings associated with this. I fully understand that it can be daunting coming to counselling and its takes courage to make the decision therefore I am passionate about creating a safe and secure place where you can be heard without fear of judgement.
I am a fully accredited therapist with almost 15 years experience working with people who are struggling with certain areas of their lives and the feelings associated with this. I fully understand that it can be daunting coming to counselling and its takes courage to make the decision therefore I am passionate about creating a safe and secure place where you can be heard without fear of judgement.
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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
(01) 263 0393 x80 View (01) 263 0393 x80
Sinead Murray
Psychotherapist, MA, FTAI
Online Only
Sinéad is a warm and empathetic systemic psychotherapist with a passion for providing therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families.
Systemic psychotherapy can help individuals, couples and families move from blame to understanding, from reactivity to reflection, and from isolation to connection.
Sinéad is a warm and empathetic systemic psychotherapist with a passion for providing therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families.
Systemic psychotherapy can help individuals, couples and families move from blame to understanding, from reactivity to reflection, and from isolation to connection.
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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 specialise in helping clients who have experienced acute or chronic trauma, e.g. in childhood or in an abusive relationship. I use a unique combination of Bioenergy Healing and Psychotherapy to help calm and heal the nervous system overwhelmed by trauma. This approach also works very well for highly sensitive persons. Talk to me if you feel stuck in your life, career or relationship. Whatever is troubling you I can help you face it, understand it and deal with so you can have a good and happy life.
I help adults and adolescents deal with loss, bereavement, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and school related issues etc. I specialise in helping clients who have experienced acute or chronic trauma, e.g. in childhood or in an abusive relationship. I use a unique combination of Bioenergy Healing and Psychotherapy to help calm and heal the nervous system overwhelmed by trauma. This approach also works very well for highly sensitive persons. Talk to me if you feel stuck in your life, career or relationship. Whatever is troubling you I can help you face it, understand it and deal with so you can have a good and happy life.
087 936 2097 View 087 936 2097
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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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Laura Timoney
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
1 Endorsed
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
I am a fully accredited psychotherapist who works both indoors and outdoors in my local green spaces. My core training is in person-centred, humanistic integrative psychotherapy, and I am registered with the Irish Association for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists (IAHIP).
I am a fully accredited psychotherapist who works both indoors and outdoors in my local green spaces. My core training is in person-centred, humanistic integrative psychotherapy, and I am registered with the Irish Association for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists (IAHIP).
(01) 263 0697 x90 View (01) 263 0697 x90
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Caroline Healy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Ballina, County Mayo F26
Hi, my name is Caroline and I am a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor working in Ballina, County Mayo. I offer a confidential space where you can feel safe to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences fully and where we can work together to find ways towards achieving your goals and needs.
Hi, my name is Caroline and I am a fully accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor working in Ballina, County Mayo. I offer a confidential space where you can feel safe to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences fully and where we can work together to find ways towards achieving your goals and needs.
(01) 267 6603 x39 View (01) 267 6603 x39
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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
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Claire Angela Bolger
Counsellor, NAPCP
Ballina, County Mayo F26
Waitlist for new clients
As an adolescent psychotherapist I work collaboratively with my clients to explore where they are and where they want to be. Transitions, whether they may be moving from adolescence to adulthood, changing schools or navigating personal identity shifts, are a significant focus of my work. I strive to be a steady presence for my clients, providing guidance and support as they navigate these pivotal moments.
As an adolescent psychotherapist I work collaboratively with my clients to explore where they are and where they want to be. Transitions, whether they may be moving from adolescence to adulthood, changing schools or navigating personal identity shifts, are a significant focus of my work. I strive to be a steady presence for my clients, providing guidance and support as they navigate these pivotal moments.
(01) 230 8537 x22 View (01) 230 8537 x22
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Mary Murphy
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck? Are your normal coping mechanisms simply not working anymore? Whatever you're facing, therapy can offer a supportive space to explore your experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or stuck? Are your normal coping mechanisms simply not working anymore? Whatever you're facing, therapy can offer a supportive space to explore your experiences.
(01) 263 0697 x57 View (01) 263 0697 x57
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Maria Lawton-Murray EMDR and Trauma Trained
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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 -
Recovery is possible - I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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
Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.