Chronic Pain Counselling in Dalkey
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
Are you seeking a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
My name is Ciara Lyons, a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist (MIACP) and I’m here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am an experienced therapist, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I provide a safe, confidential environment where you can feel heard and understood.
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.
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 work with a diverse array of clients around issues ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma/PTSD, men's issues, women's issues, and more. Overall, the clients I find myself working with the most often are looking for results and motivated to make a change in their lives. If you're ready to take that next step, I welcome your call or message.
As a neuroaffirmative therapist, I am happy to discuss neurodivergence with clients or simply hold that awareness and support as we explore other issues/goals in their life. You can read further about my areas of expertise below.
I work with a diverse array of clients around issues ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma/PTSD, men's issues, women's issues, and more. Overall, the clients I find myself working with the most often are looking for results and motivated to make a change in their lives. If you're ready to take that next step, I welcome your call or message.
As a neuroaffirmative therapist, I am happy to discuss neurodivergence with clients or simply hold that awareness and support as we explore other issues/goals in their life. You can read further about my areas of expertise below.
Over 15 years experience as a Senior Chartered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor (C.Psychol.,Ps.S.I) and Lecturer within Irish Educational, Training and Health Care Sectors.
Clinical Lead with expertise in Psychology, Psycho-oncology, Cancer care, Health related issues, Women's Health, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Youth Services and those dealing with acute and chronic anxiety and distress.
Other areas of interest include relationship issues, stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, existential issues, and major life transitions.
Over 15 years experience as a Senior Chartered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor (C.Psychol.,Ps.S.I) and Lecturer within Irish Educational, Training and Health Care Sectors.
Clinical Lead with expertise in Psychology, Psycho-oncology, Cancer care, Health related issues, Women's Health, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Youth Services and those dealing with acute and chronic anxiety and distress.
Other areas of interest include relationship issues, stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, existential issues, and major life transitions.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I now also work with stress, chronic pain, grief, disappointment and loss.
Meet Catherine - Catherine is a fully accreditted Psychoanalytic Psyhotherapist (APPI), with a massters from University College Dublin (UCD) and St Vincents University Hospital.. She works with individuals aged 14 and above, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness and isolation. What I Offer - As a therapist, I believe that working together over time is a crucial step towards better mental health. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can talk openly about your struggles and aspirations, without judgement.
I now also work with stress, chronic pain, grief, disappointment and loss.
Meet Catherine - Catherine is a fully accreditted Psychoanalytic Psyhotherapist (APPI), with a massters from University College Dublin (UCD) and St Vincents University Hospital.. She works with individuals aged 14 and above, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness and isolation. What I Offer - As a therapist, I believe that working together over time is a crucial step towards better mental health. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can talk openly about your struggles and aspirations, without judgement.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. You may be looking for understanding, clarity, and a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
With specialist experience in oncology, adolescent support, and addiction treatment, I help clients navigate fear, uncertainty, low mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity changes with warmth and evidence-based care.
Together, we work towards coping, confidence, emotional balance, and hope — so you can rebuild, recover, and move forward with strength.
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I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl
I am a psychotherapist at Dublin City University and I also work privately at Prospect Psychotherapy, Glasnevin. I am passionate about pain neuroscience, and I present at psychological conferences and give continuous professional development courses on domestic abuse /coercive control. Languages: English, Hungarian
I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl
I am a psychotherapist at Dublin City University and I also work privately at Prospect Psychotherapy, Glasnevin. I am passionate about pain neuroscience, and I present at psychological conferences and give continuous professional development courses on domestic abuse /coercive control. Languages: English, Hungarian
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, eating difficulties, chronic pain, couple conflict, and sexuality concerns.
I am a doctoral level psychologist trained and registered for practice in three countries. I specialize in trauma, addiction, and personalized care that considers health holistically. In addition to my private practice, I am an educator and clinical supervisor, and an active community volunteer here in Ireland supporting mental health organisations.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, eating difficulties, chronic pain, couple conflict, and sexuality concerns.
