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Our Team<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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of Qualified, Experienced and Accredited Professionals.<\/p>\n

All counsellors and psychotherapists at RISE are accredited members of <\/span>IACP<\/a><\/strong>, IAHIP<\/a> <\/strong>or ICP<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0or other recognised professional bodies.<\/p>\n

Please note we cannot guarantee that therapy is covered under your insurance due to the wide variety of policies offered on the market which have different condititions attached. We advise you to contact your insurer to find out if you are covered and what their stipulations are.<\/p>\n

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Founder and practice manager at RISE, Wayne is an accredited, experienced psychotherapist holding a 1 st Class Honours Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DBS, a Practitioners Cert in CBT and CORST (College of Relationship & Sex Therapists) accredited training in couples therapy. Wayne creates a warm, safe, non-judgmental space for individual counselling and his practice is humanistic, integrative and relational in nature.<\/p>\n

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Dympna has an art background and a keen interest in how the unconscious connects with the conscious thought processing through drawing and painting. She was trained on a CAMHS teams in the Lucena Clinic Services, a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service of St. John of God Community in Wicklow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moya holds a Bsc,1st Class Honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Professional Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. She is an accredited and experienced psychotherapist and works from a Humanistic and Integrative model with adults, adolescents and children on issues like anxiety, depression, low self esteem, loss and grief, panic attacks, self harm, trauma and school related issues.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Judy Ferguson” position=”Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Judy-Ferguson-Rise-Counselling-Psychotherapy.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Judy provides an empathetic and non-judgemental environment, working
one-to-one with adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, relationships and life-stages. She uses an integrative, psychodynamic and humanistic approach with a focus on mind and body awareness in helping to regulate emotions.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Louise Doran Bsc, PGDip, Cert ” position=”Therapeutic Play, Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Louise-Doran-Rise-Counselling-Psychotherapy.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Louise works with adults and adolescents one to one. Louise has worked in the Loretto counselling Center for 5 years before starting her private practice in Wicklow and Wexford. Louise finds C.B.T. to be extremely helpful in overcoming anxiety\/panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, anger and many other problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deirdre\u00a0is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience providing counselling and therapeutic services for adults, adolescents, and children. She has a particular interest in working with teenagers and the issues that typically present for them including anxiety, depression, panic attacks ,anger, exam stress, self-harm, body image issues , bullying and self-esteem issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Claire works one to one with children and adolescents.
The approach is gentle and child led. The image the young person creates becomes the communication. Claire works with unconscious processes bringing them to consciousness, thus helping the young person to move forward. Claire provides a space where the young person feels safe to express themselves.<\/p>\n

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Therese trained at the Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin and completed her Masters training in Clinical psychotherapy (level 9) with Carlow IT. Therese is optimistic and non-judgmental and works from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model. Working collaboratively with her clients and with a spirit of compassion and expanding awareness.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Michelle O\u2019Connell BSc. MSc. Dip.” position=”Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Michelle-OConnell-BSc.-MSc.-Dip..png” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Michelle has experience working with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, anger, self-esteem and relationships. She utilizes a Humanistic approach to Counselling using techniques from a variety of different theoretical backgrounds including Person Centered, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Sarah-Anne Connolly, BA, MA, Post Dip CBT, Post Dip Play Therapy, MA” position=”Play Therapist & Creative Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-Anne-Counsellor-Wicklow.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne trained as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist specialising in Play Therapy with the Children\u2019s Therapy Centre. Sarah-Anne adopts a child-centred & Rogerian approach in her work, using playful & creative activities with children & adolescents to allow them to \u201cplay out\u201d their inner thoughts, feelings & concerns in a safe & supportive environment. Sarah-Anne uses more creative therapy approaches with adolescents. Sarah-Anne is fully accredited with IAPTP.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”D\u00f3nall Donnelly BA, PG Dip, MA” position=”Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Donall-Donnelly-Counsellor-Wicklow-815×1024.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

D\u00f3nall has a proven ability to empathise with clients\u00a0<\/span><\/span>whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy. D\u00f3nall is viewed by his clients to be optimistic and non-judgemental in his approach to therapy working from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model and well-versed in the solution-focussed model most suited to the EAP referral system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Bernie McGrane Bsc, MA, MIACP” position=”Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bernie-mcg-counsellor-815×1024.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Bernie has a vast range of experience that
encompasses over 20 years working in private practice and within the addiction services. Bernie counsels people recovering from addiction and also family members affected by addiction.<\/p>\n

