Expressive Arts Counselling in County Galway

Psychotherapist/Supervisor with IACP & BACP. Member of ACTO. I have an Honors degree in Psychology, Higher Diploma in Biodynamic & Integrative Psychotherapy. I hold a Post Grad Dip in Expressive Arts Therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma Grief & Bereavement,CBT . I have worked with individual clients and groups since 2009, originally training as a Life and Business Coach with the Irish Life Coach Institute. I trained further, to became a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. I am Certified in Training and Development from the Irish Institute of Training & Development.

Marie Fariñas provides Play therapy for ages 4-11 yrs to manage emotional difficulties and help improve associated behaviours. For older children, adolescents and young adults, Expressive Arts Therapy sessions are suitable to address self-esteem issues, identity, and/or depression. For adults who may not know how to start talking about difficulties, Sand-Story Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Therapy are safe ways to begin exploring and expressing oneself. Each client is invited to make use of the resources provided to work on vulnerabilities, alleviate stress, and grow emotional strength.

Welcome. I am Sarah Hynes, an Adult and Child Psychotherapist with experience between educational settings (NUI Galway Student Counselling, Primary Education) and private practice. I was also a primary school teacher for 10 years. My practice is based in Oughterard, Co. Galway and I also work with clients online. I provide psychotherapy and counselling to adults, teenagers and children. I use play therapy with children up to 12 years old and creative therapy/talk therapy with adolescents and adults. I also provide psychoeducation, support and counselling to parents.

I offer safe, supportive and creative environment that supports children and adults to deal with and overcome challenges they encounter on their life journey. Art therapy process facilitates both verbal and non-verbal communication that can help to make sense of and process emotional material.

I am an experienced & professionally qualified psychotherapist. I work from an integrative approach which means I draw on different therapeutic models including Person-Centred, CBT, Gestalt, Art & Sand Therapy. I offer a safe, confidential, supportive & non judgemental space where you can explore the issues you are facing. You might be feeling overwhelmed with simple day to day tasks. You may have difficulty in forming & maintaining relationships. Or you could be unable to let go of something from your past.

Hi. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, offering a safe, confidential space to you, where you can connect with my empathetic and non-judgmental listening presence. My ethos is person-centred and I believe the client-therapist therapeutic relationship is central to the process of self-exploration, change and growth. I work in a humanistic and holistic way, seeing you as the expert in your own life.

You might struggle with connection, boundaries, self-love, self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-confidence. You might want to understand how to get up when life throws curve balls toward you. You might want to change some habits which don't serve you anymore. You might have lost a loved one and would like a safe space to go through the grief. You might struggle with relationships.

As a psychotherapist and counsellor Jacqui supports individuals to overcome life’s challenges and improve their mental and emotional well-being. As a trained psychotherapist Jacqui has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, perinatal mental health and more.

Most clients are looking for some insight into how to manage their life and relationships better, and find a way to change what's not working for them. Providing a safe confidential setting to explore those feelings is what psychotherapy is about. It's not easy sharing a difficult personal history. Some people are exhausted by the time they come to therapy, but sharing can give a clearer prospective. A therapist can help with providing possibilities to make the changes you need. Understanding of why we feel the way we do, can help us navigate those emotions manage ourselves better and improve our relationships and quality of life.

I am a qualified Psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over, providing a professional, confidential service. I believe that the unique relationship between the therapist and client is key to the success of therapy as the relationship facilitates the trusting environment within which a client's concerns can be shared, explored, and addressed. My approach is Humanistic and Integrative, Person-Centred with elements of Gestalt, CBT, Family Systems, Expressive Art and Mindfulness.

Richard is a Counselling Psychologist and a Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. He works with people who have a deep desire to change the patterns within their relationships, either with themselves or with others. Richard has worked with clients from 4 to 94, in a variety of different setting, from primary care public health services, to the hospice service. He has worked with people with present with a number of different issues, from addiction to trauma, which are often interlinked.

I believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship and provide a confidential, non-judgmental and supportive environment for my clients. I see my role as a therapist is to facilitate and assist clients to make meaning of their experience and discover their inner strengths. I am a dynamic and goal orientated psychotherapist who promotes self-awareness, personal growth and well-being leading to more empowered clients.

Noticed that you're feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Is there a part of you that is suffering with anxiety and finding life's challenges hard to cope with? Do you notice that you have lost interest in things that used to bring you joy? Do you feel stuck and confused about your identity? Have you lost a loved one or had a significant relocation recently? Seeking support from an internationally experienced professional can support you in exploring issues in a safe space built on profound experience and knowledge, which your friends and family may be unable to offer.