CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Sandyford

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based in Dublin 18Chris McConnellMSc. Psychotherapy, Dip. CBT I am a fully trained, qualified and accredited counsellor and therapist. I have over ten years experience working with people to overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety and addictions. I  originally trained in psychotherapy through University College Dublin, based at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. I have also trained for two years in London in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Goldsmiths University.I have extensivley trained in and utilise mindfulness based CBT therapies, including, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP).Empowering people to free themselves from unhelpful and limiting thinking and beliefs, become more self-compassionate and move towards living richer and more meaningful lives is a central value of mine 

The aim of our counselling service is to offer you space and time to take a fresh and constructive look at issues causing you distress, and to explore new ways of addressing and resolving the issues.  We are experienced in a wide variety of techniques to provide you with the best possible outcome.  These techniques include: Integrative PsychotherapyBrief and solution Focused TherapyCBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)Psychodynamic PsychotherapyMindfulnessPhysical relaxation techniquesBreathing techniques We provide a flexible, safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for you to analyse the feelings, emotions and behaviours that are having a negative impact on your life. You will be in control of the sessions and you will decide what you want to talk about. We have experience in dealing with the following: Individual and Couples Counselling.Anger managementStress managementGeneral Anxiety, Social Anxiety  and Panic attacksExam stressDepressionRelationship problemsConflict resolutionBereavement and lossPre and post natal depression, fertility issuesTraumaBullyingAdult survivors of child sexual abusePhysical, sexual and/or emotional abuseSuicidal thoughts and aftermath of suicide for family or individualsHarm reduction approach to addictionCoping with diagnoses of chronic illnessProblems with cultural integration

We take an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Our therapists are accredited members of the IACP and are academically qualified to honours degree and masters level including qualifications and proficiency in C.B.T and Schema therapy.We work with individuals and couples. If you need help with a particular difficulty or struggle or you need to talk to someone who will listen in a caring and non judgemental and safe environment, we are here to listen . ..We can help with ...Anxiety ,stress and worry..Separation..Depression..Sexual problems...Family difficulties..Sexual abuse ..Addictions...Communication problemsEating dissorders...Anger management ..Loss and bereavement...Relationship difficulties... Couple Therapy

A consultant paediatric outpatient clinic based in South County Dublin. Our staff comprises of three consultant paediatricians, Dr Turlough Bolger, Dr Brian Denham and Dr Emma Buckley with up to 40yrs experience in child health care. We provide care for children up to 14 years in a child friendly setting. Our services include routine 2 & 6 week check ups, newborn hearing screening, assessment for acute medical problems such as reflux, skin rashes, asthma, sleep and feeding problems, management of medical problems and developmental and growth assessments. We take both GP Referrals and self referrals.

The CMHC is a specialist child psychiatry clinic which accepts nationwide referrals. We assess and treat children in a timely manner. Some of the the commonest difficulties which arise in primary school-aged children and may benefit from assessment include: Attentional Difficulties, Anxiety, Behavioural Difficulties, Eating Disorders, Social Communication Challenges (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) and Depression/Mood Dysregulation.