LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Waterford, WD

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Dr. Brendon Glon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, men's issues, and intersectional identities.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, men's issues, and intersectional identities.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
(01) 592 4196 x19 View (01) 592 4196 x19
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Dr. Bogdan Wawrzaszek
Psychotherapist, PhD, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My areas of interest include relationship issues, low self-esteem, overthinking, life change/transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, bereavement and loss.
If you're visiting my profile there's every chance you're looking for some sort of help. Whether it is a particular issue that is bothering you; or a way you feel about yourself and your life, I am here to help. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your issues and figure out an effective way forward. My aim is to provide you with a reflective space where you can grow your self-awareness and knowledge. I also put emphasis on practical applications of therapy in life.
My areas of interest include relationship issues, low self-esteem, overthinking, life change/transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, bereavement and loss.
If you're visiting my profile there's every chance you're looking for some sort of help. Whether it is a particular issue that is bothering you; or a way you feel about yourself and your life, I am here to help. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your issues and figure out an effective way forward. My aim is to provide you with a reflective space where you can grow your self-awareness and knowledge. I also put emphasis on practical applications of therapy in life.
(01) 267 6692 x16 View (01) 267 6692 x16
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Melanie Gruben
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am openly queer and neurodivergent with lived experience of many of the barriers our communities face.
Have you been trying therapy as a neurodivergent person and finding that a lot of therapists just "don't get it"? Are you finding that you have to constantly explain your neurotype or condition and are still too often misunderstood? Or maybe you're trying therapy for the first time, and you want to make sure it's someone that gets you. It may be time for you to find a therapist that is attuned to your unique struggles. Here you can find a sounding board, understanding, compassionate challenging, problem-solving tools, and additional resources.
I am openly queer and neurodivergent with lived experience of many of the barriers our communities face.
Have you been trying therapy as a neurodivergent person and finding that a lot of therapists just "don't get it"? Are you finding that you have to constantly explain your neurotype or condition and are still too often misunderstood? Or maybe you're trying therapy for the first time, and you want to make sure it's someone that gets you. It may be time for you to find a therapist that is attuned to your unique struggles. Here you can find a sounding board, understanding, compassionate challenging, problem-solving tools, and additional resources.
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Clodagh McGrath
Psychotherapist, APCP
Online Only
I offer a safe and affirming space for neurodiverse clients seeking to understand themselves more, as well as those in the queer community navigating identity, coming out, or major life changes.
Using talk therapy and EMDR, I'll meet you where you are, and we will work together to process what's holding you back to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence. My approach is gentle yet focused, creating space for you to reconnect with your inner strength. You are not broken—healing isn't about fixing yourself but about finding new ways to move forward. If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out.
I offer a safe and affirming space for neurodiverse clients seeking to understand themselves more, as well as those in the queer community navigating identity, coming out, or major life changes.
Using talk therapy and EMDR, I'll meet you where you are, and we will work together to process what's holding you back to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence. My approach is gentle yet focused, creating space for you to reconnect with your inner strength. You are not broken—healing isn't about fixing yourself but about finding new ways to move forward. If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out.
(01) 233 7180 x60 View (01) 233 7180 x60
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James Lyster Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide support for a variety of mental health concerns to adults and adolescents over the age of 13. I have over 20 years of experience in helping professions. Providing care, support, safeguarding, guidance and advocacy often in times of crisis and emergency. I have supported victims of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, marginalization, discrimination and chronic illnesses. I have experience with a diverse variety of people; always offering the values of respect, acceptance, understanding and compassion.
I provide support for a variety of mental health concerns to adults and adolescents over the age of 13. I have over 20 years of experience in helping professions. Providing care, support, safeguarding, guidance and advocacy often in times of crisis and emergency. I have supported victims of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, marginalization, discrimination and chronic illnesses. I have experience with a diverse variety of people; always offering the values of respect, acceptance, understanding and compassion.
(01) 568 2872 x92 View (01) 568 2872 x92
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Anita Furlong
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Waterford, County X91
I am an experienced and accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor and recognise that at times in our lives we can experience events or circumstances which can leave us worried, anxious, confused, angry or sometimes overwhelmed. Change can appear too challenging or sometimes impossible. At other times we can feel stuck or unable to overcome issues arising from our pasts, unable to communicate what we want or need, or how we feel. We are left struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression and low self worth or confidence and shame and it can feel others don't or cannot understand.
I am an experienced and accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor and recognise that at times in our lives we can experience events or circumstances which can leave us worried, anxious, confused, angry or sometimes overwhelmed. Change can appear too challenging or sometimes impossible. At other times we can feel stuck or unable to overcome issues arising from our pasts, unable to communicate what we want or need, or how we feel. We are left struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression and low self worth or confidence and shame and it can feel others don't or cannot understand.
