Psychotherapists Dublin 2

I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy with clients wishing to explore a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, self-esteem, meaning in life, bereavement, personal development, childhood trauma, suicide intervention. I work from a humanistic and integrative approach which draws on complementary perspectives which best suit the needs of the client. I am particularly interested in attachment issues and existential issues of finding meaning and purpose in one’s life. I strive to offer a safe, non-judgemental, empathic environment in which clients can reflect and explore their life experiences to gain an understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.

I am a psychotherapist with a private practice at 22 Upper Baggot Street Dublin and Frederick Street Ashbourne Co Meath. I work with couples, individuals and adolescents having received specific training in these areas. My background is in nursing with over 20 years experience working with the HSE. In 2004 I was awarded a B.A., Hons in Psychology and in 2007, M.Sc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at DCU.  From 2007 - 2017, I have worked as a couples therapist with Relationships Ireland (formerly MRCS) and am very experienced in working with all couple problems. In 2009 I trained as a adolescent counsellor with theTeen Between Service and have worked as a teen counsellor since seeing young people over 12yrs.  I am accredited as a psychotherapist and supervisor with the Irish  Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). For most people its a big decision  to come and see a therapist Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier. First Session: Our first meeting will be an exploratory session. This will allow you  to see what therapy is about and decide if it will be beneficial for you to continue.  I will take some personal details and discuss confidentiality in the counselling relationship. We will move on to look at your life and examine what has brought you to counselling at this time.  We will also look at what you want to achieve from therapy. At the end of this session it is your decision whether to proceed fur

Owen Smith - Crystallise Psychotherapy & Counselling is a clinic with highly trained humanistic & integrative psychotherapists and counsellors. Owen specialises in LGBTQ+ and Gender, Sexual & Relationship Diversities (GSRD) therapy, and provides full acceptance of all individuals regardless of their identity. Owen views every person as unique and works collaboratively to help clients find a better sense of self. With a safe and confidential space, clients are listened to and encouraged to explore their issues to achieve greater self-acceptance and inner peace. Prospective clients can visit Owen's website to learn more and see if they would be a good fit.

I am a qualified Supervisor & Psychotherapist in Private Practice in Dublin City-Centre. MSc in Psychoanalytic Post Grad Dipl Clinical Supervision @ TCD Higher Dipl in Counselling and Psychotherapy @ DBS Cert Systemic Family Psychotherapy @ UCD Cert in Addiction Studies @ MNUI I provide Counselling and Psychotherapy for birth mothers & fathers, adopted adults and adoptive parents. I worked as a volunteer counsellor for Barnardos Post Adoption Service seeing adopted adults for individual counselling sessions. I also assisted the project leader in parent training and support groups for adult adoptees. More recently I completed my MSc dissertation on adoption: Developing a sense of self as an adopted person. In addition, my work in primary schools includes engaging with adoptive and foster families around school and family issues. Overall, I have extensive experience in working with questions related to adoption, domestic adoption and inter-country adoption. Adopted Adults  Some adopted adults do reflect on their adoptive status. Common themes adopted people would talk about in therapy are: questions about birth family, feelings of loss & anger, feelings of shame disclosing feelings about being adopted, feelings of not belonging, questions about identity, a desire to trace birth family members, questions hopes and fears about reunion, fear of rejection by birth family, intercountry/inter-racial adopted peo

The clinic is located in a convienient Dublin city centre location in quiet surroundings. Ciaran has over 5 years experience helping people with a wide range of issues such as smoking cessation, weight managament (virtual gastric band hypnosis), anxiety, panic attacks, depression and fears and phobias. A free no-obligation initial consultation is offered so that you can meet up with Ciaran in person, discuss the therapy and your particular problem and ask any questions.