Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Bray
I currently have availability online Wednesday and Thursdays for adult therapy and supervision appointments. 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.
I currently have availability online Wednesday and Thursdays for adult therapy and supervision appointments. 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.
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.
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.
Hi, I'm Laura. As a Children's Therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore and express their emotions. I understand that verbalising feelings can be challenging for children, especially at a young age, which is why I use various techniques, such as art, play, storytelling, puppets, games and sand, to facilitate their self-expression in a child-friendly manner. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of their experiences and helps in processing difficult emotions.
Hi, I'm Laura. As a Children's Therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore and express their emotions. I understand that verbalising feelings can be challenging for children, especially at a young age, which is why I use various techniques, such as art, play, storytelling, puppets, games and sand, to facilitate their self-expression in a child-friendly manner. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of their experiences and helps in processing difficult emotions.
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
Life can bring challenges for us all. With 10 years of experience, I support you through trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and life transitions. In a safe, non-judgmental space. My clients are usually at a crossroads, seeking depth, trust, and peace in relationships, and ready to face anxiety, depression, or past trauma. They often long for a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves openly. Their goals include understanding themselves better, unlocking inner strength, overcoming life’s blockages, and creating a more harmonious, balanced, and meaningful life.
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.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings within the mental health sector including hospitals and student counselling services. My broad range of experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses and those affected by anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, ruminating thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loneliness and isolation. I have a particular interest in women's mental health with a specific interest in pregnancy related issues, motherhood and pre/post natal depression.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings within the mental health sector including hospitals and student counselling services. My broad range of experience includes working with psychiatric diagnoses and those affected by anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, ruminating thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loneliness and isolation. I have a particular interest in women's mental health with a specific interest in pregnancy related issues, motherhood and pre/post natal depression.
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As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures.
Life can feel like it’s moving too fast, leaving you seeking space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety, loss, self-doubt, or overwhelm and want to understand why you feel stuck. Sometimes having a dedicated space for yourself once a week is all you need to build self-awareness, confidence, and balance, helping you live with greater ease, clarity, and purpose.
Life can feel like it’s moving too fast, leaving you seeking space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety, loss, self-doubt, or overwhelm and want to understand why you feel stuck. Sometimes having a dedicated space for yourself once a week is all you need to build self-awareness, confidence, and balance, helping you live with greater ease, clarity, and purpose.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychotherapist. I work with individuals, couples, children & adolescents and families. I have been in private practice in County Wicklow since 2008. In addition to my BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I hold Post Graduate qualifications in Trauma and Sexual violence, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Sexual Addiction and Dysfunction, Art Therapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I also hold a Professional qualification in the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness. I have completed all 3 Levels of Clinical Training with the Gottman Method
I am a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychotherapist. I work with individuals, couples, children & adolescents and families. I have been in private practice in County Wicklow since 2008. In addition to my BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I hold Post Graduate qualifications in Trauma and Sexual violence, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Sexual Addiction and Dysfunction, Art Therapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I also hold a Professional qualification in the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness. I have completed all 3 Levels of Clinical Training with the Gottman Method
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
During journey of our life we come across many challenges, some posed by external environment, some by our internal environment. We manage most of them by our coping mechanisms and problem solving skills. I believe everyone of us has the capacity to deal with our external / internal environment using our strengths / values / attitudes / communication to name a few. According to Carl Rogers we are on a continued path of becoming a person. In order to achieve this, self awareness becomes one of the most important factor. I consider myself privileged to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
Based in Wicklow Town, Dr. Alistair McBride has an integrative and existential approach to counselling and psychotherapy. I see life’s challenges—such as anxiety, suffering, trauma, and conflict—not merely as symptoms to eliminate, but as invitations to explore deeper meaning. Blending Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and CBT techniques, my practice is rooted in Existential Therapy, which encourages living authentically, embracing uncertainty, and connecting with what matters.
Based in Wicklow Town, Dr. Alistair McBride has an integrative and existential approach to counselling and psychotherapy. I see life’s challenges—such as anxiety, suffering, trauma, and conflict—not merely as symptoms to eliminate, but as invitations to explore deeper meaning. Blending Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and CBT techniques, my practice is rooted in Existential Therapy, which encourages living authentically, embracing uncertainty, and connecting with what matters.
