Counselling in Waterford
Louise M Patterson
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterford, County Waterford X91
Please note unfortunately I am not currently taking new referrals. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Please note unfortunately I am not currently taking new referrals. I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist. I have worked in a number of sectors including school settings, residential care settings, and for charitable bodies. I am passionate about working therapeutically with families, children and teens living with life challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, selective mutism, parental separation, foster and residential care, ADHD, Autism, bereavement, homelessness, amongst others.
Mary Brennan
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Waterford, County Waterford X91
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
Online Therapists
Michelle Coyne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Tullamore, County Offaly R35
Based in the Midlands, I hold an MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Skills and a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, allowing me to work with adults. As a play therapist and general counsellor, I work with people who have been diagnosed with Autism/ASD/Neurodivergent and provide Cothu parenting courses also. I provide non-judgmental environment in which clients may feel secure while working through their current concerns. IACP-accredited member.
Based in the Midlands, I hold an MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Skills and a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, allowing me to work with adults. As a play therapist and general counsellor, I work with people who have been diagnosed with Autism/ASD/Neurodivergent and provide Cothu parenting courses also. I provide non-judgmental environment in which clients may feel secure while working through their current concerns. IACP-accredited member.
Freda Hayes
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thurles, County Tipperary E41
I am an integrative counsellor using a foundation of Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamics. This flexible approach is designed to meet your unique therapeutic needs and goals. I volunteer as a counsellor in the Nano Nagle Center in Carrick on Suir while having my own private practice in Tipperary. I am presently working for Cahir Community Youth Project. I was a volunteer worker with the homeless in Thurles. I am also a Bio-Energy therapist for the last 10 years.
I am an integrative counsellor using a foundation of Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamics. This flexible approach is designed to meet your unique therapeutic needs and goals. I volunteer as a counsellor in the Nano Nagle Center in Carrick on Suir while having my own private practice in Tipperary. I am presently working for Cahir Community Youth Project. I was a volunteer worker with the homeless in Thurles. I am also a Bio-Energy therapist for the last 10 years.
The Irish Psychotherapy and Guidance Hub
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist who works with individuals when they are struggling, to help them find the source of their suffering. She helps individuals to find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist who works with individuals when they are struggling, to help them find the source of their suffering. She helps individuals to find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Siobhán Logan Counselling Kildare Services
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naas, County Kildare W91
Siobhan is a fully certified CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
Siobhan is a fully certified CBT, DBT and ACT therapist. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is a Bachelor of Science qualified Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She works in the Naas and Kilcullen areas of County Kildare. Siobhan is a qualified Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Siobhan has a great interest in Adolescents and Adults.
Helen Griffin
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Gort, County Galway H91
I am a fully accredited Art Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Crawford College of Art and Design, and I have also completed my clinical training as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with the Tivoli Institute in Dublin. I work with adults, adolescents and children in individual sessions with an integrative and creative approach to therapy. I respond to each client’s individual needs and this may be through talk therapy or creative arts therapy approaches to promote healing, generate growth and insight to their situation, help develop their resources and strengths, and to resolve personal issues.
I am a fully accredited Art Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Crawford College of Art and Design, and I have also completed my clinical training as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with the Tivoli Institute in Dublin. I work with adults, adolescents and children in individual sessions with an integrative and creative approach to therapy. I respond to each client’s individual needs and this may be through talk therapy or creative arts therapy approaches to promote healing, generate growth and insight to their situation, help develop their resources and strengths, and to resolve personal issues.
Bernadette Nolan
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Cork, County Cork T23
I’m a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist who trained with Flatstone Institute Cork. I use a person centred approach in my work. Everybody deserves to be supported by another in order to get through an issue in their lives. I’m also a group facilitator for personal development groups. I use range of different theories and techniques in order to help you the client develop and find the growth desired.
I’m a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist who trained with Flatstone Institute Cork. I use a person centred approach in my work. Everybody deserves to be supported by another in order to get through an issue in their lives. I’m also a group facilitator for personal development groups. I use range of different theories and techniques in order to help you the client develop and find the growth desired.
Blue Sky Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
At Blue Sky Counselling and Psychotherapy I understand that sitting down and looking for counsellors in your area (whether it is for yourself or a friend or family member) can be a daunting and sometimes lonely experience. I would like to make that process easier for you. At Blue Sky the aim is to make our service easily accessible so that you feel free to call, email, text or drop in to see how the process of counselling might work for you. You don’t need a referral to come to counselling, all you need to do is contact Blue Sky by your preferred method.
At Blue Sky Counselling and Psychotherapy I understand that sitting down and looking for counsellors in your area (whether it is for yourself or a friend or family member) can be a daunting and sometimes lonely experience. I would like to make that process easier for you. At Blue Sky the aim is to make our service easily accessible so that you feel free to call, email, text or drop in to see how the process of counselling might work for you. You don’t need a referral to come to counselling, all you need to do is contact Blue Sky by your preferred method.
Estefania Garcia
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful”. My work is psychoanalytically oriented and is based on the belief that you already have the solution. So, let’s find it! The practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy recognises that often, the language (verbal and non-verbal) of that solution only needs to be heard in order to be consciously realised and put into action. I will help you identify and define this language.
RISE Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified Verified
Kilcoole, County Wicklow A63
We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens. Our team have decades of therapy experience between them. We are professionally accredited, financially accessible and we love our work.
We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens. Our team have decades of therapy experience between them. We are professionally accredited, financially accessible and we love our work.
