Counselling in Waterford
Samantha Mair
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Waterford, County Waterford X91
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
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.
Online Psychologists
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Waterford, County Waterford X91 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Online Psychologist Richard Meacham
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Waterford, County Waterford X91
Online Therapists
Collaboration Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D01
Learning to take back control of your own destiny and be in control of your own feelings.
Please see my radio Podcasts on Mental Health - Dublin City FM Show -Tuning Inwards and NearFM Lifeline shows: My Videos on YouTube under 'Raymond Walsh Part' - 6 parts - First Part 'Rationalsation over Rumination'. Specialising in Relationship and Couples therapy,and Mental health conditions: ADHD:OCD:Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia. Cognitive behavioural therapy offered if needed to offer answers and solutuons: Trauma and overwhelming anxiety experience also: Through collaboration, building the relationship and offering a sense of humanity,built on these achievements is a new sense of personal happiness and fulfilment.
Learning to take back control of your own destiny and be in control of your own feelings.
Please see my radio Podcasts on Mental Health - Dublin City FM Show -Tuning Inwards and NearFM Lifeline shows: My Videos on YouTube under 'Raymond Walsh Part' - 6 parts - First Part 'Rationalsation over Rumination'. Specialising in Relationship and Couples therapy,and Mental health conditions: ADHD:OCD:Claustrophobia: Bulimia: Schizophrenia. Cognitive behavioural therapy offered if needed to offer answers and solutuons: Trauma and overwhelming anxiety experience also: Through collaboration, building the relationship and offering a sense of humanity,built on these achievements is a new sense of personal happiness and fulfilment.
Fiona Tierney
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Bray, County Wicklow A98
Or maybe you are the parent of an autistic child and are unsure how to navigate the complex and difficult emotions of learning about your child's difference.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore and process difficulties that may be having a profound impact on the way you live your life today. Often early childhood experiences influence how we see the world, our behaviour and the way we form and maintain relationships. Counselling can help you understand and process these challenges and develop healthier behaviour patterns. It can also help with the implementation of safe boundaries, necessary for optimal wellbeing.
Or maybe you are the parent of an autistic child and are unsure how to navigate the complex and difficult emotions of learning about your child's difference.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore and process difficulties that may be having a profound impact on the way you live your life today. Often early childhood experiences influence how we see the world, our behaviour and the way we form and maintain relationships. Counselling can help you understand and process these challenges and develop healthier behaviour patterns. It can also help with the implementation of safe boundaries, necessary for optimal wellbeing.
Emma Cubitt
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Ovens, County Cork P31
Emma is an accredited Art Therapist MA and artist with over 20 years’ experience in supporting people with mental health challenges and enabling them to flourish. She adapts a person-centred approach and believes that with a willingness and openness to change, each individual can heal and move forward from difficulties and obstacles they have encountered throughout their life. Emma's goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space. Offering an opportunity to engage in art-making and creative process within a psychotherapeutic relationship this will allow a client to gain more insight into themselves.
Emma is an accredited Art Therapist MA and artist with over 20 years’ experience in supporting people with mental health challenges and enabling them to flourish. She adapts a person-centred approach and believes that with a willingness and openness to change, each individual can heal and move forward from difficulties and obstacles they have encountered throughout their life. Emma's goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space. Offering an opportunity to engage in art-making and creative process within a psychotherapeutic relationship this will allow a client to gain more insight into themselves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miriam O'Shea
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Midleton, County Cork P25
I have experience working with addiction, adoption, cancer support, relationships issues, eating issues, self-esteem, anger management, abuse, parenting, divorce, unemployment, self-esteem, mental wellbeing, bullying, personal development, suicide, illness to name a few. I qualified as a psychotherapist in 2009 and am currently finishing an honours degree in psychotherapy. My Masters included a module on art therapy. I have online, face to face and walk and talk psychotherapy options. I have experience working in a treatment centre, a family resource centre, with autism/mental challenges and running a helpline for depression.
I have experience working with addiction, adoption, cancer support, relationships issues, eating issues, self-esteem, anger management, abuse, parenting, divorce, unemployment, self-esteem, mental wellbeing, bullying, personal development, suicide, illness to name a few. I qualified as a psychotherapist in 2009 and am currently finishing an honours degree in psychotherapy. My Masters included a module on art therapy. I have online, face to face and walk and talk psychotherapy options. I have experience working in a treatment centre, a family resource centre, with autism/mental challenges and running a helpline for depression.
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.
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.
Sherlock Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
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 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.
Andrew fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D12
Hi, Andrew here. I am a qualified, experienced and fully accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I integrate many different approaches depending on each client’s specific requirements and facilitate all clients to develop clarity so that they may develop the skills and resources within themselves to deal with these challenges and overcome obstacles. I work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation and have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced any form of trauma.
Hi, Andrew here. I am a qualified, experienced and fully accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I integrate many different approaches depending on each client’s specific requirements and facilitate all clients to develop clarity so that they may develop the skills and resources within themselves to deal with these challenges and overcome obstacles. I work with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation and have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced any form of trauma.
Paula J O'Connor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
Paula O’Connor (MIAHIP) BA Hons. Psychotherapy & Counselling. Paula holds BA (Hons) Degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Dublin Business School and is accredited to The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy ( IAHIP). Paula’s approach to her work is integrative and humanistic, a module that encourages the distinctly human quality of choice and creativity and emphasizes the hopeful view of human beings and their ability to be self-determining. I use the analogy of the therapist being the person supporting the client by holding the blank canvas while the clients create their many works of art.
Paula O’Connor (MIAHIP) BA Hons. Psychotherapy & Counselling. Paula holds BA (Hons) Degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Dublin Business School and is accredited to The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy ( IAHIP). Paula’s approach to her work is integrative and humanistic, a module that encourages the distinctly human quality of choice and creativity and emphasizes the hopeful view of human beings and their ability to be self-determining. I use the analogy of the therapist being the person supporting the client by holding the blank canvas while the clients create their many works of art.
Online Psychologists
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
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.
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.
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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.