Counselling in D02
I'm a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, and I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns. I tailor my approach to your needs, and I see the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for personal growth and healing.
I'm a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, and I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns. I tailor my approach to your needs, and I see the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for personal growth and healing.
Therapy must feel safe before it can be productive. To this end, I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions. From there the conversation tends to reveal what you might like to get out of therapy- these goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, or to think or feel differently about the past. In many cases, the goal is to just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
Therapy must feel safe before it can be productive. To this end, I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions. From there the conversation tends to reveal what you might like to get out of therapy- these goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, or to think or feel differently about the past. In many cases, the goal is to just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
Hello! My name is Raquel Dalcim and I am a registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), based in Dublin. With extensive experience in clinical practice, I have had the privilege of conducting over 1,500 consultations, providing compassionate and effective mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit together, and to help you decide if you want to go ahead with therapy.
Hello! My name is Raquel Dalcim and I am a registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), based in Dublin. With extensive experience in clinical practice, I have had the privilege of conducting over 1,500 consultations, providing compassionate and effective mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to determine if we would be a good fit together, and to help you decide if you want to go ahead with therapy.
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
As a pluralistic therapist, I work collaboratively with clients. What this means in practice is that I will do my very best from the outset to make sure that I understand your situation, and what it is like for you. From that, we work together to decide a therapeutic method that suits you best to get what you want and need from therapy. What you want from therapy is unique to you, It could be that you want to feel better about yourself, a relationship, or an event(s) that has troubled you. I aim to work responsively and flexibly to provide a safe space and framework for you to achieve that.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
My ideal client is someone who needs help and seeks it out in order to feel better and return to a richer and more harmonious inner world and outer world.
My ideal client is someone who needs help and seeks it out in order to feel better and return to a richer and more harmonious inner world and outer world.
As a fully trained psychotherapist, I have worked supporting people from all walks of life, countries of origin & orientations on a wide range of issues and concerns, for over 13 years. I provide a confidential, private and safe therapy space, so that the client can feel comfortable enough to begin talking about the issues that are of concern. We work together towards raising understanding, awareness and insight, raising self knowledge, exploring options & coping strategies, and equipping you with what you need going forwards. You might consider what your hopes & expectations of the therapy process are before we begin work.
As a fully trained psychotherapist, I have worked supporting people from all walks of life, countries of origin & orientations on a wide range of issues and concerns, for over 13 years. I provide a confidential, private and safe therapy space, so that the client can feel comfortable enough to begin talking about the issues that are of concern. We work together towards raising understanding, awareness and insight, raising self knowledge, exploring options & coping strategies, and equipping you with what you need going forwards. You might consider what your hopes & expectations of the therapy process are before we begin work.
Life can, for all of us, feel heavy, confusing or difficult to carry alone at times. Perhaps you’ve been trying to hold things together while feeling stuck or overwhelmed inside. I offer therapy as a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find new ways forward. This is a space to speak openly and safely. I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour. You don’t need to have the right words before coming. You don’t have to figure this out alone. We begin where you are, at your pace
Life can, for all of us, feel heavy, confusing or difficult to carry alone at times. Perhaps you’ve been trying to hold things together while feeling stuck or overwhelmed inside. I offer therapy as a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find new ways forward. This is a space to speak openly and safely. I work with individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures, with a focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and compulsive sexual behaviour. You don’t need to have the right words before coming. You don’t have to figure this out alone. We begin where you are, at your pace
I am a qualified clinical psychologist, an expert in individual therapy with adults, trauma, family and couples therapy. My goal is to create a safe space where each person feels heard and understood. Life can sometimes present overwhelming challenges, and I am here to accompany you on your journey to emotional and mental wellbeing. I work in a person-centered way, which means I strive to understand your experiences and feelings from your unique perspective. Each session is a time to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and goals, without judgment and with complete confidentiality.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist, an expert in individual therapy with adults, trauma, family and couples therapy. My goal is to create a safe space where each person feels heard and understood. Life can sometimes present overwhelming challenges, and I am here to accompany you on your journey to emotional and mental wellbeing. I work in a person-centered way, which means I strive to understand your experiences and feelings from your unique perspective. Each session is a time to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and goals, without judgment and with complete confidentiality.
"I didn't understand how much time I was losing until I stopped losing it" - John Green, author with OCD. Our lives can be taken over by intrusive thoughts, distress, and the compulsions OCD says we need to alleviate these.
"I didn't understand how much time I was losing until I stopped losing it" - John Green, author with OCD. Our lives can be taken over by intrusive thoughts, distress, and the compulsions OCD says we need to alleviate these.
Eating disorders, childhood developmental trauma, sexual trauma, once-off catastrophic events such as car accidents/assault, gender identification, grief & loss, pre/peri natal trauma, recovery from coercive control/narcissistic abuse, childhood abuse, medical trauma, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, PTSD, victims & survivors of political, conflict, victims & survivors of human trafficking.
I work with adults, adolescents and children from age 4 years old.
My two dogs come to work with me and are a great resource for clients. However, if you are not a doggy person, don't worry Fridays are dog free!
Eating disorders, childhood developmental trauma, sexual trauma, once-off catastrophic events such as car accidents/assault, gender identification, grief & loss, pre/peri natal trauma, recovery from coercive control/narcissistic abuse, childhood abuse, medical trauma, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, PTSD, victims & survivors of political, conflict, victims & survivors of human trafficking.
