Mental Health Consultation Dublin County

Psychotherapy and counselling practice offering integrative therapeutic services

Stress can become a vicious cycle without the stress management techniques needed to manage it. The words “…But I can’t relax……”can become commonplace in a person’s life. In small amounts, stress can be tolerated. However, prolonged or intense stress levels can impact on our relationships, work performance, and lead to panic attacks and/or depression. Common symptoms can include irritability, lack of concentration, sleeping problems, negative thinking, changes in appetite, lack of motivation, loss of libido, social withdrawal and mood swings. Stress can also contribute to physical symptoms such as skin disorders, headaches, muscular tension, high blood pressure and other bodily aches and pains. Issues for Stress Counselling •Work Pressures •Family Stresses •Relationship Worries •Difficulty Coping •Panic Attacks •Irritability •Physical Ailments •Constant Tension What is Stress Management Counselling & Psychotherapy? Engaging with therapy at Insight Matters can allow you to unburden yourself and gain a fresh mindset so that you can open up to learning new coping strategies. You discover and implement stress management approaches like: •time management •anger management •deep breathing •improving coping strategies •developing a more positive mindset •balanced life approaches •dealing with burnout •anxiety reduction •using guided imagery to reduce stress •managing work stress •mindfulness •relaxation techniques •work-life balance When stress reactions decrease our quality of life, psychotherapy can help us to make serious changes in order to live in a happier and more effective way. When we frequently respond to stress with anxiety, fear, anger or depression, time is spent exploring these initial reactions as part of the process. Stress management psychother

Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy Addictions come in number of guises, but can take a serious toll on physical and psychological health. Symptoms of addictions may include depression, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, obsessive-compulsive traits, deteriorating relationships and poor work performance. Many people with addictions consider their behaviour to be a craving, dependence or bad habit. If your day to day functioning or health is affected, or if the behaviour takes up a large amount of time or money, then you may benefit from addiction counselling and psychotherapy. What is Addiction Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychiatry? Addiction counsellors can help you identify whether you have an addiction and may suggest a course of counselling sessions to help overcome your addiction. If serious, you may also need to meet with a consultant psychiatrist to diagnose, monitor and treat any mental health issues. Addiction psychiatrists may also be able to refer you to a rehabilitation centre if a residential stay is indicated. What are the Benefits of Addiction Counselling? •Understanding the root causes of your addiction.  •Examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to addiction.  •Gain self-understanding and insight, including identifying triggers.  •Devise tailor-made ways of handling withdrawal symptoms. •Develop strategies to cope with trigger situations. •Acquire techniques and tools that are applicable for the long-term. Self-Help Reading for Addiction Counselling Treatment •Freedom from Addiction – Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell (2005)

If you are concerned about any aspects of life, a consultation with a qualified psychotherapist can be very beneficial.Getting an overview of the various aspects of how we function can quickly help to identify what areas, if any, we may need to attend to.  As an integrative psychotherapist, I work with clients to help achieve a good balance between cognitions, emotions, physicality, sexuality and spirituality.  With all aspects working together we achieve the ability to thrive.

Alcohol is often used as a coping mechanism to help with difficult life conditions or during times of emotional distress.  If you are concerned about your drinking it can help to explore the underlying factors and how other, more adaptive coping tools can be developed, reducing the need to use alcohol in this way.Contact me for a consultation.

I have experience working with many mental health issues, and particular experience working with people with eating disroders, and addiction. If you would like to meet with me for a consultation, to talk through your issue, and to have an opportunity for you to consider the way I work and whether you think it will be suitable for you, then see my contact details. Consultations last 50 minutes, as do all sessions. If you choose to continue working with me we will discuss fees and commitment at this consultation.

I provide a safe, confidential space in which to explore the issues you are going through, and work towards finding a solution and a new way of understanding yourself and living your life. I work at the clients pace and trust that through talking and listening new ways of managing problems and new ways of understanding why we do what we do can be found.

A consultation is an opportunity for you to meet me, and see if you think that the way I work will suit your needs. I offer a consultation that is a once off apointment that has no obligation or pressure to continue. It is an opportunity for you to make a decision about what you feel is best for you to do. Psychotherapy and counselling is a very individual process, everyone is different, and this consultation is an opportunity for you to see if you would like to enter into a longer term commitment to attend psychotherapy with me. Consultations last 50 mins, as do all sessions. If you choose to continue working with me we will discuss fees and commitment at this consultation.