What is counselling and psychotherapy?

Counselling is the practice of exploring areas in your life that might currently be causing you difficulty or upset. Psychotherapy is a deeper process of looking at past events or relationships that may be affecting your present life that you would like to understand or address, so that you can make fulfilling choices in the present and future.

My Humanistic Integrative framework enables me to draw from a variety of different approaches to support your unique needs. This model also allows me to be with you in a compassionate, empathic, relational way.

How does counselling and psychotherapy work?

Appointments normally take place on a weekly basis at a pre-arranged time and day. We can meet face to face at my premises in West Cork and I can offer either telephone or on-line counselling if this feels more comfortable. Please get in touch to find out more.

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Who do you work with?

I can work with any individual age 13 years and over. 

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Please note that I am not qualified to work with addiction or eating disorders.  I am also unable to provide mental health diagnosis. For these concerns I would recommend linking in with your GP to discuss a specialist referral.

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What kinds of things can I talk about? 

The challenges we face are not exhaustive but I have experience and training in the following areas. Please get in touch to talk more. 

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Abuse                                                                Personal Development

Anger                                                                 Relationship Issues

Anxiety / Depression                                   Self Esteem and Confidence

Bereavement and Loss                              Stress

Cultural and Diversity Issues                   Suicidal thoughts and Self Harm

Disability                                                           Trauma

Family Issues                                                  Women's Issues

Health Related Issues                                 Work Related Issues

Mental Wellbeing                                                 

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Please note that I am not qualified to work with addiction, eating disorders, neither can I provide mental health diagnosis. For these concerns I would recommend linking in with your GP to arrange a specialist referral.

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How often would I need to come for counselling?

I offer weekly, hour long appointments. The number of appointments that you would like or need will be agreed together following an initial discussion,  according to the level of support you require.

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What is your privacy policy?

All client details are kept in adherence with GDPR legislation for a 10 year period. Everything that you share in counselling is kept private and confidential with the following exceptions:

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• Where you have given permission for me to share information with a third party (informed consent).

• Where I am legally mandated to share information (disclosures of historic or present day crime or abuse)

• Where there is severe or immediate risk to yourself or a third party (self harm, high risk or criminal activity)

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I attend regular supervision to ensure that I am providing a professional and ethical service and I anonymise all client details in these discussions.

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How much does counselling cost?
I offer a free 30 minute initial conversation over the telephone to explore how we can work together. My full  fee is then €70 per hour for consequent appointments. A sliding scale with low cost counselling options are available for those that need it.

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I can provide receipts for insurance purposes. Please contact your insurance provider in advance to confirm the number of appointments that may be covered. 

 

A cancellation fee is applicable for unattended sessions or cancellations within a 24 hour period. 

Please get in touch to find out more or to make an appointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.