Stress Management Dublin, Dublin County

Having trained in Stress Response Management for a number of years I offer clients sessions to connect body and mind and home training exercises.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a collaborative, practical and problem oriented approach to emotional problems whereby the client and therapist work together toward understanding difficulties in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, body responses and behavior.

I offer one to one sessions. 50-55 minutes in lenght.

What is Counselling? Counselling aims to help you explore and clarify problems and issues that matter to you. It may help you develop resources and skills to cope with difficulties. It could also help you to get through a distressing time in your life. We, the counsellors, listen to what you are really saying, accepting and understanding where you are at and respecting your feelings. We will not tell you what to do, but we can help you to come to your own decisions. Counselling is not only about problems, it also offers opportunities to get to know yourself better and to develop as a person. What we do We offer professional assistance to people who are troubled – whether in their personal life or at work. Our team of counsellors/psychotherapists offer a range of approaches to suit your individual needs. The aim of talking with a counsellor is to help you make sense of what is going on in your life. Take your first step to that help today and find a suitable counsellor, contact us now. Psychotherapy is helpful for: Managing stress, anxiety and trauma. Difficulties at work. Grief and bereavement/loss. Anxiety. Obsessive compulsive disorder. Eating disorders. Dealing with life crisis, dilemmas and change. Bullying. Emotional crisis and difficulty coping. Anger Management Couple Counselling / Relationship Difficulties Sexuality Issues Coping with Depression Cancer / Illness Counselling What is the difference between Counselling, Psychotherapy and Therapy? Counselling tends to associate with more short term and focused work, and Psychotherapy explores issues in greater depth and requires more commitment to longer term work. It aims to reach the underlying, often unconscious, causes of distress. Therapy is a word that covers both Counselling and Psychotherapy. Think of your mind like a ball of wool — a tangled and really knotted ball of wool. These are your thoughts, your memories, your ways of coping with the world and includes your feelings. If you took that knotte

Stress can become a vicious cycle without the stress management techniques needed to manage it. The words “…But I can’t relax……”can become commonplace in a person’s life. In small amounts, stress can be tolerated. However, prolonged or intense stress levels can impact on our relationships, work performance, and lead to panic attacks and/or depression. Common symptoms can include irritability, lack of concentration, sleeping problems, negative thinking, changes in appetite, lack of motivation, loss of libido, social withdrawal and mood swings. Stress can also contribute to physical symptoms such as skin disorders, headaches, muscular tension, high blood pressure and other bodily aches and pains. Issues for Stress Counselling •Work Pressures •Family Stresses •Relationship Worries •Difficulty Coping •Panic Attacks •Irritability •Physical Ailments •Constant Tension What is Stress Management Counselling & Psychotherapy? Engaging with therapy at Insight Matters can allow you to unburden yourself and gain a fresh mindset so that you can open up to learning new coping strategies. You discover and implement stress management approaches like: •time management •anger management •deep breathing •improving coping strategies •developing a more positive mindset •balanced life approaches •dealing with burnout •anxiety reduction •using guided imagery to reduce stress •managing work stress •mindfulness •relaxation techniques •work-life balance When stress reactions decrease our quality of life, psychotherapy can help us to make serious changes in order to live in a happier and more effective way. When we frequently respond to stress with anxiety, fear, anger or depression, time is spent exploring these initial reactions as part of the process. Stress management psychother

Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy Addictions come in number of guises, but can take a serious toll on physical and psychological health. Symptoms of addictions may include depression, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, obsessive-compulsive traits, deteriorating relationships and poor work performance. Many people with addictions consider their behaviour to be a craving, dependence or bad habit. If your day to day functioning or health is affected, or if the behaviour takes up a large amount of time or money, then you may benefit from addiction counselling and psychotherapy. What is Addiction Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychiatry? Addiction counsellors can help you identify whether you have an addiction and may suggest a course of counselling sessions to help overcome your addiction. If serious, you may also need to meet with a consultant psychiatrist to diagnose, monitor and treat any mental health issues. Addiction psychiatrists may also be able to refer you to a rehabilitation centre if a residential stay is indicated. What are the Benefits of Addiction Counselling? •Understanding the root causes of your addiction.  •Examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to addiction.  •Gain self-understanding and insight, including identifying triggers.  •Devise tailor-made ways of handling withdrawal symptoms. •Develop strategies to cope with trigger situations. •Acquire techniques and tools that are applicable for the long-term. Self-Help Reading for Addiction Counselling Treatment •Freedom from Addiction – Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell (2005)

Alcohol is often used as a coping mechanism to help with difficult life conditions or during times of emotional distress.  If you are concerned about your drinking it can help to explore the underlying factors and how other, more adaptive coping tools can be developed, reducing the need to use alcohol in this way.Contact me for a consultation.

Stress can have a very negative affect our mind our body and our emotions. It is absolutely necessary for our physical and psychological health and well-being that we find positive healthy ways to cope and deal with stress. If you feel that you are not coping and are becoming overwhelmed by the stresses in your life please seek support.

We offer all General Practice Treatment. These include  all Female, Male Health Care,Blood tests,STD Screening, Immunisations Travel Vaccines,Cervical Check (free Cervical Smears),IUCD insertion, Cryotherapy,Diathermy  Antiwrinkle injections. Consultations are €60 for adults and €50 for children under 5 years of age.