Feminist Counselling in Kilkenny
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
If you find your thoughts, feelings and emotions are limiting your enjoyment to engage fully in life because of past experiences, life's demands, uncertain Covid-19 times; you may need to talk to a trained professional to enable you to get experienced psychological support I work from the viewpoint of seeing each client as unique and autonomous providing a safe, confidential, non judgemental, respectful, supportive space to explore areas of concern at your own pace. This process enables you to explore different perspectives, develop coping skill in order for you to realise your full potential and improve your quality of life.
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I enjoy working with people who suffer from various behavioural or emotional problems, as well as those who seek better relationships, personal growth and a deeper meaning in their lives. I take a holistic approach to well-being, meaning I am interested in how our minds and bodies work together towards our ultimate health or ill-health. I have a particular passion for working with women and empowering the female voice. As a psychologist and mother of two children, I am also well versed in helping others navigate the complicated paths of parenthood!
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I enjoy working with people who suffer from various behavioural or emotional problems, as well as those who seek better relationships, personal growth and a deeper meaning in their lives. I take a holistic approach to well-being, meaning I am interested in how our minds and bodies work together towards our ultimate health or ill-health. I have a particular passion for working with women and empowering the female voice. As a psychologist and mother of two children, I am also well versed in helping others navigate the complicated paths of parenthood!
Marie Costigan Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, FTAI
Verified Verified
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny R95
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore and work through any challenges you may be facing. I work with people with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression and have a special interest in working with people who live with chronic illness and disability. I work with couples and families, including blended families and ‘non-traditional’ relationships.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore and work through any challenges you may be facing. I work with people with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression and have a special interest in working with people who live with chronic illness and disability. I work with couples and families, including blended families and ‘non-traditional’ relationships.
Dr. Brendon Glon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny R95 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
Are you experiencing poor mental health, relationship conflicts, or identity concerns, and feel like something's got to change? I have good news: you have already started the change process by looking for support. Positive change and growth is possible, and with the right therapeutic support things will get better. As a Chartered Psychologist, I have thousands of hours of supervised clinical and research experience - which means I know which therapeutic skills and interventions to use to best meet your unique needs. You can trust I have the specialist training and experience needed to help get your mental health back on track.
Online Therapists
Veronica Victor
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Enniscorthy, County Wexford Y21 (Online Only)
I work from a humanistic and client-centred approach encompassing a neuro affirming, feminist, sex-positive, disability informed, anti-racist, body positive, and non-pathologizing practice.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
I work from a humanistic and client-centred approach encompassing a neuro affirming, feminist, sex-positive, disability informed, anti-racist, body positive, and non-pathologizing practice.
As a queer, nonbinary trans woman, I hold my community very dearly, and it is a privilege to be able to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Engaging in work within community can be deeply profound and healing.
Our services encompass LGBTQ+ therapy, affirming therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, and feminist therapy with a trans-inclusive approach.
Welcome to Violet Psychology: www.violetpsychology.com, where we offer a compassionate and affirming space for your therapeutic journey. As a specialized Counselling and Psychotherapy service, we are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent communities with tailored therapy designed to meet your unique needs. Our team of highly trained therapists provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples, both in-person in Dublin and through online sessions accessible to those across Ireland, Europe, and the UK.
Our services encompass LGBTQ+ therapy, affirming therapy for Neurodivergent individuals, and feminist therapy with a trans-inclusive approach.
Welcome to Violet Psychology: www.violetpsychology.com, where we offer a compassionate and affirming space for your therapeutic journey. As a specialized Counselling and Psychotherapy service, we are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent communities with tailored therapy designed to meet your unique needs. Our team of highly trained therapists provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples, both in-person in Dublin and through online sessions accessible to those across Ireland, Europe, and the UK.
Maria Lawton-Murray Counselling Psychotherapy Emdr
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galway, County Galway H91
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - 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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? Feeling worried, struggling with the world today. Recovery is possible - 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.
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
Dr Deirdre Walsh is a holistic psychologist and yoga instructor. She believes in an integrated approach to human health and wellness and that there’s many ways to help empower people to better themselves. She is passionately committed to helping people reconnect with the best version of themselves and ignite their true potential.
Julie O'Connell Kent
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D01 (Online Only)
I specialise in working with people who experience a great deal of anxiety in their lives. This includes people with OCD, panic, generalised anxiety, and social anxiety. I also enjoy working with people who have difficulty with their relationship to their body (body image) and eating. The people I work with tend to feel their emotions quite intensely, and to care deeply about the world around them. My work with clients strives to create a compassionate space where they can find calm and a gentler way to relate to themselves.
I specialise in working with people who experience a great deal of anxiety in their lives. This includes people with OCD, panic, generalised anxiety, and social anxiety. I also enjoy working with people who have difficulty with their relationship to their body (body image) and eating. The people I work with tend to feel their emotions quite intensely, and to care deeply about the world around them. My work with clients strives to create a compassionate space where they can find calm and a gentler way to relate to themselves.
Dr. Leora De Flumere
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Wicklow, County Wicklow A67 (Online Only)
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.
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.
The Irish Psychotherapy and Guidance Hub
Psychotherapist, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Celbridge, County Kildare W23
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.
