Irish Life Counselling in Bray
Starting therapy can be daunting and feel a little bit scary at times, that’s why I am here to help support you every step of the way. Offering a safe place for you to be heard and understood. I work with a multiple of presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, self-harm, adoption, bereavement, and body image. Collaboration for me is impetrative and this ensures your needs are met and understood.
Starting therapy can be daunting and feel a little bit scary at times, that’s why I am here to help support you every step of the way. Offering a safe place for you to be heard and understood. I work with a multiple of presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, self-harm, adoption, bereavement, and body image. Collaboration for me is impetrative and this ensures your needs are met and understood.
Healing Trail
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
5 Endorsed
Bray, County Wicklow A98
I can provide receipts for sessions that may be eligible for partial reimbursement through providers like Irish Life, VHI, Laya, or other insurers.
My ideal client feels stuck in old patterns, often overwhelmed or disconnected, and ready for change. They may struggle with boundaries, anxiety, or relationships, and want to understand themselves more deeply. They’re reflective, curious, and seeking a safe space to feel heard without judgement. Their goals are personal—more confidence, clarity, and connection with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to live more authentically and feel more at peace in their own lives.
I can provide receipts for sessions that may be eligible for partial reimbursement through providers like Irish Life, VHI, Laya, or other insurers.
My ideal client feels stuck in old patterns, often overwhelmed or disconnected, and ready for change. They may struggle with boundaries, anxiety, or relationships, and want to understand themselves more deeply. They’re reflective, curious, and seeking a safe space to feel heard without judgement. Their goals are personal—more confidence, clarity, and connection with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to live more authentically and feel more at peace in their own lives.
I work on a one to one basis with adult clients experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, grief, trauma, low mood, various types of anxiety, P.T.S.D. and C.P.T.S.D., low self-esteem, relationship and employment difficulties. I work from an integrative perspective drawing on Psycho-dynamics, Attachment Theory, Trauma informed therapies, Gestalt, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I have extensive experience working with people with disabilities and mental health diagnosis including BPD/EUPD, Schizophrenia etc.
I work on a one to one basis with adult clients experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, grief, trauma, low mood, various types of anxiety, P.T.S.D. and C.P.T.S.D., low self-esteem, relationship and employment difficulties. I work from an integrative perspective drawing on Psycho-dynamics, Attachment Theory, Trauma informed therapies, Gestalt, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I have extensive experience working with people with disabilities and mental health diagnosis including BPD/EUPD, Schizophrenia etc.
I really believe in the power of therapy as a way to evoke meaningful change; whether its from ongoing struggles, self -limiting beliefs, harmful behaviours or painful cycles in relationships. My approach to therapy is from a contemporary, integrative and compassion-focused perspective. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can help facilitate personal growth, the healing of wounds and acceptance of self. Its my aim to help you feel safe to creatively explore options, find out what you may need, and give you support during challenging times.
I really believe in the power of therapy as a way to evoke meaningful change; whether its from ongoing struggles, self -limiting beliefs, harmful behaviours or painful cycles in relationships. My approach to therapy is from a contemporary, integrative and compassion-focused perspective. The therapeutic relationship between client and therapist can help facilitate personal growth, the healing of wounds and acceptance of self. Its my aim to help you feel safe to creatively explore options, find out what you may need, and give you support during challenging times.
I specialise in helping clients heal through past trauma through inner child work and working alongside this with self worth, anxiety, disabilities, trauma, depression, grief, relationships issues, low self esteem, pregnancy, fertility and postnatal. I help clients accept themselves and to become the best version of themselves.I aim to make pure genuine, authentic connections with my clients and creating a warmth, non-judgemental and safe space where clients can speak about what is on their mind and can explore their emotions and feel comfortable and supported within this space. I hold a BSC in counselling & Psychotherapy.
I specialise in helping clients heal through past trauma through inner child work and working alongside this with self worth, anxiety, disabilities, trauma, depression, grief, relationships issues, low self esteem, pregnancy, fertility and postnatal. I help clients accept themselves and to become the best version of themselves.I aim to make pure genuine, authentic connections with my clients and creating a warmth, non-judgemental and safe space where clients can speak about what is on their mind and can explore their emotions and feel comfortable and supported within this space. I hold a BSC in counselling & Psychotherapy.