I work with adults, adolescents and children from age 4 years old.
My two dogs come to work with me and are a great resource for clients. However, if you are not a doggy person, don't worry Fridays are dog free!
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.
I work within a humanistic, Integrative approach, including approaches such as CBT and Existential Psychotherapy. I believe in the client guiding where each session goes and gaining autonomy and confidence in what they need and want to focus on in therapy, as time goes on. As the therapist, I work in a collaborative way alongside the client and help them to explore, what in their lives and relationships might be troubling them, including the relationship we have with ourselves. I believe that each person can tap into an inner self that guides and protects them and that each person has the resilience within them to face any struggle.
I work within a humanistic, Integrative approach, including approaches such as CBT and Existential Psychotherapy. I believe in the client guiding where each session goes and gaining autonomy and confidence in what they need and want to focus on in therapy, as time goes on. As the therapist, I work in a collaborative way alongside the client and help them to explore, what in their lives and relationships might be troubling them, including the relationship we have with ourselves. I believe that each person can tap into an inner self that guides and protects them and that each person has the resilience within them to face any struggle.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
I continue to enjoy the journey of my work as a psychotherapist and supervisor over a number of years. Wellbeing, self care and healing are at the core of my work, and my values.
At the heart of healing in psychotherapy is the client/therapist relationship. Drawing on my core training in humanistic, person centred, biodynamic and gestalt approaches, I create a unique connection for working with you that is nurturing and creative.
I offer a safe space for you to explore your experiences and encourage you to become the author of your own life.
I continue to enjoy the journey of my work as a psychotherapist and supervisor over a number of years. Wellbeing, self care and healing are at the core of my work, and my values.
At the heart of healing in psychotherapy is the client/therapist relationship. Drawing on my core training in humanistic, person centred, biodynamic and gestalt approaches, I create a unique connection for working with you that is nurturing and creative.
I offer a safe space for you to explore your experiences and encourage you to become the author of your own life.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the life you thought you’d be living. You might be navigating a major transition, carrying the impact of trauma, struggling with anxiety or intimacy, or trying to make sense of identity changes. For immigrants and expats, this can include the added weight of cultural adjustment, distance from home, and feeling unseen or misunderstood.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the life you thought you’d be living. You might be navigating a major transition, carrying the impact of trauma, struggling with anxiety or intimacy, or trying to make sense of identity changes. For immigrants and expats, this can include the added weight of cultural adjustment, distance from home, and feeling unseen or misunderstood.
I work as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in Dublin. CBT is an effective form of psychological treatment based on the theory that thoughts ,feelings,what we do and how our body feels are all connected. I have worked as a Therapist for the last 15 years . I work with clients presenting with Anxiety , (e.g OCD,Health Anxiety,Social Anxiety,Panic attacks,Generalised Anxiety Disorder ) Depression ,Eating Disorders, Body Image Disturbance ,Low Self Esteem.
I work as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in Dublin. CBT is an effective form of psychological treatment based on the theory that thoughts ,feelings,what we do and how our body feels are all connected. I have worked as a Therapist for the last 15 years . I work with clients presenting with Anxiety , (e.g OCD,Health Anxiety,Social Anxiety,Panic attacks,Generalised Anxiety Disorder ) Depression ,Eating Disorders, Body Image Disturbance ,Low Self Esteem.
I work with couples and individuals, providing a neuro-affirmative, open approach. At any stage in life we can be met by challenges that interfere with our happiness and sense of wellbeing. Some of these challenges are caused by events like trauma, bereavement, a diagnosis of physical/mental illness or a relationship breakdown. Or, we may feel out of balance or sad, our thoughts are negative and we can't connect. Our relationships may be suffering. We are not sure what is causing this, we just know that we are not living a full life, something is missing or holding us back. Couples may be in crisis and wondering if they can last.
I work with couples and individuals, providing a neuro-affirmative, open approach. At any stage in life we can be met by challenges that interfere with our happiness and sense of wellbeing. Some of these challenges are caused by events like trauma, bereavement, a diagnosis of physical/mental illness or a relationship breakdown. Or, we may feel out of balance or sad, our thoughts are negative and we can't connect. Our relationships may be suffering. We are not sure what is causing this, we just know that we are not living a full life, something is missing or holding us back. Couples may be in crisis and wondering if they can last.
People who come to therapy want to make changes in their life. At some time we will all face circumstances which challenge our resilience: illness; bereavement and mortality; depression and anxiety; trauma and violence; relationship problems; career difficulties; loss of identity; spiritual crisis. When difficult experiences leave us feeling helpless and stuck, the work of self-exploration opens new doors of possibility.
People who come to therapy want to make changes in their life. At some time we will all face circumstances which challenge our resilience: illness; bereavement and mortality; depression and anxiety; trauma and violence; relationship problems; career difficulties; loss of identity; spiritual crisis. When difficult experiences leave us feeling helpless and stuck, the work of self-exploration opens new doors of possibility.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in D02
200+
Average cost per session
€80
Counsellors in D02 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | Laya |
| 91% | VHI |
| 89% | Irish Life |
How Counsellors in D02 see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 71% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |