Female Counselling in Swords, DN

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Elaine Fagan
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Hi, I'm Elaine Fagan, an Accredited Play Therapist and Clinical Supervisor for Creative Arts Therapists. I have 20+ years experience supporting children and families with a variety of needs. I specialise in providing 1:1 play therapy for children aged 3-16 years. Play therapy can help with the following issues: grief and loss, attachment and trauma, anxiety, impact of parental separation, sibling rivalry, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, ASD. I support parents and offer parent coaching sessions individually tailored to meet your family's needs. I am also a sandplay practitioner offering sandplay therapy to children and adults.
Hi, I'm Elaine Fagan, an Accredited Play Therapist and Clinical Supervisor for Creative Arts Therapists. I have 20+ years experience supporting children and families with a variety of needs. I specialise in providing 1:1 play therapy for children aged 3-16 years. Play therapy can help with the following issues: grief and loss, attachment and trauma, anxiety, impact of parental separation, sibling rivalry, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, ASD. I support parents and offer parent coaching sessions individually tailored to meet your family's needs. I am also a sandplay practitioner offering sandplay therapy to children and adults.
(01) 267 6570 x97 View (01) 267 6570 x97
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Deirdre Fahy Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
Therapy is the one place where you do not have to censor your words. I can work with almost all issues. Many times, the real issue arises further into the therapy journey. We can take therapy at your own pace and provide a safe and highly confidential space for you. You may be troubled by past painful memories from the past or you may be dealing with a major stress in life today.
(01) 267 6517 x35 View (01) 267 6517 x35
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Sarah Louise Roche
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
When we are suffering, it is common to concentrate on all that is wrong or negative in our lives. Counselling can offer a place to gently explore these negative beliefs and understand the patterns we have learned to survive in the world. Using a non-judgmental person-centred approach, I collaborate with the client to best meet their individual needs and goals.
When we are suffering, it is common to concentrate on all that is wrong or negative in our lives. Counselling can offer a place to gently explore these negative beliefs and understand the patterns we have learned to survive in the world. Using a non-judgmental person-centred approach, I collaborate with the client to best meet their individual needs and goals.
(01) 263 0393 x59 View (01) 263 0393 x59
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LMC Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
Are you or you struggling to cope with some of life's difficulties? Know that support is available here. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgememtal space where you can feel heard and have the space to process any issues that may be causing you anxiety.
(01) 267 6634 x12 View (01) 267 6634 x12
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Trish Banks
Counsellor, MA, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Counselling offers you the tools necessary to bring your passions to life and let compassion, kindness and fun be part of your experience of life again. My job as your therapist is to co-operate with and enhance your journey towards wholeness. This is achieved by lovingly offering skills and experience, alongside knowledge of the terrain of personal development and creativity. I hold the assumption that people generally have the ability to understand themselves, are clever, honest, self-directed and able to solve their own problems. I'm here to support that assumption by reflecting back the light I see in you.
Counselling offers you the tools necessary to bring your passions to life and let compassion, kindness and fun be part of your experience of life again. My job as your therapist is to co-operate with and enhance your journey towards wholeness. This is achieved by lovingly offering skills and experience, alongside knowledge of the terrain of personal development and creativity. I hold the assumption that people generally have the ability to understand themselves, are clever, honest, self-directed and able to solve their own problems. I'm here to support that assumption by reflecting back the light I see in you.
087 270 3496 View 087 270 3496
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Amy Sweetman
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
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.
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Camelia Laza
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Waitlist for new clients
My desire is to offer the clients a supportive and safe environment that is confidential and free of judgment. I am working with both adults and adolescents enabling them to grow their self-esteem, self-confidence, and empowering them to believe in their own unique purpose.
My desire is to offer the clients a supportive and safe environment that is confidential and free of judgment. I am working with both adults and adolescents enabling them to grow their self-esteem, self-confidence, and empowering them to believe in their own unique purpose.
