Trauma Focused Counselling in Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin

I am an experienced Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered and accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Based in the heart of Dublin, I offer both short-term and long-term therapy both in-person and online. Whether your reason for seeking therapy now is influenced by a current challenge in your life or whether you have been considering this for a long time, it would be a pleasure to meet you. My Person-Centred core approach means that I believe that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the right conditions.

I strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space within which each individual can explore issues and reflect on life experiences in order to achieve greater understanding and acceptance of self and others.

My psychotherapeutic approach is Integrative and informed by Psychodynamic, Attachment, and Person-Centred theory. Working integratively is a model of treatment that works with the whole person — their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physiological systems. I work within a relational and trauma-informed lens.

Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationship to their self, to others, the environment and the social context within which they experience life. It creates a space to explore experiences and associated emotions which often influence choices and behaviours. Change comes about through processing emotions, behaviours and experiences which in turn can strengthen an individuals inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience. It can provide clarity and insight which enables an individual to see the world from a different perspective, creating the opportunity to find a new way forward.

Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in a demanding and busy life? Do you struggle saying no to helping others when you don't have the time or energy? I can help support you in building a more balanced life that works for you.

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 believe in providing a safe space for clients where they are met with compassion and nonjudgement. I feel that the client possesses the inner resources within themselves to move through difficult experiences but may need support in facilitating this process through therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and I tailor my therapeutic approach depending on the client’s needs. I am particularly passionate about issues relating to sex, gender and cultural issues as well as self-development and awareness.

Life and relating to others can at times feel very hard. Please do contact me if any or a combination of the following reflect your experience as my support seems to be most effective in these areas: Feeling alone or isolated; living with a sense of fear, dread or being overwhelmed; trying to cope with events that are or have been ‘traumatic’; lacking confidence in your own abilities and judgement; or having a sense of deep pain. I believe and know that despite the pain and distress these can cause, there is also the possibility for healing, growth, making changes and (re)finding a sense of self, purpose and joy in life again.

If you feel you could start to work in your issues and want to be better, I could help you in that working with mindfulness, Emdr, and Coaching. I am guarantee we could work together and in a short term, start to feel better with your self.

Couples counselling is my specialist area. This ranges from marriage counselling, to same sex relationship therapy. I use different processes to explore the triggers & find new ways to manage couple conflict. Each relationship is unique & needs nurturing, whether your intention is to re-build the relationship or to have a safe space before moving on.

Life's journey can often throw unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling disconnected in the whirlwind of our fast-paced world. Hello, I'm Marie—a psychotherapist and yoga teacher ready to accompany you on a transformative journey towards personal growth and well-being.

My expertise lies in helping you express, acknowledge and process your emotions – especially those rooted in anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, abuse or trauma – which can be confusing to articulate.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.

Greetings! I'm Edel, a dedicated psychotherapist committed to providing a compassionate and transformative space for individuals seeking support and growth. With a foundation in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy, and accredited with the Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), I believe in the healing power of genuine connection and empathetic understanding.

For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD ( Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,

I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.

I speak English, German, Lithuanian & Russian. I specialize in being open minded! I encourage my clients to talk about everything. Intimacy, Sexuality, Trauma, Addiction. Their relationship with themselves and the world (a lot can be learned from daily patterns and behaviours), deepest fears, things they wish they had never done and equally, dreams, goals, and ambitions. The Therapeutic space is your sanctuary to be yourself, whether you’re hurting, feeling lost and fragile or just are curious to learn more about yourself. The goal is not to change you entirely but to work on updating your current self to become your best self.

Looking at oneself in a different way can lead to the life that we would truly desire to live. Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity from anxiety, depression, grief, relationship break up. I am here to facilitate and look at ways to explore and plot a new course to experiencing relief from these symptoms and find a path to a brighter way of living. As a counselor and psychotherapist I have a deep passion to work for change in people that can make a real difference. I will work with you in a safe and confidential environment, using proven therapies to assist in a healing process, through times of difficulty or disruption

No man is an island! Yet connection with others is not always easy. I work with Adult & Adolescent clients with relationship issues, low self-esteem, social anxiety or depression, stresses of everyday living, may have suffered abuse, bereavement and loss, or had a difficult childhood where their needs were not met. Are you feeling unsettled, overwhelmed or in distress? I help the client explore within to gain clarity, perspective and understanding about themselves and their lives, enabling them to move forward through the blocks in their path to embody a more positive future for themselves.