Feminist Counselling in Dublin
Our services encompass LGBTQ+ therapy, affirming therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, and feminist therapy with a trans-inclusive approach.
Welcome to Violet Psychology: www.violetpsychology.com, where we offer a compassionate and affirming space for your therapeutic journey. As a specialized Counselling and Psychotherapy service, we are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent communities with tailored therapy designed to meet your unique needs. Our team of highly trained therapists provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples, both in-person in Dublin and through online sessions accessible to those across Ireland, Europe, and the UK.
Our services encompass LGBTQ+ therapy, affirming therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, and feminist therapy with a trans-inclusive approach.
Welcome to Violet Psychology: www.violetpsychology.com, where we offer a compassionate and affirming space for your therapeutic journey. As a specialized Counselling and Psychotherapy service, we are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent communities with tailored therapy designed to meet your unique needs. Our team of highly trained therapists provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples, both in-person in Dublin and through online sessions accessible to those across Ireland, Europe, and the UK.
Is life difficult right now ? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or down ? Sometimes you may feel like you don’t really fit in ? Talking to friends and family can help. Although there may be times when they are not available, or the issue troubling you may be too personally difficult to discuss with them. Talking to someone who is independent, whom you can trust to have your best interests at heart, can be a relief ! In these situations it can help to talk to a trusted counsellor or psychotherapist.
Is life difficult right now ? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or down ? Sometimes you may feel like you don’t really fit in ? Talking to friends and family can help. Although there may be times when they are not available, or the issue troubling you may be too personally difficult to discuss with them. Talking to someone who is independent, whom you can trust to have your best interests at heart, can be a relief ! In these situations it can help to talk to a trusted counsellor or psychotherapist.
Abiola Muhammed-Ogunfowora
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D06
You are constantly feeling like something is missing. Caring for others is beginning to take its toll on you. You are not sure what is going on but you just know things can not stay the same. Deciding to attend therapy can be challenging. Finding a suitable therapist even more difficult. Trusting a psychologist to take this journey with you can be extremely terrifying and intimidating. If you are looking for someone that will be understanding, supportive but most of all help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Contact me now and begin your process.
You are constantly feeling like something is missing. Caring for others is beginning to take its toll on you. You are not sure what is going on but you just know things can not stay the same. Deciding to attend therapy can be challenging. Finding a suitable therapist even more difficult. Trusting a psychologist to take this journey with you can be extremely terrifying and intimidating. If you are looking for someone that will be understanding, supportive but most of all help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Contact me now and begin your process.
My clients want to increase their strength and resilience in the face of difficult times. They want to learn how to best manage in the face of adversity, and challenge their own blocks. They can be from any walk of life or any orientation.They've reached a point where they feel that they need support and a safe non judgemental space to explore both their own selves and their lives. They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
My clients want to increase their strength and resilience in the face of difficult times. They want to learn how to best manage in the face of adversity, and challenge their own blocks. They can be from any walk of life or any orientation.They've reached a point where they feel that they need support and a safe non judgemental space to explore both their own selves and their lives. They may be struggling with their identity for some reason : Adoption, identity issues, bereavement & loss, they have family difficulties, and are commited to positive a change.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Maybe, you are unsure about the future of a relationship or just feel that you are not living the life that you are meant to lead. There comes a time when we all need some extra help to cope with many of life's challenges. I can offer you that support.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Maybe, you are unsure about the future of a relationship or just feel that you are not living the life that you are meant to lead. There comes a time when we all need some extra help to cope with many of life's challenges. I can offer you that support.
I work with young people, individual adults and couples. At our initial consultation, I have two objectives: to assess whether we can work together as therapist and client, and also to assess what is the appropriate therapy to offer you. Therapy is work. I offer a carefully-bounded confidential space in which to speak of anxiety, depression, hopes and dreams. My principal mode of working is a talking therapy but where appropriate I may recommend coping strategies (e.g. for panic attacks) and psycho-education (e.g. books or podcasts). In return I expect you to attend weekly, speak freely, and pay promptly.
I work with young people, individual adults and couples. At our initial consultation, I have two objectives: to assess whether we can work together as therapist and client, and also to assess what is the appropriate therapy to offer you. Therapy is work. I offer a carefully-bounded confidential space in which to speak of anxiety, depression, hopes and dreams. My principal mode of working is a talking therapy but where appropriate I may recommend coping strategies (e.g. for panic attacks) and psycho-education (e.g. books or podcasts). In return I expect you to attend weekly, speak freely, and pay promptly.
Caroline Quinn Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D13
Hello. my name is Caroline Quinn, I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. My practice is based in Baldoyle and on-line. I provide both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, sexuality, abuse, bereavement and relationship issues. I have over 25 years experience working with families and individuals promoting overall well being through counselling /psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. My approach is creative and relational, humanistic and integrative.
Hello. my name is Caroline Quinn, I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. My practice is based in Baldoyle and on-line. I provide both short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I help individuals who are struggling to overcome a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, sexuality, abuse, bereavement and relationship issues. I have over 25 years experience working with families and individuals promoting overall well being through counselling /psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. My approach is creative and relational, humanistic and integrative.
With the wide skill set of an Integrative Therapist, I find that organically, talking therapy and body based therapies harmonise in the therapy room where clients get to talk, to name emotions, to feel them emotionally and to break down their physicality, demystifying responses, such as anxiety, and aiding the regaining of personal autonomy and full participation in life. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up, and recognising this in how I work with each individual client is essential.
