In Person Counselling in County Kildare
I work from an eclectic approach and draw on various theories and techniques, including humanistic, attachment and CBT. How I work will depend on what is best for you at any one time. Most important is that we build a collaborative working relationship where you feel safe to explore what is happening for you right now. Are you experiencing stress, depression or low mood? Do you have relationship difficulties, lack self confidence or feel stuck? Would you like to make changes, understand yourself and your problems better and foster fulfilling and happy relationships?
I work from an eclectic approach and draw on various theories and techniques, including humanistic, attachment and CBT. How I work will depend on what is best for you at any one time. Most important is that we build a collaborative working relationship where you feel safe to explore what is happening for you right now. Are you experiencing stress, depression or low mood? Do you have relationship difficulties, lack self confidence or feel stuck? Would you like to make changes, understand yourself and your problems better and foster fulfilling and happy relationships?
Hi there. The decision to take time to engage in therapy is huge. Talking to a stranger & not knowing what to expect from them. Not every therapist is going to be a good fit for you. This is your service & you are paying for it. I always say our 1st appointment is about you taking charge, coming in & meeting me & deciding if this is going to be a good fit. If it is that's great, if its not and you feel comfortable to say this I will be delighted to recommend a colleague. I will fully support you in this. I take each person as they come and we work together at their pace. Everyone needs and deserves support.
Hi there. The decision to take time to engage in therapy is huge. Talking to a stranger & not knowing what to expect from them. Not every therapist is going to be a good fit for you. This is your service & you are paying for it. I always say our 1st appointment is about you taking charge, coming in & meeting me & deciding if this is going to be a good fit. If it is that's great, if its not and you feel comfortable to say this I will be delighted to recommend a colleague. I will fully support you in this. I take each person as they come and we work together at their pace. Everyone needs and deserves support.
Dr Leigh-Anne Serb
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Clane, County Kildare W91
Leigh-Anne has completed her degree as Doctor of Counselling Psychology at Trinity College, Dublin. She is a Chartered Psychologist member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Counselling and Psychotherapy available for Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Leigh-Anne has 30 years of experience in working with adolescents in educational settings as well as various counselling services. She is equally experienced in offering psychotherapy to adult clients. Leigh-Anne can offer a wide range of counselling and psychological services across lifespan.
Leigh-Anne has completed her degree as Doctor of Counselling Psychology at Trinity College, Dublin. She is a Chartered Psychologist member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Counselling and Psychotherapy available for Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Leigh-Anne has 30 years of experience in working with adolescents in educational settings as well as various counselling services. She is equally experienced in offering psychotherapy to adult clients. Leigh-Anne can offer a wide range of counselling and psychological services across lifespan.
As an integrative counsellor, I provide a gentle yet direct approach to counselling, creating an empathic and nurturing environment. This approach allows me to adapt to your unique needs and circumstances. Taking the first step towards attending therapy is often the most challenging, as it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the assistance of another to embark on this journey. However, I am here to gently support you on your therapeutic path towards achieving your personal healing goals.
As an integrative counsellor, I provide a gentle yet direct approach to counselling, creating an empathic and nurturing environment. This approach allows me to adapt to your unique needs and circumstances. Taking the first step towards attending therapy is often the most challenging, as it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the assistance of another to embark on this journey. However, I am here to gently support you on your therapeutic path towards achieving your personal healing goals.
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.
“My interventions allow a client the time and space to help them understand and change what is causing them difficulties.”
“My interventions allow a client the time and space to help them understand and change what is causing them difficulties.”
Taking a decision to go to counselling is not always an easy one. When we are met with warmth, respect and acceptance it can be very powerful. It can open up that space where we can safely look at what might be causing our current difficulties'
Taking a decision to go to counselling is not always an easy one. When we are met with warmth, respect and acceptance it can be very powerful. It can open up that space where we can safely look at what might be causing our current difficulties'
Bernadette O'Boyle
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Leixlip, County Kildare W23
I believe the answers to our own problems are within us. You are the expert. The narrator of your story. Your experience is unique. Only you know what it is to be you. How it feels. My role is simply one of companion. It is hoped that as you journey along at your own pace you will begin to unravel and understand who you are and why you feel the way you do. This insight has the potential to make sense of your difficulties. To find the light in the dark. To see new roads to travel, better ways to live, and new eyes to see the world. To eventually have the courage to take the road meant for you. To become who you truly are.
