Chronic Pain Counselling in Dublin
Laura Cahill
Counsellor, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D09
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl. persistent pain (eg. fibromyalgia, arthritis, irritable bowel, back pain). As a relationship therapist I work with heterosexual and same sex couples and individuals. I am open to work with anybody who is in emotional distress, whether it is caused by life changes, relationship/family issues or illness; and help you to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troubling behavioural habits.
I have extensive experience helping people who live with chronic illness incl. persistent pain (eg. fibromyalgia, arthritis, irritable bowel, back pain). As a relationship therapist I work with heterosexual and same sex couples and individuals. I am open to work with anybody who is in emotional distress, whether it is caused by life changes, relationship/family issues or illness; and help you to overcome stress, emotional and relationship problems or troubling behavioural habits.
Emma Tynan-Chronic Illness And Medical Trauma Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, APCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D01 (Online Only)
Does this sound like you? Are you struggling with the grief that comes with losing your identity due to chronic illness or a medical condition? Have you experienced a traumatic medical event that has left you battling fear and anxiety?" As a therapist with both lived and professional experience in navigating chronic illness and medical trauma, I've faced similar journeys. Inspired by my personal experiences and the resilience of those I've met, I founded my online private practice.
Does this sound like you? Are you struggling with the grief that comes with losing your identity due to chronic illness or a medical condition? Have you experienced a traumatic medical event that has left you battling fear and anxiety?" As a therapist with both lived and professional experience in navigating chronic illness and medical trauma, I've faced similar journeys. Inspired by my personal experiences and the resilience of those I've met, I founded my online private practice.
Dr. Sinéad Drew
Psychologist, CPsychol PSI
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D04 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I also specialise in working with persistent pain, chronic illness, medical phobias or medical trauma.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience working with adults with a wide variety of emotional struggles, life challanges, and mental and physical health difficulties. I have worked in Ireland, the UK, the HSE and the NHS. I use many therepeutic modalities to suit the needs of each individual I meet. I am trained in CBT, Accepance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, MBSR, attachment-based therapies and I am an accrediated EMDR therapist. All of our work will be underpinned by developing a strong therepeutic relationship while supporting you to work towards your personal values and goals.
I also specialise in working with persistent pain, chronic illness, medical phobias or medical trauma.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience working with adults with a wide variety of emotional struggles, life challanges, and mental and physical health difficulties. I have worked in Ireland, the UK, the HSE and the NHS. I use many therepeutic modalities to suit the needs of each individual I meet. I am trained in CBT, Accepance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, MBSR, attachment-based therapies and I am an accrediated EMDR therapist. All of our work will be underpinned by developing a strong therepeutic relationship while supporting you to work towards your personal values and goals.
Clodagh McGrath
Psychotherapist, NAPCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, County Dublin D08 (Online Only)
I have a special interest in trauma recovery, chronic pain/illness support and management, and providing affirming support to members of the LGBT+ community.
I work with clients to understand their lives better and help them figure out why they feel the way they feel by providing a compassionate space for people to find solutions that work for them.
I have a special interest in trauma recovery, chronic pain/illness support and management, and providing affirming support to members of the LGBT+ community.
I work with clients to understand their lives better and help them figure out why they feel the way they feel by providing a compassionate space for people to find solutions that work for them.
Niamh Walsh
Psychotherapist, MA, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin A96
I have a particular interest in supporting people who live with chronic pain.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you have been to therapy before and need a reset, reaching out for support is a self-affirming act that requires courage. I’m glad you are making this commitment to care for yourself and explore what you need to feel more grounded, centred and fulfilled. I will support you by creating the space you need to figure out how to make changes that help you clarify your purpose, meet your potential, and find joy in your life.
I have a particular interest in supporting people who live with chronic pain.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you have been to therapy before and need a reset, reaching out for support is a self-affirming act that requires courage. I’m glad you are making this commitment to care for yourself and explore what you need to feel more grounded, centred and fulfilled. I will support you by creating the space you need to figure out how to make changes that help you clarify your purpose, meet your potential, and find joy in your life.
Cristina Valentini
Psychotherapist, MA, IFPP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D02
Not accepting new clients
When we feel overwhelmed, helpless and in distress, or experiencing emotional pain, psychotherapy can offer a space to gain clarity and insight into our difficulties and to gradually move towards change in our lives.
I strongly believe in the importance of a personalised approach. The therapeutic process will help and support my clients in order to identify and address the source of their problems. My ethos is simple, I work side by side with my clients and I facilitate and support them in order to understand the stress and suffering that they are experiencing within the context of their life-history. I believe that no ones story is better or worse than others as our own pain cannot be measured. Regardless our circumstances, we all deserves to be listened to.
