Sandplay Counselling in Clane
Samantha Yap
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Clane, County Kildare W91
Hello, my name is Samantha Yap. I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist/supervisor and work with both adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the work I do and am committed to providing a safe, respectful and confidential space for each and every client I meet. My theoretical orientation is an integrative approach which means I use a combination of both traditional talk therapy while also incorporating interventions from modalities such as humanistic, psychodynamic and somatic (body) therapy. I am also trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy.
Hello, my name is Samantha Yap. I am a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist/supervisor and work with both adults and adolescents. I am passionate about the work I do and am committed to providing a safe, respectful and confidential space for each and every client I meet. My theoretical orientation is an integrative approach which means I use a combination of both traditional talk therapy while also incorporating interventions from modalities such as humanistic, psychodynamic and somatic (body) therapy. I am also trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy.
Lorraine Jenkins
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Clane, County Kildare W91
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a nonjudgmental space to explore options and to enhance resilience. Building self esteem and challenging behaviours, which are interfering with ability to cope with day to day. Enhancing skills and building coping mechanisms.
I provide a nonjudgmental space to explore options and to enhance resilience. Building self esteem and challenging behaviours, which are interfering with ability to cope with day to day. Enhancing skills and building coping mechanisms.
Katie Doyle (Creative Steps Play Therapy)
Verified Verified
Clane, County Kildare W91
Not accepting new clients
Is your child encountering difficult feelings, emotions or experiences? Are these feelings and behaviours disrupting and effecting their everyday lives? Do you find yourself wondering how you can help your child overcome their challenges, reach their full potential and be the happy, confident, child they deserve to be? You have looked in the right place, play therapy is the answer for you and your child.
Is your child encountering difficult feelings, emotions or experiences? Are these feelings and behaviours disrupting and effecting their everyday lives? Do you find yourself wondering how you can help your child overcome their challenges, reach their full potential and be the happy, confident, child they deserve to be? You have looked in the right place, play therapy is the answer for you and your child.
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Dion Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
There are many reasons people arrive at therapy, to resolve problems from the past, to help overcome current challenges or worries about the future. My role is to create a confidential and supportive space that is right for you to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you feel that counselling might be something that could help you right now, please do get in touch.
There are many reasons people arrive at therapy, to resolve problems from the past, to help overcome current challenges or worries about the future. My role is to create a confidential and supportive space that is right for you to facilitate your personal growth and change. If you feel that counselling might be something that could help you right now, please do get in touch.
Online Therapists
Kit Kenny Counselling and Psychology Service
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Verified Verified
Gorey, County Wexford Y25
With children I use play therapy techniques and sandplay as appropriate to help them explore, verbalize and express their feelings and emotions.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or have low mood? Emotions all over the place? Difficulty sleeping or concentrating? It helps to talk to someone outside your immediate family who will not judge. Therapy can be a healthy way to explore emotions and feelings, you can get a different perspective on the situation, work on your coping skills and strengthen your boundaries. You can disclose whatever you feel comfortable with, at your own pace, in a safe private and confidential space.
With children I use play therapy techniques and sandplay as appropriate to help them explore, verbalize and express their feelings and emotions.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or have low mood? Emotions all over the place? Difficulty sleeping or concentrating? It helps to talk to someone outside your immediate family who will not judge. Therapy can be a healthy way to explore emotions and feelings, you can get a different perspective on the situation, work on your coping skills and strengthen your boundaries. You can disclose whatever you feel comfortable with, at your own pace, in a safe private and confidential space.
JB Counselling & Mediation
Psychotherapist, PsychD
Verified Verified
Kingscourt, County Cavan A82
Waitlist for new clients
Unlock your potential by challenging limiting beliefs and fostering authenticity. Navigate life with ease, finding purpose and fulfilment along the way.
Unlock your potential by challenging limiting beliefs and fostering authenticity. Navigate life with ease, finding purpose and fulfilment along the way.
