Autism Counselling in Lucan
I love how resourceful people can be. Most of us don't question who we are or how we got here until in a crisis or conflict. Therapy can be useful for many reasons; self acceptance, letting go of others expectations, difficulties in relationships, feeling stuck, a personal challenge, or just learning more about yourself. I love studying the science of human behaviour and understanding why we are the way we are. I combine psychology and science with psychotherapy in my approach. I work with a wide variety of issues, and have additional training in a number of areas, constantly developing the services I can offer.
I love how resourceful people can be. Most of us don't question who we are or how we got here until in a crisis or conflict. Therapy can be useful for many reasons; self acceptance, letting go of others expectations, difficulties in relationships, feeling stuck, a personal challenge, or just learning more about yourself. I love studying the science of human behaviour and understanding why we are the way we are. I combine psychology and science with psychotherapy in my approach. I work with a wide variety of issues, and have additional training in a number of areas, constantly developing the services I can offer.
I am both a fully accredited therapist and supervisor in private practice in a purpose built premises with parking and toilet facilities. The 67 bus stop is a 5 min walk in either direction. I work with individuals from age 15 and couples. I offer a flexible range of appointment times and I also facilitate ONLINE THERAPY particularly during our current restrictions. Therapy is an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life. It is a space to explore what feels like a barrier to your best life. It is a collaborative experience where hopefully you are reminded of how you make the choices to direct your life while feeling supported.
I am both a fully accredited therapist and supervisor in private practice in a purpose built premises with parking and toilet facilities. The 67 bus stop is a 5 min walk in either direction. I work with individuals from age 15 and couples. I offer a flexible range of appointment times and I also facilitate ONLINE THERAPY particularly during our current restrictions. Therapy is an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life. It is a space to explore what feels like a barrier to your best life. It is a collaborative experience where hopefully you are reminded of how you make the choices to direct your life while feeling supported.
OCP Online Counselling And Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Lucan, County Dublin K78 (Online Only)
At OCP, I understand that life’s challenges can leave people grappling with issues like addiction, grief, depression including pre/post natal, anxiety, panic attacks, family/relationship conflicts or trauma. With a compassionate heart and a deep commitment to your overall well-being, I am here to help you rediscover your true authentic self.
At OCP, I understand that life’s challenges can leave people grappling with issues like addiction, grief, depression including pre/post natal, anxiety, panic attacks, family/relationship conflicts or trauma. With a compassionate heart and a deep commitment to your overall well-being, I am here to help you rediscover your true authentic self.
Positive Connections has been born out of a passion and wish to help others in their journey through life. I offer a professional, confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and emotions. Life can be difficult sometimes and being able to talk things through with an empathic therapist can offer you freedom to speak freely. I am committed to raising awareness of the transformative power of psychotherapy.
Positive Connections has been born out of a passion and wish to help others in their journey through life. I offer a professional, confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and emotions. Life can be difficult sometimes and being able to talk things through with an empathic therapist can offer you freedom to speak freely. I am committed to raising awareness of the transformative power of psychotherapy.
I am here to provide a non-judgemental, safe space for you from our very first session. I work with individuals and couples. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I adapt the therapeutic approach used depending on each client’s needs, preferences and background. I am experienced with both online and face to face counselling. I am also a Speech and Language Therapist with many years of experience working with in hospital and healthcare settings.
I am here to provide a non-judgemental, safe space for you from our very first session. I work with individuals and couples. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I adapt the therapeutic approach used depending on each client’s needs, preferences and background. I am experienced with both online and face to face counselling. I am also a Speech and Language Therapist with many years of experience working with in hospital and healthcare settings.
At Mindology, our team of experienced therapists offer expertise in a wide variety of issues and cater for individuals struggling with a mental health issue, dealing with various life challenges or looking for support.
At Mindology, our team of experienced therapists offer expertise in a wide variety of issues and cater for individuals struggling with a mental health issue, dealing with various life challenges or looking for support.
The Irish Psychotherapy and Guidance Hub
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Lucan, County Dublin K78
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Anne Marie is an experienced psychotherapist. She works with individuals when they are struggling by helping them find solutions to their problems by creating a safe space where they can untangle their thoughts and process their feelings. Some of these thoughts or feelings can restrict a persons life and keep them feeling stuck. Identifying what keeps a person stuck or drains them is the first step in a process that enables individuals to become unblocked so that they can move forward and live the life they want to live.