Hi, I’m Danielle, the founder of Nurturing Hearts Play Therapy. I’m passionate about supporting children through play, the language they know best, to help them navigate their emotions, behaviours, and relationships. Using proven approaches, I create a warm, nurturing environment where kids can safely explore their feelings, process experiences, and build resilience. I also work closely with parents, offering coaching to help caregivers better understand and support their child. I support families to strengthen bonds, foster emotional growth, and create secure, lasting connections—all through the transformative power of play.
Hi, I’m Danielle, the founder of Nurturing Hearts Play Therapy. I’m passionate about supporting children through play, the language they know best, to help them navigate their emotions, behaviours, and relationships. Using proven approaches, I create a warm, nurturing environment where kids can safely explore their feelings, process experiences, and build resilience. I also work closely with parents, offering coaching to help caregivers better understand and support their child. I support families to strengthen bonds, foster emotional growth, and create secure, lasting connections—all through the transformative power of play.
With two decades of experience in mental health, I bring a deep understanding of psychology and psychotherapy to my practice at Wicklow Counselling and Psychology. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships or facing personal challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a supportive environment and expert guidance for both individuals and couples to explore and understand their issues more deeply.
With two decades of experience in mental health, I bring a deep understanding of psychology and psychotherapy to my practice at Wicklow Counselling and Psychology. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships or facing personal challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a supportive environment and expert guidance for both individuals and couples to explore and understand their issues more deeply.
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
I work from an integrative perspective grounded in person centered therapy. I adapt the therapy to the needs of the individual while respecting their views and values. I believe that most individuals can heal, grow and find resources within in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I will work with you in exploring issues from the past and how they are affecting you in the present. I will also help you with tools and resources to help you in the day to day. I have a special interest in working with all members of the adoption triad specifically around, loss rejection and a sense of identity.
We provide Adult and Adolescent ADHD assessments, and a range of other developmental and psychological assessments, as well as ongoing therapeutic support. We understand that reaching out for help—for yourself, your teen, or your family—can feel overwhelming. An initial consultation is a calm and reassuring first step, offering a warm space to share concerns, ask questions, and begin exploring what the most helpful path forward might be. I offer in-person appointments from two clinic locations: Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, and Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
We provide Adult and Adolescent ADHD assessments, and a range of other developmental and psychological assessments, as well as ongoing therapeutic support. We understand that reaching out for help—for yourself, your teen, or your family—can feel overwhelming. An initial consultation is a calm and reassuring first step, offering a warm space to share concerns, ask questions, and begin exploring what the most helpful path forward might be. I offer in-person appointments from two clinic locations: Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, and Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or not quite yourself lately? Perhaps you feel like you are constantly "spinning plates", trying to keep everything and everyone going while your own needs get pushed aside. Sometimes life can look “fine” on the outside, yet inside things can feel heavier, more difficult, or harder to navigate than they should. If this feels familiar, you are not alone. I offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can slow things down, explore what is happening, and feel truly heard. All parts of your story past present and future are welcome here.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or not quite yourself lately? Perhaps you feel like you are constantly "spinning plates", trying to keep everything and everyone going while your own needs get pushed aside. Sometimes life can look “fine” on the outside, yet inside things can feel heavier, more difficult, or harder to navigate than they should. If this feels familiar, you are not alone. I offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can slow things down, explore what is happening, and feel truly heard. All parts of your story past present and future are welcome here.
Jonny Darling works in private practice providing professional treatment to persons sixteen and over with issues of identity, rifts in relationships, questions of sexuality and occupational difficulties. He has experience working with nervous disorders, addiction, childhood trauma, bereavement and depression. Jonny invites those attending psychotherapy to bring whatever it is that disturbs their sense of themselves; the nonsense of dreams, the absurdities of waking life, the oddity of others, and estrangement with oneself. This is a round-about way of working with distress in order to get at the heart of the matter.