Bernie has a certificate in Behavioral Therapy from William Glasser Ireland, a professional diploma in Counselling from Trinity College Dublin.<\/p>\n

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Julie is a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist\/Counsellor. Julie is accredited with IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and trained with the Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Julie works in a client led collaborative way and incorporates the relationship between mind and body in her practice.<\/p>\n

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Maeve has worked extensively with couples, individuals, children, and teenagers, but has been drawn to focus her work on relationship and couples counselling. Maeve ensures her clients know that judgement has no place in the counselling room and that her clients feel equally heard and understood. The process allows negative communication issues to be identified and new paths to positive outcomes to emerge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christine trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with Turning Point, Dun Laoghaire. She then trained as an Integrative Supervisor with IICP, Killinarden. Christine has many years of experience in both roles.<\/p>\n

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Elizabeth holds a B.A. Hons in Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from DBS, Diploma in Psychology, Diploma in Spirituality and a Montessori Diploma in Education. She has practiced as a psychotherapist at Living Life Counselling in Bray. She is a fully accredited member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work under their code of ethics.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Melanie Doyle BA, BA (Hons)” position=”Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Melanie-Doyle-Counselling-Wicklow-225×300.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Melanie is a qualified counsellor and Psychotherapist, with a specialised BA in Adolescence counselling & psychotherapy. Melanie also works with individuals and groups in a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. Working from an integrative therapeutic approach utilizing a range of modalities in CBT and Humanistic therapy, Melanie trained with the college of Relationship& sex therapists UK and has extended her work to relationship counselling with couples.<\/p>\n

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Melanie is a fully accredited member of the IACP.<\/div>\n
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[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Maeve Burke BA (Hons), MA” position=”Counsellor & Psychotherapist” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maeve-Burke-Counselling-Wicklow-4-205×300.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Maeve holds a MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, BA Hons in Psychology,
followed by two years specific modality training in the School of Psychotherapy in St. Vincent\u2019s University Hospital. Maeve is fully accredited with APPI under the umbrella of ICP.<\/p>\n

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Alison holds a B.A. Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from <\/span>the University of Warwick. She is a registered member of the BACP <\/span>(British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) working under <\/span>their code of ethics.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Margit Stiebitzhofer BA Hons, PG Dip, MIAPTP” position=”Play Therapist ” image_url=”https:\/\/risecounselling.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/margit-239×300.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” body_text_align=”center” position_font=”|600|||||||” position_text_align=”center” position_text_color=”#E09900″ text_orientation=”center” custom_css_member_image=”filter: grayscale(100%);” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Rise, Margit had a career background in special needs education and Montessori management before becoming a Play Therapist in 2016. Margit utilizes evidence-based tools, emotional learning style assessment and hopes and expectations for qualitative measure.<\/p>\n

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Edel is an experienced and accredited (IACP) adult counsellor and psychotherapist, who holds a Masters Degree in Integrated Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy. Edel works both short-term and long-term with clients of different gender, age groups and different socioeconomic backgrounds.
She also works with adults and young people with Intellectual Disabilities and or Neurodiversity.<\/p>\n

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Wayne Hamilton BA (Hons), Dip MIACP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Wayne creates a warm, safe, non-judgmental space for individual counselling and his practice is humanistic, integrative and psychodynamic in nature. Wayne believes that each of us at our unique core, have the capacity to heal and learn from our wounding, to have a better relationship with ourselves and to live fully, always moving towards wholeness. He has particular interest and skill in the areas of abandonment and isolation, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and major depressive episodes.<\/p>\n

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Moya Nulty BSc. PGCert, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Working from an integrative humanistic perspective, Moya draws on different therapeutic approaches but the work is always grounded in a person centred approach tailored to the suitability of the client. Moya is particularly interested in working with children and young adults. Through play therapy she has worked with young people who are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, bereavement and loss, panic attacks, self-harm, eating disorders, stress, trauma and school related issues.<\/p>\n

Moya is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

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Judy Ferguson, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Judy has completed additional learning in the areas of complex trauma, ethics and core evaluation. Judy is a person centred psychotherapist who also draws on Psychodynamic theory and Cognitive Behavioural approaches in her approach. Judy has particular interest in the areas of anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and trauma.<\/p>\n

