Find a professionally trained ICT couples therapist in your area.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
Tara is an integrative psycotherapist working since 2008 and is a fully accredited member of IACP. She works with both individuals and couples. She has a keen interest in couples therapy working in a way that evokes curiosity in the couple as to what makes their relationship become difficult and challenging, and how to improve their unique situation.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Karen specialises in couples therapy in her practice. She is passionate about supporting couples navigate their difficulties in a way that is relational and respectful. Her approach is client focused and explorative. She works with each couple to understand where they are getting stuck in relationship and offers them a healthy alternative. She is the founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy and trains therapists in Couples Therapy.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
Deirdre offers Couple Counselling & Clinical Supervision in West Cork. Having attained 20 years’ experience within the psychotherapy field.
Deirdre is very passionate in encouraging clients to play an active role in their treatment and recovery. She considers the individual characteristics, preferences, needs, spiritual beliefs, and motivational level of her clients, using her professional judgment to decide the best approach to therapy. She aspires to help you to work through whatever is blocking your flow in life, finding creative solutions to move forward positively.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY & ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPISTS IN IRELAND
Genevieve is a couples therapist providing a trauma-informed, confidential space to work on communication, intimacy and to become more aware of who and how you are in your couple. Her training is in psychoanalysis as well as solution focused work.
She welcomes all relationships.
Fully accredited Counsellor with IAHIP
Seeing clients since 2014.
Laurence is an experienced and fully accredited counsellor with IAHIP and has been working with individuals, couples and adolescents since 2014. His motivation for the work comes from a belief that no one should struggle alone when there is support available. As well as training in couples therapy, he has also completed training in Addiction, Family constellations. Art therapy, and facilitating groups. Further information is available on his website www.counsellorincork.com.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
Liz is an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist, Liz has an honours degree from Munster Technological University and is a fully accredited member of IACP. Liz works with both individuals and couples. She is an integrative therapist and works both relationally and collaboratively to create a safe and compassionate space to facilitate healing for. She believes all couples can benefit from couples therapy at various times through their relationship and her aim is to help couples navigate their way through their differences. Liz helps couples improve their communication with each other, being able to express their needs, but also to listen to the needs of their partner. Her approach is to help couples increase connection, communication, closeness and intimacy with each other.
Mary is an experienced psychotherapist. Her approach to therapy is respectful, friendly, person-centred and she provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk about your difficulties and be heard. She understands that coming to counselling can feel daunting and unfamiliar and so it is important to her that you feel at ease. Mary works with individuals and couples both face to face and online. She offers counselling for issues such as anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, abuse, mental health issues, adapting to life changes like bereavement or illness and PTSD. Her qualifications are: BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Certificate in Couples Counselling, Diploma in Drugs Counselling Theory and Intervention Skills, Diploma in Applied Social Studies
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Carmel qualified with a BA hons in counselling,psychotherapy in 2013 and has been practising since. She furthered her training with a diploma in adolescent psychotherapy, a level 9 certificate in trauma informed care, a certificate in sandtray, another in mindfulness and more recently in couples therapy. She is only beginning her journey into couples therapy and is growing and evolving in the process. She is keenly interested in couples therapy and in growing her practice in this area. She is available at the above contact details for further exploration with any couple looking for support.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Deirdre is a fully accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP). Based in Ballincollig in Cork, she offers a confidential space to both individuals and couples. Deirdre believes that when properly supported, couples have the capacity to discuss and explore relational issues, thereby helping them identify, gain understanding and change ineffective patterns impacting their relationship.
