Depression Counselling in Clonskeagh
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I am an experienced psychotherapist who offers a supportive and confidential environment. I work with individuals who are searching for direction, struggling with overwhelming issues or experiencing difficulties in their personal or professional relationships. I believe that everyone’s story matters and that it is through the psychotherapeutic exploration of the individual’s subjective experience that ultimately leads to the freedom of living a fuller life.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who offers a supportive and confidential environment. I work with individuals who are searching for direction, struggling with overwhelming issues or experiencing difficulties in their personal or professional relationships. I believe that everyone’s story matters and that it is through the psychotherapeutic exploration of the individual’s subjective experience that ultimately leads to the freedom of living a fuller life.
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Ireland's first transgender psychotherapist -views Love and Responsibility as two cornerstones of human existence. Rhea is a fully-accredited psychotherapist. Rhea is an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist who favours an existential-humanistic approach. Rhea believes that a genuine client-therapist relationship is essential to the therapeutic process. She views Love and Responsibility as two cornerstones of human existence and has helped countless people to better themselves with her unique, practical, creative, deep-diving approach to psychotherapy.
Ireland's first transgender psychotherapist -views Love and Responsibility as two cornerstones of human existence. Rhea is a fully-accredited psychotherapist. Rhea is an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist who favours an existential-humanistic approach. Rhea believes that a genuine client-therapist relationship is essential to the therapeutic process. She views Love and Responsibility as two cornerstones of human existence and has helped countless people to better themselves with her unique, practical, creative, deep-diving approach to psychotherapy.
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You find life is a struggle. However, you have a feeling it does not need to be this way. You have tried various strategies and coping mechanisms, you have given your all and no matter how hard you try, you find yourself stuck again and again! Your mind is anxious about the future as you wonder whether you will be able to sustain such discomfort with life. Your mind also tends to dart back into the past, wondering regretfully about things you did or failed to do. A smooth and easy relationship with the here and now alludes you. You want to try something new. It is time to try 'change' through psychotherapy.
You find life is a struggle. However, you have a feeling it does not need to be this way. You have tried various strategies and coping mechanisms, you have given your all and no matter how hard you try, you find yourself stuck again and again! Your mind is anxious about the future as you wonder whether you will be able to sustain such discomfort with life. Your mind also tends to dart back into the past, wondering regretfully about things you did or failed to do. A smooth and easy relationship with the here and now alludes you. You want to try something new. It is time to try 'change' through psychotherapy.
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Sinead Kennedy - Anxiety Therapist
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clonskeagh, County Dublin D14
Does your anxiety feel overwhelming? Does it get in the way of you enjoying life, building relationships or achieving your goals? Hi I'm Sinead, and my focus is working with individuals struggling with anxiety. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety. I also have a lot of experience working with clients who are neurodivergent or suspect they are. I've had the privilege of helping countless individuals understand the roots of their anxiety, manage their symptoms, and regain control over their lives. In our sessions, we'll work together to unpack your anxiety, identify triggers and patterns and develop coping skills.
Does your anxiety feel overwhelming? Does it get in the way of you enjoying life, building relationships or achieving your goals? Hi I'm Sinead, and my focus is working with individuals struggling with anxiety. I work with adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety. I also have a lot of experience working with clients who are neurodivergent or suspect they are. I've had the privilege of helping countless individuals understand the roots of their anxiety, manage their symptoms, and regain control over their lives. In our sessions, we'll work together to unpack your anxiety, identify triggers and patterns and develop coping skills.
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Cussen Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Clonskeagh, County Dublin D14
I am a dedicated Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a rich background spanning psychology, digital marketing, and human development, committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals seeking mental and emotional wellness.
I am a dedicated Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a rich background spanning psychology, digital marketing, and human development, committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals seeking mental and emotional wellness.
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Maggie Boyd
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Clonskeagh, County Dublin D14
Waitlist for new clients
If things aren't as good on the inside as they appear to be on the outside, if you look after everyone but yourself, if communication within your relationships has become strained, then counselling may be for you! If you're feeling anxious, stuck or lost in life then let me provide a safe non judgemental empathetic space where you can truly be yourself, and together we can work through those things that just AREN'T working in your life right now! I use a collaborative therapeutic approach which is influenced by Psychodynamics, CBT, Gestahlt, tailored to each individual client!