Judy is a fully accredited member of IACP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Louise Doran Bsc, PGDip, Cert Therapeutic Play, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"Louise

Louise works with adults and adolescents one to one. Louise has worked in the Loretto counselling Center for 5 years before starting her private practice in Wicklow and Wexford. Louise finds C.B.T. to be extremely helpful in overcoming anxiety\/panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, anger and many other problems. Louise is fully accredited with the I.A.C.P. (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works under their code of ethics. she has worked for many years treating people from all walks of life with many different issues and problems. She is currently training in Therapeutic Play Skills and intends to continue my professional training, well in to the future.<\/p>\n

Louise believes that every person is unique and so deserves a therapist who is professional and expertly trained. She is motivated by a genuine desire to help people reclaim their lives. Healing from past hurts, dealing with present issues and making change all require a safe and accepting place to do so. Louise believes that the client\/counsellor relationship is of the utmost importance. Her strengths lie in creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable without the fear of blame or stigma, and to know that she will do her very best to support and help you.<\/p>\n

Louise is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

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Deirdre Devlin, BA, Dip Psychotherapy, Cert. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, MIAHIP.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Deirdre\u00a0is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience providing counselling and therapeutic services for adults, adolescents, and children. She has a particular interest in working with teenagers and the issues that typically present for them including anxiety, depression, panic attacks ,anger, exam stress, self-harm, body image issues , bullying and self-esteem issues.\u00a0Deirdre believes that each person has the capacity for growth and change, and she helps clients find greater balance, personal insight, and resilience. Her approach is empathic and collaborative, and she uses a blend of different therapeutic approaches. Deirdre also spends time each week volunteering in Living Life, a non-profit agency that provides counselling.<\/p>\n

Deirdre is a fully accredited member of IAHIP.<\/p>\n

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Dympna Nolan BA, MSc CAP, PMCAP, Child & Adolescent Art Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Dympna has an art background and a keen interest in how the unconscious connects with the conscious thought processing through drawing and painting. She was trained on a CAMHS teams in the Lucena Clinic Services, a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service of St. John of God Community in Wicklow. Dympna has also worked as an Art psychotherapist with Tusla, the Children and Family Agency within a Social Care Team. Dympna has extensive knowledge of children aged 4 to 18 years and specifically works with young people who have encountered trauma and attachment difficulties.<\/p>\n

Dympna has vast experience in relationship building, both with her child and adolescent clients and with their parents or guardians. She has been working in this area for the last 20 years. Showing a particular interest in the exploration of communication through image making and in emotional expression.<\/p>\n

Dympna is fully accredited member of the BACP and IACP, and works under their Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n

I offer parenting sessions for parents that are being challenged with their child’s behaviour issues. Whilst also incorporating my special interest in working with neuro divergents.<\/p>\n

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Therese Reddan Adv Dip, MSc. Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"Therese

Therese has particular interest in the area of grief and loss having completed her master\u2019s Dissertation in the subject. Therese also trained as a drama teacher with the London college of Music and media and she also has over 30 years of experience of working in the health care field with people who have intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, autism and mental health problems. Therese is a hardworking, conscientious and caring person, with extensive knowledge of offering support and guidance to clients. She has a proven ability to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy.\u00a0 Throughout her career she has had the opportunity to work with a wide cross section of clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, including but not limited to: grief, relationship and attachment issues, abandonment, eating disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sexuality and gender issues, individuals impacted by disability and age related issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Therese is optimistic and non-judgmental and works from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model. Working collaboratively with her clients and with a spirit of compassion and expanding awareness. She supports her clients to enter into gentle experiential practices, to expand their own capacities and to discover new insight about themselves, to become more aware of their own strengths and resources and of how the past may be influencing their current thoughts and behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Michelle O’Connell BSc. MSc. Dip. <\/strong>Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Michelle has experience working with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, anger, self-esteem and relationships. She utilizes a Humanistic approach to Counselling using techniques from a variety of different theoretical backgrounds including Person Centered, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness. Michelle offers her clients a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their world. She believes that a lot of our behavior is learned from past experiences and values using CBT to work collaboratively with the client addressing unhealthy thought patterns and improving their emotional health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