When we feel overwhelmed, helpless and in distress, or experiencing emotional pain, psychotherapy can offer a space to gain clarity and insight into our difficulties and to gradually move towards change in our lives.
I strongly believe in the importance of a personalised approach. The therapeutic process will help and support my clients in order to identify and address the source of their problems. My ethos is simple, I work side by side with my clients and I facilitate and support them in order to understand the stress and suffering that they are experiencing within the context of their life-history. I believe that no ones story is better or worse than others as our own pain cannot be measured. Regardless our circumstances, we all deserves to be listened to.
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
“I provide an opportunity for people to share how they are feeling within a safe, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. I use my skills, education, and training, together with my life experience to support clients within my practice. I work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including loss and grief, critical illness, loss of meaning in life, relationship issues, mother-daughter difficulties, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s reproductive issues and many others. As therapy progresses, I often find that presenting issues change as the relationship unfolds, and this too can be part of the process".
Most of us are very good at bottling up how we are really feeling, this can serve us in the short term but sometimes these suppressed feelings will express themselves in more destructive ways such as explosive anger, frustration, depression, anxiety, self-harm and even physical illness. I will work with you to gently allow suppressed feelings emerge so they can be explored, understood and given the attention and kindness they deserve. I work indoors, online and outdoors in nature; where ever we decide to work I will create a comfortable, safe and held space where you can talk about and begin to heal whatever is going on for you.
Most of us are very good at bottling up how we are really feeling, this can serve us in the short term but sometimes these suppressed feelings will express themselves in more destructive ways such as explosive anger, frustration, depression, anxiety, self-harm and even physical illness. I will work with you to gently allow suppressed feelings emerge so they can be explored, understood and given the attention and kindness they deserve. I work indoors, online and outdoors in nature; where ever we decide to work I will create a comfortable, safe and held space where you can talk about and begin to heal whatever is going on for you.
Over 10 years experience as a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in various settings within the Irish Health Care and Educational and Training Settings. Clinical Lead in numerous settings, with management and supervisory expertise in Health, Psycho-oncology, Student Mental Health Services, and General Practice. Specialised in Psycho-oncology, Cancer related issues, Patients and family dealing with acute and chronic distress, terminal illness. Other areas of expertise include relationships, grief, loss, stress, anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions. Health related issues, women's health.
Over 10 years experience as a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in various settings within the Irish Health Care and Educational and Training Settings. Clinical Lead in numerous settings, with management and supervisory expertise in Health, Psycho-oncology, Student Mental Health Services, and General Practice. Specialised in Psycho-oncology, Cancer related issues, Patients and family dealing with acute and chronic distress, terminal illness. Other areas of expertise include relationships, grief, loss, stress, anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions. Health related issues, women's health.
Wendy Santillan Ramirez
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D6W (Online Only)
All people at some point in their lives go through very difficult experiences or situations that can affect their mental and physical health, that is why my role as a psychotherapist is to help people deal with any type of problem that they might present such as depression, stress/anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, relationship problems, divorce/separation, coping with physical Illness, burnout/fatigue, loneliness, trauma, etc. During the therapeutic process, you will receive support in a very safe, confidential and trustworthy environment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgemental and compassionate.
All people at some point in their lives go through very difficult experiences or situations that can affect their mental and physical health, that is why my role as a psychotherapist is to help people deal with any type of problem that they might present such as depression, stress/anxiety, panic attacks, loss and grief, relationship problems, divorce/separation, coping with physical Illness, burnout/fatigue, loneliness, trauma, etc. During the therapeutic process, you will receive support in a very safe, confidential and trustworthy environment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgemental and compassionate.
Embodied Self Online Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D22 (Online Only)
In everyone’s life there are times when we need to reset our learned ways or find new ways as the current ones create emotional pain. Oftentimes it helps to look in detail how things are connected with someone that can provide a safe space to do so. We are all capable to find our own ingenious ways to live a fulfilled life. This very personal learning can be supported by a trained counsellor/psychotherapist therapist. I believe strongly that my function as therapist is to provide the space and knowledge for the collaborative work my clients choose to do and that healing will come from within ourselves where we are in pain.
In everyone’s life there are times when we need to reset our learned ways or find new ways as the current ones create emotional pain. Oftentimes it helps to look in detail how things are connected with someone that can provide a safe space to do so. We are all capable to find our own ingenious ways to live a fulfilled life. This very personal learning can be supported by a trained counsellor/psychotherapist therapist. I believe strongly that my function as therapist is to provide the space and knowledge for the collaborative work my clients choose to do and that healing will come from within ourselves where we are in pain.
