Child Psychotherapy Ireland

What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is the treatment of psychological, emotional, or behavior disorders through the communications between the client and a therapist. The goal of therapy is to establish a central relationship of trust in which the client or patient can feel free to express personal thoughts and emotions and thus gain insight into his condition and generally share in the healing power of words. (Britannica) Will it work for me? Many people feel a great deal of benefit from psychotherapy, some even after comparatively few meetings. Like any other treatment or life experience, psychotherapy may not be suitable for everyone. Each individual has to make up their own mind about whether therapy is helpful for them. Clinical experience shows that if you are motivated and set yourself realistic goals, psychotherapy is likely to be of benefit.How long will it take?The length of treatment will be determined by what you are offered following assessment. How often are the sessions? Most psychotherapy is once weekly, although sometimes client’s circumstances won’t allow for this, so an alternative arrangement will be made. How long does each session last? Individual psychotherapy sessions normally last fifty minutes. How much does it cost? A one on one session costs E85.00. What benefit should I feel afterwards? Research has shown that psychotherapy is effective in reducing symptoms, improving relationships and self esteem. However, as each person is an individual it is difficult to generalize at the beginning as to which benefits a person may feel. The exploration and the journey is often as important as the goal. Does it usually work? A great deal of research has been done which shows C.B.T to be effective. However, it only works as a catalyst with the person undergoing treatment. This means that in order for therapy to be effective, the "work" is not done to you - but by you and with you.Can I stop if I feel its not working? It is always possible to leav

Cognitive therapy seeks to help the client overcome difficulties by identifying and changing there thinking errors, behaviour, and emotions. This involves helping patients develop skills to change beliefs, identifying thinking errors and changing behaviours. Treatment is based the collaboration between the client and the therapist. Once those thoughts have been challenged, your feelings are easier to change. I believe that most people can overcome any emotional disability by ‘Working harder’. So be prepared for some homework, as C.B.T does require you the client to record your progress and challenge your behaviour in between sessions. But it’s not just about working harder; I will help you to ‘work clever’. The techniques of C.B.T will allow you to see your world from a new angle and this often brings relief and a new found ability to change behaviour that up until now, you may have felt would never change.

I work with children, adolescents, and their parents.One-to-one and dyadic therapy available.Online and in the office. English, Russian, and Lithuanian languages.

Play Therapy in  Galway with Helplink is for children aged 3 to 10 years old. For young children aged 11-15, we offer our Creative Therapy service and a Youth Counselling service. Furthermore, we provide art therapy Art therapy is the use of art materials for self expression and reflection in the presence of a qualified art therapist. Art therapy is a unique process, combining creativity and psychotherapy for growth, awareness and healing. 

General counselling / psychotherapy appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists. Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).

CBT counselling appointments by qualified, supervised, Garda vetted, Counsellors/Therapists. Appointments available 7 days a week & out-of-hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sat/Sun 12 to 6 pm.Online counselling available nationwide or face-to-face counselling available in Galway City. Counselling appointments start as low as 30 euro for full-time students (part-time counselling students also), single parents, senior citizens and for people on full-time social protection payments.For employed people appointments cost: 50 euro or 45 with a GP referral (by email or letter).