Counselling in Dublin 2, Dublin
Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Dublin 2, Dublin, County D02
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Diploma programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists. Courses include specialist diplomas (e.g., psychodynamic counselling, applied neuroscience, clinical psychology) and modular CPD workshops, all live online with professional accreditation, designed to enhance skills, competence and clinical confidence.
We also provide Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy services
Sometimes people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of what they are feeling. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can speak openly and explore whatever you are experiencing. Together we can work with curiosity and care to understand difficult feelings, patterns, and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. Helping you develop greater self-awareness, understanding, and possibilities for lasting change.
Sometimes people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of what they are feeling. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can speak openly and explore whatever you are experiencing. Together we can work with curiosity and care to understand difficult feelings, patterns, and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. Helping you develop greater self-awareness, understanding, and possibilities for lasting change.
Hey there, my name is Kevin O’Byrne, I am Dublin-based Psychotherapist and consultant.
Since 2011, I have worked as a professional creative and educator. This work taught me to empower individuals to move past anxieties, relationship difficulties and life transitions to grow to live with confidence, competency and resilience.
My mission is to cultivate lasting change by fostering greater self-awareness,
providing effective tools to face interpersonal challenges and a supportive
relationship that privileges who you are.
Hey there, my name is Kevin O’Byrne, I am Dublin-based Psychotherapist and consultant.
Since 2011, I have worked as a professional creative and educator. This work taught me to empower individuals to move past anxieties, relationship difficulties and life transitions to grow to live with confidence, competency and resilience.
My mission is to cultivate lasting change by fostering greater self-awareness,
providing effective tools to face interpersonal challenges and a supportive
relationship that privileges who you are.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP). All of Andrew’s training is underpinned by a humanistic approach which centres the client as the focus of the work. Andrew has research experience and numerous publications in the areas of impulse control, substance abuse, and effective training methods for therapists. Additionally, Andrew has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients who may have ASD, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia etc.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP). All of Andrew’s training is underpinned by a humanistic approach which centres the client as the focus of the work. Andrew has research experience and numerous publications in the areas of impulse control, substance abuse, and effective training methods for therapists. Additionally, Andrew has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients who may have ASD, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia etc.
Omnia Mental Health Clinic's Comprehensive Approach to Mental Wellness In a world where the complexities of life can sometimes take a toll on our mental well-being, it's essential to recognise that seeking help and support is a sign of strength, not weakness. At Omnia Mental Health Clinic, we understand the diverse needs of individuals across different age groups - from children to adults and senior citizens - who grapple with various mental health challenges. Our mission is to provide optimal and effective mental health care to meet these unique needs.
Omnia Mental Health Clinic's Comprehensive Approach to Mental Wellness In a world where the complexities of life can sometimes take a toll on our mental well-being, it's essential to recognise that seeking help and support is a sign of strength, not weakness. At Omnia Mental Health Clinic, we understand the diverse needs of individuals across different age groups - from children to adults and senior citizens - who grapple with various mental health challenges. Our mission is to provide optimal and effective mental health care to meet these unique needs.
I work as a counselling psychologist and a couples therapist. It is my privilege to accompany my clients in making a positive impact on their lives and moving towards their goals. I offer a non-judgmental space where they can explore their inner landscape and reconnect with their feelings, needs, resources, helping them to break old patterns and to create the life they really want.
I am enthusiastic about embodied approaches as I see the body as a powerful tool for self-awareness, self-expression and a domain of change.
I help people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and symptoms of trauma among others.
I work as a counselling psychologist and a couples therapist. It is my privilege to accompany my clients in making a positive impact on their lives and moving towards their goals. I offer a non-judgmental space where they can explore their inner landscape and reconnect with their feelings, needs, resources, helping them to break old patterns and to create the life they really want.
I am enthusiastic about embodied approaches as I see the body as a powerful tool for self-awareness, self-expression and a domain of change.
I help people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and symptoms of trauma among others.
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture.Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture.Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
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.
My clients want to increase their strength and resilience in the face of difficult times. They want to learn how to best manage in the face of adversity, and challenge their own blocks. They can be from any walk of life or any orientation.They've reached a point where they feel that they need support and a safe non judgemental space to explore both their own selves and their lives. They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
My clients want to increase their strength and resilience in the face of difficult times. They want to learn how to best manage in the face of adversity, and challenge their own blocks. They can be from any walk of life or any orientation.They've reached a point where they feel that they need support and a safe non judgemental space to explore both their own selves and their lives. They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
I am a qualified Psychologist providing consultation in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I hold a B. A (Hons) and MSc (Hons). I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI). I am a certified CBT therapist from City Colleges. I have completed the ASIST workshop in suicide first aid. I am pursuing further professional development in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the School of Medicine at St. Vincent's University Hospital. I have been dedicated to psychoanalytic work for 7 years, and I am a member of the Espace Analitique Ireland group.
I am a qualified Psychologist providing consultation in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I hold a B. A (Hons) and MSc (Hons). I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI). I am a certified CBT therapist from City Colleges. I have completed the ASIST workshop in suicide first aid. I am pursuing further professional development in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the School of Medicine at St. Vincent's University Hospital. I have been dedicated to psychoanalytic work for 7 years, and I am a member of the Espace Analitique Ireland group.
I am a Lacanian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with MSc(Hons) from UCD, taught at St.Vincent’s Hospital. My clinical formation on the course included 2 years of weekly case conferences with the psychiatry department, shaping a strong foundation in working with complex presentations.
I have attended a summer school in Amsterdam on (Trans-)Sexuality & Psychoanalysis which is overseen by University of Amsterdam, and I serve on the event committee of APPI, where I am a pre-accredited member. My first publication on subject formation and the logic of the unconscious is to appear in the psychoanalytic journal Lacunae later this summer.
I am a Lacanian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with MSc(Hons) from UCD, taught at St.Vincent’s Hospital. My clinical formation on the course included 2 years of weekly case conferences with the psychiatry department, shaping a strong foundation in working with complex presentations.
I have attended a summer school in Amsterdam on (Trans-)Sexuality & Psychoanalysis which is overseen by University of Amsterdam, and I serve on the event committee of APPI, where I am a pre-accredited member. My first publication on subject formation and the logic of the unconscious is to appear in the psychoanalytic journal Lacunae later this summer.
Hello I’m Sinéad. My aim in therapy is to offer you a warm, compassionate, and understanding space, where you feel safe and supported to work through life’s challenges. When you seek out counselling, it may be to work on a current issue or struggle in your life, to explore thoughts, emotions or behaviours that are holding you back from living life in the way you want, or to develop greater self-awareness and insight for growth and personal development.
Hello I’m Sinéad. My aim in therapy is to offer you a warm, compassionate, and understanding space, where you feel safe and supported to work through life’s challenges. When you seek out counselling, it may be to work on a current issue or struggle in your life, to explore thoughts, emotions or behaviours that are holding you back from living life in the way you want, or to develop greater self-awareness and insight for growth and personal development.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is ideally suited to clients who are undergoing a certain amount of mental suffering, and are motivated to do the slow, demanding work of finding out what has given rise to it. Clients may use therapy to talk about distressing experiences they have recently or not so recently undergone, dilemmas or difficult decisions they find themselves faced with, or symptoms such as depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and rituals, and some varieties of chronic pain for which there is no apparent medical cause.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is ideally suited to clients who are undergoing a certain amount of mental suffering, and are motivated to do the slow, demanding work of finding out what has given rise to it. Clients may use therapy to talk about distressing experiences they have recently or not so recently undergone, dilemmas or difficult decisions they find themselves faced with, or symptoms such as depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and rituals, and some varieties of chronic pain for which there is no apparent medical cause.
There can be times in our lives when we feel lost, not know how to be in the world……when familiar patterns become obstacles and can result in feeling anxious, scared, or stuck. Therapy can be helpful in such a time.......a time of crisis, or a time of change. I provide a safe, compassionate space that allows you explore your current problems in a way that is right for you.
There can be times in our lives when we feel lost, not know how to be in the world……when familiar patterns become obstacles and can result in feeling anxious, scared, or stuck. Therapy can be helpful in such a time.......a time of crisis, or a time of change. I provide a safe, compassionate space that allows you explore your current problems in a way that is right for you.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the attunement between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best counsellor for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
In a few words, I identify as autistic, non-binary, queer, a video game fanatic, and occasionally an alternative drag/cabaret performer. My approach in counselling is guided by the idea that the main healing factor in any therapeutic process is the attunement between the counsellor and the client. I strive to be honest and authentic in my practice, while maintaining healthy boundaries, and I understand that the best counsellor for you is the one that is on the same wavelength as you, the one that just intuitively feels right.
I am an established Humanistic Integrative psychotherapist. With a special interest in anxiety, relationship issues and sexual issues. I have worked extensively with OCD and intrusive thoughts with clients and include CBT with deeper humanistic work. I am a registered Supervisor and also have training in Couples Counselling. I have worked with clients with Bipolar disorder and BPD.
I am an established Humanistic Integrative psychotherapist. With a special interest in anxiety, relationship issues and sexual issues. I have worked extensively with OCD and intrusive thoughts with clients and include CBT with deeper humanistic work. I am a registered Supervisor and also have training in Couples Counselling. I have worked with clients with Bipolar disorder and BPD.
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
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.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, trained specifically to work with young children, adolescents, young adults and family dynamics. I have experience in working with a range of issues and with the various ways those issues specifically present in young people.
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, trained specifically to work with young children, adolescents, young adults and family dynamics. I have experience in working with a range of issues and with the various ways those issues specifically present in young people.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Dublin 2, Dublin
200+
Average cost per session
€80
Counsellors in Dublin 2, Dublin who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 90% | VHI |
| 89% | Irish Life |
| 89% | Laya |
How Counsellors in Dublin 2, Dublin see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 69% | Female | |
| 30% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Dublin 2?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, eircode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or eircode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are accredited members of the main professional associations, mainly the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). Most Psychologists are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement in Ireland, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Ireland. Psychologists have earned a doctoral degree in psychology and many are accredited members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a doctoral degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the IACP or ICP, they must complete a minimum of an NFQ Level 7 programme with 100 hours of clinical experience and a minimum of 450 hours of post-training clinical experience under clinical supervision.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in Ireland could cost between €50 – €90 when seeing a counsellor and €75 - €120 or more when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The National Counselling Service (NCS) is a government-funded service that provides short to medium term counselling and psychotherapy for free to individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. The service can be accessed by GP referral or self-referral.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your eircode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the IACP, the ICP, or PSI are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a child is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.