Individual Therapy & Relationship Counselling
Private Practice located in Dublin 15
Aisling (she/her) is a qualified Psychotherapist & Relationship Counsellor in private practice.
Face-to-face & online sessions available to adults, over 18.
“Trauma, until we work it through, keeps us stuck in the past, robbing us of the present moment’s riches, limiting who we can be.”
– Gabor Maté (The Myth of Normal)
HOW I CAN HELP YOU?
At times life can be challenging & reaching out for help can be daunting.
I work in an empathic, non-judgemental way that is primarily person-centred and humanistic. My approach is founded on my firm belief that everyone has the capacity to make positive changes given the right supports. I work integratively and pluralistically which means that I apply a flexible, collaborative approach geared towards each clients unique needs. My work is trauma informed and acknowledges the potential impacts traumatic events may have had on your life, emotions, regulation and behaviour.
My practice is fully inclusive, honouring Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) in all its forms (LGBTQ+ & the relationally diverse). I offer affirmative therapy in a safe space where you can begin to explore any aspects of your life, past or present, that may be troubling you. My practice is also sensitive to the needs of neurodiverse people and encourage my clients to share their preferences to ensure that they feel comfortable in the therapy room.
Individual Therapy can help with problems arising from Chronic Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Low Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Family Issues, and Bereavement, Grief & Loss. Therapy can help you identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts and behaviours. It can be used as an alternative to, or alongside medication and other therapies.
Relationship Therapy, also referred to as Relationship Counselling and Marriage Counselling, can help couples reconnect and begin to recover from problems such as Communication Issues, Conflict Resolution/Persistent Arguing, Struggles Over Power & Control, External Stressors, Life Transitions, Loss of Intimacy, Sexual Dysfunction & Loss of Desire, Trust Issues, Extramarital Affairs, and Separation or Imminent Divorce. Pre-marital and pre-commitment counselling is also available to couples starting out in their lives together.
ABOUT ME
I am a fully Accredited Psychotherapist and Relationship Counsellor.
I am a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and hold a first-class BSc(Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (IICP).
I have a special interest in the fields of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and my work is Sex Positive and GSRD/LGBTQ+ Affirming. I hold a Professional Certificate in Couples Counselling (PCI College) and am currently pursuing a Post Grad. Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy though the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS). I am a student member of the College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and am in the Clinical Practice phase of my journey towards Registration.
I hold additional certifications in Complicated/Prolonged Grief (Columbia University), Pluralistic Counselling for Grief & Loss (Dr. John Wilson), Level 1 & 2 Bereavement Support (Irish Hospice Foundation), and Mindfulness (Irish Mindfulness Academy). I am a qualified Executive & Life Coach with further qualifications in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), and Emotional Intelligence (EQi 2.0 & EQi 360) assessment and coaching certification (MHS).
As both a Therapist and Coach, I can offer an approach that incorporates the principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist clients in addressing specific problems. I have an excellent track record in helping clients achieve their performance goals, and accessing a happier, more balanced life through targeted personal development that is values based, sustainable, and focused on meaningful change.
I am passionate about the field of mental health and serve as a Director on the Board of Management of the Village Counselling Service (VCS), a low cost, community based, counselling service in Tallaght. In that capacity, I serve as Chair to the Clinical Governance Sub-Committee.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I sought out Aisling as my Therapist as I was suffering from PTSD from working a previous job, and had been suffering with my mental health for some years. I now know how to cope with stress and when I am having a bad day. Aisling is so kind and understanding, and helped me get my life back on track. I would not hesitate to consider her if you are suffering with your mental health as she is so professional and understanding.”
– C.H. –
“It’s a journey that started with a fall down the stairs when I hit the deck literally and then hit the deck mentally. You have helped me to pick myself up and continue the journey. I have been searching for the right words to express my gratitude for your support and encouragement over the past few months and this really sums it up for me.”
– B.L. –
“Very impactful and inspiring coaching! I have worked with Aisling as HR manager/ sponsor on a multi-country coaching initiative. Through Aisling’s coaching, her client developed and evolved how to use his time, talent and energy and he made it sustainable. His success was recognised by an executive promotion.”
– A.W. (HR Business Partner) –
“Few people get to work with an Executive Coach with as much energy, passion and ability as Aisling – but I did! I have had the pleasurer of benefiting from Aisling’s coaching skillset for 12 months. Her persistent encouragement has not just resulted in my promotion but evoked a significant personal mindset change in how I approach my role and develop my career. I would recommend Aisling as an Executive Coach to anyone who wants to take their career to the next level or who needs support in dealing with difficult work challenges.”
– C.C. (Head of Internal Audit) –
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