In Person Counselling in Rathmines and Rathgar, Dublin

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers. The world we live in is constantly challenging, particularly if we are already feeling stressed or anxious. This stress can lead to lasting feelings of sadness, anxiety or depression. But this does not have to be the case. We all have within us the ability to live a more fulfilled and happier life. A good therapist helps realise this potential by facilitating self-discovery and acceptance and using this for emotional growth.

Marie holds an MA in Psychotherapy and is an accredited member of IAHIP. Marie provides each client the opportunity to explore any issues or problems that they are experiencing in a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Marie believes therapy should be a collaborative process which is respectful to the individual needs and personal goals of each client. ​ Marie holds a firm belief in the importance and value of early intervention in the area of mental well-being and she sees engagement in therapy as a valuable tool for ongoing self-care.

Sarah is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Society of Ireland and has over 10 years experience working with children and adolescents specialising in intervention with mental health concerns

I am a Counselling Psychologist with a masters degree from the university of Pretoria, South Africa. I have worked in a variety of therapeutic environments with clients of all age groups. My approach is integrative, meaning that I incorporate techniques from different approaches to suit my client’s needs. I aim to provide a safe space to explore behaviours or beliefs that may be contributing to emotional challenges and limiting your potential.

My psychotherapeutic approach is Integrative and informed by Psychodynamic, Attachment, and Person-Centred theory. Working integratively is a model of treatment that works with the whole person — their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physiological systems. I work within a relational and trauma-informed lens.

Integrative and humanistic psychotherapist with a degree in psychology, a higher diploma in psychotherapy and a masters in psychotherapy. Integrative means I draw on a number of different techniques and theories, tailored to the clients needs.

I have a special interest in working with people across the perinatal period. From conception to parenthood, including navigating the journey of conception, pregnancy, birth & adjusting to early parenthood. While for some, this journey can be relatively straightforward; for others, it can include the challenges of infertility (primary or secondary), assistive reproductive technologies (including IVF), miscarriage, pregnancy loss, baby loss, birth disappointment, birth trauma, gender disappointment, perinatal anxiety, depression & OCD, adjustment difficulties to parenting roles & navigating matrescence.

Chiara Antolovi MIACP holds a BA Hons degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School, which consisted of 4 years of training. A fully qualified and accredited therapist, Chiara works within the code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Chiara works with individuals and couples. Chiara is also very active helping clients facing distress in the workplace and is an active part of the Health Assured Employee Assistance Program (EAP) team. This is time limited, solution focused work. Chiara also has experience helping clients through new methods of counselling like the use of Skype video sessions.

Do you sometimes feel torn between a part of you that wants one thing and another that wants the opposite? Like a part that wants to be fit and healthy and another one that can’t stop eating? Or a part that does, feels or thinks in a way that another part says you shouldn’t, so another part feels guilty about it? Say a procrastinating part that leaves important tasks till the last moment, a self-critical part that beats down the procrastinating part, and a “there’s something wrong with me” part that feels a terrible sense of shame? The good news is that we are more than just the sum of our parts! Our innermost self is greater!

I am a dedicated Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a rich background spanning psychology, digital marketing, and human development, committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals seeking mental and emotional wellness.

My expertise lies in helping you express, acknowledge and process your emotions – especially those rooted in anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, abuse or trauma – which can be confusing to articulate.

Life and relating to others can at times feel very hard. Please do contact me if any or a combination of the following reflect your experience as my support seems to be most effective in these areas: Feeling alone or isolated; living with a sense of fear, dread or being overwhelmed; trying to cope with events that are or have been ‘traumatic’; lacking confidence in your own abilities and judgement; or having a sense of deep pain. I believe and know that despite the pain and distress these can cause, there is also the possibility for healing, growth, making changes and (re)finding a sense of self, purpose and joy in life again.

I strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space within which each individual can explore issues and reflect on life experiences in order to achieve greater understanding and acceptance of self and others.

People can experience difficulties or challenges at any point in their lives, such as anxiety, low mood and trauma. At other times, life events like bereavement, the ending of a relationship or unexpected illness can make people feel upset, distressed and confused. The help and support of a clinical psychologist can help ease these painful feelings and work towards adjustment and an improved sense of well-being. If the source of the difficulties are not obvious at first, a psychological assessment can also be helpful.

I work with children and adults. As an Art Psychotherapist, I'll use art as a medium to enable clients to communicate in a safe environment and to help them reflect on emotional issues and gain confidence and self-awareness. I use a client centred approach and therefore I would use a variety of treatments to help the client in their therapeutic journey. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist, specialising in TRAUMA. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.

Sometimes, life throws us curveballs and navigating through difficulties can feel overwhelming. Taking that first step towards seeking help may seem daunting but I'm here to offer support and guidance through these challenging times. I understand the courage it takes to reach out, and I'm committed to walking alongside you on your journey towards understanding and personal growth. Together, we can create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your concerns, find clarity, and build resilience.

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At Orwellness, we offer a relaxed and calm space where clients can meet with therapists/consultants in a comfortable and private environment. Discretion and friendliness are the hallmarks of our ethos.The solutions to most of our problems are within us, but sometimes they are hidden. Counselling is a space that you can use to explore your issues and problems safely, with gentle guidance from a therapist to help you find the “light inside”. Each person is unique, and even though we all have similar needs in life, our life experiences can affect how we perceive ourselves, other people and our situations.

I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, accredited by the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP). My priority in my practice is to meet people with compassion and warmth. I strive to create a safe and accepting space where you can feel encouraged to explore aspects of yourself you may not typically delve in to. In my work, I employ an integrative approach. I meet with a client for a number of sessions where we can decide together what might be the most beneficial way of working together.