Dublin Human Givens Centre
MA
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Feel better today. Human Givens Therapy is a bio-psycho-social, brief, solutions-focused therapy designed to help you feel and function better fast. As Human Givens psychotherapists we offer reliable and practical help, using current psychological knowledge to resolve difficulties and help you move on in your life. We work with you, the individual, to achieve your goal for therapy as quickly as possible. Find out more at www.dublinhumangivens.ie
Feel better today. Human Givens Therapy is a bio-psycho-social, brief, solutions-focused therapy designed to help you feel and function better fast. As Human Givens psychotherapists we offer reliable and practical help, using current psychological knowledge to resolve difficulties and help you move on in your life. We work with you, the individual, to achieve your goal for therapy as quickly as possible. Find out more at www.dublinhumangivens.ie
Hibernium Therapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D22 (Online Only)
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy for both Polish and English Speakers. I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association (IACP) for the same. My practice of psychotherapy is supervised by regular supervision and professional improvement through additional courses, symposia and creative work. I have a decent year of experience working as a Social Care Worker in the Mental Health and Homeless sector. I am a psychotherapist who works in the humanistic and existential approaches. I contributed to numerous projects that helped clients to achieve their goals.
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy for both Polish and English Speakers. I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association (IACP) for the same. My practice of psychotherapy is supervised by regular supervision and professional improvement through additional courses, symposia and creative work. I have a decent year of experience working as a Social Care Worker in the Mental Health and Homeless sector. I am a psychotherapist who works in the humanistic and existential approaches. I contributed to numerous projects that helped clients to achieve their goals.
Fay Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D06
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.
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.
Sarah Skinner
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Bray, County Wicklow A98
I believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore what's happening for them is fundamental to therapy. I think part of this is clients finding a therapist that feels like rhe right fit for them. I see each client as unique, with different needs and so I work flexibly focusing on responding to each individual client in the way that best works for them. I work to enable clients to reconnect with themselves with the support and guidance they need to gain more understanding around their experience and find ways to navigate challenges that work for them as a person.
I believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore what's happening for them is fundamental to therapy. I think part of this is clients finding a therapist that feels like rhe right fit for them. I see each client as unique, with different needs and so I work flexibly focusing on responding to each individual client in the way that best works for them. I work to enable clients to reconnect with themselves with the support and guidance they need to gain more understanding around their experience and find ways to navigate challenges that work for them as a person.
In Treatment Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Cork, County Cork T12
Nosce Te Ipsum. Therapy begins with a dialogue about what indeed brought the client into the therapeutic setting. Clients’ thoughts, feelings and experiences provide much of the fodder for a therapeutic dialogue. Much of the work in therapy involves making sense of these thoughts and emotions. The therapist educes the client’s stories; clients narrate and share them. This integrative framework provide the lens in which I listen and connect to the narratives and presenting issues of my clients. As the tempo takes its momentum, a gradual progression of humanistic kinship, trust and understanding between my client and I are entrenched.
Nosce Te Ipsum. Therapy begins with a dialogue about what indeed brought the client into the therapeutic setting. Clients’ thoughts, feelings and experiences provide much of the fodder for a therapeutic dialogue. Much of the work in therapy involves making sense of these thoughts and emotions. The therapist educes the client’s stories; clients narrate and share them. This integrative framework provide the lens in which I listen and connect to the narratives and presenting issues of my clients. As the tempo takes its momentum, a gradual progression of humanistic kinship, trust and understanding between my client and I are entrenched.
Tony Monahan Online Emdr
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
I'm a MA qualified Psychotherapist, trained in EMDR. I work equally with clients face to face or online via Zoom. EMDR is an integrative approach to the treatment of trauma related symptoms, it incorporates both mind and body awareness and has been scientifically proven to alleviate the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also work in the area of sexuality, counselling individuals who present in therapy with relationship, sexuality and sexual concerns. I allow each individual to explore their sexual fantasies and desires in order to help them develop a level of comfort to converse on key areas of their difficulties.
I'm a MA qualified Psychotherapist, trained in EMDR. I work equally with clients face to face or online via Zoom. EMDR is an integrative approach to the treatment of trauma related symptoms, it incorporates both mind and body awareness and has been scientifically proven to alleviate the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also work in the area of sexuality, counselling individuals who present in therapy with relationship, sexuality and sexual concerns. I allow each individual to explore their sexual fantasies and desires in order to help them develop a level of comfort to converse on key areas of their difficulties.
Dublin Mind Clinic
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D08
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for Teen and Adult ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Gut And Psychological Syndrome (GAPS) Nutrition, and Medical Advisory, all in the same place.
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for Teen and Adult ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Gut And Psychological Syndrome (GAPS) Nutrition, and Medical Advisory, all in the same place.
Alice Ann Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Kill, County Kildare W91
Sometimes when struggling with various stressors we often fear reaching out for help. Therapy can support you to process painful experiences; increase your ability to cope day to day, and address long term issues affecting the quality of your life. Are you an adolescent at risk, a family looking for help with coping skills related to conflict, a couple looking to work through conflict or marital issues; have you experienced trauma? I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
Sometimes when struggling with various stressors we often fear reaching out for help. Therapy can support you to process painful experiences; increase your ability to cope day to day, and address long term issues affecting the quality of your life. Are you an adolescent at risk, a family looking for help with coping skills related to conflict, a couple looking to work through conflict or marital issues; have you experienced trauma? I work with complex client needs such as sexual abuse, substance misuse, relational issues, and mental health including other anxiety, emotional and behavioural issues.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02 (Online Only)
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.