Counselling Kildare County

Life can be difficult at times.  Life events such as bereavement, divorce or job losses can cause you to become anxious or depressed.  You may have experienced trauma in your past which is still causing you pain today. Perhaps you are coping with a loved one's addiction or other mental illness.  When life is challenging it can feel as if you are just existing from one crisis to the next.  It takes courage to admit you are struggling and need help to cope. Talking to friends can help but sometimes you might need something more.  Family and friends can struggle to remain objective in the face of your pain and distress. Talking through your difficulties with a trusted therapist in a confidential, non-judgemental setting allows you the space to gain a clearer understanding and acceptance of yourself and helps you to make changes and decisions that enrich your life. My practice is located in Sallins, Co. Kildare where I offer one-to-one therapy with individuals aged 18 and over. I have day time and evening sessions strictly by appointment only.

Martina holds an honours BA in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, is a fully accredited member of the IACP, with seven years experience working with both adults and adolescents. She is a highly skilled, empathic, compassionate client focussed professional, dedicated to providing a safe space for healing and growth. Martina's experience includes a proven ability for successful therapy outcomes working with diverse personal and inter-relational issues. A deep understanding of life's challenges and a non-judgemental approach to people's life experience informs Martina's approach at all times. She has excellent professional boundaries and is always working from a confidential and ethical place.  Some of Martina's areas of expertise are childhood abuse, bereavement, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality issues, marital or relationship separation, issues surrounding childbirth, substance misuse and life transitions. Martina applies a Person Centred and Psychodynamic approach, working in the here and now on issues that are causing a disturbance, whilst drawing on the client's unique life experience in order to find meaning for current emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges.

I am a qualified psychotherapist with a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School and am an accredited member of the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy). I have also completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). I use an Integrative and Humanistic approach to psychotherapy and counselling. I believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and supportive environment. I believe the role of the therapist is to facilitate and assist clients to make meaning of their experience and discover their inner world. I am a dynamic therapist who promotes self-awareness, personal growth and well-being leading to more empowered individuals. I work on a one to one basis with adults experiencing a range of presenting issues including: * Anxiety and depression * Attachment issues * Bereavement and loss * Family and Relationship difficulties * Low Self Esteem * Personal development * Sexuality and Sexual Identity * Stress * Trauma