LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Dunshaughlin, MH

When we are suffering we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We sometimes make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. We each have developed ways of being in the world that have enabled us to cope with whatever challenges we have had to face. These coping strategies become our defence mechanisms and are often developed by us at an early age when we had few resources. They can sometimes create negative patterns of relating to others and the world around us and become barriers to intimate or professional relationships.

Dr Colm Marren is a chartered psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin as well as a Masters in Applied Psychology, a Higher Diploma in Psychology, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Journalism. Colm currently works with adults and adolescents in private practice, and has previously worked with adults, children and adolescents in the HSE, and with individual adults and groups in the Irish Prison Service.

Clarity Counselling is an affordable, professional counselling service based in Malahide, Co. Dublin. I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. My service is committed to the highest degree of ethical practice and care. I also provide a limited number of hours at low cost rates for students, unemployed/OAP’s.

I'm deeply passionate about counselling and psychotherapy, which fuels my mission to help individuals grow, heal, and develop. I customize therapy to each person's unique needs, drawing from various techniques such as CBT and existential therapy. My approach is rooted in the humanistic tradition, creating a safe, non-judgemental space filled with warmth and authenticity. Whether online or in person at the Tara Open Studio, I'm here to assist with a wide range of mental health issues, from anxiety to work-related stress, trauma, grief and more. Together, we'll work compassionately to help you live your life to its fullest potential.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is what I specialise in, meaning that a persons unconscious has a privileged place in the therapeutic work. The work is very individual, where we work together to find alternative ways in navigating what is problematic for you.

Welcome to a world of transformation, where your well-being takes center stage. I offer sessions in both Polish and English. As a culturally sensitive psychotherapist, I invite you to embark on a tailored therapeutic journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences, empowering you to overcome challenges. Imagine a version of yourself rooted in self-acceptance, understanding, and resilience. Despite the presence of bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, we'll cultivate peace, purpose, and well-being. Let's navigate your personal growth and develop healthy coping strategies for thriving.

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.

“Overactive” busy minds have difficulty slowing down. I see it everyday. Having genes for a mental illness does not guarantee having one. Exposure to traumas is also needed to cause a disturbance in transmitters and hormones in the body. I help a person when they are looking for help in reducing psychiatric medications or before taking them. My experience involves helping a person process their traumas to heal them emotionally. In Walsh protocol , food supplements are prescribed instead of psychotropic medications that participate in hormonal and neurotransmitter metabolism. I can speak English, Hindi/ Urdu and Punjabi.

Taking the first step in deciding to attend therapy is often the hardest part, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we may need the intervention of another to assist us on this journey. Coming to speak allows an individual to be heard in way that is specific to them, a singular , and not to fit the specifics of ticking the boxes. Speaking about your way of experiencing life and it's difficulties and challenges, can free up a person and allow them to look through a different lens.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and have maintained a private practice n the greater Dublin area for the last fourteen years. I work with clients to help address issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and many more. I believe in working in a collaborative way with my clients and strive to create a strong working relationship and while being sensitive to and aware of my clients emotional struggles and difficulties.

I provide a confidential, non judgemental, safe environment for clients. My approach is integrative drawing on many different approaches such as person centred and CBT. I work with adults and adolescents (aged 16+). Sessions usually last 50mins. I am fully accredited member of the IACP and follow their Professional code of Ethics.

I am an accredited therapist and supervisor. I provide both short term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy on a one to one basis (not couples) in a confidential and safe environment including online. The process empowers you to explore issues and understand thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours which cause suffering and facilitates the safe space to achieve greater awareness, insight, healing and growth. I work using a humanistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy. My approach is grounded in Person-Centred psychotherapy, while drawing on Psychodynamic theory, somatic psychotherapy and CBT where appropriate.

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.