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Sarah-Anne Connolly, BA (Hons), MA, Post Dip CBT, Post Dip.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Sarah-Anne has worked with teenagers and children in educational, social care and clinical settings for the last 19 years. She has worked with children and teenagers who have experienced anxiety, mental health issues, complex family background, low self-esteem, trauma, and attachment disruptions. Sarah-Anne takes a humanistic, integrative and child-centred approach
in her work and believes in building self-esteem and resilience in the children that she works with, as well as fostering healthy attachments.<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne believes that children use play to communicate their needs and feelings, like an adult would use words in talk therapy. Play therapy allows a child to play out their inner world \u2013 their thoughts, feelings and concerns in a safe environment. While younger children engage mainly in play therapy, older children and teenagers use a variety of creative means such as art, craft, sand trays, music, games and writing to access their feelings in a safe way. Sarah-Anne has an interest in neurobiology and trauma and incorporates a lot of sensory play in her work with children.<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne is fully accredited with IAPTP.<\/p>\n

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D\u00f3nall Donnelly BA, PG Dip, MA, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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D\u00f3nall has a proven ability to empathise with clients <\/span>whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy. D\u00f3nall is viewed by his clients to be optimistic and non-judgemental in his approach to therapy working from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model and well-versed in the solution-focussed model most suited to the EAP referral system. He supports his clients to expand their own capacities, provide coping mechanisms to handle stress and assists them to fully realise their own strengths and resources.<\/p>\n

D\u00f3nall is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JULIE HOGAN Adv. Dip Psychotherapy <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Psychotherapy is for anyone who may need help in a time of crisis or who feels generally their life or current circumstances are not working for them as they would wish it to.\u00a0 Psychotherapy is an opportunity to get to know yourself, for personal development and a tool for living in a more conscious and informed way. \u00a0 Throughout her career Julie has worked with a wide range of presenting issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, family issues, personal relationship issues, illness, abuse, sexual issues, trauma and compound\/complex trauma, childhood issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Julie\u2019s training and orientation is from the psychodynamic, humanistic and integrative model. \u00a0 Julie works collaboratively with her clients from a client led perspective with non-judgement and unconditional positive regard.\u00a0 Julie works empathically creating a safe and honest space for her clients.\u00a0 Julie also holds a certificate in CBT and uses these practical coping skills and tools from this model where appropriate with Clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Julie is a qualified Yoga and Pre Natal-Yoga teacher (\u201cYoga Alliance\u201d certified), which allows her to work with her clients in a way that recognises and integrates the connection between body and mind, mental and emotional. Julie feels that we may hold some of our past traumas, issues and hurts we have experienced in our lives and that these can become \u201clocked\u201d in our bodies. For this reason, Julie integrates her body work knowledge in her approach to assist clients when appropriate and provide them with tools of self- healing techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maeve Ferns BA, Pg Cert<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Christine Keegan, BSc (Hons), Graduate Dip, Prof Dip, MIACP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Melanie Doyle BA, BA (Hons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Maeve Burke BA (Hons), MA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Maeve

Maeve has completed a MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, BA Hons in Psychology, followed by two years specific modality training in the School of Psychotherapy in St. Vincent\u2019s University Hospital. She
holds full accreditation with the Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI) under the umbrella of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP).<\/p>\n

Maeve has clinical experience in a variety of settings including the National Maternity Hospital, the Tower Probation Programme, Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme, Naas Child and Family Programme, suicide prevention services and student counselling services in third level institutions. She also lectures at third level.<\/p>\n

In her work she adopts a singular approach, tailoring each therapy to suit the individual needs of each person. She offers a space which facilitates you to hear the things you may not be aware of but influence
your actions, decisions and feelings. This provides an opportunity for new insights, to re-shape how you approach challenges and to identify what you really want to do with the issues or difficulties you face in
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Maeve has a particular interest working with young people, along with their parents. Her experience includes working with those affected by a variety of issues and symptoms including anxiety, stress, depression, chronic illness, life transition difficulties, confidence, identity, difficulties in the social bond, self-esteem, bereavement, addiction, relationship issues, anger, questions of gender and sexuality.
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Elizabeth Garvey, BA (Hons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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I use a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative approach. Providing a counselling and therapeutic service by inviting people to develop their awareness as to what prevents them from unfolding their true nature. Thus, enabling a person to take responsibility for what is happening in their life now by overcoming fear, in order to imagine what is possible.<\/p>\n