If things aren't as good on the inside as they appear to be on the outside, if you look after everyone but yourself, if communication within your relationships has become strained, then counselling may be for you! If you're feeling anxious, stuck or lost in life then let me provide a safe non judgemental empathetic space where you can truly be yourself, and together we can work through those things that just AREN'T working in your life right now! I use a collaborative therapeutic approach which is influenced by Psychodynamics, CBT, Gestahlt, tailored to each individual client!
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Sarah Culligan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Clonskeagh, County Dublin D14 (Online Only)
I believe in providing a safe space for clients where they are met with compassion and nonjudgement. I feel that the client possesses the inner resources within themselves to move through difficult experiences but may need support in facilitating this process through therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and I tailor my therapeutic approach depending on the client’s needs. I am particularly passionate about issues relating to sex, gender and cultural issues as well as self-development and awareness.
I believe in providing a safe space for clients where they are met with compassion and nonjudgement. I feel that the client possesses the inner resources within themselves to move through difficult experiences but may need support in facilitating this process through therapy. I believe in meeting the client where they are at and I tailor my therapeutic approach depending on the client’s needs. I am particularly passionate about issues relating to sex, gender and cultural issues as well as self-development and awareness.
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There are times when our capacity to feel better, recover or move on with things can feel too difficult to do on our own. It can help to talk to someone outside of your family, friends and familiar relationships to begin to understand how you are feeling. Therapy is a process that can help you explore issues relating to challenging or traumatic life experiences. I can support you in re-discovering a sense of how you can relate to yourself and others in a more resourceful and empowering way. Giving yourself permission to accept support for where you are at is often the hardest thing to do and the most courageous.
There are times when our capacity to feel better, recover or move on with things can feel too difficult to do on our own. It can help to talk to someone outside of your family, friends and familiar relationships to begin to understand how you are feeling. Therapy is a process that can help you explore issues relating to challenging or traumatic life experiences. I can support you in re-discovering a sense of how you can relate to yourself and others in a more resourceful and empowering way. Giving yourself permission to accept support for where you are at is often the hardest thing to do and the most courageous.
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When something in your life is not how you'd like it to be, or when you're looking for help and support for something that you're going through; perhaps a life event, a particular concern or maybe problems with relationships, at home, in school or at work. Maybe you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, fear, sadness or other emotions. Stress can be a part of this. Counselling can help you to better understand what might be going on for you, and to find ways to effectively manage feelings, thoughts or worries. My experience is that clients come to counselling because they want something in their life to be different.
When something in your life is not how you'd like it to be, or when you're looking for help and support for something that you're going through; perhaps a life event, a particular concern or maybe problems with relationships, at home, in school or at work. Maybe you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, fear, sadness or other emotions. Stress can be a part of this. Counselling can help you to better understand what might be going on for you, and to find ways to effectively manage feelings, thoughts or worries. My experience is that clients come to counselling because they want something in their life to be different.
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Stephen MacGarry
Psychotherapist, MA, NAPCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clonskeagh, County Dublin D14
In my practice I work with a broad range of clients including young people (16-25), neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and GSRD identifying clients. I believe that each and every one of my clients has a unique experience and so each therapy begins and ends differently. I often help clients to address issues around sexuality and gender as well as working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
In my practice I work with a broad range of clients including young people (16-25), neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and GSRD identifying clients. I believe that each and every one of my clients has a unique experience and so each therapy begins and ends differently. I often help clients to address issues around sexuality and gender as well as working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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Sometimes in life you need a place to explore the difficulties that arise. Either behaviours, feelings or emotions. At times you need to be listened to confidentially and without judgement. What troubles our minds can have such a negative impact on the quality of our lives. Psychological troubles come in many forms, relational both to oneself and to others, grief and loss, behavioural problems from anxiety or depression and rage or sometimes it's hard to tell exactly what it is, only a sense that things are not right. The first brave step to take is to share that difficulty.
