Online Counselling for Swords

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Sean Adams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
You have taken the brave decision to look for help with the distress in your life.It can feel like you are going to climb a mountain and it can feel impossible! You don’t have to give in to the darkness, or be controlled by your anxieties. I want you to be free of your emotional pain, and help you find your way; to live your life the way you want. I can provide a space where you feel valued and understood, you will feel safe knowing your experiences will be accepted. You can explore with me, at your own pace, creating a place for recovery and growth;allowing you to discover your own summit by becoming the person you are meant to be.
You have taken the brave decision to look for help with the distress in your life.It can feel like you are going to climb a mountain and it can feel impossible! You don’t have to give in to the darkness, or be controlled by your anxieties. I want you to be free of your emotional pain, and help you find your way; to live your life the way you want. I can provide a space where you feel valued and understood, you will feel safe knowing your experiences will be accepted. You can explore with me, at your own pace, creating a place for recovery and growth;allowing you to discover your own summit by becoming the person you are meant to be.
089 604 9029 View 089 604 9029
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Photo of Anne Coghlan - Anne Coghlan Counselling & Psychotherapy, MIACP, Psychotherapist
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
Photo of Sarah Louise Roche, MIACP, Psychotherapist
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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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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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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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
Photo of Louise Rossiter, MIACP, Psychotherapist
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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Garrett Redmond
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is accredited to work with children/adolescents and adults. I work with varied presenting issues with expertise in addiction, grief bereavement and loss, anxiety with children/adolescents and adults. My work has included varied addiction treatment centres, prisons and community projects focused on mental health. I have worked in a community setting with children and adolescents and families with varied presenting issues. I currently consult for a large multi national company in related to their employee assistance programme and overall wellness structure.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is accredited to work with children/adolescents and adults. I work with varied presenting issues with expertise in addiction, grief bereavement and loss, anxiety with children/adolescents and adults. My work has included varied addiction treatment centres, prisons and community projects focused on mental health. I have worked in a community setting with children and adolescents and families with varied presenting issues. I currently consult for a large multi national company in related to their employee assistance programme and overall wellness structure.
085 736 3203 View 085 736 3203
Sandra O'Brien
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
(01) 267 6692 x49 View (01) 267 6692 x49
Counselling4U
Psychotherapist, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
(061) 572 524 x73 View (061) 572 524 x73
Photo of Joan Armstrong, MSc, MIACP, Psychotherapist
Joan Armstrong
Psychotherapist, MSc, MIACP
Verified Verified
Swords, County Dublin K67
(01) 267 6595 x54 View (01) 267 6595 x54

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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.