(01) 267 6681 x41 View (01) 267 6681 x41
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Thomaz Lopes
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I place special focus on understanding why we feel and behave as we do, aiming to support changes in unhealthy behaviour patterns. My work ranges from anxiety, depression and phobias, to relationship difficulties and daily life challenges. My coaching experience covers career development and behavioural performance and I have provided workshops in this field across Brazil, Portugal, and Ireland.
I place special focus on understanding why we feel and behave as we do, aiming to support changes in unhealthy behaviour patterns. My work ranges from anxiety, depression and phobias, to relationship difficulties and daily life challenges. My coaching experience covers career development and behavioural performance and I have provided workshops in this field across Brazil, Portugal, and Ireland.
(01) 233 7180 x74 View (01) 233 7180 x74
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Ayhan Alman
Psychotherapist, MSc
Online Only
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the lasting effects of challenging life experiences. These can impact your self-esteem, heighten anxiety, or contribute to feelings of depression. As a psychotherapist (MSc) and accredited EMDR practitioner, I provide a supportive space where you can explore your concerns at your own pace. Together, we’ll focus on what matters to you and work towards the changes you value most.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the lasting effects of challenging life experiences. These can impact your self-esteem, heighten anxiety, or contribute to feelings of depression. As a psychotherapist (MSc) and accredited EMDR practitioner, I provide a supportive space where you can explore your concerns at your own pace. Together, we’ll focus on what matters to you and work towards the changes you value most.
(01) 267 6527 x70 View (01) 267 6527 x70
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Conor Doyle
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
Hello and welcome. Are you stressed, lost, anxious? Going through divorce? Life brings many experiences our way, some good and some bad. The emotional impact of these experiences can be frightening or confusing. Our family have a lot of influence on us, how we behave, how we talk, and how we communicate. Loss, grief, and anxiety are natural responses and processing our emotions is an essential part of living a healthy life.
085 262 1690 View 085 262 1690
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Dr. Shane MacSweeney
Psychologist, PsychD
Online Only
I draw from my experience across a wide range of mental health settings, including HSE adult, child and adolescent mental health services, as well as inpatient/outpatient paediatric neuropsychology settings. Prior to becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I also worked as a Social Care Worker in residential settings. I offer a kind, patient, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring and addressing your current challenges or issues.
I draw from my experience across a wide range of mental health settings, including HSE adult, child and adolescent mental health services, as well as inpatient/outpatient paediatric neuropsychology settings. Prior to becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I also worked as a Social Care Worker in residential settings. I offer a kind, patient, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring and addressing your current challenges or issues.
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Fiona Hogan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
2 Endorsed
Waterford, County X91
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Struggling to move past difficult life experiences? Afraid of making the same mistakes or having the same kind of relationships that don't work for you? I want to support you to overcome your symptoms and experiences to lead a better life. I will help you by tracing the origins of your feelings to help you overcome them for good rather than just giving you tips and tricks. But don't worry, there will also be tips and tricks too. I will help you move forward and build resources to cope with your feelings while working towards lo. I believe I long lasting changes rather than quick fixes.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Struggling to move past difficult life experiences? Afraid of making the same mistakes or having the same kind of relationships that don't work for you? I want to support you to overcome your symptoms and experiences to lead a better life. I will help you by tracing the origins of your feelings to help you overcome them for good rather than just giving you tips and tricks. But don't worry, there will also be tips and tricks too. I will help you move forward and build resources to cope with your feelings while working towards lo. I believe I long lasting changes rather than quick fixes.
(01) 267 6692 x47 View (01) 267 6692 x47
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I help my clients to manage stress, anxiety, depression and burnout, and support my clients through many different challenging situations. I am an experienced IACP accredited Counsellor and Coach with Neuroscience with over thirty years of experience helping people to make transformative changes in their lives, working with individuals and many international organisations. My training in counselling and coaching with neuroscience provides a unique combination of skills that helps my clients to make positive changes in a supportive and encouraging way. I work with adults of all ages and genders.
I help my clients to manage stress, anxiety, depression and burnout, and support my clients through many different challenging situations. I am an experienced IACP accredited Counsellor and Coach with Neuroscience with over thirty years of experience helping people to make transformative changes in their lives, working with individuals and many international organisations. My training in counselling and coaching with neuroscience provides a unique combination of skills that helps my clients to make positive changes in a supportive and encouraging way. I work with adults of all ages and genders.
(01) 267 6595 x10 View (01) 267 6595 x10
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Rose Fitzpatrick
Counsellor, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Waterford, County X91
I am a psychotherapist, working with adults in Waterford city, I also work online. I have worked with clients therapeutically developing self-esteem, self-compassion and self-worth. I work in an integrative manner to support and empower the client. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental, confidential, therapeutic space to explore what is uniquely you. This is not a perfect process; it is as unique and individual as you are. Together, we will explore the issues you bring, and work collaboratively to find your way forward and what works for you.