Hi, my name is Teodora! Ever since a young age, I was very passionate about understanding human behaviour. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, maintaining relationships, or if you just feel the need to open up, I am here for you. My practical and theoretical education consists of various psychological and psychotherapeutic schools, and therefore, my approach will be based on your needs and preferences.
Hi, my name is Teodora! Ever since a young age, I was very passionate about understanding human behaviour. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, maintaining relationships, or if you just feel the need to open up, I am here for you. My practical and theoretical education consists of various psychological and psychotherapeutic schools, and therefore, my approach will be based on your needs and preferences.
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For children and adults with neurodiverse, mental health, neurological challenges. This transformative signature online course with 1-1 coaching directly by Gabriela is for families with low functioning children with severe autism, moderately and high-functioning ones, with ADHD, OCD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, global developmental delays, Tourette, mental health challenges, AND also for adults with or without neurological, behavioural, emotional challenges.
For children and adults with neurodiverse, mental health, neurological challenges. This transformative signature online course with 1-1 coaching directly by Gabriela is for families with low functioning children with severe autism, moderately and high-functioning ones, with ADHD, OCD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, global developmental delays, Tourette, mental health challenges, AND also for adults with or without neurological, behavioural, emotional challenges.
Masters in Science in Adolescent Psychotherapy; Post Grad Mindfulness Studies; Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST); DBT-A; IFS Level 1; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1; Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
I'm a trauma informed psychotherapist. I use Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support clients to better understand their inner worlds and live a better life.
Masters in Science in Adolescent Psychotherapy; Post Grad Mindfulness Studies; Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST); DBT-A; IFS Level 1; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1; Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
I'm a trauma informed psychotherapist. I use Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support clients to better understand their inner worlds and live a better life.
Jen Costello
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D03
Waitlist for new clients
I am Autism informed with 15 yrs experience in the education sector.
I approach my work from a place of compassion, understanding and support, offering a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment which is founded in respect, warmth and acceptance. My aim is to support you so you can feel heard, understood and empowered. I work collaboratively, looking at what therapy best fits your individual needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with something in your life, reach out and contact me.
I am Autism informed with 15 yrs experience in the education sector.
I approach my work from a place of compassion, understanding and support, offering a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment which is founded in respect, warmth and acceptance. My aim is to support you so you can feel heard, understood and empowered. I work collaboratively, looking at what therapy best fits your individual needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with something in your life, reach out and contact me.
Andrew has a particular place in his heart for working with people who are diagnosed or self-identify as being on the Autism Spectrum.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP). All of Andrew’s training is underpinned by a humanistic approach which centres the client as the focus of the work. Andrew has research experience and numerous publications in the areas of impulse control, substance abuse, and effective training methods for therapists. Additionally, Andrew has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients who may have ASD, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia etc.
Andrew has a particular place in his heart for working with people who are diagnosed or self-identify as being on the Autism Spectrum.
Andrew has training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (UP). All of Andrew’s training is underpinned by a humanistic approach which centres the client as the focus of the work. Andrew has research experience and numerous publications in the areas of impulse control, substance abuse, and effective training methods for therapists. Additionally, Andrew has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients who may have ASD, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia etc.
Specialist in Autism and Neuro developmental disorders.
Clinical psychologist with many years experience and practice in Autism and ADHD Adult and Child developmental concerns www.waterfordpsychology.com
Specialist in Autism and Neuro developmental disorders.
Clinical psychologist with many years experience and practice in Autism and ADHD Adult and Child developmental concerns www.waterfordpsychology.com
Hibernium Therapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D22 (Online Only)
I gain experience working with people who suffer from brain injury and are diagnosed with autism spectrum.
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy for both Polish and English Speakers. I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association (IACP) for the same. My practice of psychotherapy is supervised by regular supervision and professional improvement through additional courses, symposia and creative work. I have a decent year of experience working as a Social Care Worker in the Mental Health and Homeless sector. I am a psychotherapist who works in the humanistic and existential approaches. I contributed to numerous projects that helped clients to achieve their goals.
I gain experience working with people who suffer from brain injury and are diagnosed with autism spectrum.
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy for both Polish and English Speakers. I am a Fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association (IACP) for the same. My practice of psychotherapy is supervised by regular supervision and professional improvement through additional courses, symposia and creative work. I have a decent year of experience working as a Social Care Worker in the Mental Health and Homeless sector. I am a psychotherapist who works in the humanistic and existential approaches. I contributed to numerous projects that helped clients to achieve their goals.