Perhaps you find yourself stressed, anxious, struggling with a relationship, facing a difficult life transition or you are ready to understand yourself or your past better. You recognize the importance of mental and emotional well-being and feel ready to commit to engaging in the therapeutic process. You understand its not an overnight fix but you're looking for insight, guidance, emotional support and ways to cope.
Perhaps you find yourself stressed, anxious, struggling with a relationship, facing a difficult life transition or you are ready to understand yourself or your past better. You recognize the importance of mental and emotional well-being and feel ready to commit to engaging in the therapeutic process. You understand its not an overnight fix but you're looking for insight, guidance, emotional support and ways to cope.
I Specialise in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I suffered from anxiety&panic attacks for 22yrs due to bullying & narcissistic abuse, which held my back from achieving my goals until I got help. Being a Co-dependent people pleaser meant that I was putting other people’s wants and needs before my own, trying to get acceptance, manage the situation and to keep the peace. This was exhausting until I learned how to take my personal power back
I Specialise in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
I suffered from anxiety&panic attacks for 22yrs due to bullying & narcissistic abuse, which held my back from achieving my goals until I got help. Being a Co-dependent people pleaser meant that I was putting other people’s wants and needs before my own, trying to get acceptance, manage the situation and to keep the peace. This was exhausting until I learned how to take my personal power back
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults (over 18) I work both in person and online. Whatever difficulty you are experiencing, I will provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can gain a deep understanding of yourself and your psychical life. Through this exploration we will look at the roots of your current struggles and increase your ability to find new ways of dealing with them. I am a member of the Association Of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists Ireland
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults (over 18) I work both in person and online. Whatever difficulty you are experiencing, I will provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can gain a deep understanding of yourself and your psychical life. Through this exploration we will look at the roots of your current struggles and increase your ability to find new ways of dealing with them. I am a member of the Association Of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists Ireland
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist, working from my peaceful home in the Wicklow country side, where I offer a calm and welcoming space for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. My work is grounded in relationships and how we connect, communicate and make sense of our experiences.
I also offer walking therapy for those who feel more at ease in nature. Being outside can bring a different kind of clarity and calm and often the act of walking side by side can allow thoughts to flow more freely.
My aim is always to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and gently supported towards change.
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist, working from my peaceful home in the Wicklow country side, where I offer a calm and welcoming space for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. My work is grounded in relationships and how we connect, communicate and make sense of our experiences.
I also offer walking therapy for those who feel more at ease in nature. Being outside can bring a different kind of clarity and calm and often the act of walking side by side can allow thoughts to flow more freely.
My aim is always to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and gently supported towards change.
Hi, my name is John Bissett. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Kilkenny.
Many of us, have at different times in our lives, encountered difficulties that affect our peace of mind and mental well-being such as anxiety etc. Sometimes, we lose our way and our concerns can seem overwhelming. Counselling helps people to find their inner strength, get to know and understand themselves better and as a result live more fulfilled lives.
We often try to make changes by ourselves but keep getting stuck. My services will help you to clarify what is blocking your way and keeping you from living your life to the full.
Hi, my name is John Bissett. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Kilkenny.
Many of us, have at different times in our lives, encountered difficulties that affect our peace of mind and mental well-being such as anxiety etc. Sometimes, we lose our way and our concerns can seem overwhelming. Counselling helps people to find their inner strength, get to know and understand themselves better and as a result live more fulfilled lives.
We often try to make changes by ourselves but keep getting stuck. My services will help you to clarify what is blocking your way and keeping you from living your life to the full.
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.
Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.
If it’s time to connect with yourself and understand your journey, image making—guided by psychoanalytic principles—can provide a profound path to self-discovery and emotional healing.
Many people struggle to express emotions through words alone. Whether you're an adolescent navigating the uncertainties of growing up or an adult processing life’s challenges, the ability to explore feelings through image making can unlock insights buried deep in the unconscious. Image making offers a gentle, reflective, and non-verbal approach to understanding emotions, fostering personal growth, and building resilience.
If it’s time to connect with yourself and understand your journey, image making—guided by psychoanalytic principles—can provide a profound path to self-discovery and emotional healing.
Many people struggle to express emotions through words alone. Whether you're an adolescent navigating the uncertainties of growing up or an adult processing life’s challenges, the ability to explore feelings through image making can unlock insights buried deep in the unconscious. Image making offers a gentle, reflective, and non-verbal approach to understanding emotions, fostering personal growth, and building resilience.
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How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.