Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in County Mayo
21 years experience working with clients using the best psychological intervention known as BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy). Also offering hypnotherapy and life coaching.
I work with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, fears, phobias, careers, sports performance and more.
I started out in London, UK in 2004, and am now based in County Mayo, Ireland.
It may be necessary to get a referral from your GP before having BWRT or Hypnotherapy.
Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma Practitioner Certification Training, and other professional courses available for new and existing health and wellness practitioners.
21 years experience working with clients using the best psychological intervention known as BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy). Also offering hypnotherapy and life coaching.
I work with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, fears, phobias, careers, sports performance and more.
I started out in London, UK in 2004, and am now based in County Mayo, Ireland.
It may be necessary to get a referral from your GP before having BWRT or Hypnotherapy.
Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma Practitioner Certification Training, and other professional courses available for new and existing health and wellness practitioners.
I have worked as a therapist for the past 22 years in private practice. It is my great privilege to be with people at perhaps the most difficult times in their lives what ever the circumstances. It is my experience that all of us long for connection to ourselves and others - essentially to be met as a person - regardless of presenting issue.
I have worked as a therapist for the past 22 years in private practice. It is my great privilege to be with people at perhaps the most difficult times in their lives what ever the circumstances. It is my experience that all of us long for connection to ourselves and others - essentially to be met as a person - regardless of presenting issue.
I am a psychotherapist with an extensive background in psychology. I offer a safe space, in person or online, to explore, understand and allow for challenging thoughts and feelings. Life can be overwhelming, whether through stress, anxiety, loss, or the quiet weight of unspoken struggles.
With over 10 years of clinical and academic experience, I bring a warm, compassionate approach that integrates evidence-based therapies with genuine human connection. My aim is to help you create a new relationship with challenging thoughts and emotions, while supporting you in living a life of meaning and authenticity.
I am a psychotherapist with an extensive background in psychology. I offer a safe space, in person or online, to explore, understand and allow for challenging thoughts and feelings. Life can be overwhelming, whether through stress, anxiety, loss, or the quiet weight of unspoken struggles.
With over 10 years of clinical and academic experience, I bring a warm, compassionate approach that integrates evidence-based therapies with genuine human connection. My aim is to help you create a new relationship with challenging thoughts and emotions, while supporting you in living a life of meaning and authenticity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many of my clients come to me facing deeply personal and often overlapping challenges. I provide a compassionate space to navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as the complexities of relationship breakdowns, bullying, and coercive control. These struggles are often intensified by the relentless pace of modern life, social media, and financial instability. Whether you are moving through bereavement, career transitions, or burnout, I am here to help. I also support those who have turned to substance or behavioral addictions as a way to cope with the heavy weight of isolation and stress.
Many of my clients come to me facing deeply personal and often overlapping challenges. I provide a compassionate space to navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as the complexities of relationship breakdowns, bullying, and coercive control. These struggles are often intensified by the relentless pace of modern life, social media, and financial instability. Whether you are moving through bereavement, career transitions, or burnout, I am here to help. I also support those who have turned to substance or behavioral addictions as a way to cope with the heavy weight of isolation and stress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feeling worried, anxious, depressed or just stuck? At a crossroads in your career or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to thrive!
Feeling worried, anxious, depressed or just stuck? At a crossroads in your career or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to thrive!
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!
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!
I work with all clients to provide a confidential and safe space that supports and empowers individuals. We work together and meet challenges with actionable skills and a deep sense of personal belief and self compassion. I understand how hard it can be to seek help. I regard all clients with compassion and without judgement. Life throws us many challenges. These can include illness or grief, struggles in the perinatal period or any of a myriad of situations that at times can feel too complicated to even express. It is at these times therapeutic input can assist.
I work with all clients to provide a confidential and safe space that supports and empowers individuals. We work together and meet challenges with actionable skills and a deep sense of personal belief and self compassion. I understand how hard it can be to seek help. I regard all clients with compassion and without judgement. Life throws us many challenges. These can include illness or grief, struggles in the perinatal period or any of a myriad of situations that at times can feel too complicated to even express. It is at these times therapeutic input can assist.
Online Therapists
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Burnt out? Overwhelmed? Navigating a life transition? Something in you knows that how you're living and how you want to live are not quite aligning. Whether that shows up as anxiety, trauma, a sense of meaninglessness or a quiet feeling of being stuck, this is exactly the work I do.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with specialist training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy i.e. working with what the nervous system holds, not just what the mind can articulate. I have a particular interest in existential questions: meaning, identity, and how to live more fully. My approach is warm, direct and unhurried. I am here to help you.
Burnt out? Overwhelmed? Navigating a life transition? Something in you knows that how you're living and how you want to live are not quite aligning. Whether that shows up as anxiety, trauma, a sense of meaninglessness or a quiet feeling of being stuck, this is exactly the work I do.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with specialist training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy i.e. working with what the nervous system holds, not just what the mind can articulate. I have a particular interest in existential questions: meaning, identity, and how to live more fully. My approach is warm, direct and unhurried. I am here to help you.
My Way Of Working Is Fundamentally Based Upon Person-Centred Principles And Human Rights, with a Focus On Creating A Supportive Therapeutic Alliance. Sessions Integrate Elements Of Evidence-Based Therapies Such As Emotion-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, And Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. I Have Experience Working With Adults, Children, Parents And Families.
My Way Of Working Is Fundamentally Based Upon Person-Centred Principles And Human Rights, with a Focus On Creating A Supportive Therapeutic Alliance. Sessions Integrate Elements Of Evidence-Based Therapies Such As Emotion-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, And Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. I Have Experience Working With Adults, Children, Parents And Families.
If you’ve found your way here, you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what’s happening and find a way forward together.
With over eight years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many people through different challenges, helping them build strength, clarity, and a more fulfilling life.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I studied philosophy and religions, completing a doctorate. This shapes my interest in the questions of meaning and identity.
I put strong emphasis on practical applications of therapy in life.
If you’ve found your way here, you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what’s happening and find a way forward together.
With over eight years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many people through different challenges, helping them build strength, clarity, and a more fulfilling life.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I studied philosophy and religions, completing a doctorate. This shapes my interest in the questions of meaning and identity.
I put strong emphasis on practical applications of therapy in life.
Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.