The Threads of life Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Ashbourne, County Meath A84
Life has a habit of leaning too heavily on us at times and for longer than expected. After trying many ways to break through form the dis-ease, sadness, grief, anger, pain, fear, or trauma, trying so hard to be ok you realise "I need support". That inner knowing is calling out for change or someone to hear what has been happening for you. I would like to offer you time, a safe space to be heard and together we will develop a relationship which allows you to say what you have kept in your heart for so long and open space for your heart to heal. “We will trace the thread of life, find the knot and untangle it” Martha Ostenso
Life has a habit of leaning too heavily on us at times and for longer than expected. After trying many ways to break through form the dis-ease, sadness, grief, anger, pain, fear, or trauma, trying so hard to be ok you realise "I need support". That inner knowing is calling out for change or someone to hear what has been happening for you. I would like to offer you time, a safe space to be heard and together we will develop a relationship which allows you to say what you have kept in your heart for so long and open space for your heart to heal. “We will trace the thread of life, find the knot and untangle it” Martha Ostenso
Gina Dermody
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Tuam, County Galway H54
Adolescents are developing and so are their emotions. Adolescents bring wonder, curiosity and energy. Yet their world is challenging, demanding and anxiety provoking as they navigate choices, dilemmas and obstacles. Families are part of this journey as they try and support and understand their developing teen. Silence, low mood and irritability often leave them confused and upset and parents struggling to know how to help. Anxiety can become a major challenge I support them to understand this journey called adolescence, focus on coping strategies and consult with parents so that the wish for happiness can become possible.
Adolescents are developing and so are their emotions. Adolescents bring wonder, curiosity and energy. Yet their world is challenging, demanding and anxiety provoking as they navigate choices, dilemmas and obstacles. Families are part of this journey as they try and support and understand their developing teen. Silence, low mood and irritability often leave them confused and upset and parents struggling to know how to help. Anxiety can become a major challenge I support them to understand this journey called adolescence, focus on coping strategies and consult with parents so that the wish for happiness can become possible.
Michelle Brien
Verified Verified
Rathnew, County Wicklow A67
My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist. I work holistically with children who experience emotional and / or behavioural problems. Play therapy offers an opportunity to allow a child to play out their feelings. Children are much more comfortable playing out a problem rather than talking about it, Play is the most natural form of communication for a child, therefore is often used in place of talking therapy for children.
My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist. I work holistically with children who experience emotional and / or behavioural problems. Play therapy offers an opportunity to allow a child to play out their feelings. Children are much more comfortable playing out a problem rather than talking about it, Play is the most natural form of communication for a child, therefore is often used in place of talking therapy for children.
Dinan Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny R95
Welcome. I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, qualified to work with both Adults and Adolescents. My previous career as a critical care nurse supports my work in this area as it broadens my understanding of the many needs of my client. Difficulties and distress can arise in anyone's life at any time. Even with the support of family and friends, it may still be difficult to cope and function effectively. Sometimes it may be easier to talk with an independent person. In therapy I can offer a safe, secure and empathic environment.
Welcome. I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, qualified to work with both Adults and Adolescents. My previous career as a critical care nurse supports my work in this area as it broadens my understanding of the many needs of my client. Difficulties and distress can arise in anyone's life at any time. Even with the support of family and friends, it may still be difficult to cope and function effectively. Sometimes it may be easier to talk with an independent person. In therapy I can offer a safe, secure and empathic environment.
Erengul Yoldas
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Athlone, County Westmeath N37
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. Looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist can be a daunting experience. Please be patient and compassionate with yourself while looking for the right therapist for you. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. My expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including but not limited to grief, loss, bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, addiction, stress, trauma, obsessions, abuse, relationship difficulties and matters related to sexuality and also immigration.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. Looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist can be a daunting experience. Please be patient and compassionate with yourself while looking for the right therapist for you. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. My expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including but not limited to grief, loss, bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, addiction, stress, trauma, obsessions, abuse, relationship difficulties and matters related to sexuality and also immigration.
The DMC Clinic
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wexford, County Wexford Y35
We are a team of Counsellors and Psychotherapists who provide counselling to children, teenagers and adults in Wexford. We also offer online counselling nationwide.
We are a team of Counsellors and Psychotherapists who provide counselling to children, teenagers and adults in Wexford. We also offer online counselling nationwide.
Linda Lunardi
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D14
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. My services include general counseling, and I specialize in a variety of issues, including: relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, domestic abuse, bereavement, addiction, self-harm, phobias including OCD.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. My services include general counseling, and I specialize in a variety of issues, including: relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, domestic abuse, bereavement, addiction, self-harm, phobias including OCD.