My experiences have led to developing the strong belief that each person has the capacity to be kind, that we each act out of either a place of love or a place of fear, and I also believe that each person can consciously choose to act for good in their own lives and in the lives of others.<\/p>\n

I hold a B.A. Hons in Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from DBS, Diploma in Psychology, Diploma in Spirituality and a Montessori Diploma in Education. I have practiced as a psychotherapist at Living Life Counselling in Bray. I am a fully accredited\u00a0 member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work under their code of ethics.<\/p>\n

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Alison Keenan<\/span>, BA (Hons)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Alison

She has practiced as a psychotherapist with a UK based LGTBQ+ charity and also within NHS settings, focusing on anxiety and depression. More recently, Alison has held a dual role practicing as a psychotherapist and clinical associate at Living Life Counselling. She has a particular interest in gender diversity, low self esteem and trauma.<\/p>\n

She works in a person-centred way and believes in the power of a non-judgemental environment to facilitate change and deepen personal awareness.<\/p>\n

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Margit Stiebitzhofer BA Hons, PG Dip, MIAPTP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Margit

Margit is accredited member with and governed by Play Therapy Ireland, PTIrl. She works with the holistic, integrative play therapy model and her service is anchored in Jungian play therapy. This means she honours the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship and symbols, utilized in play and communication, while holding a person-centered and non-directive therapeutic space.<\/p>\n

The most successful therapy experiences have in common the quality of the relationship; respect and trust between the client, their family and carers, and the therapist, found in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere.<\/p>\n

This environment allows the child and young person to relax, explore, express, or confront, whatever it is that has brought them to therapy.<\/p>\n

The therapist\u2019s role is an observer-participant, making use of non-directive or semi-directive techniques that channel creativity in play and activity to bolster their energies. The therapeutic relationship builds on developing trust and safety in their abilities while strengthening their self-esteem. The child or young person finds themselves supported to move toward an awareness and understanding on how to best express and manage their issues and needs. This happens in meaningful, age-relevant ways and in tune of their own well-being.<\/p>\n

Margit is open and transparent, non-judgemental and skilful in the therapeutic methods she uses. It is vital to the relationship that the child or young person feels safe and has confidence in Margit\u2019s ability to be their play therapist. The child or young person will walk through this period of their life together with her, in the knowledge and confidence that she can be a strong, steady support.<\/p>\n

Margit provides individual and group play and creative arts therapy. She is a supervisor in training with PTIrl, a seasoned Montessori educator and member of the Teaching Council Ireland.<\/p>\n

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Bernie McGrane Bsc, MA, MIACP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Bernie

Cert in Behavioural Therapy Prof. Dip. Counselling. BSc Psychotherapy. M.A. in Integrative Psychotherapy. M.A. in Supervision. MIACP, SIACP.<\/p>\n

As a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, Bernie has a vast range of experience that encompasses over 20 years working in private practice and within the addiction services. Bernie counsels people recovering from addiction and also family members affected by addiction.<\/p>\n

She also works in general practice with a broad range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, bereavement, sexuality, sexual abuse, intimacy, relationship difficulties, work-related issues, attachment and family dynamics \/ breakdown.<\/p>\n

Bernie has a certificate in Behavioral Therapy from William Glasser Ireland, a professional diploma in Counselling from Trinity College Dublin and a BSc (hon) in Psychotherapy with Middlesex University. She has expanded her studies with a M.A. in Integrative Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. Bernie is also an accredited supervisor and was awarded an M.A. in Supervision by Dublin City University.<\/p>\n

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Edel O’Leary BA MA MIACP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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I am an experienced and accredited (IACP) adult counsellor and psychotherapist, who holds a Masters Degree in Integrated Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work both short-term and long-term with clients of different gender, age groups and different socioeconomic backgrounds.
I also work with adults and young people with Intellectual Disabilities and or Neurodiversity.<\/p>\n

Through my work with Living Life (Bray) and Village Counselling Services (Tallaght), I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children who presented with a wide range of issues. These include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, living with a long-term illness and managing a family breakdown.<\/p>\n

I work with the individuality of each client to give them the time and space to explore their needs and work collaboratively to bring about the changes that may be needed to help them cope with their present issues or concerns.<\/p>\n