Kevin is a fully accredited member of the IACP and has an honours degree from Munster Technological University’s well-regarded Counselling and Psychotherapy program. With twenty-years experience in the helping professions, Kevin knows how to provide a calm, welcoming space in which couples can explore what’s troubling them. Kevin’s focus is on building a strong working partnership with couples, encouraging each partner to be curious about their inner life and how this might be influencing how they interact with their partner. He has a special interest in helping parents of children with life-altering disabilities, including those who are parents to children with life-limiting conditions. Kevin is available to meet couples in Cork City and Midleton.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE ADDICTION COUNSELLORS OF IRELAND (ACI)
Esther is a fully trained, qualified and accredited counsellor with over 20 + years experience in the caring profession. Esther works with both individuals and couples in an integrative way. This method of working facilitates the use of theories and techniques from different therapeutic models which vary on each person’s individual needs. Esther is particularly interested in early life attachment and how this impacts on the adult life. Esther offers a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space to explore difficulties you are experiencing and to help you find your solutions.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
Martina has been in private practice for 6.5 years as a humanistic integrative psychotherapist. She recently decided to work with couples and embraces that in her work.She has a keen interest in helping others by listening and understanding the everyday challenges and joys being within a relationship can have. She is accredited with IAHIP which that achievement has commanded a vast amount of experience and understanding of therapy both personally and professionally. She works both in Cork City and in Carrigaline.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
Sean is a fully accredited therapist based in Cork City, working with couples and individuals over 18 years old. Sean has trained and specialises in the following areas Neurodiversity, Sexuality, Gender and LBGTQ+
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Caroline has worked for many years in mental health and is a fully qualified therapist working with couples and individuals. She supports couples to communicate better and understand the reason behind relationship difficulties, helping them break the cycle of conflict and/or disconnection.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
Since qualifying as a psychotherapist in 1999, Liz has completed several postgraduate trainings in couples therapy. Her experience includes training psychotherapy students internationally, contracting as a therapist for the HSE, and working as a clinical director of a residential psychotherapy centre. Liz is committed to helping couples improve their relationship. Liz is an accredited member of the IAHIP and is registered with ICP. She also provides online ‘learning for life’, with live and on-demand psychoeducation in emotional wellbeing.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Diane is a qualified psychotherapist and psychology graduate, who has been working in Marino Counselling, Dublin 3 for almost three years. She is a pre-accredited member of IACP, and maintains a private practice in Blackrock, Co Louth. She works both one-to-one and online (via Zoom). Having trained as an integrative therapist, Diane tailors her approach to the client(s) and their concerns, drawing on a number of theoretical approaches. She is particularly interested in relationships and couples and offers a non-judgemental and affirming space in which to explore potentially problematic aspects of relationships – communication, sexuality, children, family-of-origin, neuro-diversity, life events etc, and is confident that couples therapy can consolidate and deepen the couple bond.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling,
Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching, Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Ruth specialises in integrating couples therapy and somatic experiencing therapy for assisting couples in developing deeper and more intimate relationships.
Elizabeth is a fully accredited psychotherapist and supervisor (IAHIP) with in
excess of 20 years of experience. She works with individuals, couples and groups in an integrative way. She sees clients both in person and online and is passionate about supporting and helping people as they try to navigate periods of distress caused by relationship issues or other life events.
Elizabeth has a particular interest in the dynamics of early attachment and how these patterns play out in adult life. She is deeply committed to ongoing training to keep abreast of and deepen her understanding of the latest psychotherapeutic advancements and developments in neurobiology.
As part of the therapeutic process, she concentrates on establishing a good working alliance with her clients, be they couples or individuals. so that they feel sufficiently safe to fully explore either the dynamics of their relationship or the issue that brought them to therapy.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Gabriela is a multilingual psychotherapist that provides her services in English, Italian and Romanian.
She is passionate about relationships and sees them a source of love, joy and support. But sometimes, relationships with partners become arenas for disagreement, stress, and conflict. When these aspects of family life become continuous, they could turn from what should be a source of pleasure into something to be avoided at all costs.
In such a case, seeking therapeutic help from an impartial third party can be immensely valuable in helping everyone gain fresh perspectives and progress forward.
Her goal is to help partners improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their bonds.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (IAHIP)
Elizabeth is a fully accredited psychotherapist and supervisor (IAHIP) with in
excess of 20 years of experience. She works with individuals, couples and groups in an integrative way. She sees clients both in person and online and is passionate about supporting and helping people as they try to navigate periods of distress caused by relationship issues or other life events.
Elizabeth has a particular interest in the dynamics of early attachment and how these patterns play out in adult life. She is deeply committed to ongoing training to keep abreast of and deepen her understanding of the latest psychotherapeutic advancements and developments in neurobiology.
