Our Practitioners

Sara’s background is in a medical, healthcare setting, caring for elderly people suffering with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other related illnesses. It provided her with some very useful life skills prior to her taking up a career in Psychology. 

Sara is a fully accredited member of ICP and APPI. Sara has a keen interest in the area of addictions and has attended numerous workshops in addition to her own research in the field.

Remaining committed to her own professional development is key and she is a regular attendee at seminars and workshops. She has also completed the National Suicide Assist Programme. (HSE).  Sara is passionate about the work of psychotherapy, firm in her belief that no single approach is always the right one just as no two individuals are the same. She deals with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, body image/self esteem, relationships and more. She has a particular interest in issues pertaining to fertility and the desire to conceive/pregnancy, and parental loss.

When individuals experience trauma, severe anxiety or emptiness it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. As a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Sara has the training and dedication to listen, to direct and enable the treatment to continue. Over time Sara can assist people to heal themselves and manage their lives in a better way.  Sara works with adults on a one-to-one basis, couples and  adolescents as well as with children and parents to strengthen relationships and find solutions to what is ailing in their particular family dynamic.

Sarah is a practicing Chartered Psychologist, Clinical Psychotherapist, Consultant Psychologist and Supervisor. ​Sarah has been in practice in the Dublin 3 area since 1995 with over 30 years of experience and professional development to the highest level.

It is Sarah’s promise to provide a safe and confidential space for children, adolescents, adults and their families to be listened to and helped to find a clearer path through life’s inevitable disappointments and challenges.

Sarah has helped her clients throughout the years to cope in crisis and deal with great loss, as well as advocate for them to find a greater sense of agency and freedom in their lives. Family, friendships,  love and work matter most in life. However,  how we relate to the world, ourselves and the dynamics of our relationships can also be responsible for causing a great deal of our suffering.

Sarah is dedicated in bringing her breadth of experience and expertise to her clients with the utmost confidentiality and compassion. No matter your personal circumstances, she can help you to relate and connect better with both yourself and others.

Dana is a qualified Music Therapist, accredited member IACAT – The Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists Ireland, and is insured with the OBF INSURANCE GROUP.

For over twelve years Dana has successfully worked with children in special need schools. During these years, she gained valuable experience dealing with complex cases where she had to customize individual therapy programmes for her patients, while collaborating with multi-educational teams.

Dana always aims to inspire her patients to realize their full potential and ability for growth and self-fulfillment. Music is Dana’s main therapy medium. Musical instruments and other artistic tools are frequently used in her therapy sessions.

Dana’s main areas of specialization are: special needs, autism, selective mutism, learning disabilities, parental guidance, early trauma, trauma and self-esteem. She is currently working with kids, adults and adolescents and is available for private consultations.

My starting point is the relationship between therapist and client. I believe it is important to feel heard and understood, and to have the space to talk openly about whatever has brought you to therapy. I offer a space that is warm and unhurried, while also being thoughtful and engaged. The work can involve looking more closely at patterns, making connections and, when useful, gently challenging ways of thinking or relating that may be keeping difficulties in place.

My integrative training includes person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, alongside family systems, couples and psychosexual therapy. I don’t work from one fixed model, but draw on these different perspectives according to what is most useful for the person in front of me.

I am particularly interested in how earlier experiences and established patterns of relating can continue to shape how we feel about ourselves, what we expect from others and how we respond when relationships become difficult. Developing a clearer understanding of these patterns can create more choice in how we respond.

A central part of my work is supporting people to develop greater personal agency and self-confidence. I see therapy as a collaborative process, helping you understand yourself more clearly, trust your own judgement and make decisions that feel considered and genuinely your own.

In my practice, I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, each on a unique journey. An example of some of the issues we’ve explored together include anxiety, depression , mood disorders, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, sleep issues, sexual abuse, challenges around schooling, living with neurodiversity, gender and identity issues. I have supported people experiencing relationship concerns, bereavement,baby loss, abortion, miscarriage, addiction, HIV/AIDS, separation, and divorce. These are just some of some of the issues that clients face in a challenging, fast-paced and technological world.My approach is biopsychosocial and tailored to each client as an individual who has grown and experienced life and been impacted by family, society and culture. The therapeutic process is deeply personal and supportive. We work together to understand your challenges and identify the supports that will guide you on your path. There is no one-size-fits-all solution because there is no one-size-fits-all person. Each journey is unique, and I’m here to help figure out what works best for each individual client.

I have worked for thirty years in educational settings with diverse behavioural , relational and educational challenges, I have a lifetime of studying body and mind connections / disconnections. Drawing from my experience, and with qualifications in psychology, psychotherapy, education, and neuroscience, along with recent training in trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, and ongoing training in working with eating disorders, I offer a versatile toolkit to assist you in your personal growth and healing. I work from a humanistic and integrative perspective offering clients a highly personalized and holistic approach that prioritizes their individual needs. I aim to foster a sense of safety that can bring deep understanding of self and empowerment within the therapeutic relationship.