Kristin Rogers
Counsellor, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bray, County Wicklow A98
People are all just trying their best, but it is very normal to struggle with life at times. I like helping people who are feeling stuck get unstuck. I like helping people see that they have the power to make something better from their life. I used to be a homebirth midwife, and I find myself drawn to people who are in big life transitions. Or knowing that there is a change needed that maybe is not yet clear. But much happiness comes from learning to truly appreciate what is real in your life today.
People are all just trying their best, but it is very normal to struggle with life at times. I like helping people who are feeling stuck get unstuck. I like helping people see that they have the power to make something better from their life. I used to be a homebirth midwife, and I find myself drawn to people who are in big life transitions. Or knowing that there is a change needed that maybe is not yet clear. But much happiness comes from learning to truly appreciate what is real in your life today.
I AM a Traumatologist: LIFE Coaching. Build a foundation for success in life. Navigating EFT Emotional Freedom Tapping. Eliminate limiting self beliefs that hold us back in life. Complex-PTSD Trauma Specialist . 23 years ago I broke my neck, Opioid addiction recovery specialist. 2marriages 2divorces 2 miscarriages. Surgical TRAUMA blocked life body/mind /subconscious thoughts. Compassionate Belief Coding. Relationship Co-dependancy. Kids Separation anxiety, Divorce-Solo moms hectic life/work/family balance. CBT childhood, adult Complex-PTSD trauma. NLP Rape support, preparing women for court procedures. Mental wellbeing Lifecoaching
I AM a Traumatologist: LIFE Coaching. Build a foundation for success in life. Navigating EFT Emotional Freedom Tapping. Eliminate limiting self beliefs that hold us back in life. Complex-PTSD Trauma Specialist . 23 years ago I broke my neck, Opioid addiction recovery specialist. 2marriages 2divorces 2 miscarriages. Surgical TRAUMA blocked life body/mind /subconscious thoughts. Compassionate Belief Coding. Relationship Co-dependancy. Kids Separation anxiety, Divorce-Solo moms hectic life/work/family balance. CBT childhood, adult Complex-PTSD trauma. NLP Rape support, preparing women for court procedures. Mental wellbeing Lifecoaching
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
My work as a counselling psychologist, involved training/education over decades with significant training in key clinical/acad competence. The combination has instilled in me a commitment2help clients frame&recognise experience; how We/You/I acknowledge&critically appraise struggles at varying stages in our lives/what we desire& aspire2/how we recognise/articulate opportunities/hurdles. My job is2transmit2u my transferable skills of knowledge, solely4your benefit-social freedom/equality in your encounters with the everyday world, involving your emotional health/wellbeing. To expand your critical awareness&interpret your life events.
Ashbury Coaching and Counselling
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Roscrea, County Tipperary E53 (Online Only)
Mona was a HR Director, managing global people and development needs for a variety of organisations. In 2018, she returned to education to complete an MSc in Psychology and in 2023 achieve an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Mona was a HR Director, managing global people and development needs for a variety of organisations. In 2018, she returned to education to complete an MSc in Psychology and in 2023 achieve an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am a person centered therapist with ten years experience. I work with individuals in an inquisitive manner, to create a safe and secure space where all emotionality is welcomed and accommodated. As a client, I will work to help you uncover the pieces about yourself that help you and I both to understand what systems and structures you have in place in order to feel safe. From there, we can work to accommodate these systems and give you a sense of self awareness.
I am a person centered therapist with ten years experience. I work with individuals in an inquisitive manner, to create a safe and secure space where all emotionality is welcomed and accommodated. As a client, I will work to help you uncover the pieces about yourself that help you and I both to understand what systems and structures you have in place in order to feel safe. From there, we can work to accommodate these systems and give you a sense of self awareness.
Sheila Josephine Peelo
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Naas, County Kildare W91
I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience, much of that in public service, HSE and NHS. I specialise in primary care counselling and psychotherapy, adult mental health assessment, therapy and referral, trauma therapy, EAP counselling, CBT and clinical supervision.
I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience, much of that in public service, HSE and NHS. I specialise in primary care counselling and psychotherapy, adult mental health assessment, therapy and referral, trauma therapy, EAP counselling, CBT and clinical supervision.
Willow Tree
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D03 (Online Only)
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Unfortunately I am not taking on any new clients for the foreseeable future. I will update again should this change - Are you struggling with issues of self-worth and self-esteem? Perhaps growing up it was difficult to get your needs met or to develop a strong sense of self. As a result, you may experience issues of identity, confidence, addiction, anxiety or a sense of chronic loneliness or emptiness. Perhaps you very hard on yourself or you look to others to give you a feeling of being good enough? If so, you might seek a sense of worth through relationships, spirituality or perfectionism.
Unfortunately I am not taking on any new clients for the foreseeable future. I will update again should this change - Are you struggling with issues of self-worth and self-esteem? Perhaps growing up it was difficult to get your needs met or to develop a strong sense of self. As a result, you may experience issues of identity, confidence, addiction, anxiety or a sense of chronic loneliness or emptiness. Perhaps you very hard on yourself or you look to others to give you a feeling of being good enough? If so, you might seek a sense of worth through relationships, spirituality or perfectionism.
Silvia Plaza Martin
Psychologist, MSc, MPSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Waitlist for new clients
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
Please, contact me through my website: www.violetpsychology.com, not PychologyToday - From the start of our sessions, my main goal is to really get what you're going through and see things from your point of view. I provide a safe place for you to externally process your feelings, support you in recognizing patterns, and in making positive changes in your life. Together, we can figure out how to make sense of it all, overcome challenges, and build up your strength.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.