CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Ireland

Crisis Counselling, Medium or Long term counselling available depending on what the client needs. Counselling is confidential, based on many approaches but uses a common-sense to match the need of the client. It always leaves the client feeling in control of what is happening. 

Couples consultation = 110Family therapy up to 6 people 150

Reality Therapy  is a therapyapproach helping clients learn about why they have made the choices in theirlives, understand what motivates their behaviour, and learn how to take backcontrol of their lives.  Learning how to make more effective decisions andchoices in our lives helps to free us from feeling controlled by others, or insituations where we feel helpless. This therapy is a framework for lifeproviding tools for individuals, couples, children, and teachers, helpinganyone having trouble with a relationship in their life, be it work, personal,family or a neighbour. Therapy offers someone the chance to be heardin a non-judgemental, private and confidential setting. The therapist whilelistening walks with the client in their shoes, the client sharing theirexperience of what is troubling them in life. Therapy flows at the pace thatsuits the client - what the client is ready and willing to explore and share.The therapeutic relationship is the trust that builds between client andtherapist to enable the client to explore their emotions, thoughts, feelingsabout the past, the present, and their future. This therapy approachis called Person-Centred and isnon-directive and usually longer-term psychotherapy. Helping someone to unlockdeeper rooted issues, maybe experienced a trauma or feeling emotionallytraumatised, or are unhappy or unsatisfied with their life, but unsure exactlywhat direction they need to take.

My role is to listen, support and guide. Adopting a skills training approach, I train my clients in self - help techniques.  I guide clients in techniques which aid one in regaining freedom in thoughts and behaviour, harnessing the potential of the mind.   I place emphasis on educating and empowering.  I ensure clients have a range of tools and resources fundamental for personal development.  Research clearly reveals that empowering clients to gain control in their lives, results in psychological resilience.  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological therapy. A substantial amount of empirical (scientific) research has investigated CBT, disclosing the significant impact our cognitions (thought processes) have on emotion and the effectiveness of CBT interventions. At Northwest Therapy and Hypnosis, I take an evidence based approach to therapy combining the two most powerful and effective therapies available in the field of psychology and psychotherapy namely,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy.This integration referred to as Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH). CBH is the abbreviation used to refer to the incorporating of clinical hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques and strategies. The combination of the most widely researched and most effective therapeutic techniques maximises the therapeutic outcomes. "Meta-analyses have established that different psychotherapies have different outcomes. Cognitive-behavioural therapies are significantly more effective than psychodynamic therapies, and their superiority increases when long-term follow-up is assessed. Hypnosis enhances the efficacy of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy". (Kirsch, 1996)

My role is to listen, support and guide. Adopting a skills training approach, I train my clients in self - help techniques.  I guide clients in techniques which aid one in regaining freedom in thoughts and behaviour, harnessing the potential of the mind.         I place emphasis on educating and empowering.  I ensure clients have a range of tools and resources fundamental for personal development.  Research clearly reveals that empowering clients to gain control in their lives, results in psychological resilience.       Taking an evidence approach to therapy; combining the two most powerful and effective therapies available in the field of psychology and psychotherapy namely,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy.  This integration referred to as Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH).      CBH is the abbreviation used to refer to the incorporating of clinical hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques and strategies. The combination of the most widely researched and most effective therapeutic techniques maximises the therapeutic outcomes. "Meta-analyses have established that different psychotherapies have different outcomes. Cognitive-behavioural therapies are significantly more effective than psychodynamic therapies, and their superiority increases when long-term follow-up is assessed. Hypnosis enhances the efficacy of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy". (Kirsch, 1996)

Why speak to a therapist? Many people engage in therapy for personal development reasons; in order to reach their potential, achieve goals and gain a clearer perspective.  Therapy has the potential to facilitate insights, developing self-awareness and changes which lead to one gaining a sense of control and fulfillment.  There are also times in life where we may find it difficult to deal with challenges we face, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused, worried or fearful.  In today’s modern society many people are under immense pressure.  Pressure may be personal, financial and/or work.  Undeniably, during a time where many work and home environments have become increasingly pressurised from external and internal stressors, people are experiencing a variety of challenges.  As humans when faced with change and uncertainty we are vulnerable to stress, anxiety and low mood.  Therapy can provide one with tools and resources for dealing with challenges, improving how we respond to challenging situations and circumstances.  My role is to listen, support and guide. Adopting a skills training approach, I train my clients in self - help techniques.  I guide clients in techniques which aid one in regaining freedom in thoughts and behaviour, harnessing the potential of the mind.    I place emphasis on educating and empowering.  I ensure clients have a range of tools and resources fundamental for personal development.  Research clearly reveals thatempowering clients to gain control in their lives, results in psychological resilience. Please note that during consultations and sessions, calls are redirected to voicemail so as not to disturb the client. Please leave a message with your name and number and Amanda will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.

CBT is a specific type of therapy used to treat a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, ocd, and anger management.  It helps to identify underlying negative and unhelpful thought processes that have a negative influence on emotions and behaviour. 

An initial consultation is a good way  to explore if the therapist and client will be a good fit.  A solid, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship is very important for therapy to work. 

Counselling can also be known as brief therapy and takes place over a shorter period of time, often to address a specific problem or situation.