I am a psychotherapist, working with adults in Waterford city, I also work online. I have worked with clients therapeutically developing self-esteem, self-compassion and self-worth. I work in an integrative manner to support and empower the client. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental, confidential, therapeutic space to explore what is uniquely you. This is not a perfect process; it is as unique and individual as you are. Together, we will explore the issues you bring, and work collaboratively to find your way forward and what works for you.
(01) 267 6517 x69 View (01) 267 6517 x69
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Caoimhe Delaney
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Online Only
I am a psychotherapist based in Waterford and have availability for online and telephone 1-on-1 counselling in a time and space that suits your needs. I have worked with clients therapeutically exploring various needs such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past/present trauma, neurodiversity, stress, grief. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the issues you bring. I have worked with clients who bring various needs and goals, I aim to work collaboratively to find what works with you and your goals.
I am a psychotherapist based in Waterford and have availability for online and telephone 1-on-1 counselling in a time and space that suits your needs. I have worked with clients therapeutically exploring various needs such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past/present trauma, neurodiversity, stress, grief. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the issues you bring. I have worked with clients who bring various needs and goals, I aim to work collaboratively to find what works with you and your goals.
085 751 7833 View 085 751 7833
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Ger Hagan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Serves Area
You don’t have to do this alone. Maybe you’re navigating grief or anxiety, or simply feeling stuck, off-track, or overwhelmed. You might look fine on the outside, but inside, something’s heavy - and you’re tired of carrying it. You’re not looking for quick fixes. You want space to breathe, make sense of things, and move forward with more clarity and steadiness. Therapy might feel like a big step, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can begin at your own pace.
You don’t have to do this alone. Maybe you’re navigating grief or anxiety, or simply feeling stuck, off-track, or overwhelmed. You might look fine on the outside, but inside, something’s heavy - and you’re tired of carrying it. You’re not looking for quick fixes. You want space to breathe, make sense of things, and move forward with more clarity and steadiness. Therapy might feel like a big step, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can begin at your own pace.
(01) 267 6603 x11 View (01) 267 6603 x11
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Cope Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Serves Area
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
Is everything getting you down? Anxiety and panic attacks taking over your life? Relationship issues becoming unbearable? Have you experienced a loss and finding it difficult to cope? Are you having health problems? I have worked with many sensitive issues in the past and can help you through this difficult time with therapy. I can guide you through and assist you to process your challenges. Establishing a better quality of life in a safe environment.
(01) 267 6641 x51 View (01) 267 6641 x51
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Keith Grogan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a strong creative and enthusiastic style is based out of a person centered approach. I use numerous supportive models and approaches interchangeably in dynamic response to the Client’s needs as they arise within session. I also has an established video counselling service if traveling is limited
I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a strong creative and enthusiastic style is based out of a person centered approach. I use numerous supportive models and approaches interchangeably in dynamic response to the Client’s needs as they arise within session. I also has an established video counselling service if traveling is limited
(01) 267 6622 x26 View (01) 267 6622 x26
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Louise M Patterson
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Currently I have a frw spaces available for Thursday mornings online. Please enquire if you are interested in Supervision. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
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Fiona Shortall
Psychotherapist, MA, NAPCP
Online Only
Hi, My name is Fiona and I am currently a pre-accredited Psychotherapist. I believe all people are born equal and each of us deserve to live a peaceful and fulfilled life. I have a passion for helping people navigate their circumstances and to become empowered to grow, learn and look after their wellbeing. I aim to offer a space that is welcoming and free of judgment and provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with all clients. If you are looking for guidance on relationship issues, low mood, stress, or self esteem and more I am here to guide you.
Hi, My name is Fiona and I am currently a pre-accredited Psychotherapist. I believe all people are born equal and each of us deserve to live a peaceful and fulfilled life. I have a passion for helping people navigate their circumstances and to become empowered to grow, learn and look after their wellbeing. I aim to offer a space that is welcoming and free of judgment and provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with all clients. If you are looking for guidance on relationship issues, low mood, stress, or self esteem and more I am here to guide you.
(01) 230 8537 x32 View (01) 230 8537 x32
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Dr. Donagh Ward
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Serves Area
I'm a fully qualified and accredited counsellor. I offer online and in-person therapy from my office in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Services include CBT for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, etc. Non-judgemental, solution-focused approach. See www.waterfordcounselling.ie to book appointments - click on 'Website' button on the right for further details. Thank you.
I'm a fully qualified and accredited counsellor. I offer online and in-person therapy from my office in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Services include CBT for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, etc. Non-judgemental, solution-focused approach. See www.waterfordcounselling.ie to book appointments - click on 'Website' button on the right for further details. Thank you.
(01) 267 6552 x78 View (01) 267 6552 x78
LGBTQ+ Counsellors
These therapists specialize in providing supportive, LGBTQ-affirming counselling in Waterford. Many offer personal insights as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender therapists themselves. Others are allies of the LGBTQIA community with specialized training and experience working with LGBTQ+ clients. All have chosen to include the LGBTQIA community as an area of specialization and client focus.