Chronic Illness Counselling in Dublin 11
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
Many of the people I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, fearful, stuck, or like they’ve lost a sense of who they are. Maybe things that used to feel manageable now feel like too much. Maybe you're finding it harder to get through the day, to connect with others, or even with yourself. You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what's changed, but you know something just feels off. If you're here, you’ve already taken a courageous first step...even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to coping alone or fear that asking for support means something is “wrong” with you.
I work with people who are struggling emotionally, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many come carrying the effects of stress, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, or the demands of caring for others, and are seeking a space where they can slow down, be met with care, and begin to make sense of what they are experiencing. I am a lecturer in psychotherapy and I bring to the therapeutic room my expertise in the field. I offer psychotherapy to adolescents and their parents, adults, and supervision to psychotherapists and other mental health practitioners.
I work with people who are struggling emotionally, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many come carrying the effects of stress, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, or the demands of caring for others, and are seeking a space where they can slow down, be met with care, and begin to make sense of what they are experiencing. I am a lecturer in psychotherapy and I bring to the therapeutic room my expertise in the field. I offer psychotherapy to adolescents and their parents, adults, and supervision to psychotherapists and other mental health practitioners.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, or you’re facing a challenge you didn’t expect. You want space to breathe, understand yourself, and feel more grounded again.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and accredited member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists. I support adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and stress; self‑esteem and identity; neurodiversity; grief, loss, and major life transitions; relationship patterns and emotional disconnection; feeling “stuck” or unsure of next steps.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, or you’re facing a challenge you didn’t expect. You want space to breathe, understand yourself, and feel more grounded again.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and accredited member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists. I support adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and stress; self‑esteem and identity; neurodiversity; grief, loss, and major life transitions; relationship patterns and emotional disconnection; feeling “stuck” or unsure of next steps.
Hi there, I’m Aisling.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or not quite like themselves anymore. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a difficult period in your life, or you may be carrying deeper or longstanding experiences that are affecting how you feel, think or relate to others. You might feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift, or find yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you.
I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and begin to feel more steady and understood. We will work collaboratively.
Hi there, I’m Aisling.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or not quite like themselves anymore. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a difficult period in your life, or you may be carrying deeper or longstanding experiences that are affecting how you feel, think or relate to others. You might feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift, or find yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you.
I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and begin to feel more steady and understood. We will work collaboratively.
As a therapist, I will offer a safe place where you can explore your issues and begin to understand your reactions to situations. With this understanding can come power, control and ultimately change. This will be a journey we take together with acceptance, curiosity and understanding.
As a therapist, I will offer a safe place where you can explore your issues and begin to understand your reactions to situations. With this understanding can come power, control and ultimately change. This will be a journey we take together with acceptance, curiosity and understanding.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.