I am a doctoral level psychologist trained and registered for practice in three countries. I specialize in trauma, addiction, and personalized care that considers health holistically. In addition to my private practice, I am an educator and clinical supervisor, and an active community volunteer here in Ireland supporting mental health organisations.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties. Some people are managing day to day but feel burnt out, disconnected, or struggling with self-esteem. Many are high-functioning and used to coping independently. I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way and aim to bring clarity to what is happening beneath the surface, so change feels more possible. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin therapy.
I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are difficult to shift alone. This can include anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, or longer-term emotional difficulties. Some people are managing day to day but feel burnt out, disconnected, or struggling with self-esteem. Many are high-functioning and used to coping independently. I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way and aim to bring clarity to what is happening beneath the surface, so change feels more possible. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin therapy.
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
Hi, my name is Sarah Ruane and I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice since 2006. This is my 20 year anniversary. I am a qualified trauma specialist.
I am currently based in Elmwood Centre, D 4 and Skerries, North County Dublin. I work online and in-person and my passion is to hold a kind, non-judgmental, safe space for people.
I deal with a whole host of general issues including all forms of trauma. In 2025 I completed an intensive 3 year training of Somatic Experiencing, SE, which is a body oriented way of releasing trauma from the body. I have an integrative mind and body approach.
I treat adults (18+) with common mental health problems including Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At the moment, therapy sessions are offered by telephone, video or in-person in Dublin. I appreciate that finding the 'right' therapist is hard. If you choose me as your therapist, I'll be supportive, compassionate and non-judgemental. If you're unsure, you may like to read some testimonials on my website or get in touch and we'll arrange an initial phone call to check suitability, free of charge.
I treat adults (18+) with common mental health problems including Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At the moment, therapy sessions are offered by telephone, video or in-person in Dublin. I appreciate that finding the 'right' therapist is hard. If you choose me as your therapist, I'll be supportive, compassionate and non-judgemental. If you're unsure, you may like to read some testimonials on my website or get in touch and we'll arrange an initial phone call to check suitability, free of charge.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
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.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.
My name is Michael Hofmann and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. I am awarded a graduate diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy by Dublin City University (DCU) and a diploma in integrative clinical psychotherapy including CBT (TPTI). I am affiliated with the IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and adhere in full to their code of ethics. I provide a strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in English as well as in German.
My name is Michael Hofmann and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. I am awarded a graduate diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy by Dublin City University (DCU) and a diploma in integrative clinical psychotherapy including CBT (TPTI). I am affiliated with the IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and adhere in full to their code of ethics. I provide a strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in English as well as in German.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
Would you like to feel better, behave differently, change your thinking or make other life changes? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, personal development or reaching your full potential? Sometimes that listening ear, support and guidance needs to come from someone outside of your network of family and friends. I’m an empathic and non-judgemental mental-health professional and I’m here to help you with that.
I am acutely aware of the fragility of life and how the illness and death of a loved one can be devastating
Life can be really tough especially if you have had to face a big life change like illness, loss through separation or bereavement. You may now be experiencing depression, anxiety or loss of purpose.
I will listen to you and hopefully help you to see that your feelings are normal and work with you to re imagine a new future
I am acutely aware of the fragility of life and how the illness and death of a loved one can be devastating
Life can be really tough especially if you have had to face a big life change like illness, loss through separation or bereavement. You may now be experiencing depression, anxiety or loss of purpose.
I will listen to you and hopefully help you to see that your feelings are normal and work with you to re imagine a new future
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
If you’re someone who looks like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, this might be for you.
Many of the people who reach out to me say some version of the same thing: “I’m holding everything together, but it’s getting harder. I don’t really know what I need, just that something isn’t working anymore.” You might be putting others first, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you think or feel.
On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you’re carrying more than you know how to manage.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.