Annie O'Brien M.Sc. 087-7725567
Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
for Adults, Couples, Teenagers & Children.

Counselling and psychotherapy often overlap. The term "counselling" is often used when one specific problem or issue is being explored therapeutically. Sometimes the term counselling is used to describe a shorter or specific duration of therapy. Both are used conversely. The goal being to help identify potential solutions and develop strategies to both cope and grow, enhancing the well being of the whole person for optimal mental health. 

Psychotherapy is also an in depth process of personal transformation in which one examines the patterns and processes of their life in order to evolve, grow and achieve their abundant human potential.

Appointments are weekly, take place at the same time over an extended duration.
These are both processes in which feelings and emotions about self and other are explored deeply in a safe confidential space. Perceived problems and life issues which present in a session are examined and reflected upon via deep listening and reflection leading to insight, growth, change and healing. Here are some of the issues that can be explored and processed -

Abuse, Adoption, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Pet Bereavement, Behavioural Issues, Blended Family Issues, Couples Issues - (infertility, infidelity, communication issues, sexual issues etc.)Career Change/Loss,Communication Problems, Depression, Eating Disorder, Grief & Loss, Insomnia, Low Self Esteem, OCD, Organisational Issues, Time Management Issues, Marital and Relationship Issues, Panic Disorders, Phobias, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Fertility and birthing trauma, Baby blues/Post natal depression, Marriage difficulties, Melancholia, Confusion, Exhaustion, Loss of purpose and direction in life, Loneliness and isolation, work issues, leadership, change of career direction, burnout, retirement.

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Undergoing the process of Psychotherapy is akin to the birth of a butterfly...

“Before you can live a part of you has to die. You have to let go of what could have been, how you should have acted and what you wish you would have said differently. You have to accept that you can’t change the past experiences, opinions of others at that moment in time or outcomes from their choices or yours. When you finally recognize that truth then you will understand the true meaning of forgiveness of yourself and others. From this point you will finally be free.” - Shannon L. Alder

What we really fear as humans...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Marianne Williamson

Psychotherapy teaches us to embrace our vulnerability...

"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown

Presence is all there is...

"Whether I will live a long time or a short time, I’m alive now, at this moment. What I want is to know that there are other things to hope for besides length of life. What I want to know is that it isn’t necessary to turn away from thoughts of suffering or death but neither is it necessary to give these thoughts too much time and space. What I want is to be intimate with the knowledge that life is temporary. And then, in the light (or shadow) of that knowledge, to know how to live. How to live now." - Irvin D. Yalom

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phone 087-7725567 for appointment

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