Sometimes in life you need a place to explore the difficulties that arise. Either behaviours, feelings or emotions. At times you need to be listened to confidentially and without judgement. What troubles our minds can have such a negative impact on the quality of our lives. Psychological troubles come in many forms, relational both to oneself and to others, grief and loss, behavioural problems from anxiety or depression and rage or sometimes it's hard to tell exactly what it is, only a sense that things are not right. The first brave step to take is to share that difficulty.
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Ray Twyford Nationwide online or Dublin in person
Counsellor, APCP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D04
Looking at oneself in a different way can lead to the life that we would truly desire to live. Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity from anxiety, depression, grief, relationship break up. I am here to facilitate and look at ways to explore and plot a new course to experiencing relief from these symptoms and find a path to a brighter way of living. As a counselor and psychotherapist I have a deep passion to work for change in people that can make a real difference. I will work with you in a safe and confidential environment, using proven therapies to assist in a healing process, through times of difficulty or disruption
Looking at oneself in a different way can lead to the life that we would truly desire to live. Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity from anxiety, depression, grief, relationship break up. I am here to facilitate and look at ways to explore and plot a new course to experiencing relief from these symptoms and find a path to a brighter way of living. As a counselor and psychotherapist I have a deep passion to work for change in people that can make a real difference. I will work with you in a safe and confidential environment, using proven therapies to assist in a healing process, through times of difficulty or disruption
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Camelia Laza
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D14
Waitlist for new clients
My area of expertise is dealing with a wide range of issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, childhood trauma including abuse, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
My desire is to offer the clients a supportive and safe environment that is confidential and free of judgment. I am working with both adults and adolescents enabling them to grow their self-esteem, self-confidence, and empowering them to believe in their own unique purpose.
My area of expertise is dealing with a wide range of issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, childhood trauma including abuse, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
My desire is to offer the clients a supportive and safe environment that is confidential and free of judgment. I am working with both adults and adolescents enabling them to grow their self-esteem, self-confidence, and empowering them to believe in their own unique purpose.
Marie works with clients experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, family/parenting concerns and addiction.
Marie holds an MA in Psychotherapy and is an accredited member of IAHIP. Marie provides each client the opportunity to explore any issues or problems that they are experiencing in a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Marie believes therapy should be a collaborative process which is respectful to the individual needs and personal goals of each client. Marie holds a firm belief in the importance and value of early intervention in the area of mental well-being and she sees engagement in therapy as a valuable tool for ongoing self-care.
Marie works with clients experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, family/parenting concerns and addiction.
Marie holds an MA in Psychotherapy and is an accredited member of IAHIP. Marie provides each client the opportunity to explore any issues or problems that they are experiencing in a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Marie believes therapy should be a collaborative process which is respectful to the individual needs and personal goals of each client. Marie holds a firm belief in the importance and value of early intervention in the area of mental well-being and she sees engagement in therapy as a valuable tool for ongoing self-care.
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Aoife Cassidy
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Blackrock, County Dublin A94
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety Depression & Low Mood.
Fern Therapy was set-up by Aoife Cassidy (MSc, MFA, Dip., CCTP, Pre-Accredited Member IACP), who has trained and worked in the therapeutic field for over 15 years. Aoife has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Aoife holds a Clinical MSc in Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy from the University of Dublin and Mater CAMHS, Dublin. Aoife also holds a Dip. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Aoife has specialised in the treatment of trauma, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Anxiety Depression & Low Mood.
Fern Therapy was set-up by Aoife Cassidy (MSc, MFA, Dip., CCTP, Pre-Accredited Member IACP), who has trained and worked in the therapeutic field for over 15 years. Aoife has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Aoife holds a Clinical MSc in Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy from the University of Dublin and Mater CAMHS, Dublin. Aoife also holds a Dip. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Aoife has specialised in the treatment of trauma, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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I LOVE what I do. I have a passion for counselling and psychotherapy and a deep interest in helping those who wish to change behaviours and overcome their difficulties in life no matter what they should be. My counselling experience is diverse and includes working with people who have problems with anxiety, depression, work stress and low self-esteem. I have helped people overcome issues such as self-harm and disordered eating.