As part of the therapeutic process, she concentrates on establishing a good working alliance with her clients, be they couples or individuals. so that they feel sufficiently safe to fully explore either the dynamics of their relationship or the issue that brought them to therapy.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP) & THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (IAHIP)
Allison is an accredited psychotherapist, working in this field for over 20 years. She works with adults (over 18) as individuals, couples, and groups. Allison believes everyone has the capacity to heal and that sometimes all we need is support in understanding our patterns and dynamics in relationships, both in relationship to ourselves and with others. Frequently in couples work, this process is accelerated when we engage in this exploration with our partners. Allison holds a degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy, an MA in Supervision, post-grad certificates in Jungian Psychology & Art Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Facilitation, and Mediation Skills.
Briedge has a broad range and diverse working experience within the mental health field for over 20 years. She has worked as a Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist for a number of years in General Counselling supporting adults and students in various Counselling Charity Organizations, NUIG Counselling & Wellbeing Service, along with her own private practice.
Briedge’s holistic practice utilizes an integrated approach that provides a compassionate, non- judgmental space that is unique and suited to each individual’s presenting need depending on the issues/challenges a client presents with. Carl Rodgers, the American Psychologist states,“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet, listening, of this special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” It is from this space a therapeutic alliance develops on trust and safety and empowers the client to look inward for the answers they seek as they are the true experts on themselves. “Your vision becomes clear only when you look into your heart, who looks outside; dreams, who looks inside; awakens”… Carl Jung.
Briedge’s special area of interest is working with clients experiencing difficulties in addiction and trauma and its impact on the family system
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Marie a qualified counsellor psychotherapist, working in support of individuals and couples at points in their life when clarity and change are required. At times of loss, overwhelm and uncertainty in how to proceed Marie will work alongside you, supporting you to better understand the impact and influence of your experiences and introduce healing and growth. Facilitating a safe and confidential space to navigate issues such as grief, infertility, anxiety, infidelity, family issues, trauma and self esteem. Together we identify and cultivate your resilience and unique resources that will support you to make sustainable changes and move forward.
Marie works primarily in an integrative way, which means a holistic and individual to each person approach. This facilitates theories and techniques from several therapeutic models, which vary depending on the unique to each person needs, and goals. Her work is rooted in the person centred, where each person is the expert in their own life and healing. Therapy is a supportive process that allows us to learn, grow, heal and gain a better understanding of ourselves as individuals and our relationships with others. If you would like to have a preliminary introduction call to identify if Marie is the right therapist to be of support to you, please contact her to discuss further, with any questions you might have.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
Ann Kelly is the owner of Cara Counselling, based in Co. Galway, and is a fully qualified professional counsellor and psychotherapist. She works with both individuals and couples, offering a safe, confidential space to discuss whatever is troubling them. Ann takes a respectful, person-centered approach, helping clients develop the tools they need to face life’s challenges.
She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Tivoli Institute, along with additional qualifications in Grief and Bereavement Counselling, Mindfulness, and Social Studies. Ann is also trained in Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Couples Therapy. As part of her commitment to high standards, she regularly attends supervision and participates in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Telephone No.: (083) 1855958
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.caracounselling.ie
DUBLIN & NORTH KILDARE
Caroline has worked for many years in mental health and is a fully qualified therapist working with couples and individuals. She supports couples to communicate better and understand the reason behind relationship difficulties, helping them break the cycle of conflict and/or disconnection.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP)
LAOIS, CARLOW, KILDARE & KILKENNY
Peter is a compassionate psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples. With a Master’s in Integrative Humanistic Counselling from University College Cork and full accreditation from IACP, he combines deep theoretical knowledge with genuine empathy. He provides a safe, welcoming space for clients to explore personal growth, mental health, and life transitions. For couples, his approach focuses on improving communication, understanding, and emotional connection. Peter works in Private Practice from Glosna House Support Centre in County Laois.
Siobhan is a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist and an accredited member of IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy). Her approach to couples therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based techniques. She recognise’s that each relationship is unique and adapts her style to address the dynamics and challenges in each relationship.
ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS IN IRELAND (APCP)
Kildare & Laois
Katie Richardson is a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist. Katie works with both individuals and couples.
