Sports Performance Counselling in County Mayo

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Laura McDonald
Psychotherapist
Castlebar, County Mayo F23
I work with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, fears, phobias, careers, sports performance and more.
I work with individuals over the age of 18 and offer a range of therapies that are fast, effective and work directly with the mind, or the neural pathways in the brain. If you have a clear idea of what you want, I can help you onto the correct path. To find out more about BWRT (the most powerful)or Hypnotherapy, please read the relevant pages on my website.
I work with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, fears, phobias, careers, sports performance and more.
I work with individuals over the age of 18 and offer a range of therapies that are fast, effective and work directly with the mind, or the neural pathways in the brain. If you have a clear idea of what you want, I can help you onto the correct path. To find out more about BWRT (the most powerful)or Hypnotherapy, please read the relevant pages on my website.
(01) 267 6622 x49 View (01) 267 6622 x49
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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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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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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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David O'Farrell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
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!
085 763 7059 View 085 763 7059
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Gerard Madden
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Serves Area
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.
(01) 267 6692 x90 View (01) 267 6692 x90
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Paul Doolin
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Parakletos is an ancient Greek word meaning Advocate or Helper. In my practice, it represents the therapeutic relationship—a space where you are supported, understood, and guided toward healing and self-discovery. I aim to provide a compassionate space to explore mind, body and spirit, helping you find clarity and strength in your journey. During June, July and August, I will not be seeing new clients. I will have a new schedule beginning in September. Please feel free to contact me regarding availability in September.
Parakletos is an ancient Greek word meaning Advocate or Helper. In my practice, it represents the therapeutic relationship—a space where you are supported, understood, and guided toward healing and self-discovery. I aim to provide a compassionate space to explore mind, body and spirit, helping you find clarity and strength in your journey. During June, July and August, I will not be seeing new clients. I will have a new schedule beginning in September. Please feel free to contact me regarding availability in September.
087 160 1568 View 087 160 1568
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Declan John Brady
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
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!
087 222 2044 View 087 222 2044
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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.
(01) 267 6681 x39 View (01) 267 6681 x39