I LOVE what I do. I have a passion for counselling and psychotherapy and a deep interest in helping those who wish to change behaviours and overcome their difficulties in life no matter what they should be. My counselling experience is diverse and includes working with people who have problems with anxiety, depression, work stress and low self-esteem. I have helped people overcome issues such as self-harm and disordered eating.
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Michael Martin Hofmann
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, APCP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D06
I specialize in treating clients with depression and apply therapeutic approaches which are based on the latest research and have the highest success rate, eg.
My name is Michael Hofmann and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. I am awarded a graduate diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy by Dublin City University (DCU) and a diploma in integrative clinical psychotherapy including CBT (TPTI). I am affiliated with the IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and adhere in full to their code of ethics. I provide a strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in English as well as in German.
I specialize in treating clients with depression and apply therapeutic approaches which are based on the latest research and have the highest success rate, eg.
My name is Michael Hofmann and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. I am awarded a graduate diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy by Dublin City University (DCU) and a diploma in integrative clinical psychotherapy including CBT (TPTI). I am affiliated with the IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and adhere in full to their code of ethics. I provide a strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in English as well as in German.
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FeelBetterTherapy.ie
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin A94 (Online Only)
We are a team of skilled, experienced Irish Psychotherapists providing affordable Online Therapy to Adults & Couples. Appointments are available within 8 hours. If you need professional help with anxiety, stress, depression, or if your relationship would benefit from couple therapy, book an online session with us today. Our experienced practitioners provide confidential help and support with any issue causing you emotion pain or distress. We provide Therapy at a time and place that suits you. Individual sessions €65/ Bundles of 4 €240. Book at www.FeelBetterTherapy.ie. . Phone/WhatsApp 085 1465854.
We are a team of skilled, experienced Irish Psychotherapists providing affordable Online Therapy to Adults & Couples. Appointments are available within 8 hours. If you need professional help with anxiety, stress, depression, or if your relationship would benefit from couple therapy, book an online session with us today. Our experienced practitioners provide confidential help and support with any issue causing you emotion pain or distress. We provide Therapy at a time and place that suits you. Individual sessions €65/ Bundles of 4 €240. Book at www.FeelBetterTherapy.ie. . Phone/WhatsApp 085 1465854.
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Life can feel like a rollercoaster at times. Talking to someone can help you make sense of what is going on for you. Slowly you can start to put these negative thoughts and feelings into perspective. We will explore these thoughts and feelings. This allows you to understand why you feel the way you do and it begins the process of change. I support people through a wide range of issues including: stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, loss, bereavement, sexual identity, gender issues, LGBTQI, alcohol and substance abuse, compulsive behaviours, motivation, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Life can feel like a rollercoaster at times. Talking to someone can help you make sense of what is going on for you. Slowly you can start to put these negative thoughts and feelings into perspective. We will explore these thoughts and feelings. This allows you to understand why you feel the way you do and it begins the process of change. I support people through a wide range of issues including: stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, loss, bereavement, sexual identity, gender issues, LGBTQI, alcohol and substance abuse, compulsive behaviours, motivation, self-esteem and self-confidence.
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Primarily, I deal in the areas of Low Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+, Grief & Loss, Sexuality, Inner Child Wounds and Anger Management.
I welcome all clients regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Clients who have experienced traumatic episodes in their life. Clients who have felt they have always been on their own. They may have always felt that they have had no one to protect them, never felt loved or nurtured. Clients who feel they are totally disconnected with who they are. Such clients may feel they are totally lost and have no direction in their life. I welcome all such clients to my practice. Together we will find the reconnection to Self and in doing so find a purpose and goal in life.
Primarily, I deal in the areas of Low Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+, Grief & Loss, Sexuality, Inner Child Wounds and Anger Management.
I welcome all clients regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Clients who have experienced traumatic episodes in their life. Clients who have felt they have always been on their own. They may have always felt that they have had no one to protect them, never felt loved or nurtured. Clients who feel they are totally disconnected with who they are. Such clients may feel they are totally lost and have no direction in their life. I welcome all such clients to my practice. Together we will find the reconnection to Self and in doing so find a purpose and goal in life.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.