Counselling in D08
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.
I am an accredited psychotherapist, working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, trauma, identity issues, neurodiversity, health and fertility issues. I will work collaboratively with you to create a safe space where you can unburden yourself from the thoughts and events you may feel tangled up in and together we will create a path forward. My aim is that you will experience me as empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental, while also helping you to see your issues in a different light by providing new perspectives, using creative interventions and compassionate challenging.
I am an accredited psychotherapist, working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, trauma, identity issues, neurodiversity, health and fertility issues. I will work collaboratively with you to create a safe space where you can unburden yourself from the thoughts and events you may feel tangled up in and together we will create a path forward. My aim is that you will experience me as empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental, while also helping you to see your issues in a different light by providing new perspectives, using creative interventions and compassionate challenging.
My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Playwright. App Developer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
My services are (1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (2) The Psychology Of Performance, (3) Meaning and Purpose in Life. In person or online. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Lecturer. Playwright. App Developer. Sports Coach. Sports Coach Tutor. Author of the book 'The Aware Self: A Compendium Of Conscious Living.'
You may be struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or even self-harm. These issues often reflect deeper patterns of feeling, thinking and relating that began as ways of adapting to our unique life circumstances. As these patterns tend to develop outside of our conscious awareness, we often suffer their effects without knowing exactly why.
You may be struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or even self-harm. These issues often reflect deeper patterns of feeling, thinking and relating that began as ways of adapting to our unique life circumstances. As these patterns tend to develop outside of our conscious awareness, we often suffer their effects without knowing exactly why.
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 very lucky 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 very lucky to to have accompanied my clients on their journey of their becoming..
Orla's practice is centred on adolescents and adults. She has over fifteen years experience and has worked and trained in different clinical settings which include Student College services in Trinity College, working with children in foster care private practise. Orla also works with people who are experiencing SI, self-harming or have experienced loss due to suicide. The aim of psychotherapy is to help an individual identify and change troubling emotions and behaviours in a supportive non-judgemental and safe enviroment.
Orla's practice is centred on adolescents and adults. She has over fifteen years experience and has worked and trained in different clinical settings which include Student College services in Trinity College, working with children in foster care private practise. Orla also works with people who are experiencing SI, self-harming or have experienced loss due to suicide. The aim of psychotherapy is to help an individual identify and change troubling emotions and behaviours in a supportive non-judgemental and safe enviroment.
Oftentimes due to circumstances that occurred in early life, we can abandon the self or learn to prioritise others. Therapy is a useful tool in bringing a person back to the self. It can help people to become empowered, to advocate for themselves and to free themselves from the grips of their limited beliefs. It can be an opportunity to learn to pause and rest in a society that values productivity. Therapy can be a useful space to create boundaries to protect your energy in everyday life, or when struggling with depression, anxiety or health issues.
Oftentimes due to circumstances that occurred in early life, we can abandon the self or learn to prioritise others. Therapy is a useful tool in bringing a person back to the self. It can help people to become empowered, to advocate for themselves and to free themselves from the grips of their limited beliefs. It can be an opportunity to learn to pause and rest in a society that values productivity. Therapy can be a useful space to create boundaries to protect your energy in everyday life, or when struggling with depression, anxiety or health issues.
I place emphasis on understanding each persons unique experience and on the Therapeutic experience by exploring awareness, choice and meaning with Clients. I provide a non-judgemental, safe environment for one to explore their innermost feelings and thoughts, bringing about the possibility of reaching your full potential in life.
I place emphasis on understanding each persons unique experience and on the Therapeutic experience by exploring awareness, choice and meaning with Clients. I provide a non-judgemental, safe environment for one to explore their innermost feelings and thoughts, bringing about the possibility of reaching your full potential in life.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, self-doubt, or old patterns keep showing up, even when everything seems “fine” on the outside. You may notice tension in your body, feel restless, or repeat familiar patterns in relationships. I’ve been there myself, struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. Many people want a gentler, steadier experience of themselves — a chance to slow down, feel calmer in their body, and reconnect with their own strength and resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, self-doubt, or old patterns keep showing up, even when everything seems “fine” on the outside. You may notice tension in your body, feel restless, or repeat familiar patterns in relationships. I’ve been there myself, struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. Many people want a gentler, steadier experience of themselves — a chance to slow down, feel calmer in their body, and reconnect with their own strength and resilience.
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable change in your life.
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable change in your life.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or life transitions, including relationship and career challenges. In a safe, confidential space, I help you gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and build confidence to navigate life’s difficulties. I offer 50-minute sessions in-person in Bettystown, or online, with some daytime and one or two evening appointments available. Sessions can be booked directly via phone or email.
Experience running private practice since 2017
Experience working within Pieta house
Experience working with Shannon’s hopeline and the ability program providing counselling
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or life transitions, including relationship and career challenges. In a safe, confidential space, I help you gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and build confidence to navigate life’s difficulties. I offer 50-minute sessions in-person in Bettystown, or online, with some daytime and one or two evening appointments available. Sessions can be booked directly via phone or email.
Experience running private practice since 2017
Experience working within Pieta house
Experience working with Shannon’s hopeline and the ability program providing counselling
Welcome to Next Step Therapy, an experienced and friendly therapy practice in the heart of Dublin. Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma. I see my therapy room as a sacred space where people can explore things they usually don’t talk about. I approach therapy with an attentive reverence and an attitude of kindness and compassion. The process of therapy is to offer a safe place to explore and name and then change, or accept, these thoughts, attitudes, feelings, moods or behaviours and to experience someone who listens and supports.
Welcome to Next Step Therapy, an experienced and friendly therapy practice in the heart of Dublin. Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma. I see my therapy room as a sacred space where people can explore things they usually don’t talk about. I approach therapy with an attentive reverence and an attitude of kindness and compassion. The process of therapy is to offer a safe place to explore and name and then change, or accept, these thoughts, attitudes, feelings, moods or behaviours and to experience someone who listens and supports.
Alan’s approach is integrative, drawing on many useful techniques and approaches; however, places greater value on the therapeutic relationship for healing as he does not believe in the notion of fixing. As no one comes to ‘be’ in isolation, Alan also appreciates the systemic lens of familial relations and respects how that influences all relationships. We all have stories we tell ourselves and therapy can be a safe place to explore if these are helping or harming you in relation to your self or others. A tenet in Narrative Therapy:‘the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem’ (White & Epston).
Alan’s approach is integrative, drawing on many useful techniques and approaches; however, places greater value on the therapeutic relationship for healing as he does not believe in the notion of fixing. As no one comes to ‘be’ in isolation, Alan also appreciates the systemic lens of familial relations and respects how that influences all relationships. We all have stories we tell ourselves and therapy can be a safe place to explore if these are helping or harming you in relation to your self or others. A tenet in Narrative Therapy:‘the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem’ (White & Epston).
Many people grow up feeling unseen or emotionally overlooked, and later struggle with loneliness, anxiety, harsh self-criticism, or a persistent sense of not quite belonging. I see this pattern often, and it’s easy for it to go unnoticed. In therapy, we can gently explore how these feelings took shape and help you build a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself. I can’t offer quick fixes, but I can offer a space where you’re understood, supported, and able to move toward real change at your own pace.
Many people grow up feeling unseen or emotionally overlooked, and later struggle with loneliness, anxiety, harsh self-criticism, or a persistent sense of not quite belonging. I see this pattern often, and it’s easy for it to go unnoticed. In therapy, we can gently explore how these feelings took shape and help you build a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself. I can’t offer quick fixes, but I can offer a space where you’re understood, supported, and able to move toward real change at your own pace.
You've taken the first step by seeking help in what could be the most important journey of your life. It can be nerve-racking thinking about sitting in front of a stranger and telling them about yourself. What if they judge you? What if they don't believe you? What if it doesn't work? These are common fears, and I've had them myself when I first started therapy. When we work together, our relationship will be one built on trust, confidentiality, and without judgment.
You've taken the first step by seeking help in what could be the most important journey of your life. It can be nerve-racking thinking about sitting in front of a stranger and telling them about yourself. What if they judge you? What if they don't believe you? What if it doesn't work? These are common fears, and I've had them myself when I first started therapy. When we work together, our relationship will be one built on trust, confidentiality, and without judgment.
As a Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ therapist, I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities. I support those who have faced trauma, isolation, or have never felt nurtured or loved. If you feel disconnected from yourself, lost, or without direction, you are not alone. Together, we will work to reconnect with your true self and find clarity, purpose, and meaningful goals. My practice is a safe space for all, and I’m here to support your journey of healing and growth.
As a Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ therapist, I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities. I support those who have faced trauma, isolation, or have never felt nurtured or loved. If you feel disconnected from yourself, lost, or without direction, you are not alone. Together, we will work to reconnect with your true self and find clarity, purpose, and meaningful goals. My practice is a safe space for all, and I’m here to support your journey of healing and growth.
Find Ease, Expression & Balance Through Creative Therapy.
I help adults find calm, confidence, and authentic self-expression. I’m Sarah, an Integrative Art Psychotherapist with a background in nursing and child development. Many of my clients describe feeling different, sensitive, or exhausted by constant adaptation. Together, we use creative and body-based approaches to explore your strengths, ease self-criticism, and build practical tools for balance, connection, and a greater sense of ease in daily life.
Find Ease, Expression & Balance Through Creative Therapy.
I help adults find calm, confidence, and authentic self-expression. I’m Sarah, an Integrative Art Psychotherapist with a background in nursing and child development. Many of my clients describe feeling different, sensitive, or exhausted by constant adaptation. Together, we use creative and body-based approaches to explore your strengths, ease self-criticism, and build practical tools for balance, connection, and a greater sense of ease in daily life.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately? Maybe you’re grieving. Maybe you’re stuck in stress or burnout. Or maybe you can’t explain it - only that something feels off. Therapy gives you time and space to look at what’s happening beneath the surface. We’ll talk through what you’re feeling, where it might be coming from, and what could help things shift. Whether you have a clear goal or just a sense that something needs to change, this is a place to start unpacking it - at your pace, in your own way.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately? Maybe you’re grieving. Maybe you’re stuck in stress or burnout. Or maybe you can’t explain it - only that something feels off. Therapy gives you time and space to look at what’s happening beneath the surface. We’ll talk through what you’re feeling, where it might be coming from, and what could help things shift. Whether you have a clear goal or just a sense that something needs to change, this is a place to start unpacking it - at your pace, in your own way.
You may have fears, anxieties that limit your life. Some issues may seem too difficult to resolve. You may need to explore some things in your life that are difficult to discuss with those who are close to you.
You may have fears, anxieties that limit your life. Some issues may seem too difficult to resolve. You may need to explore some things in your life that are difficult to discuss with those who are close to you.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in D08
70+
Average cost per session
€75
Counsellors in D08 who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 80% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | Laya |
| 91% | Irish Life |
| 91% | VHI |
How Counsellors in D08 see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 64% | Female | |
| 35% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |