At Nurture Child and Adolescent Therapy Services I provide a variety of therapeutic approaches to support the mental and emotional well-being of young people in Dublin. My counseling services are customized to address the specific needs of each individual and their families. I work with children and young people aged between 7 and 18 as well as their parents. I also work with young adults from 18 +.

Types of Counselling Services

Services include individual counselling, group therapy, and parental guidance, utilizing  trauma informed therapeutic approaches to address a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges. I work with a range of presentations such as 

Trauma (developmental trauma) (attachment trauma) (relational trauma)

Anxiety/panic 

Abuse 

Autism OCD ADHD ODD 

Confidence /self esteem

Dyspraxia dyslexia 

Eating disorders /Addiction/self harm 

family issues Parental separation/parental addiction/domestic violence 

School refusal 

Please note there are times when a child may benefit from an assessment, I'll discuss it with you and refer you to the right professional. As a Psychotherapist, I don't conduct assessments or make diagnoses. 

Group therapy offers young people the opportunity to gather together for peer support on topics relevant to their shared experiences. It provides a supportive environment where participants can relate to one another and gain insights and strategies for navigating common challenges.

Parental guidance provides parents with a platform for peer support on topics pertinent to their children. Often overlooked in service provision, parents are crucial agents for change within the family dynamic. These groups offer opportunities for parents to enhance their understanding of concepts like attachment and attunement, fostering better relationships and support within the family unit.

Therapeutic Approaches

I take a collaborative and personalized approach to  counselling. Integrating trauma-informed techniques such as play and creative therapies, talk therapy, and body-based sensorimotor techniques to assist young individuals in developing coping mechanisms, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing overall well-being. Having an understanding of trauma and how it can be stored in the body I also incorporate some body based approaches such as movement alongside traditional therapy to access deeper levels of healing.