I believe the answers to our own problems are within us. You are the expert. The narrator of your story. Your experience is unique. Only you know what it is to be you. How it feels. My role is simply one of companion. It is hoped that as you journey along at your own pace you will begin to unravel and understand who you are and why you feel the way you do. This insight has the potential to make sense of your difficulties. To find the light in the dark. To see new roads to travel, better ways to live, and new eyes to see the world. To eventually have the courage to take the road meant for you. To become who you truly are.
Hi i am a specialist couples therapist if you are having issues with sexual intimacy, physical or emotional abuse, or difficulty feeling heard talk to me. I also have 15 years experience working with individuals on life experiences.
Hi i am a specialist couples therapist if you are having issues with sexual intimacy, physical or emotional abuse, or difficulty feeling heard talk to me. I also have 15 years experience working with individuals on life experiences.
I am qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working within physical and mental health and social care settings. Over the last few years, my work has focused solely on mental health as I worked psychotherapeutically within variety of mental health and affiliated services in Ireland. including the perinatal mental health clinic in Holles Street National Maternity Hospital, the Rialto Community Project, the Drop-in Initiative, or my own private psychotherapeutic practice.
I am qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working within physical and mental health and social care settings. Over the last few years, my work has focused solely on mental health as I worked psychotherapeutically within variety of mental health and affiliated services in Ireland. including the perinatal mental health clinic in Holles Street National Maternity Hospital, the Rialto Community Project, the Drop-in Initiative, or my own private psychotherapeutic practice.
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.
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Alia is a neuro-affirming qualified and accredited psychotherapist with vast experience in working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children. At the core of Alia’s practice is the belief in the exclusivity and uniqueness of each individual, hence the importance of tailoring each therapeutic intervention to suit the singularity of each client. Alia has a special interest and experience in working with Obesity, Eating Disorders and working with Neurodivergent Autistic clients. As part of her professional career Alia has worked in Pieta House, The National Eating Disorders Recovery Centre, NCFP, and as a School Counsellor.
Alia is a neuro-affirming qualified and accredited psychotherapist with vast experience in working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children. At the core of Alia’s practice is the belief in the exclusivity and uniqueness of each individual, hence the importance of tailoring each therapeutic intervention to suit the singularity of each client. Alia has a special interest and experience in working with Obesity, Eating Disorders and working with Neurodivergent Autistic clients. As part of her professional career Alia has worked in Pieta House, The National Eating Disorders Recovery Centre, NCFP, and as a School Counsellor.
The initial phone call, usually 30 mins is free. The client may feel up-set and often emotional as they begin to talk about their issues and concerns. I make sure they feel as comfortable as is possible by listening and understanding their problems. In therapy I use Internal Family Systems approach. It works on befriending our internal parts that cause us upset leading to and understanding that these parts have our best interest at heart. This approach works well with any problem especially traumatized parts which we all have. It facilitates inner child healing leading to transformation.
The initial phone call, usually 30 mins is free. The client may feel up-set and often emotional as they begin to talk about their issues and concerns. I make sure they feel as comfortable as is possible by listening and understanding their problems. In therapy I use Internal Family Systems approach. It works on befriending our internal parts that cause us upset leading to and understanding that these parts have our best interest at heart. This approach works well with any problem especially traumatized parts which we all have. It facilitates inner child healing leading to transformation.
Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
My name is Jane Topkin and I am the founder of Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy. The concept of my practice is based on the idea of the relationship with ourselves. We may endure many struggles in life and as humans, we are resilient and creative, however, we can never run away from ourselves. As many of our core issues perpetuate, they will not cease to show up until we face ourselves in the midst of our truth. Our relationships with others are also of crucial importance, being the reason why many people come to therapy in the first place.
My name is Jane Topkin and I am the founder of Healingmatters Counselling & Psychotherapy. The concept of my practice is based on the idea of the relationship with ourselves. We may endure many struggles in life and as humans, we are resilient and creative, however, we can never run away from ourselves. As many of our core issues perpetuate, they will not cease to show up until we face ourselves in the midst of our truth. Our relationships with others are also of crucial importance, being the reason why many people come to therapy in the first place.
Psychotherapy that is individualised to a client's specific issues and needs. My name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy, an Hons Degree in Psychology and full certification as a Shamanic practitioner. I embody an integrated, holistic approach which works with thoughts, emotions, the nervous system and the body. I focus on helping clients develop practices such as compassion, awareness, acceptance and accountability.
Psychotherapy that is individualised to a client's specific issues and needs. My name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy, an Hons Degree in Psychology and full certification as a Shamanic practitioner. I embody an integrated, holistic approach which works with thoughts, emotions, the nervous system and the body. I focus on helping clients develop practices such as compassion, awareness, acceptance and accountability.
Leanne Malone
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kilcock, County Kildare W23
My goal is to provide a safe, confidential and nonbiased space, working together with my clients either in person or online, to remedy symptoms of their mental health.
I appreciate that it takes great courage to ask for help. Acknowledging this, I can provide a safe and confidential space whereby collaboratively, through integrative and creative approaches, we can strive to resolve and change in thought processes, encourage self growth and establish long term solutions for re-occurring problems. Having previous experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, loss and relationship issues, I believe that healing takes place in slow, small steps forward.
My goal is to provide a safe, confidential and nonbiased space, working together with my clients either in person or online, to remedy symptoms of their mental health.
I appreciate that it takes great courage to ask for help. Acknowledging this, I can provide a safe and confidential space whereby collaboratively, through integrative and creative approaches, we can strive to resolve and change in thought processes, encourage self growth and establish long term solutions for re-occurring problems. Having previous experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, trauma, abuse, grief, loss and relationship issues, I believe that healing takes place in slow, small steps forward.
I have extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and adults. Through a nurturing environment I will ensure that you are respected and listened to. Life can seem very demanding, challenging, causing a lot of stress/anxiety. Therapy provides a safe space to discuss these difficulties. By fostering a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, together we can explore emotions, cultivate resilience and develop positive coping skills.
I have extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and adults. Through a nurturing environment I will ensure that you are respected and listened to. Life can seem very demanding, challenging, causing a lot of stress/anxiety. Therapy provides a safe space to discuss these difficulties. By fostering a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship, together we can explore emotions, cultivate resilience and develop positive coping skills.
The aim of psychotherapy is lasting psychological change brought about through increased insight. Talking openly in a confidential space about the reality of their lives allows the client to gain new insights and clarity.
The aim of psychotherapy is lasting psychological change brought about through increased insight. Talking openly in a confidential space about the reality of their lives allows the client to gain new insights and clarity.
Carolyn Duggan
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Supervisor, Psychotherapist , a Certified DBT and ACT therapist with 14 years experience . I have an excellent understanding of challenges and can help and support you to take action and find meaning , purpose and coping skills in your life. I have a special interest in working with ADHD, Autism, distress, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, EUPD:BPD, frustration and overwhelming feelings and thoughts. The aim is for you to understand yourself better, to make changes to your life that are more productive and rewarding, and to help you move towards becoming the kind of person you want to be.
I am a Supervisor, Psychotherapist , a Certified DBT and ACT therapist with 14 years experience . I have an excellent understanding of challenges and can help and support you to take action and find meaning , purpose and coping skills in your life. I have a special interest in working with ADHD, Autism, distress, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, EUPD:BPD, frustration and overwhelming feelings and thoughts. The aim is for you to understand yourself better, to make changes to your life that are more productive and rewarding, and to help you move towards becoming the kind of person you want to be.
Do you ever feel like you "can't see the wood for the trees?" Despite our best efforts, we only know, what we know, when we know it. We aren’t always able to see, understand or even accept what we’re experiencing. Instead, we struggle against our reality and try to cope by resisting, avoiding, hiding, controlling or denying it. Does this sound familiar? Well you're not alone. It's tough and it’s a universal experience for us all.
Do you ever feel like you "can't see the wood for the trees?" Despite our best efforts, we only know, what we know, when we know it. We aren’t always able to see, understand or even accept what we’re experiencing. Instead, we struggle against our reality and try to cope by resisting, avoiding, hiding, controlling or denying it. Does this sound familiar? Well you're not alone. It's tough and it’s a universal experience for us all.