086 389 4097 View 086 389 4097
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Anne Coghlan Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low-mood, low self-esteem, loneliness, grief/loss, abuse, trauma, infertility, relationship difficulties, work and family issues, to name but a few. Or with clients who may simply be feeling overwhelmed with life in general and are unsure how to move forward. I also work with couples who may be experiencing a crisis in their relationship or who simply need guidance on how to reconnect with each other.
I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low-mood, low self-esteem, loneliness, grief/loss, abuse, trauma, infertility, relationship difficulties, work and family issues, to name but a few. Or with clients who may simply be feeling overwhelmed with life in general and are unsure how to move forward. I also work with couples who may be experiencing a crisis in their relationship or who simply need guidance on how to reconnect with each other.
(01) 267 6622 x48 View (01) 267 6622 x48
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Michelle Smyth
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
There are many reasons why you might be considering therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy distressed, troubled and unable to cope. You may be feeling anxious, suffering with social anxiety and/or generally worried about your current situation, your future or both. You may be having problems in your relationships or grieving the loss of someone close. You may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography. You may just want to talk and be listened to and that is okay. Whatever your reasons we are here to help.
(01) 267 6536 x11 View (01) 267 6536 x11
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Caroline Irwin
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult decision to come to. When you are not feeling like yourself, it can seem particularly daunting. My aim, as a psychotherapist, is to work collaboratively with each client. I tailor each session to suit each individual in order to ensure and maintain emotional safety, working at a pace that suits you. Whatever you are wanting to explore or talk about, I am here to listen.
(01) 568 2872 x81 View (01) 568 2872 x81
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Shannon Baker
Psychotherapist, MA, NAPCP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67  (Online Only)
I work with a wide range of clients from those with anxiety to those suffering from CPTSD and childhood trauma and late diagnosed ADHD. I understand that these clients may have a wide range of historical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and self medicating.
I work with a wide range of clients from those with anxiety to those suffering from CPTSD and childhood trauma and late diagnosed ADHD. I understand that these clients may have a wide range of historical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and self medicating.
(01) 263 0393 x77 View (01) 263 0393 x77
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Louise Rossiter
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment that supports this ,so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance.
Many people experience challenging emotions that they need help exploring. I offer a safe and supportive environment that supports this ,so you can explore any issues that might be affecting your overall well-being and happiness. In our sessions, you will be offered a therapeutic and non judgemental space to allow yourself to fully express yourself. We will work together to uncover and work through difficult emotions, offering you the opportunity to move towards self acceptance.
(01) 568 2872 x46 View (01) 568 2872 x46
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Donna Mc Cafferty (Online Only)
Psychotherapist, MSc, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67  (Online Only)
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find hope, meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
Hi, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Donna and I am passionate about helping people find hope, meaning, healing and peace within their lives and their relationships. I work from the perspective that just as every person, problem and challenge is unique and individual, so too are the things that will help.
(01) 592 4196 x16 View (01) 592 4196 x16
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Deirdre O'Neill
Counsellor, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Waitlist for new clients
What if you could experience less anxiety? Or learn how to manage and eliminate panic attacks? What if you could be kinder to yourself? Are you struggling with stress or feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you are coping with depression? Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief? Perhaps you sometimes feel lonely and wonder why your relationships are not working as you would like them to. We all struggle with life and it's challenges sometimes. ​Counselling can help you to learn how to manage anxiety and challenging emotions and thoughts.
What if you could experience less anxiety? Or learn how to manage and eliminate panic attacks? What if you could be kinder to yourself? Are you struggling with stress or feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you are coping with depression? Or trying to come to terms with a loss and suffering with grief? Perhaps you sometimes feel lonely and wonder why your relationships are not working as you would like them to. We all struggle with life and it's challenges sometimes. ​Counselling can help you to learn how to manage anxiety and challenging emotions and thoughts.