Mark Crummy Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to find peace in your life? Do you need a compassionate and supportive listening ear to explore your mental health difficulties? Mark has a profound interest and extensive experience in men's mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, addiction, PTSD, Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism) and other various mental health needs of those of all sexualities and genders. You may want to start psychotherapy to feel a sense of empowerment in your life, to allow you the freedom of living your life authentically or to learn how to manage, cope and strive through times of crisis or stress.
Are you struggling to find peace in your life? Do you need a compassionate and supportive listening ear to explore your mental health difficulties? Mark has a profound interest and extensive experience in men's mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, addiction, PTSD, Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism) and other various mental health needs of those of all sexualities and genders. You may want to start psychotherapy to feel a sense of empowerment in your life, to allow you the freedom of living your life authentically or to learn how to manage, cope and strive through times of crisis or stress.
A psychological assessment can also look for specific diagnoses or conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, or learning difficulties.
People can experience difficulties or challenges at any point in their lives, such as anxiety, low mood and trauma. At other times, life events like bereavement, the ending of a relationship or unexpected illness can make people feel upset, distressed and confused. The help and support of a clinical psychologist can help ease these painful feelings and work towards adjustment and an improved sense of well-being. If the source of the difficulties are not obvious at first, a psychological assessment can also be helpful.
A psychological assessment can also look for specific diagnoses or conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, or learning difficulties.
People can experience difficulties or challenges at any point in their lives, such as anxiety, low mood and trauma. At other times, life events like bereavement, the ending of a relationship or unexpected illness can make people feel upset, distressed and confused. The help and support of a clinical psychologist can help ease these painful feelings and work towards adjustment and an improved sense of well-being. If the source of the difficulties are not obvious at first, a psychological assessment can also be helpful.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02 (Online Only)
Pousada is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, bereavement, depression, bipolar disorder, personalities disorders, psychosomatic disorders, grief and loss, personal growth, psychosis, autism, ADHD, relationship issues, self-harm, OCD, PTSD, etc.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
Pousada is experienced in helping people with a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, bereavement, depression, bipolar disorder, personalities disorders, psychosomatic disorders, grief and loss, personal growth, psychosis, autism, ADHD, relationship issues, self-harm, OCD, PTSD, etc.
As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, Dr. Pousada uses a holistic approach to explore the reasons underlying symptoms helping you to understand the issues that you are experiencing. Therefore, she practices from an integrative approach with a special focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy in combination with other techniques. Her main goal is to assist you in exploring yourself, to find your strengths to enable you to overcome difficulties, developing strategies and coping skills in order to achieve your full potential and improve your quality of life.
Dublin Mind Clinic
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D08
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for Teen and Adult ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Gut And Psychological Syndrome (GAPS) Nutrition, and Medical Advisory, all in the same place.
Have you felt you wanted help or to work on personal development but did not know how? Have you felt you needed support with specific personal or life matters, or have you tried many different things before but never felt complete? At Dublin Mind Clinic, we have it all 'in-house'. With our multidisciplinary clinic design, you may avail of the services of Clinical- and Counselling-Psychology, Clinical Assessments for Teen and Adult ADHD and Autism, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Neurofeedback, Gut And Psychological Syndrome (GAPS) Nutrition, and Medical Advisory, all in the same place.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in my therapy room, I meet with a full spectrum of diseases and mental disorders. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, ADHD/ASD and depression recognized as a serious civilization disease. People who come to me have one basic wish ... to be healthy and live a normal life.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent issues. I help create a space free of judgment where you can begin to untangle the problems you are facing. Our sessions will put you at the centre of the process, while I provide a sounding board, understanding, compassionate challenging, problem-solving tools, and additional resources. I am openly queer and neurodivergent with lived experience of many of the barriers our communities face. Let's collaborate as allies to create a space where you can start finding your answers.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent issues. I help create a space free of judgment where you can begin to untangle the problems you are facing. Our sessions will put you at the centre of the process, while I provide a sounding board, understanding, compassionate challenging, problem-solving tools, and additional resources. I am openly queer and neurodivergent with lived experience of many of the barriers our communities face. Let's collaborate as allies to create a space where you can start finding your answers.
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Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.