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Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
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Ruth Crean

Counsellor, APCP (they, them)

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Blackrock, County Dublin A94
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I'm a late diagnosed AuDHDer and I'm passionate about providing Neuro-affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Though I work with all couples, I focus on working with both the Kink and Polyamorous community, as they are under served by mainstream therapy.I have over a decade of volunteer experience in both communities, and came to this work to provide a safe therapeutic space for folks who need affirming practitioners to help them navigate their relationship needs. I have just completed a GSRD diploma to expand my clinical knowledge in working with my community. Other areas: chronic illness, fat positive, and sex worker positive
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blackrock, County Dublin A94

My website
I work exclusively online, and offer therapy to individuals and couples. I work Mon-Fri, with availability in the morning and the evening
€75 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Ruth Crean
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blackrock, County Dublin A94

My website
I work exclusively online, and offer therapy to individuals and couples. I work Mon-Fri, with availability in the morning and the evening
€75 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions €75
  • Couple Sessions €125

Payment Methods

Paypal
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I take payments via Revolut or Paypal. Individual sessions are €75 for 60mins, and couple sessions are €125 for 90mins. I don't currently take insurance payment
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Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.
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I take payments via Revolut or Paypal. Individual sessions are €75 for 60mins, and couple sessions are €125 for 90mins. I don't currently take insurance payment
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland Ruth Crean

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Bachelors in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Degree, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Rainbow Minds GSRD Diploma / 2025
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I have built upon my core training in my undergrad degree with additional courses on Autism and Gender sexuality relationship diversity, in order to better serve the communities I work in. It's incredibly important to me to offer safe and affirming therapy to underserved minorities
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Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.
"
I have built upon my core training in my undergrad degree with additional courses on Autism and Gender sexuality relationship diversity, in order to better serve the communities I work in. It's incredibly important to me to offer safe and affirming therapy to underserved minorities
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Kink Affirming Therapist
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Polyamory Affirming Therapist
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender
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I predominantly work with the LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, and Polyamorous communities. I practice in a relational way to support clients through their journey of transformation and self discovery. Mostly I work with folks who are exploring their gender, sexuality, neurotype, and/or relationship structure, often later in life. This includes a blend of psycho-education and compassion focused therapy.
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Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.
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I predominantly work with the LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, and Polyamorous communities. I practice in a relational way to support clients through their journey of transformation and self discovery. Mostly I work with folks who are exploring their gender, sexuality, neurotype, and/or relationship structure, often later in life. This includes a blend of psycho-education and compassion focused therapy.
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
  • Trauma Focused
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I'm an Integrative therapist who works in a Neuro-affirming and sex positive way. It is important to me to work with clients through and Intersectional, social justice, and Feminist lens, I find this best suits the communities that I work with. I do not use CBT, as it is contra-indicated for Autistic and marginalized people.
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.
"
I'm an Integrative therapist who works in a Neuro-affirming and sex positive way. It is important to me to work with clients through and Intersectional, social justice, and Feminist lens, I find this best suits the communities that I work with. I do not use CBT, as it is contra-indicated for Autistic and marginalized people.
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Blackrock, County Dublin A94

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My website

Nearby Areas

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Eircodes

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I work exclusively online, and offer therapy to individuals and couples. I work Mon-Fri, with availability in the morning and the evening
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP
"
I work exclusively online, and offer therapy to individuals and couples. I work Mon-Fri, with availability in the morning and the evening
Photo of Ruth Crean, Counsellor, APCP
Ruth Crean
Counsellor, APCP