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I work with people experiencing any mental health or health difficultly at any life stage. I have a history of chronic fatigue syndrome so have a particular interest in working with experiences of fatigue (e.g ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid) or other chronic conditions such as headache disorders. I have worked in health, mental health and social care services across Ireland and have been privileged to hear clients’ stories and witness their strength in the face of physical and mental pain.
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For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD ( Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,
For the last 20 years I have engaged in therapeutic work with adolescents, young adults and adults facing various difficulties. I have a special interest in develpmental and relational trauma, complex - PTSD ( Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), integrating traditional talking therapy with mind-body techniques and somatic approaches. I am also interested in the psychological aspects of auto immune disorders, anxiety related physical symptoms (gastric/digestive symptoms, IBS), sub optimal fertility issues, psychosomatic illness. Depression and mood disorders, family dynamics, emotional dysregulation, stress related issues,
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
CBT is about learning new skills and ways of being to help you tackle life’s challenges and break free from pain and suffering.
I treat a variety of common mental health difficulties and life challenges (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationships issues, stress, low self-esteem, perfectionist traits). Some people aren’t quite sure what’s going on for them, but something just doesn’t feel right. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help you to get your life on track, break out of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and find meaning and satisfaction in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what it is that’s causing you difficulty, and an evidence-based approach to help you to finally move forward.
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
I have over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine, and acupuncture treatment for overall well-being. I am a fully accredited psychotherapist, through 4 years of studying counselling and psychotherapy, which enhanced my empathetic understanding of my feelings and others. When Western medicine and philosophy meet Eastern, it allows Mind, Body and Spirit to emerge into ‘ONE’. I believe the change happens when we develop the awareness that we have the capacity “To know, To understand, To act differently”, and know “Imperfection is the Perfection” under a therapeutic relationship between us. Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
I work with a variety of clients who are overwhelmed withnissues affecting them and who feel that they are unable to cope, or that the could cope better if they could find a way of dealing with things. Using the human givens framework helps us to look at all the things affecting them, and by understanding them and their consequences more, find new ways of getting their emotional needs met. By engaging with people in a compassionate and non judgemental way, together we can find strengths and resources that help us overcome the challenges that we have.
I work with a variety of clients who are overwhelmed withnissues affecting them and who feel that they are unable to cope, or that the could cope better if they could find a way of dealing with things. Using the human givens framework helps us to look at all the things affecting them, and by understanding them and their consequences more, find new ways of getting their emotional needs met. By engaging with people in a compassionate and non judgemental way, together we can find strengths and resources that help us overcome the challenges that we have.
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.
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.
Julie Cahill
Counsellor, NAPCP
Verified Verified
Dublin, County Dublin D17
Not accepting new clients
People sometimes experience difficulties in life and may need a little extra help and support. This is where I come in, as sometimes it can be easier to talk to a professional about your problems or worries than it is to talk with your family or friends. My aim is to respect and support you through your counselling journey while acknowledging and exploring whatever may arise during a session and work through the issue in a non judgmental safe therapeutic space.
People sometimes experience difficulties in life and may need a little extra help and support. This is where I come in, as sometimes it can be easier to talk to a professional about your problems or worries than it is to talk with your family or friends. My aim is to respect and support you through your counselling journey while acknowledging and exploring whatever may arise during a session and work through the issue in a non judgmental safe therapeutic space.
You may need to unravel confusions in your life, unburden your worries and distress to an experienced non judgmental person who is empathetic and provides confidentiality. someone who has lived through many problems herself and can show survival. I am ready and able to help you.
You may need to unravel confusions in your life, unburden your worries and distress to an experienced non judgmental person who is empathetic and provides confidentiality. someone who has lived through many problems herself and can show survival. I am ready and able to help you.
When things feel too much it is hard to respond creatively to life's challenges. Our natural tendency is to seek safety in the known and we may fall into old defensive patterns. This can be at the heart of a feeling of stuck-ness in our lives and may show up in anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and the feeling that life is more of a struggle than it needs to be. Mindfulness based psychotherapy offers a non-judgemental exploration of feelings, thoughts and perceptions in present moment, and allows a reflection on what may no longer be helpful.
When things feel too much it is hard to respond creatively to life's challenges. Our natural tendency is to seek safety in the known and we may fall into old defensive patterns. This can be at the heart of a feeling of stuck-ness in our lives and may show up in anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and the feeling that life is more of a struggle than it needs to be. Mindfulness based psychotherapy offers a non-judgemental exploration of feelings, thoughts and perceptions in present moment, and allows a reflection on what may no longer be helpful.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.