If you’re seeking a compassionate, open-minded and understanding therapist who respects each clients’ individuality, I’m here to accompany you on the path towards greater well-being and self-discovery. Together, we’ll create a personalised journey that embraces your needs, identifies your strengths and challenges and helps you build the supports necessary for a brighter, more energised and fulfilling future. I work with each individual client to create a safe and nurturing space to explore their thoughts, feelings so that the therapeutic process can begin.

Psychotherapy is known as a ‘Talk Therapy’ but in actuality it is more than that. It has the potential to be transformative as many people have attested to. As a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Stephanie has the training and skill to listen in a particular way. This creates a space in which each individual can hear themselves.

Stephanie has a background in Teaching and Literature over many years, working with people of mixed nationalities and diverse cultures. She has experience of various Healthcare settings that involved caring for individuals with emotionally challenging conditions. It provided her with invaluable insight into the mental health issues faced by sufferers and their loved ones.

Stephanie works clinically with a wide range of presentations. From anxiety, Depression, Relationship problems to issues around body image, disorders of eating, sexuality and obsessions. She has a particular interest in the modalities of ‘loss’ and mourning, since bereavement is certain to effect each one of us at some point and in uniquely specific ways.

Stephanie is a member of APPI and ICP, the accrediting bodies in Ireland. She is trained in the ‘Suicide assist Programme’ (HSE) and can offer a safe, confidential space where one can speak freely about their life.Whether your purpose is to address an issue in the ‘here-and-now’, or to look into your past, or both, Psychotherapy can provide you with the tools to delve deeper and know yourself better. Stephanie has the firm conviction that if one engages fully in the therapeutic process, it can be truly rewarding. She sees both individuals on a one to one basis and couples.

Danielle Hussey is a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, MSc., accredited Member of the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (F.T.A.I) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (I.C.P).

Danielle had a career in financial services before being drawn into the mental health and therapeutic services around a decade ago. Since 2017 she has been working as a Mental Health Tribunal Lay Member with the Mental Health Commission.

Danielle then undertook a MSc. in Systemic Psychotherapy with the Clanwilliam Institute in Dublin. She received her Professional Qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy in December 2023, having graduated with her Masters in March 2022.

Systemic / Family Therapy is an approach used to understand a person’s emotional and psychological distress and looks at the context in which it occurs, usually the family or relationship environment. In working from a systemic perspective, Danielle takes into account the systems within which people find themselves in their context, rather than locating difficulties within individuals. Relationships are a cornerstone of her work. Her practice is underpinned by ethics, compassion and non-judgment.

Over the course of her training, she has worked with children, families, individuals and couples and is trained to work across a broad range of issues. Danielle brings significant life experience to her therapeutic work. She has a keen interest in couples and family work, but equally enjoys working with individual clients. Another interest of hers is working with clients experiencing mental health difficulties.

I believe the starting point of successful therapy is the Therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals for therapy through personalised and empathetic care. My approach is client-centric, with a focus on creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space, where clients feel seen, heard and understood. I help clients access their thoughts and emotions, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and greater self-acceptance. Working together, clients are encouraged to develop successful strategies to address challenges and become motivated to make meaningful changes. My therapeutic approach is integrative, allowing me to tailor each session to the client’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. I believe in a collaborative and respectful progress process where the client is always heard.

Therapy sessions involve a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to ensure that clients receive the most appropriate and effective interventions. Therapeutic interventions include humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioural approaches, such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, and cognitive processing therapy. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, bereavement, depression, trauma, self-harm, loss, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and other life events.

Evelyn is passionate about helping people to explore, manage and move forward through personal life experiences. Evelyn provides a warm, safe, and confidential environment for clients at all stages of life.  

Evelyn is a qualified and accredited psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and adults.  Evelyn is a qualified Level 3 practitioner of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. This practice method  integrates the body and mind to help accelerate the person’s healing process. Evelyn also holds a Level  8 Certificate in Crisis Pregnancy Counselling through NUI Maynooth. Evelyn is a fully accredited member of the IACP and follows the IACP code of ethics for best practice.

Evelyn also holds diplomas in general nursing and complementary therapies including mindfulness, meditation and positive psychology. Evelyn is an integrative psychotherapist and uses various methods of therapy including:

• Person-centred approach 
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Somatic therapy
• Play and Sand therapy
• Humanistic approach
• Pastoral and spiritual counselling
• Solution-focused therapy
• Languages: English and Spanish  

Laura is a fully accredited member of the Irish Forum of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, IFPP, and of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy, ICP. She works Psychoanalytically with adults and couples and will work with all aspects of mental health including Anxiety, Bereavement & Loss, Coping with Illness, Depression, Eating Disorders, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, Relationship and Attachment Issues, Sexuality Issues, Substance Abuse and Trauma.

My name is Aoife Crowley, and I’m a pre-accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I have an MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

From my experience, clients look to work with a counsellor for a variety of reasons. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, low mood, low self-esteem/self-worth, difficult life transitions, relationship difficulties, the need for self-understanding, growth, as well as struggles with identity. I offer in-person sessions in a warm, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and heard.

