Counselling in A85
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance. I work with adults experiencing emotional difficulties, ranging from (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Loss, Stress, family & work related issues.
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance. I work with adults experiencing emotional difficulties, ranging from (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Loss, Stress, family & work related issues.
Hilary McIvor MSc. Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ratoath, County Meath A85
Life brings many challenges and can be very difficult at times. In my therapy room, I use an integrative, humanistic approach with my clients. I listen with understanding, empathy and without judgement. In this safe space, you will learn to express and process your feelings; gain insight and understanding into your current challenges; find better ways to cope and learn about how your thinking patterns may be influencing how you feel and behave. I am passionate about empowering, supporting and motivating my clients to become the best version of themselves.
Life brings many challenges and can be very difficult at times. In my therapy room, I use an integrative, humanistic approach with my clients. I listen with understanding, empathy and without judgement. In this safe space, you will learn to express and process your feelings; gain insight and understanding into your current challenges; find better ways to cope and learn about how your thinking patterns may be influencing how you feel and behave. I am passionate about empowering, supporting and motivating my clients to become the best version of themselves.
My work as a therapist is very rewarding. Being a facilitator of personal growth, I get to witness people transform, connecting with themselves on a deeper level becoming a more authentic version of themselves. Its lovely seeing someone evolve having built new resources and self-acceptance discovering a new zest for life. I get to meet courageous and resilient people and sharing their experiences is a real privilege.
My work as a therapist is very rewarding. Being a facilitator of personal growth, I get to witness people transform, connecting with themselves on a deeper level becoming a more authentic version of themselves. Its lovely seeing someone evolve having built new resources and self-acceptance discovering a new zest for life. I get to meet courageous and resilient people and sharing their experiences is a real privilege.
I am an experienced, accredited Psychotherapist in private practice since 2011. My focus is seeing the person as unfolding at different stages along life's journey. Sometimes along the way we can be knocked sideways. Failure ,loss ,abuse, relationship issues or bad choices can leave us experiencing stress, loss ,anxiety and depression . Early intervention is essential and my role as psychotherapist is to listen and enable you to gain insight. Any issue when talked about and explored in a supportive non judgemental therapeutic relationship where you are understood and supported will bring about positive change.
I am an experienced, accredited Psychotherapist in private practice since 2011. My focus is seeing the person as unfolding at different stages along life's journey. Sometimes along the way we can be knocked sideways. Failure ,loss ,abuse, relationship issues or bad choices can leave us experiencing stress, loss ,anxiety and depression . Early intervention is essential and my role as psychotherapist is to listen and enable you to gain insight. Any issue when talked about and explored in a supportive non judgemental therapeutic relationship where you are understood and supported will bring about positive change.
I have been Counselling couples and individuals since 2000 and clients have given feedback that they find my approach warm and friendly. I meet you where you’re at emotionally and help you to find the resources within yourself to move out of whatever “stuckness” you may be feelin.
I have been Counselling couples and individuals since 2000 and clients have given feedback that they find my approach warm and friendly. I meet you where you’re at emotionally and help you to find the resources within yourself to move out of whatever “stuckness” you may be feelin.
Sandra strives to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy while clients embark on their journey of self-exploration and personal growth. Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the integration of person-centred and psychoanalytic approaches. She is mindful that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach accordingly by incorporating, for example, CBT, Schema therapy and somatic techniques. So often with symptoms of anxiety and depression, vagus nerve dysregulation is an unseen enemy and Sandra uses the principles of polyvagal theory to help clients become more grounded and centred in the body.
Sandra strives to create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy while clients embark on their journey of self-exploration and personal growth. Her approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the integration of person-centred and psychoanalytic approaches. She is mindful that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach accordingly by incorporating, for example, CBT, Schema therapy and somatic techniques. So often with symptoms of anxiety and depression, vagus nerve dysregulation is an unseen enemy and Sandra uses the principles of polyvagal theory to help clients become more grounded and centred in the body.
Do you need someone to share your problems with, discuss your needs, achieve clarity about where you want and need to go in life? I can help you. I work with my clients in an integrative way, using therapies such as Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapies, Mindfulness. I guide my clients collaboratively, in a non-judgemental, supportive atmosphere to better understand their feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships. Clients leave counselling with an effective structure to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
Do you need someone to share your problems with, discuss your needs, achieve clarity about where you want and need to go in life? I can help you. I work with my clients in an integrative way, using therapies such as Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapies, Mindfulness. I guide my clients collaboratively, in a non-judgemental, supportive atmosphere to better understand their feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships. Clients leave counselling with an effective structure to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
The Threads of life Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Ratoath, County Meath A85
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
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Number of Counsellors in A85
20+
Average cost per session
€70
Counsellors in A85 who prioritize treating:
| 86% | Anxiety |
| 79% | Depression |
| 79% | Bereavement |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | Irish Life |
| 100% | Laya |
| 100% | VHI |
How Counsellors in A85 see their clients
| 97% | In Person and Online | |
| 3% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 89% | Female | |
| 11% | Male |