With the wide skill set of an Integrative Therapist, I find that organically, talking therapy and body based therapies harmonise in the therapy room where clients get to talk, to name emotions, to feel them emotionally and to break down their physicality, demystifying responses, such as anxiety, and aiding the regaining of personal autonomy and full participation in life. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up, and recognising this in how I work with each individual client is essential.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, anxiety, stress, and emotional distress can feel like insurmountable barriers. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, feeling emotionally drained, or yearning for deeper, more meaningful relationships, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. If you’re seeking personal growth, I’m here to guide you on your journey. Whether you want to enhance your self-awareness, build resilience, or cultivate healthier relationships, I’m committed to helping you unlock your full potential.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, anxiety, stress, and emotional distress can feel like insurmountable barriers. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, feeling emotionally drained, or yearning for deeper, more meaningful relationships, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. If you’re seeking personal growth, I’m here to guide you on your journey. Whether you want to enhance your self-awareness, build resilience, or cultivate healthier relationships, I’m committed to helping you unlock your full potential.
Orla McLoughlin
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist who works with adults struggling with a range of issues, including feelings of worthlessness and self-hatred, relationship difficulties, depression and apathy, anxiety and avoidance. I also have a particular interest in helping people who have suffered abuse, trauma or systemic oppression to relieve themselves of self-blame and start to heal and feel strong and in control again. I fundamentally believe that people's intense distress and troubling symptoms are not a sign of deficiency or disorder, but a reasonable and understandable response to what they have been through.
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist who works with adults struggling with a range of issues, including feelings of worthlessness and self-hatred, relationship difficulties, depression and apathy, anxiety and avoidance. I also have a particular interest in helping people who have suffered abuse, trauma or systemic oppression to relieve themselves of self-blame and start to heal and feel strong and in control again. I fundamentally believe that people's intense distress and troubling symptoms are not a sign of deficiency or disorder, but a reasonable and understandable response to what they have been through.
Are you silently enduring distress? It’s persistent and the burden has become crippling? Has a trigger event pushed you into proactively seeking help? Reaching out, finding a psychotherapist you feel you can connect with, is an act of courage and self-determination. It is your first step towards relieving the distress and living your life with a greater sense of well-being, connection, purpose, joy, integration, self-compassion, and authenticity. I am a trained and experienced psychotherapist working in the Iveagh Practice, Fade Street Dublin 2. I work with adults who are struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety and low
Are you silently enduring distress? It’s persistent and the burden has become crippling? Has a trigger event pushed you into proactively seeking help? Reaching out, finding a psychotherapist you feel you can connect with, is an act of courage and self-determination. It is your first step towards relieving the distress and living your life with a greater sense of well-being, connection, purpose, joy, integration, self-compassion, and authenticity. I am a trained and experienced psychotherapist working in the Iveagh Practice, Fade Street Dublin 2. I work with adults who are struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety and low
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Willow Tree
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D03 (Online Only)
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
Dr. Brendon Glon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D04 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
Silvia Plaza Martin
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
I am a person centered therapist with ten years experience. I work with individuals in an inquisitive manner, to create a safe and secure space where all emotionality is welcomed and accommodated. As a client, I will work to help you uncover the pieces about yourself that help you and I both to understand what systems and structures you have in place in order to feel safe. From there, we can work to accommodate these systems and give you a sense of self awareness.
I am a person centered therapist with ten years experience. I work with individuals in an inquisitive manner, to create a safe and secure space where all emotionality is welcomed and accommodated. As a client, I will work to help you uncover the pieces about yourself that help you and I both to understand what systems and structures you have in place in order to feel safe. From there, we can work to accommodate these systems and give you a sense of self awareness.
Joe Geary is an experienced Counselling Psychologist who has worked in community and hospital settings, in psycho-oncology, in employee assistance programs, in student counselling and with charities providing family therapy to parents and teenagers. Joe works with a broad range of issues, and he believes the goal of therapy is for clients to become more accepting of themselves and to become more confident in their relationships with others.
Joe Geary is an experienced Counselling Psychologist who has worked in community and hospital settings, in psycho-oncology, in employee assistance programs, in student counselling and with charities providing family therapy to parents and teenagers. Joe works with a broad range of issues, and he believes the goal of therapy is for clients to become more accepting of themselves and to become more confident in their relationships with others.
BobCat Integrative Consulting
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D18 (Online Only)
The last few years have brought stresses and worries to the surface for many who were coping ok before the pandemic (and all that these recent times have brought us)... Relationships have been strained, family dynamics have been stretched and tested. More and more teens and adults, young and old, have been pondering the more existential questions. Finding deeper meaning and values for continuing to live in a world with so much trouble and trauma has become more important to us. We're searching to find purpose and a sense of belonging, meaning and value. What are your deepest, truest values? Together we can discover your roadmap.
The last few years have brought stresses and worries to the surface for many who were coping ok before the pandemic (and all that these recent times have brought us)... Relationships have been strained, family dynamics have been stretched and tested. More and more teens and adults, young and old, have been pondering the more existential questions. Finding deeper meaning and values for continuing to live in a world with so much trouble and trauma has become more important to us. We're searching to find purpose and a sense of belonging, meaning and value. What are your deepest, truest values? Together we can discover your roadmap.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.