Chronic Pain Counselling in Swords
There are many people who experience overwhelming emotion and find it challenging to cope with the stressors of life. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe and confidential environment to fully express yourself and sort through those difficult emotions. I will work with you collaboratively, at your own pace, exploring the areas in your life, past and present, that may be inhibiting your overall happiness and well-being. I work with an array of issues, including, but not confined to depression, anxiety, family & work difficulties, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, childhood trauma, loss & grief.
There are many people who experience overwhelming emotion and find it challenging to cope with the stressors of life. Psychotherapy can offer you a safe and confidential environment to fully express yourself and sort through those difficult emotions. I will work with you collaboratively, at your own pace, exploring the areas in your life, past and present, that may be inhibiting your overall happiness and well-being. I work with an array of issues, including, but not confined to depression, anxiety, family & work difficulties, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, childhood trauma, loss & grief.
Deirdre Fahy Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
Donna Mc Cafferty (Online Only)
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67 (Online Only)
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find hope, meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find hope, meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
From my perspective, psychotherapy means healing. It is the opening, where individuals begin to experience a more full contact with themselves and the outside world. I help them understand their emotions that signpost their needs. I help them to discover their unfulfilled needs and, together, we look for obstacles and barriers that could prevent people from fully enjoying their lives. One step at a time, they become increasingly ready to lead their lives consciously. They begin to authentically live, rather than continue, their lives.
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Emma Tynan-Chronic Illness And Medical Trauma Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D01 (Online Only)
Does this sound like you? Are you struggling with the grief that comes with losing your identity due to chronic illness or a medical condition? Have you experienced a traumatic medical event that has left you battling fear and anxiety?" As a therapist with both lived and professional experience in navigating chronic illness and medical trauma, I've faced similar journeys. Inspired by my personal experiences and the resilience of those I've met, I founded my online private practice.
Does this sound like you? Are you struggling with the grief that comes with losing your identity due to chronic illness or a medical condition? Have you experienced a traumatic medical event that has left you battling fear and anxiety?" As a therapist with both lived and professional experience in navigating chronic illness and medical trauma, I've faced similar journeys. Inspired by my personal experiences and the resilience of those I've met, I founded my online private practice.
Laura Cahill
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D09
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about pain neuroscience, and I present on psychological conferences and give continuous professional development courses.
I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl. persistent pain (eg. fibromyalgia, arthritis, irritable bowel, back pain). As a relationship therapist I work with heterosexual and same sex couples and individuals. I am open to work with anybody who is in emotional distress, whether it is caused by life changes, relationship/family issues or illness; and help you to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troubling behavioural habits.
I am passionate about pain neuroscience, and I present on psychological conferences and give continuous professional development courses.
I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl. persistent pain (eg. fibromyalgia, arthritis, irritable bowel, back pain). As a relationship therapist I work with heterosexual and same sex couples and individuals. I am open to work with anybody who is in emotional distress, whether it is caused by life changes, relationship/family issues or illness; and help you to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troubling behavioural habits.
Clodagh McGrath
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D08 (Online Only)
I have a special interest in trauma recovery, chronic pain/ illness support and management, and providing affirming support to members of the LGBT+ community.
I work with clients to understand their lives better and help them figure out why they feel the way they feel by providing a compassionate space for people to find solutions that work for them.
I have a special interest in trauma recovery, chronic pain/ illness support and management, and providing affirming support to members of the LGBT+ community.
I work with clients to understand their lives better and help them figure out why they feel the way they feel by providing a compassionate space for people to find solutions that work for them.
Over 10 years experience as a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer within Irish Health Care, Educational and Training Sectors. Clinical Lead in numerous settings, with management and supervisory expertise in Health, Psycho-oncology, Student Mental Health Services, and General Practice. Specialised in Psycho-oncology, Cancer related issues, Patients and family dealing with acute and chronic distress and terminal illness. Other areas of expertise include relationships, family issues, grief, loss, stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions. Health related issues, women's health.
Over 10 years experience as a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer within Irish Health Care, Educational and Training Sectors. Clinical Lead in numerous settings, with management and supervisory expertise in Health, Psycho-oncology, Student Mental Health Services, and General Practice. Specialised in Psycho-oncology, Cancer related issues, Patients and family dealing with acute and chronic distress and terminal illness. Other areas of expertise include relationships, family issues, grief, loss, stress, body issues, anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions. Health related issues, women's health.
Most of us are very good at bottling up how we are really feeling, this can serve us in the short term but sometimes these suppressed feelings will express themselves in more destructive ways such as explosive anger, frustration, depression, anxiety, self-harm and even physical illness. I will work with you to gently allow suppressed feelings emerge so they can be explored, understood and given the attention and kindness they deserve. I work indoors, online and outdoors in nature; where ever we decide to work I will create a comfortable, safe and held space where you can talk about and begin to heal whatever is going on for you.