My intention is always to create a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space for my clients, whilst working in line with the IACP code of ethics. As a Pluralistic therapist. I believe there is no ‘one size fits all approach’; instead, I adapt therapy to suit the needs of each individual, respectimg their unique path and experiences.

Sarah is a fully qualified Psychotherapist, having completed an MSc in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy awarded by University College Cork. She is a Certified Associate of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP)Working towards full accreditation, Sarah works under this organization’s code of ethics. Sarah also holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and is CORU registered.

As an integrative psychotherapist, Sarah adopts a holistic approach to mental health. Which is tailored to each client’s individual needs. She recognizes that each person and their needs are unique, and therefore, she draws from a range of psychological theories and practices to provide the most effective support. Coming from a background in healthcare, Sarah is primarily a humanistic, person-centred therapist, which is based on the idea that everyone has the natural ability to understand and better manage their challenges if they are provided with a supportive, empathetic and respectful environment. Sarah understands that our environment, families, and past experiences shape our identities and self-perceptions. By creating a safe and trusting space, she helps clients explore these influences, uncover limiting patterns, and work toward greater self- acceptance and fulfilment.

Some of the other therapeutic approaches she draws on include Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-focused therapy, and Mindfulness. This holistic and integrative approach ensures that therapy resonates with each client’s personal experiences, beliefs, and goals, ultimately fostering a more personalized and impactful healing journey. Sarah has worked as a Psychotherapist for four years and has over ten years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist, with individuals of varied ages, backgrounds, and cultures, through illness and many of life’s difficulties. Sarah has worked with and has supported clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties including but not limited to, low self-esteem and self-criticism, anxiety, relationship and familial difficulties, bereavement, depression, stress and work/life balance, abuse, and childhood trauma. Recently, she worked at Jigsaw, The national centre for youth mental health, where she assisted young people through brief interventions. Sarah now works exclusively in private practice and currently welcomes adult clients (18+ years).

Aisling is a qualified child and adolescent psychotherapist holding an MA in Creative Psychotherapy (Humanistic and Integrative Modality) and a PgDip in Play Therapy. She is a fully accredited member of IAPTP and EAIP.

Aisling provides a safe and welcoming space for children and teens to work at their own pace and in a way that feels best for them, using creative methods such as play,art, or sand tray therapy, or by talking. She works with a variety of issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma, gender identity, school refusal, and parental separation. Aisling also works closely with parents and caregivers, providing them with knowledge and techniques to support their child throughout the therapy process and for life beyond therapy. She provides parents with a space to safely explore their parenting styles and beliefs and to learn new ways to respond to the challenges of parenting today.

Lisa has worked as Psychotherapist for over twelve years, both in Private Practice, and various mental Health organisations, since qualifying with her M.A in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in 2012. As well as having qualifications in Psychotherapy and Counselling, she also received a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a fully accredited member of APPI Ltd and ICP Ltd. She has a keen interest in Addiction and Eating Disorders and is currently pursuing these.

Lisa works with a wide range of psychological issues including trauma, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, work-related issues, bereavement, emotional and relationship issues. She has worked as a Psychotherapist for My Mind Mental Health and as a Psychotherapist/Wellness Coach for Spectrum Mental Health. Lisa believes
that each client is unique and so therefore she uses a range of different approaches such as CBT, and long or short-term therapy depending on the client’s needs. Her main approach however is Psychoanalytic, an in-depth, and non-directive talking therapy. The approach is built on a trusting therapeutic relationship where emotional conflicts and inner struggles are worked through in a strictly confidential, and non-judgemental space. It works with patterns of thinking, feeling, coping, and relating which the client has developed throughout their life, and which are often at times uncommunicative and outside of awareness. Both the Psychotherapist and the client work together to develop insight and an understanding into oneself, which results in underlying issues being brought to attention.

Rachel is a qualified Art Psychotherapist (MSc, Ulster University) based in Dublin, with a passion for supporting emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal growth through creative expression. She is also a Creative Mindfulness Practitioner, integrating mindfulness, creativity, and play-based practices to support self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being.

With a background in Fine Art (BFA, NCAD), Rachel combines her artistic experience with therapeutic expertise to support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. She has experience working in educational and community settings, supporting individuals and families navigating diverse needs and complex life experiences.

Rachel also facilitates creative mindfulness and well-being workshops, providing children and adolescents with opportunities to explore emotional awareness, self-expression, and resilience through creative activities, play, and mindful exploration. She recognises the importance of play as a natural way for children to communicate, make sense of their experiences, build confidence, and explore emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

Her areas of interest include anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, trauma, grief and loss, identity, and life transitions. Rachel believes that creativity and play can offer powerful, non-verbal ways of exploring and processing emotions, particularly when words are difficult to find. Through creative and playful approaches, clients can be supported to express themselves in ways that feel natural, meaningful, and accessible to them.

Her therapeutic approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, integrating art psychotherapy with creative mindfulness and, where appropriate, play-based approaches. She offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients can reflect, develop greater self-understanding, and explore their capacity for healing and growth.