Stephanie Maria Quinn
Psychotherapist, MA, APPI
Verified Verified
Dundalk, County Louth A91
I began my training as a Mental Health professional in 2006. My first MA was in Dramatherapy. In 2011 I completed a postgraduate certificate in Child psychotherapy. In 2012 I completed my second MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with first-class honors. I am also a trained EMDR therapist. My specialist interest is in supporting Women's Emotional Well - Being throughout the life span, with Fertility Issues and Reproductive trauma, in particular. As Women, we have complex biological needs and this all has an impact on our psychological well-being.
I began my training as a Mental Health professional in 2006. My first MA was in Dramatherapy. In 2011 I completed a postgraduate certificate in Child psychotherapy. In 2012 I completed my second MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with first-class honors. I am also a trained EMDR therapist. My specialist interest is in supporting Women's Emotional Well - Being throughout the life span, with Fertility Issues and Reproductive trauma, in particular. As Women, we have complex biological needs and this all has an impact on our psychological well-being.
Arran Whelan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult, and we all could do with that extra support at times. I am here to accompany you through your therapeutic journey and make sense of how you experience the world. I provide counselling and therapy services to people across a wide range of issues, for both adult and adolescent clients. I integrate various forms of therapy, including person centred, gestalt, and existentialism, to find the approach that meets your individual need
Life can be difficult, and we all could do with that extra support at times. I am here to accompany you through your therapeutic journey and make sense of how you experience the world. I provide counselling and therapy services to people across a wide range of issues, for both adult and adolescent clients. I integrate various forms of therapy, including person centred, gestalt, and existentialism, to find the approach that meets your individual need
NorthStar Counselling & Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Enniscorthy, County Wexford Y21
At NorthStar Counselling & Therapy Centre we are a leading clinic in the field of Child & Adolescent Therapy. We have a team of professional, caring, mental health therapists who provide an excellent service to the community of County Wexford and all the Southeast. We provide therapeutic support for all mental health conditions of children, teens and adolescents from age 4 - 24.
At NorthStar Counselling & Therapy Centre we are a leading clinic in the field of Child & Adolescent Therapy. We have a team of professional, caring, mental health therapists who provide an excellent service to the community of County Wexford and all the Southeast. We provide therapeutic support for all mental health conditions of children, teens and adolescents from age 4 - 24.
Michelle Kelly [Kelly Counselling]
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.
I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.
Aimee Ford
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Mullingar, County Westmeath N91
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Aimee. I'm a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP. I am a therapist who offers honesty, empathy, acceptance, congruence, and many more. Having experienced a wide range of issues such as anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, bereavement, depression, relationships, stress, suicide intervention, sexual issues, sexual assaults, and more. I offer a therapeutic counseling approach tailored to the individual needs of the client.
Hi, I'm Aimee. I'm a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP. I am a therapist who offers honesty, empathy, acceptance, congruence, and many more. Having experienced a wide range of issues such as anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, bereavement, depression, relationships, stress, suicide intervention, sexual issues, sexual assaults, and more. I offer a therapeutic counseling approach tailored to the individual needs of the client.
Ger O Donovan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Limerick, County Limerick V94
Are you searching for a life that feels meaningful to you...maybe you have gotten to a certain place in life that doesn't bring joy and want to rediscover your authentic self. My aim is to work with you to help you explore, understand and ultimately transform what needs to change in your life. No matter what seems to be happening on the surface level of life, you have what is needed within you to live a meaningful, purposeful and happy life that is authentic to who you are.
Are you searching for a life that feels meaningful to you...maybe you have gotten to a certain place in life that doesn't bring joy and want to rediscover your authentic self. My aim is to work with you to help you explore, understand and ultimately transform what needs to change in your life. No matter what seems to be happening on the surface level of life, you have what is needed within you to live a meaningful, purposeful and happy life that is authentic to who you are.
Patricia Anna McHale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MIACP
Verified Verified
Mullingar, County Westmeath N91
Patricia Anna McHale is a fully qualified Counsellor/ Psychotherapist and Supervisor, She is fully accredited to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National association for Counselling and Psychotherapist. Patricia works with adults, couples and Teenagers. The central function of counselling is to help clients recognise their own strengths, discover what is preventing them from using their strengths and clarify what kind of person they want to be.
Patricia Anna McHale is a fully qualified Counsellor/ Psychotherapist and Supervisor, She is fully accredited to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National association for Counselling and Psychotherapist. Patricia works with adults, couples and Teenagers. The central function of counselling is to help clients recognise their own strengths, discover what is preventing them from using their strengths and clarify what kind of person they want to be.
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Sandplay Counsellors
What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behaviour. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviours in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.