Katie also holds training in the area of nero-diversity and how this can impact an individual themselves and their relationships. Katie works based on an integrative approach based on the couple’s needs and where they are at. Katie’s work derives from a place of compassion and understanding, keeping the human developmental cycle in mind allowing couples to feel safe in a non-judgemental space to explore and navigate their relationship.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (IAHIP)
Steven O’ Riordan (he/him) is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a compassionate, inclusive approach to couples therapy. As a member of the Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Steven supports both heterosexual and same-sex couples in enhancing emotional intimacy, improving communication, and fostering deeper self-awareness within their relationships. With an understanding of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples, Steven welcomes all couples to his practice, offering in-person sessions in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Online sessions are also possible.
Contact:
Website: www.steventherapy.ie
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 (83) 003 0674
Diane is a qualified psychotherapist and psychology graduate, who has been working in Marino Counselling, Dublin 3 for almost three years. She is a pre-accredited member of IACP, and maintains a private practice in Blackrock, Co Louth. She works both one-to-one and online (via Zoom). Having trained as an integrative therapist, Diane tailors her approach to the client(s) and their concerns, drawing on a number of theoretical approaches. She is particularly interested in relationships and couples and offers a non-judgemental and affirming space in which to explore potentially problematic aspects of relationships – communication, sexuality, children, family-of-origin, neuro-diversity, life events etc, and is confident that couples therapy can consolidate and deepen the couple bond.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling,
Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching, Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Bernadette is an accredited member of the IACP with a passion for working with couples. She is based in Enfield, Co Meath. She has been working with couples for a number of years and values being able to provide a safe space for a couple to share their thoughts and feelings. Her approach is client centered and filled with curiosity. Understanding and respect is at the core of the counselling that she provides. She will support and hold the space for a couple to navigate through whatever has brought the couple to therapy.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS IN IRELAND (APCP)
Sabrina is an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist, fully qualified and accredited with APCP, she works with both couples and individuals. Sabrina has a passion for helping couples strengthen their relationships and facilitating a safe space in assisting them navigating their differences. Bringing awareness to their patterns whilst engaging in conflict situations and supporting them in breaking unhealthy patterns, building healthier ways of managing differences. Additionally supporting them as individuals to connect with the self, and connection with one another. Sabrina has a particular interest in, Attachment, Trauma, and Perinatal Mental Health and is currently studying this further at the University of Limerick.
Contact:
[email protected]
087-9233461
Clinic Rooms in Limerick City, Ardagh & Newcastle West Co. Limerick
Sessions available online.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (IACP) & INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY (ICEEFT)
Nuala is an experienced therapist specialising in relationships. She is a fully accredited IACP & ICEEFT therapist.
She has also completed training with the Couples Institute in the United States. Nuala sees clients face to face and remote therapy is also available.
Fundamentally she works in a humanistic, integrative way and is passionate about helping people who are encountering relationship difficulties.
Maria is a fully trained, qualified, and accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health services. Maria holds a Master’s Degree (Hons) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and a Postgraduate Degree (Hons) in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice. Prior to completing her Master’s Degree, she graduated from ICHAS with a B.A. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. In addition to this Maria also holds a BBS (Hons) in Services Marketing, a Diploma in Disability Studies & a Diploma in Training and Education in Supported Employment.
Joan is an independent integrative psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples and offers face-to-face and virtual therapy via MS Teams. Life is full of obstacles so whatever it is that you are struggling with, Joan can offer you the opportunity to work through it.
ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP)
Dr. Gozho is an Adult Psychotherapist and Relational Therapist registered with the UKCP and NCPS. She has worked as a psychotherapist and academic, teaching on the adult psychotherapy training programme at Birkbeck University of London. Dr. Gozho is passionate about understanding the complexities of intimate relationships, helping couples navigate challenges in their relationships, and facilitating growth through the therapeutic journey.
With core training in the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic modality, her approach to couples therapy leans toward the Bader-Pearson developmental model. Her work with couples intersects intercultural and interracial issues, reflecting her client demographic, personal identity, and our increasingly multicultural world.
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