welcome
I offer professional counselling & psychotherapy services to both adults and adolescents. I am a member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) so you can be assured that my practice follows the highest standards of care.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to each individual and is based on the core values of respect, compassion and understanding. I believe that providing a non-judgemental and safe environment is critical for individuals to feel comfortable and supported while they explore their personal situations.​
mental health
Mental health is more than just the absence of a mental health condition. It's how we feel about ourselves and how we cope in the world.
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Characteristics of good mental health are:
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Coping with everyday life stresses
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Learning and working productively
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Acknowledging own potential
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Forming and maintaining fulfilling relationships
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Feel, express, and process a range of emotions
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Coping with change and uncertainty
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Feeling connected to a community or having a sense of belonging.
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Being active and caring for your physical health.
when we need support
Everyone experiences challenges in life that can result in occasional stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. Nevertheless, there are specific signs that may indicate our mental health is in need of support:
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Signs that you may need help can include:
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Frequent anxiety or worry
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Feeling depressed or unhappy
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Changes in mood or emotional outbursts
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Sleep problems
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Loss of appetite
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Becoming quiet, withdrawn, or isolating
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Substance or alcohol abuse
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Changes in behaviour or feelings that cause concern
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Difficulty maintaining relationships
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Neglectful self-care or self-harming
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Disturbing thoughts
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Feeling suicidal
COUNSELLING &Â PSYCHOTHERAPY*
*Where talk is more than words.
ABOUT THERAPY
Therapy provides relief to emotional problems, distressing thoughts, concerns or behaviors that affect the quality of life. Talking through your situation in therapy will help you to find effective ways to cope, heal and find contentment.
COUNSELLING
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Counselling is typically a short-term, talk-based therapy where personal challenges are shared confidentially with a supportive professional. Therapists are trained to listen and respond in ways that bring comfort and alleviate suffering. The therapeutic process offers new perspectives and inspires change.
Therapists assist individuals to identify their difficulties and find their own solutions. The process tends to focus on the present rather than the past, identifying actions that can be made now to improve wellbeing.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy is also talk based although it uses some additional techniques. This therapy facilitates a deeper exploration of emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Psychotherapy offers insight and meaning to experiences, relationships and internal conflicts. It encourages reflection, self-discovery and personal growth. Psychotherapy can be useful for those seeking to achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to others.
SERVICES
Everything You Need - €70 per session
OFFICE
You are welcome to experience therapy at a convenient yet discreet office location in central New Ross. This comfortable and confidential space provides the ideal environment to support you in your therapeutic journey.
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Each session lasts for 60 minutes.
ONLINE
Online appointments offer a convenient and flexible way to access therapy. Online sessions can be as effective as therapy conducted face to face for most issues and situations. Please contact me to arrange a free telephone consultation for more information.
Online appointments last for 60 minutes.
Therapy is available to young persons aged 13 upwards. Adolescent therapy requires consent and ongoing support from parenting adults. This service is only available at the office.
Adolescent appointments last 50 minutes.
NEXT STEP
Free Consultation
I offer a free telephone consultation to anyone considering therapy with my service. This is an opportunity to establish your needs and what you would like to achieve while ensuring my service is appropriate for your requirements. There is no obligation to book an appointment following this free call.
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Use the contact form below to arrange your free consultation now!
CONTACT
Rising Tide Business Centre, 36 South St, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 V124, Ireland
085 870 8737
TESTIMONIALS
Feedback from previous clients. * names have been changed to protect confidentiality.
Thank you for everything you've done for me over the past year. I never expected to be understood so well or gain so much insight from these sessions.You are a really incredible counsellor & I feel so lucky to have had this time with you.
Anne *
Hey James, I just wanted to send you this to tell you how thankful I am for everything you have done for me so far. You have helped me cope with my thoughts and feelings so much better. You have opened my eyes to so much that I would never have seen myself. I like the changes I am seeing in myself and look forward to what's to come. I am very lucky to have found a counsellor that I feel so comfortable with on my first try. You are amazing at what you do and I would highly recommend you to anyone!
Thank you so much James.
Evan
Hey James, I just wanted to send you this to tell you how thankful I am for everything you have done for me so far. You have helped me cope with my thoughts and feelings so much better. You have opened my eyes to so much that I would never have seen myself. I like the changes I am seeing in myself and look forward to what's to come. I am very lucky to have found a counsellor that I feel so comfortable with on my first try. You are amazing at what you do and I would highly recommend you to anyone!
Thank you so much James.
Evan
Sexuality*
I specialise in affirmative therapy for issues relating to sexuality or relationship diversity.
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Thank you for everything you've done for me over the past year. I never expected to be understood so well or gain so much insight from these sessions.You are a really incredible counsellor & I feel so lucky to have had this time with you.
Anne *
Hey James, I just wanted to send you this to tell you how thankful I am for everything you have done for me so far. You have helped me cope with my thoughts and feelings so much better. You have opened my eyes to so much that I would never have seen myself. I like the changes I am seeing in myself and look forward to what's to come. I am very lucky to have found a counsellor that I feel so comfortable with on my first try. You are amazing at what you do and I would highly recommend you to anyone!
Thank you so much James.
Evan
Just a message to say thank you for everything you did for me last year. The 10 months I spent talking with you had a massive change in my life. I just wanted you to know I am really grateful.