Online Therapists

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Robert Coyle
Psychotherapist, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Dundalk, County Louth A91
Talking is medicine. I don't mean it's like medicine; I mean IT IS medicine. It heals. It gives clarity and perspective; It makes people feel better. I have been lucky enough to help and witness people change how they think and feel so that life feels easier - not so damn difficult all the time. I have seen the smiles on faces as lifelong emotional burdens are put down and life can be lived fully again. I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life deal with many types of issues; from the immediate, such as trouble with work, to challenges and issues whose roots stretch back to childhood.
Talking is medicine. I don't mean it's like medicine; I mean IT IS medicine. It heals. It gives clarity and perspective; It makes people feel better. I have been lucky enough to help and witness people change how they think and feel so that life feels easier - not so damn difficult all the time. I have seen the smiles on faces as lifelong emotional burdens are put down and life can be lived fully again. I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life deal with many types of issues; from the immediate, such as trouble with work, to challenges and issues whose roots stretch back to childhood.
(061) 572 524 x75 View (061) 572 524 x75
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Joe Kelly
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Dublin, County D02
My clients tend to be thoughtful, reflective people who feel something in their lives is no longer working as it once did. They may be experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Often they are navigating demanding work, identity questions, or the emotional shifts that come with parenting and major life transitions. They are usually looking for a space to think more deeply about their experiences, understand long-standing patterns, and move toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
My clients tend to be thoughtful, reflective people who feel something in their lives is no longer working as it once did. They may be experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Often they are navigating demanding work, identity questions, or the emotional shifts that come with parenting and major life transitions. They are usually looking for a space to think more deeply about their experiences, understand long-standing patterns, and move toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
(01) 263 0393 x67 View (01) 263 0393 x67
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Collaboration Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D01
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
I Specialise in Mental health conditions: ADHD: OCD: Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia etcetera, and also the essence of therapy; trauma related and high anxiety: I also do Relationship and Couples therapy. I offer an empowering experience on taking back control of your own actions, behaviours, whereby you’re thinking and feelings can literally follow in tandem. How this can define your relationship from within and follow into your relationships plural.I have a background in Radio/Journalism for mental health and videos online: First Part: Raymond Walsh 'Rationalisation over Rumination' on YouTube.
(01) 267 6641 x28 View (01) 267 6641 x28
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RISE Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MIACP
Kilcoole, County Wicklow A63
We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens. Our team have decades of therapy experience between them. We are professionally accredited, financially accessible and we love our work.
We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens. Our team have decades of therapy experience between them. We are professionally accredited, financially accessible and we love our work.
(01) 267 6675 x88 View (01) 267 6675 x88
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Carmel Vickers
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Enniskerry, County Wicklow A98
Waitlist for new clients
Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.
Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.
(01) 267 6536 x55 View (01) 267 6536 x55
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Dr. Míceál Cronin
Psychotherapist, PhD
Dundalk, County Louth A91
Adolescents 7+ years / Adults. I am an integrative Counselling Psychotherapist who has been qualified for over 30 years. I offer support on a One-to-One, Couples & Family basis. I specialize in treating all areas of psychological distress including addiction problems (Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sexual, Social Media & Gaming); anxiety and depression; grief and loss; anorexia; relationship problems; domestic violence; work issues; sexual abuse; family difficulties; A.D.H.D.; O.C.D. & all trauma related problems. I am also a music teacher and integrate Music Therapy on request.
Adolescents 7+ years / Adults. I am an integrative Counselling Psychotherapist who has been qualified for over 30 years. I offer support on a One-to-One, Couples & Family basis. I specialize in treating all areas of psychological distress including addiction problems (Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sexual, Social Media & Gaming); anxiety and depression; grief and loss; anorexia; relationship problems; domestic violence; work issues; sexual abuse; family difficulties; A.D.H.D.; O.C.D. & all trauma related problems. I am also a music teacher and integrate Music Therapy on request.
(01) 267 6675 x45 View (01) 267 6675 x45
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Aisling O'Connor
Counsellor, MIACP
Carlow, County R93
I am a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of IACP. I work with clients in a person-centred way, focusing on the lived experience and current challenges that each person brings to the therapy space and integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches.
I am a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of IACP. I work with clients in a person-centred way, focusing on the lived experience and current challenges that each person brings to the therapy space and integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches.
087 791 0560 View 087 791 0560
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Ciarán Everitt
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Dublin, County D01
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention.
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention.
(01) 267 6641 x34 View (01) 267 6641 x34
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William Hempel
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Cork, County T12
My therapy provides Hope, Help and Healing. Using a holistic, non-discriminatory and non-judgmental approach, my clients learn how to uncover and eliminate the self-limiting beliefs and attitudes that have fulfilled discomfort, distress and self-sabotaging behaviour in the past. If you are struggling with aspects of your life, help is at hand".
My therapy provides Hope, Help and Healing. Using a holistic, non-discriminatory and non-judgmental approach, my clients learn how to uncover and eliminate the self-limiting beliefs and attitudes that have fulfilled discomfort, distress and self-sabotaging behaviour in the past. If you are struggling with aspects of your life, help is at hand".
(01) 267 6552 x64 View (01) 267 6552 x64
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Clive Brassington
Psychotherapist, MSc, ICP
Dublin, County D07
Clive works with people experiencing a range of symptoms, particularly Depersonalisation and Derealisation. He works in an individual way to meet the needs of a person, focusing on what is brought to find the underlying cause of the issue. “I work with what is known to find what is unknown to the individual. If you are finding life difficult, it's okay; we will find a way to the root of the symptoms. Being listened to and truly heard by a qualified psychotherapist can bring change and restoration to a person.
Clive works with people experiencing a range of symptoms, particularly Depersonalisation and Derealisation. He works in an individual way to meet the needs of a person, focusing on what is brought to find the underlying cause of the issue. “I work with what is known to find what is unknown to the individual. If you are finding life difficult, it's okay; we will find a way to the root of the symptoms. Being listened to and truly heard by a qualified psychotherapist can bring change and restoration to a person.
(01) 233 7180 x23 View (01) 233 7180 x23
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Joanne Smith
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Dublin, County D06
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out from constantly adapting to a world that doesn’t always make space for difference. Perhaps you’re exploring your neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, AuDHD, or PDA) or navigating addiction, trauma, grief, or emotional overwhelm. You might long to understand yourself better, find balance, or simply feel safe in your own body. My clients often come to therapy tired of surviving alone, ready to be met with curiosity, compassion, and understanding rather than judgment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out from constantly adapting to a world that doesn’t always make space for difference. Perhaps you’re exploring your neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, AuDHD, or PDA) or navigating addiction, trauma, grief, or emotional overwhelm. You might long to understand yourself better, find balance, or simply feel safe in your own body. My clients often come to therapy tired of surviving alone, ready to be met with curiosity, compassion, and understanding rather than judgment.
(061) 572 524 x78 View (061) 572 524 x78
Sports Performance Counsellors
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualisation, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.

How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.

How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.

What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.