“Each problem has hidden in it an opportunity so powerful thatit literally dwarfs the problem. The greatest success stories were created by people who recognised a problem a turned it into an opportunity.”
ALISON COWPAR, THERAPIST LIMERICK
I work on a one to one basis in a non-judgemental, collaborative, emphatic way, encouraging and empowering my clients to develop their own self-awareness, self-belief, self-esteem, and self-confidence, in order for my clients to become less anxious, happier, more self-fulfilled, and to reach their full potential.
I practice as an Integrated, Client-Centered Humanistic therapist. I work with many different approaches using Dialectical (DBT & CBT) Behavioural Techniques as well as Sensorimotor, mindfulness.
I am passionate about my work and I consider it a privilege to be allowed to be a part of a client’s journey, toward a more self-fulfilled and self-actualized life, by helping them tap into their own unlimited potential.
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your problems? If so, you’re not alone according to research carried out by See Change, 44% of Irish people have direct experience of mental health difficulties, either themselves, their family or friends have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental health difficulties at some point.
At some stage in our lives, we all experience challenges and difficulties that can be overwhelming. Stress, depression, and anxiety can be caused by uncertainty over the future, feelings of loss, problems with addiction, or difficulties in a relationship. Some people need help coping with serious illnesses, grief, weight loss, or other habits such as smoking which they would rather change, others struggle with relationship difficulties, the death of a loved one, panic attacks, and many other problems, which left unattended to can become debilitating. Often people struggle with finding their true passions and goals they sometimes struggle to find the motivation to make the changes in order to live a more fulfilling rewarding life.
A psychotherapist/Counsellor such as I can help you work through your problems in order for you to live a happier, healthier and more successful life. There are many different approaches in psychotherapy and counselling such as Problem-Solving Interventions, Solution Focus Interventions, Mindfulness and behavioural therapies such as Cognitive -behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT) and Dialectical behavioural therapy(DBT), interpersonal, integrative to name but a few.
Behavioural therapies have been clinically proven has been to help with many different types of problems including anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, eating disorders, bipolar disorder. They can also help with difficulties with anger or low self-esteem.
Psychotherapy/Counselling works in a collaborative way, by building secure, supportive, objective, non-judgemental relationships and environments where you can explore your problems and find, with my help new more positive ways to deal with them. I will work with you to identify and change the thoughts and behaviour patterns that are preventing you from being your best, and I will help you learn new skills in order that you may be able to cope better with future challenges.
If you find that you are feeling an overwhelming and prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness and despite the best efforts of yourself, family or friends you feel no relief from your problems you could benefit from therapy. Others signs such as difficulty concentrating at work or school, difficulty carrying out everyday activities, constant worrying, weeping, expecting the worst, unable to find the positives in life, being constantly on edge or overly aggressive, finding yourself self- harming or turning to drink or drugs in order to cope or just get through your day are all signs that therapy would help.