In Person Counselling in Rathmines

Counselling and Psychotherapy can be the difference that makes all the difference. If you are worried about the future and if there are unresolved issues playing on your mind, please give me a call. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist based at City Therapy Dame St. Dublin and online. I tailor my counselling style to the client’s individual needs in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space.

Therapy can be life changing. A place where someone listens and gives you the space and support to explore - this can be something which is going on for you right now, and/or something from the past. There is no topic which is "too big" or "too small", and no topic which is "off limits".

Therapy allows an individual to explore their current situation, their relationship to their self, to others, the environment and the social context within which they experience life. It creates a space to explore experiences and associated emotions which often influence choices and behaviours. Change comes about through processing emotions, behaviours and experiences which in turn can strengthen an individuals inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience. It can provide clarity and insight which enables an individual to see the world from a different perspective, creating the opportunity to find a new way forward.

Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.

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.

In my practice I am on a mission to help adults who are experiencing brief or more ongoing periods of emotional, relational and psychological challenges. Anxiety, stress, OCD and low mood are the primary concerns I see in my practice.

Hi, I’m Elaine. I work as a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist and EFT Tapping Practitioner, specialising in anxiety-related issues. Many of my clients experience general anxiety, health anxiety, avoidance behaviours and fears, OCD, and relationship anxiety. As an integrative therapist, I use different methods to best suit the needs of the client. These include person-centered methods, which focus on the client's unique experiences and the belief that each individual has the capacity for growth and change. I focus on the client's strengths and we work at a pace that is comfortable for them.

I work with a variety of clients who are overwhelmed withnissues affecting them and who feel that they are unable to cope, or that the could cope better if they could find a way of dealing with things. Using the human givens framework helps us to look at all the things affecting them, and by understanding them and their consequences more, find new ways of getting their emotional needs met. By engaging with people in a compassionate and non judgemental way, together we can find strengths and resources that help us overcome the challenges that we have.

Couples counselling is my specialist area. This ranges from marriage counselling, to same sex relationship therapy. I use different processes to explore the triggers & find new ways to manage couple conflict. Each relationship is unique & needs nurturing, whether your intention is to re-build the relationship or to have a safe space before moving on.

I initially attempt to provide a sense of ease in counseling sessions because before therapy can be productive it must, firstly, feel safe. From there, goals that the client might like to achieve naturally emerge in the conversation. These goals can be anything at all: from wishing to feel less anxious, sad, irritable or troubled, to addressing relationship difficulties at home or at work, to trying to better understand a feeling of being unfulfilled, thinking or feeling differently about our pasts or, in many cases, just to have a safe place to discuss anything at all in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.

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.

Psychotherapy offers the possibility to explore various aspects of your life in a way that is rarely possible with family or friends. Psychotherapy offers a space where you can speak of your suffering and presents the opportunity to re-shape it. It can be a truly transformative experience where you can reflect on your experience in a confidential way.

I am an experienced counsellor and I understand contacting me is difficult. You may be feeling overwhelmed and possibly finding it difficult to cope. I will support you as we explore what you need from counselling and how I can help you. I believe that life doesn't have to be so hard and it is possible for you to live in a more fulfilling way. Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of your life, to heal old wounds and figure out how to live happily. Let us work together to help you learn to understand why you are feeling and behaving in certain ways and how to make different choices that will enhance your life.

Being human is not easy. It can be challenging to find something safe to rely on to when so much changes, sometimes without warning. Therapy provides a unique space to safely explore the painful parts of human experience, including difficulties with anxiety, depression or relationship issues, for example. Therapy can give the support and safety needed to explore and understand your experience, and often to reframe the beliefs, feelings and behaviours of your lived experience, so that ultimately you suffer less.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with over thinking or rumination? Do you feel lonely or isolated from others? Are you carrying regrets from past experiences? You may find it helpful to unburden yourself and talk, in a safe and caring environment. I offer an open and supportive space where we can identify and explore your issues together. I work using an integrative style - which means a tailored approach for each client – recognising that we are all different and have varying needs from therapy. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key and endeavour to build a connection from which we can work together.

Jenny is a humanistic and person-centred Psychotherapist with an emphasis on the person’s capacity for change. Jenny has worked within the health care sector for over 13 years. Jenny endeavours to bring about awareness and understanding within the client that can enable healing within the mind, body, and heart. When you come to therapy, you will find a safe, friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere that will allow you to explore, express or confront whatever it is that brought you to the therapy room.

Hello. My name is Antonia. My approach is based on person centered values while my training allows me to draw from different approaches that may assist with the therapeutic process. I create a safe and non judgmental space for you, where you are met with empathy and compassion and you can share your feelings and worries about whatever is troubling you. I can offer sessions in English, Greek and Spanish.

I will accompany you as you gain insight into your feelings, behaviours and concerns. I can also support you in developing healthy coping skills, to enhance your emotional well-being. Counselling is not undertaken with the intention of changing who we are. It's an opportunity to understand yourself fully, so that you can begin to move forward from a position of increased personal insight and self-compassion.