LGBTQ+ Issues Therapists in Dublin, Ireland

Good experience working with LGBT Clients.

With the intention of welcoming all orientations, therapy plans are designed to be respectful and non-judgmental. I am trained in LGBT2SQ affirmitive care, and ensure that the unique stressors and identities of the LGBTQ+ community are addressed with clinical competence.

I can support clients with the process of coming out re. their sexuality. People within the LGBTQIA community are often affected by trauma due to factors such as discrimination, rejection and violence. Trauma can be varied and complex. It may include, but is not limited to: homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination. At times there may be rejection and estrangement from family, bullying and harrassment, physical and sexual violence, micro aggressions and systemic oppression. My clients should feel safe and free from judgment and harm within my counselling space. Trust and transparency is important. I may encourage clients to research further information regarding peer support groups which can offer a sense of community and shared understanding. This can be a valuable resource for healing and resilience. Being mindful with regard to pronouns and identities in order to ensure that my clients feel recognised and respected. It may be helpful, if needed to work through internalised stigma and self-acceptance and may involve challenging negative beliefs and promoting positive self identity. I work to a trauma informed model.

Our world is becoming more and more diverse and openly addressing LGBT issues is important and widely accepted in this part of the world. If you are struggling with questions about your gender identity, sexual orientation and/ or preferences and the consequences you fear or experience in your life, therapy can be very helpful. I would like to encourage you to get competent help to find your own paths with these topics and the place in life that you want.

Dublin has transformed rapidly from a relatively insular city into a major European technology hub — home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, and many other multinationals — generating significant demand for therapists experienced with burnout, imposter syndrome, and the psychological cost of high-performance corporate environments. The city's severe housing crisis is a defining source of anxiety for many residents, particularly younger people who grew up in Dublin but struggle to remain there affordably. Ireland's historically complex relationship with institutional religion means many clients seek therapists who can hold nuanced conversations about religious trauma, inherited values, and personal identity. The national public health service (HSE) provides limited psychotherapy access, and most Dublin therapy takes place through private practice or employer assistance programs.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Psychoeducational Therapy
50%	Somatic Therapy

Ages Served

75%	Adult
75%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
25%	Teen

Client Focus

100%	LGBTQ+
75%	Women
75%	Men
50%	Buddhist
50%	Native American

LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Dublin, Ireland IE

Joseph Bailey

RIMA SEHGAL

Saffron Marriner

Dr. Birte Nachtwey