Most of us are very good at bottling up how we are really feeling, this can serve us in the short term but sometimes these suppressed feelings will express themselves in more destructive ways such as explosive anger, frustration, depression, anxiety, self-harm and even physical illness. I will work with you to gently allow suppressed feelings emerge so they can be explored, understood and given the attention and kindness they deserve. I work indoors, online and outdoors in nature; where ever we decide to work I will create a comfortable, safe and held space where you can talk about and begin to heal whatever is going on for you.
Wendy Santillan Ramirez
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D6W (Online Only)
All people at some point in their lives go through very difficult experiences or situations that can affect their mental and physical health, that is why my role as a psychotherapist is to help people deal with any type of problem that they might present such as depression, stress/anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, relationship problems, divorce/separation, coping with physical Illness, burnout/fatigue, loneliness, trauma, etc. During the therapeutic process, you will receive support in a very safe, confidential and trustworthy environment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgemental and compassionate.
All people at some point in their lives go through very difficult experiences or situations that can affect their mental and physical health, that is why my role as a psychotherapist is to help people deal with any type of problem that they might present such as depression, stress/anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, relationship problems, divorce/separation, coping with physical Illness, burnout/fatigue, loneliness, trauma, etc. During the therapeutic process, you will receive support in a very safe, confidential and trustworthy environment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgemental and compassionate.
“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".
Working psychoanalytically, Niamh attends closely and compassionately to the root causes of a person's difficulties - working through these in a way that promotes deep and meaningful change. Niamh is experienced in working with complexity (long standing difficulties, early trauma) and has a particular interest in working with physical symptoms ( chronic pain, functional disorders) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
Working psychoanalytically, Niamh attends closely and compassionately to the root causes of a person's difficulties - working through these in a way that promotes deep and meaningful change. Niamh is experienced in working with complexity (long standing difficulties, early trauma) and has a particular interest in working with physical symptoms ( chronic pain, functional disorders) where medical treatments have not brought relief.
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
Abiola Muhammed-Ogunfowora
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D01
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.
Dr. Andrea Pousada-Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Auburn Counselling & Psyhcotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, APPI
Verified Verified
Castleknock, County Dublin D15
I hold a M Sc in Psychotherapy, from Trinity College Dublin and work in a one-to -one relationship with adult clients. My approach is guided by the needs and concerns of each person attending. My areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, eating disorders, obsessional thoughts and behaviour, panic attacks, infertility, sexual abuse, self-harm, trauma and PTSD, personal and work related challenges and questions of identity and sexuality. I am am a member of APPI, the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland and the ICP, the Irish Council of Psychotherapy.
I hold a M Sc in Psychotherapy, from Trinity College Dublin and work in a one-to -one relationship with adult clients. My approach is guided by the needs and concerns of each person attending. My areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, eating disorders, obsessional thoughts and behaviour, panic attacks, infertility, sexual abuse, self-harm, trauma and PTSD, personal and work related challenges and questions of identity and sexuality. I am am a member of APPI, the Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland and the ICP, the Irish Council of Psychotherapy.
Dr Sean O'Connell works with a wide range of people both online and in person. He specialises in Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Couples counselling, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Dr Sean O'Connell works with a wide range of people both online and in person. He specialises in Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Couples counselling, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Maggie May O'Callaghan
Psychotherapist, MA, MIAHIP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D04 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Maggie May, an accredited Integrative Psychotherapist (IAHIP) with over 10 years experience working with individuals and groups in the field of mental health and wellness. I specialize in working with Women between the ages of 18 - 45 navigating whatever challenges life presents including establishing work/life balance, anxiety, relationship challenges and motherhood. I am passionate about my work and motivated by the possibility for healing and transformation we are all capable of. Please feel free to get in touch by email with any questions you have, I look forward to hearing from you!
Hello! I am Maggie May, an accredited Integrative Psychotherapist (IAHIP) with over 10 years experience working with individuals and groups in the field of mental health and wellness. I specialize in working with Women between the ages of 18 - 45 navigating whatever challenges life presents including establishing work/life balance, anxiety, relationship challenges and motherhood. I am passionate about my work and motivated by the possibility for healing and transformation we are all capable of. Please feel free to get in touch by email with any questions you have, I look forward to hearing from you!
Hi, I'm Keelin, a qualified psychologist and life coach. When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me swimming or going for walks with my beloved dog, Artie. When I started my career as a newly-graduated psychologist back in 2013, I soon discovered that most of my clients were expressing a significant degree of dissatisfaction in life; anxiety, stress and low self-worth were widespread. I strongly related to their struggles because I was experiencing similar myself. After a decade of engaging in my own healing, I discovered ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and fell in love with it.
Hi, I'm Keelin, a qualified psychologist and life coach. When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me swimming or going for walks with my beloved dog, Artie. When I started my career as a newly-graduated psychologist back in 2013, I soon discovered that most of my clients were expressing a significant degree of dissatisfaction in life; anxiety, stress and low self-worth were widespread. I strongly related to their struggles because I was experiencing similar myself. After a decade of engaging in my own healing, I discovered ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and fell in love with it.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.