Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Galway

As a psychotherapist and counsellor Jacqui supports individuals to overcome life’s challenges and improve their mental and emotional well-being. As a trained psychotherapist Jacqui has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, perinatal mental health and more.

I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience working with adults with a wide variety of emotional struggles, life challanges, and mental and physical health difficulties. I have worked in Ireland, the UK, the HSE and the NHS. I use many therepeutic modalities to suit the needs of each individual I meet. I am trained in CBT, Accepance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, MBSR, attachment-based therapies and I am an accrediated EMDR therapist. All of our work will be underpinned by developing a strong therepeutic relationship while supporting you to work towards your personal values and goals.

I work with aspects of your mental health affected on becoming a mother or father eg.., anxiety, depression, Infertility, pregnancy loss, artificial reproductive technology, pre-natal crisis pregnancy, child bereavement, parenting styles, relationships, separation,domestic violence, and how adverse childhood experiences and trauma are affecting your experience of parenthood. I have a special interest in Peri-Natal Mental Health and am currently undertaking practice-based research in this field. This includes understanding issues arising for mothers and fathers from the time of conception up until the child is 5 years old.

Are you a professional woman in her 30s? Are you very busy and would like to do therapy in your time and in the comfort of your own home or office. Typically women come to me because they are feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. They are working very hard, life is super busy and they are unsure of what they want from life. They know there is more to life but can't figure it out, they often feel stuck. They procrastinate and constantly worry finding it hard to make a decision. Life has not turned out how they may have imagined and managing how they are feeling can be difficult.

My practice is tailored to mothers navigating the transformative journey of parenthood. They come seeking balance amidst the whirlwind of raising children, maintaining careers, and rediscovering their personal identities. These women strive to be fully present for their families, yet often find themselves overwhelmed, battling stress, and feeling disconnected from their own needs. Their goal is not just to cope, but to thrive, embracing motherhood while retaining a sense of self and achieving emotional well-being.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life is too short to be controlled by trauma, self-criticism, and fear. If you're noticing you're not living the life you want to be, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with new and expecting parents, people experiencing stress, and people experiencing disordered eating. I take a neuroaffirmative and queer-affirmative approach throughout all of my therapeutic work.

Life can be difficult. The uncertainty of the future can be crippling. Feeling anxious, angry and depressed is normal but sometimes they take over and prevents us from living. I will work alongside clients and discuss their specific goals, needs and their issues.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and it can be hard to know who to talk to, and what to say. Does this feel familiar to you? My main aim is to listen with empathy and to form a deep relationship within which healing can occur. I will endeavour to understand so that you feel heard and will create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences fully.

Psychotherapist/Supervisor with IACP & BACP. Member of ACTO. I have an Honors degree in Psychology, Higher Diploma in Biodynamic & Integrative Psychotherapy. I hold a Post Grad Dip in Expressive Arts Therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma Grief & Bereavement,CBT . I have worked with individual clients and groups since 2009, originally training as a Life and Business Coach with the Irish Life Coach Institute. I trained further, to became a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. I am Certified in Training and Development from the Irish Institute of Training & Development.

I offer evidence-based psychological therapy which is collaborative and respectful. My clinical approach is psychoanalytically informed. I always look for the most suitable way of helping each person, having in mind their resources and needs. I provide a gentle, safe place free from judgment to talk openly about yourself and your troubles, where you can learn to listen to yourself in a different way and understand your experiences. I will be interested in how your past impacts your present and will help you to develop a greater understanding of the unseen patterns of behaviour that can underlie psychological distress.

July availability - Tuesday evenings 6pm/7pm/8pm and Saturdays 11am/12pm

Marie Fariñas provides Play therapy for ages 4-11 yrs to manage emotional difficulties and help improve associated behaviours. For older children, adolescents and young adults, Expressive Arts Therapy sessions are suitable to address self-esteem issues, identity, and/or depression. For adults who may not know how to start talking about difficulties, Sand-Story Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Therapy are safe ways to begin exploring and expressing oneself. Each client is invited to make use of the resources provided to work on vulnerabilities, alleviate stress, and grow emotional strength.

I work empathically with my clients. Sessions are completely confidential. I work very well with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression. My speciality is my inner child work. This is a very powerful therapy. I can bring the client back in a safe way to a traumatic experience. Sometimes, I will combine this therapy with music. The client may experience the trauma through feelings in the body, this therapy answers for the client why they feel the way they do in their body. By unlocking those feelings healing may begin. It can help a client to become more confident and as a result they begin to uncover their true self's.

Brigid is an Art Psychotherapist with considerable experience of working with children, adolescents and parents/guardians, and has gained significant knowledge in the area of intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about creating safe and containing spaces in order to enable clients to explore their individual needs and reach their unique potential. 

This time of year can be really stressful, we are up against some picture perfect idea of what Christmas should be like. The reality is that there is a level of stress and anxiety. Being around certain family and friends at this time of year is difficult. I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor and I can help you cope with stressful situations more effectively. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, to have better relationships in your life and work; I can help you. A few sessions can make a big difference! Book a free 20min chat so you can meet with me, no obligation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) - I specialise in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Unresolved Childhood Issues. When I first meet with a client, we discuss what has brought them to therapy. With this information we discuss how we will work with together. The first session with any new client is to assess if we can work together and if the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process. In person or online via Zoom

I am a Clinical Psychologist qualified at the University of Glasgow, with 10 years of experience in the HSE and NHS, committed to providing a quality intervention to parents and children who are struggling with mental health difficulties. I can provide a broad range of interventions targeted to meet the specific needs of adults and children. I work collaboratively with individual and families to help you get back on track, and to live a life that you love.

For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD ( Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,