Transpersonal Counselling in Waterford

Common issues that people seek to explore In therapy and which I have assisted clients with include: addiction, bullying, complex post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, finding meaning, major life decisions, relationship issues, post traumatic stress, mother wound, father wound, narcissism,.developing self-esteem, self-worth and self-compassion, personal development (e.g. building self-awareness, confidence, courage, assertiveness, healthy boundaries; exploring needs and values)

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with thirty years experience. I provide consultations on mental health issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, OCD, self-harm, psychosis, suicidality, grief, loss, anger, addiction, violence, personality disorder, work-related problems, bullying, psychosis, bipolar disorder, stress, shame and confidence issues. Trained in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, CRM and MBT. I am recognised by VHI, Laya, Corkmarket and Irish Life for up to 50% rebates of consultation fee. Consultations available re concerns about the mental health of a family member or employee.

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious? Sometimes the demands of modern life can make us feel out of control. When we are suffering, we tend to look at all that is wrong in our lives. We can lose confidence and make judgements and assumptions about ourselves or our situations that focus mainly on the negative. The coping strategies we adopted in childhood can become our defensive mechanisms in adulthood and we can often find ourselves repeating old patterns of behaviour that don't work but we don't know how to find a way to break the cycle.

We seek therapy for a number of reasons, at times due to a specific experience and at other times because we feel that there are patterns that we would like to address and / or change. Whatever the reason, the process of talking through our feelings and thoughts, in a safe, non-judgemental space, can, in itself, be healing and can propel or create change. You might feel lost in life, stuck, powerless, unable to function in the world without a mask, endlessly comparing yourself to those around you and never feeling or believing that you are enough or have enough.

I’m an Associate Fellow and Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (memb. no. 087638). I am also an Associate Fellow and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (memb. no M4479C). With both the British Psychological Society and the Irish Psychological Society I am a Senior Practitioner on both their ‘Registers of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy’. For more information see About - www.peterscanlon.com.

If you're visiting my profile there's every chance you're looking for some sort of help. Whether it is a particular issue that is bothering you; or a way you feel about yourself and your life, I am here to help. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your issues and figure out an effective way forward. My aim is to provide you with a reflective space where you can grow your self-awareness and knowledge. I also put emphasis on practical applications of therapy in life.

Have you finally got to that point in your struggle with anxiety that you really want to deal with it? If you are, I’m here to help you. Together we can help you make the journey out of your anxiety. I can help you manage your anxious thoughts more effectively, by reducing your levels of anxiety and enjoy life without worrying all the time.

Richard is a Counselling Psychologist and a Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. He works with people who have a deep desire to change the patterns within their relationships, either with themselves or with others. Richard has worked with clients from 4 to 94, in a variety of different setting, from primary care public health services, to the hospice service. He has worked with people with present with a number of different issues, from addiction to trauma, which are often interlinked.

Are you experiencing emotional pain in your life and feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious? Do you feel like you are really struggling & need support? Have you issues around self esteem, confidence, relationships, bullying, workplace problems, Fertility, weight? If so, I understand & I can help you. To begin the healing process we will focus on your specific goals & give structure to the therapy. I will support you to learn new skills to deal with your problems. I am also a qualified Career Guidance Practitioner & work therapeutically with adolescents. As a HR professional I have years of experience dealing with workplace issues.

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.

You feel stressed or anxious? You feel sad or depressed? Maybe you were bullied or you have been affected by abuse? Your 'flying off the handle' is creating problems? You experienced loss or bereavement? You go through life changes? You have issues with relationships? You think that your sexual behaviour might have become problematic? You have issues around addiction? Maybe you just want to talk through an issue? You want to make sense of a problematic event that sticks in your mind? You want to change your behaviour? You want to abolish self-criticism and enhance self-esteem? You want to find meaning and purpose?