Counselling in R51

Hi, i work collaboratively with my clients on their journey of self discovery. As each individual is unique, the presenting problems/issues will dictate the modalities integrated. From the outset I work from a humanistic framework . At the heart of my therapeutic work is the need to create a safe and confidential space to enable the building of the therapeutic relationship. My hope is to help the client navigate, understand and process feelings and emotions. Thus, allowing the client to live a fulfilling and happy life that maximises the chance of reaching their potential.

Our lives are like a game of snakes and ladders. We move up and we fall down many times. Life will always have periods where we fall and don't know how to get back up. We experience loss - of loved ones, relationships, work; we have times we feel overwhelmed by anxiety, negative thoughts or stress. These are the times we need support. Wherever you are on your journey I meet you there. Whatever you wish to overcome I will support you safely. Whatever it is you wish to look at, remember you are the expert in your own life, and it is a privilege to walk with you until you feel ready to make your own way.

My style of counselling is Integrative and Humanistic, allowing me to use art, movement, breathwork and talk therapy to support the client to explore issues arising in their life. My compassionate approach allows me to form a good therapeutic relationship with the client which allows a natural flow to the session. I work with a variety of areas such as identity, low self esteem, anxiety, loss and grief and career change. I work with all cultures, religious backgrounds and belief systems. I listen in a non judgemental way so you, the client can explore ways to be the best version of you.

Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to cope with your thoughts and emotions? Maybe you are a parent and you are struggling to connect with your teenager? Psychotherapy will help you tackle troubling emotions, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and life situations. if you feel like you need someone to talk to right now, or if difficulties are greatly interfering with your life — this is probably a good time to start therapy. Feel confident that you can feel better and live happier, and that by reaching out for support, you’ve taken a crucial step forward.

I will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your issues in order to facilitate healing and to support you in the choices you make in the future. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is most important and the style of therapy used must reflect the individual.

Does your anxiety feel overwhelming? Does it get in the way of you enjoying life, building relationships or achieving your goals? You don't have to face this alone. My particular focus is working with individuals struggling with anxiety. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety. As a Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, I've had the privilege of helping countless individuals understand the roots of their anxiety, manage their symptoms, and regain control over their lives. In our sessions, we'll work together to unpack your anxiety, identify triggers and patterns.

Do you notice patterns of behaviours that you are unsatisfied with? Are you having difficulty coping with your current life? I provide a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients can feel safe in sharing their thoughts and feelings. I have created a space where clients can explore their goals and discuss the actions they will take to live their lives to the best of their ability. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are dedicated to achieving. I believe that there is no universal approach to therapy.

Individuals attend counselling due to an issue they are experiencing. Allow me to share at this point, that the Latin root meaning of Issue, "is go out, exit" and move forward, to grow. Different meaning from what we are familiar with. Hear the difference. I am fully accredited with the Irish Counsellors and Psychotherapists IACP and I am an experienced Psychotherapist with at least 15 years experience. The emphasis is placed on trusting the process and allowing the progress to unfold for the desired outcome.

I have been working with clients since 2006 and my aim is always to offer a space for each client, adolescent or adult, to feel comfortable and safe. It is important to me to offer an experience of ease and flow to the client. I work in a non-judgement and real way which I have found leads the client into a relaxed place within themselves. I am holistically focused, so this means I have quite a few tools in the toolbox to approach the various topics or issues which arise in each session. My motto is Answering the Call of The Heart and embody this in my everyday practice and that spills into my work in the therapy room.

Connection is fundamental to our wellbeing and survival. When we feel disconnected from ourselves, others and the world, it can be an isolating experience. When we struggle to express ourselves it can feel like we are pretending to be someone else. The fears and worries that can take over your mind, can be tamed and better understood. In therapy we can work as a team to help you understand yourself better, and develop your self worth. Through learning about yourself, you can also improve how you show up in relationships. Don't forget that you are your biggest and main responsibility.

Is life difficult right now ? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or down ? Sometimes you may feel like you don’t really fit in ? Talking to friends and family can help. Although there may be times when they are not available, or the issue troubling you may be too personally difficult to discuss with them. Talking to someone who is independent, whom you can trust to have your best interests at heart, can be a relief ! In these situations it can help to talk to a trusted counsellor or psychotherapist.

Michelle believes psychotherapy is a powerful journey of self-discovery. Maybe you are feeling unhappy, stressed, or overwhelmed. Maybe you have gone through a recent bereavement or loss and are finding it difficult to cope. Is your teenager showing signs of anxiety or depression? I provide an affordable, confidential and supportive counseling service to my clients. I am passionate about working with my clients to empower them to make positive changes in their lives.

I have been working in different clinical settings and with clients from multiple age groups. My experience is with adults, adolescents and children and a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses, from depression to grief, anxiety, self-harming and suicide ideation.

If you are asking yourself what is wrong with me that I feel this way?! You are formally diagnosed as the result of dysfunctional feeling, thinking, and behaving? Depression? Personality Disorder? Eating disorder? History of toxic relationships? Panic attack, anxiety attacks? And you are asking yourself when will that end? When will that change? You can end it now and began a new journey ;) Psychotherapy is an integrative process of experiencing all your senses, emotions, thoughts, and body in a holistic context. As result, you will find your way back home to yourself.

Amy offers a non judgemental, empathetic approach to her clients. Amy understands that the individual can suffer a combination of difficulties and works psychoanalytically. Amy is a graduate member of the Psychological society of Ireland (PSI) a member of the Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland APPI and NAPCP. Amy has extensive experience in clinical, educational, rehabilitation and social care settings. Amy attends and contributes in regular workshops, educational seminars and ongoing CPD training. Amy’s practice is underpinned by the ethics of psychoanalysis and focuses in particular on the unconscious mind.

When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.