Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dublin, Ireland

Traumatic events can be very frightening and colour our perceptions of our current lives. They can be debilitating and evoke variety of negative emotions. I am trained specifically to help people develop updated perspectives on past traumas by developing a self supporting compassionate dialogue within your mind that can help end the vicious circle of pain and suffering. Learn how developing a compassionate mind approach through CBT can help end flashbacks with PTSD. Learn different ways of thinking that PTSD will not let you consider. I can help you develop your own personal and unique emotional truth about past traumas that can give you greater control in your life.

I work with adults affected by trauma, including post-traumatic stress and complex trauma. Traumatic experiences can continue to shape how people respond internally and in relationships, often long after the original events have passed. My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to explore how trauma is held and organised internally, including protective responses that may have developed over time. Rather than assuming readiness or direction, sessions focus on understanding what is present and how different internal responses interact. We may work through conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both, depending on what feels most manageable and useful.

EMDR is a NICE recommended treatment for Trauma and PTSD and I offer this wonderful therapy which has a positive impact.Using eye movements or tapping we reprocess the trauma to create less emotional charge and to create new responses to the event.Get in touch to find out more or book a free initial meeting.

Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. It can result from various experiences, including accidents, natural disasters, war, abuse and loss. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Complex PTSD stems from prolonged or repeated trauma, often occurring during childhood - it includes symptoms of PTSD along with additional difficulties such as emotional regulation issues, dissociation and interpersonal problems. Somatic resources focus on the body and it's sensations, aiming to release trauma stored in the physical self. Techniques include breath work, movement, touch and awareness exercises. These methods help clients reconnect with their body, fostering a sense of safety and presence. Using parts work, based on the IFS model - an evidence based therapeutic model that views the mind as composed of multiple parts, each with their own perspective and roles. It's particularly effective for trauma as it helps clients understand and integrate fragmented selves. Healing occurs as clients learn to listen to and care for wounded parts, reducing the intensity of protector parts whose symptoms manifest as rigidity, avoidance or intense reactions and unwanted behaviours. Integration involves creating harmony among parts, leading to a more cohesive and balanced self. A trauma-informed approach is grounded in understanding and responding to the effects of trauma. It focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment, emphasising clients' strengths and resilience. Integration involves combining somatic resources, parts work, IFS and trauma-informed care in a flexible and client-centred way. This holistic approach addresses trauma's effects on the body, mind and spirit, fostering comprehensive healing. It is imperative that my clients feel safe and supported in our sessions. I cultivate a warm, non-judgmental environment, respecting your boundaries and pacing. Interventions are tailored to each person's unique needs, incorporating somatic exercises, parts work, IFS techniques, and trauma-informed principles as appropriate. Building resilience involves supporting my client's in developing coping strategies, enhance self-awareness and build supportive relationships.

I work with clients experiencing PTSD and Complex -PTSD in an embodied, compassionate and relational way. I practise EMDR therapy, mindfulness based psychotherapy and parts works. EMDR along with mindfulness based therapy and parts work supports clients, in recovering from trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD supporting you to live more freely and authentically.

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

	71%	Female
	29%	Male

Session Type

	71%	In Person and Online
	29%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

71%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
71%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
57%	Integrative Therapy
57%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
43%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
43%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
43%	Senior
43%	Young Adult
29%	Teen

Client Focus

71%	Women
57%	Men
43%	Buddhist
43%	LGBTQ+
29%	Asian

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