(01) 568 2872 x98 View (01) 568 2872 x98
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Wiktoria Fraczek
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Therapy comes from the latin word to unburden yourself. As we go through life, we might do things that we are not proud of or find ourselves in situations that are extremely stressful or heartbreaking. Holding all of that inside is very heavy and difficult and can make us feel horrible. Sometimes we might not even know why we feel so bad. Especially when it comes to how we view ourselves or behave in relationships. There are ways to make things better.
Therapy comes from the latin word to unburden yourself. As we go through life, we might do things that we are not proud of or find ourselves in situations that are extremely stressful or heartbreaking. Holding all of that inside is very heavy and difficult and can make us feel horrible. Sometimes we might not even know why we feel so bad. Especially when it comes to how we view ourselves or behave in relationships. There are ways to make things better.
(01) 267 6622 x21 View (01) 267 6622 x21
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Clarity Counselling
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
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.
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.
(01) 267 6622 x93 View (01) 267 6622 x93
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Beauty Ndevu Ncube
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
Our physical and mental well-being are interlinked. At times we may feel our worries and anxieties are dictating the way we live our lives. At times we find ourselves not able to enjoy things that we used to and get no sense of achievement in activities that we do. Do you want to make changes, but you have no idea on how to begin.
(01) 267 6622 x72 View (01) 267 6622 x72
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Linda Parsons
DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Linda is a qualified Psychotherapist and Life Coach. Linda implements her own innovative approach to coaching, which is a hybrid of psychotherapy & coaching. No matter what you've been through or what your facing, as you apply the practices of coaching, you will discover how to generate the change you want to make in your life. Through the coaching experience your essential self emerges in a most organic way. Linda is the Author of the book " LIfe/Work Coaching & the process of Self-Discovery"
Linda is a qualified Psychotherapist and Life Coach. Linda implements her own innovative approach to coaching, which is a hybrid of psychotherapy & coaching. No matter what you've been through or what your facing, as you apply the practices of coaching, you will discover how to generate the change you want to make in your life. Through the coaching experience your essential self emerges in a most organic way. Linda is the Author of the book " LIfe/Work Coaching & the process of Self-Discovery"
(01) 267 6552 x14 View (01) 267 6552 x14
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Anemoi Therapy; Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, Pre-Accredited Member IACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Swords, County Dublin K67
Hi, I am Judith Butterly, founder of Anemoi Therapy. I am a qualified Counsellor and psychotherapist and an IACP Pre-Accredited Member. I counsel Individuals and Couples seeking support for issues affecting their emotional or physical well-being. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help; that is why Anemoi Therapy provides a serene, warm and calming environment in which clients can feel safe and secure as they begin their therapeutic journey. I am a mother and also a foster parent; I offer support and encouragement to other foster parents and their families as they embark on their fostering journey.
Hi, I am Judith Butterly, founder of Anemoi Therapy. I am a qualified Counsellor and psychotherapist and an IACP Pre-Accredited Member. I counsel Individuals and Couples seeking support for issues affecting their emotional or physical well-being. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help; that is why Anemoi Therapy provides a serene, warm and calming environment in which clients can feel safe and secure as they begin their therapeutic journey. I am a mother and also a foster parent; I offer support and encouragement to other foster parents and their families as they embark on their fostering journey.
(01) 267 6595 x88 View (01) 267 6595 x88
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Orla Barnes
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
Orla Barnes is a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in private practice. Orla works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, self harm, relationship and family issues, grief, loss and bereavement, self esteem and personal development, perinatal mental health and fertility. Orla approaches her work with warmth, compassion and non judgement. Orla values the unique experience of each individual and deeply trusts in the enormous potential within.
Orla Barnes is a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in private practice. Orla works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, self harm, relationship and family issues, grief, loss and bereavement, self esteem and personal development, perinatal mental health and fertility. Orla approaches her work with warmth, compassion and non judgement. Orla values the unique experience of each individual and deeply trusts in the enormous potential within.
(01) 267 6641 x88 View (01) 267 6641 x88

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.