Jonny Darling works in private practice providing professional treatment to persons sixteen and over with issues of identity, rifts in relationships, questions of sexuality and occupational difficulties. He has experience working with nervous disorders, addiction, childhood trauma, bereavement and depression. Jonny invites those attending psychotherapy to bring whatever it is that disturbs their sense of themselves; the nonsense of dreams, the absurdities of waking life, the oddity of others, and estrangement with oneself. This is a round-about way of working with distress in order to get at the heart of the matter.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious, sad or depressed ? Have you suffered loss or bereavement ? Do you want to make sense of a challenging issue and abolish your self-critic and enhance your self-esteem ? Siobhan has worked with a varied range of people and presenting issues and she focuses on creating a supportive relationship for positive and constructive therapy. Drawing from a variety of theories, Siobhan integrates them to work in a way that suits each clients needs.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious, sad or depressed ? Have you suffered loss or bereavement ? Do you want to make sense of a challenging issue and abolish your self-critic and enhance your self-esteem ? Siobhan has worked with a varied range of people and presenting issues and she focuses on creating a supportive relationship for positive and constructive therapy. Drawing from a variety of theories, Siobhan integrates them to work in a way that suits each clients needs.
Hi, I’m Maria. I am a qualified and an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and adolescents (aged 12 years up). I am an Integrative Counsellor who is firmly rooted in a Person-Centred approach. I utilise different therapies within the process that could be of value to each client, including Mindfulness and CBT techniques. I approach therapy in a person-centred way to each client, allowing you to move at your own pace and make your own decisions, whilst providing a safe, non-judgemental environment for the you to do so.
Hi, I’m Maria. I am a qualified and an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and adolescents (aged 12 years up). I am an Integrative Counsellor who is firmly rooted in a Person-Centred approach. I utilise different therapies within the process that could be of value to each client, including Mindfulness and CBT techniques. I approach therapy in a person-centred way to each client, allowing you to move at your own pace and make your own decisions, whilst providing a safe, non-judgemental environment for the you to do so.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), helping you explore your current difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) within the context of unexpected significant life changes/events, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and loss. By sharing psychological understanding, connecting past experiences to present difficulties, I can support you to work through and process your thoughts and feelings, identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and coping.
My practice is grounded in the humanistic approach, emphasizing each person's innate capacity for self-healing and authentic growth. I blend a range of evidence-based techniques to meet your individual needs, including cognitive, relational, and mindfulness-based therapies. I've guided diverse clients through challenges like anxiety, various forms of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and beyond—always with empathy and proven strategies. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and adhering to the ethical guidelines I foster a secure, judgment-free environment where you can uncover insights, heal deeply, and flourish.
My practice is grounded in the humanistic approach, emphasizing each person's innate capacity for self-healing and authentic growth. I blend a range of evidence-based techniques to meet your individual needs, including cognitive, relational, and mindfulness-based therapies. I've guided diverse clients through challenges like anxiety, various forms of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and beyond—always with empathy and proven strategies. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and adhering to the ethical guidelines I foster a secure, judgment-free environment where you can uncover insights, heal deeply, and flourish.
I am originally from the States but have lived in Dublin, Ireland, with my husband and three children for many years. I am a Counselling Psychologist and work with clients to explore their behaviour patterns, heal from past traumas and learn to manage their inner critic in a safe, accepting space. I have experience working with clients who need support to heal and recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, disordered eating and grief. I'm passionate about helping clients learn tools and techniques to develop a happy and healthy sense of self.
I am originally from the States but have lived in Dublin, Ireland, with my husband and three children for many years. I am a Counselling Psychologist and work with clients to explore their behaviour patterns, heal from past traumas and learn to manage their inner critic in a safe, accepting space. I have experience working with clients who need support to heal and recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, disordered eating and grief. I'm passionate about helping clients learn tools and techniques to develop a happy and healthy sense of self.
I am a dedicated, accredited psychotherapist with a degree in Social Science from UCD and a 1st Class Honours degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling from PCI College, accredited by Middlesex University. I like to use an integrative humanistic approach, tailoring the therapy to individual clients. I have worked with diverse issues, including grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems, providing an empathic, non-judgemental and warm space for clients.
I am a dedicated, accredited psychotherapist with a degree in Social Science from UCD and a 1st Class Honours degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling from PCI College, accredited by Middlesex University. I like to use an integrative humanistic approach, tailoring the therapy to individual clients. I have worked with diverse issues, including grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems, providing an empathic, non-judgemental and warm space for clients.
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