My therapeutic approach is Humanistic, Integrative and Person-centred. If required I use skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Reality Therapy\/ Choice Theory (RT\/CT).
When appropriate I integrate a creative approach and work through the use of creative media and expression and play. If needed I also include developmentally informed CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Sequentially Planned Integrated Counselling for Children (SPICC Model) to work with a client\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

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Claire Harrington BEd, MSc. PMCAPTP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Claire works one to one with children and adolescents.
The approach is gentle and child led. The image the young person creates becomes the communication. Claire works with unconscious processes bringing them to consciousness, thus helping the young person to move forward. Claire provides a space where the young person feels safe to express themselves.<\/p>\n

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Our Teamof Qualified, Experienced and Accredited Professionals. All counsellors and psychotherapists at RISE are accredited members of IACP, IAHIP or ICP\u00a0or other recognised professional bodies. Please note we cannot guarantee that therapy is covered under your insurance due to the wide variety of policies offered on the market which have different condititions attached. We advise […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

All counsellors and psychotherapists at RISE are accredited members of <\/span><\/i>IACP<\/span><\/i><\/a>, IAHIP<\/a> or ICP<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Wayne Hamilton BA (Hons), Dip MIACP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Practice Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Founder and practice manager at RISE, Wayne is a qualified, experienced psychotherapist holding a 1 st Class Honours Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DBS, a Practitioners Cert in CBT and he is currently pursuing a Diploma in Consciousness postgrad with the C.G. Jung Centre, Dublin.<\/p>\n

Wayne is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works within their codes of ethics and practice. Previously Wayne has volunteered with ISPCC ChildLine and also has a background in social care settings having worked with service users who are marginalized or disadvantaged in some way within the community such as those with serious illness and children on the autism spectrum. He has also practiced as a psychotherapist at Living Life Counselling in Bray, a charitable organization and is an affiliate of both OPTUM and Health Assured Employee Assistance Schemes.<\/p>\n

Wayne creates a warm, safe, non-judgmental space for individual counselling and his practice is humanistic, integrative and relational in nature. Wayne believes that each of us at our unique core, have the capacity to heal and learn from our wounding, to have a better relationship with ourselves and to live fully. He has particular interest and skill in the areas of abandonment and isolation, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and major depressive episodes.<\/p>\n

\"Wayne<\/p>\n

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Moya Nulty BSc. PGCert, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Moya graduated from UCD with a degree in Psychology and History. Having worked as a teacher for many years she studied at PCI college and obtained a Diploma in Psychotherapy\/Counselling and went on to receive a BSc. (1 st class Honours) in Psychotherapy\/Counselling from Middlesex University. Later she completed a Postgraduate Cert in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with IICP Institute.<\/p>\n

Working from an integrative humanistic perspective, Moya draws on different therapeutic approaches but the work is always grounded in a person centred approach tailored to the suitability of the client. Moya is particularly interested in working with children and young adults. Through play therapy she has worked with young people who are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, bereavement and loss, panic attacks, self-harm, eating disorders, stress, trauma and school related issues.<\/p>\n

Moya is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

\"Moya<\/p>\n

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Judy Ferguson, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Judy joined RISE having completed her psychotherapy training with ZestLife college and a Level 8 degree with IICP and has attained clinical practice experience with Tiglin Addiction Services offering counselling to men in residential addiction settings and Living Life Counselling in Bray.<\/p>\n

Judy has completed additional learning in the areas of complex trauma, ethics and core evaluation. Judy is a person centred psychotherapist who also draws on Psychodynamic theory and Cognitive Behavioural approaches in her approach. Judy has particular interest in the areas of anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and trauma.<\/p>\n

Judy is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

\"Judy<\/p>\n

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Louise Doran Bsc, PGDip, Cert Therapeutic Play, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Louise Doran trained with P.C.I. College Dublin and obtained a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Louise has a special interest in Eating Disorders and went on obtained a Diploma in Practitioner\u2019s Skills for Eating Disorders with The National Centre for Eating Disorders U.K. She also completed further training in C.B.T (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with Zestlife College.<\/p>\n

Louise works with adults and adolescents one to one. Louise has worked in the Loretto counselling Center for 5 years before starting her private practice in Wicklow and Wexford. Louise finds C.B.T. to be extremely helpful in overcoming anxiety\/panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, anger and many other problems. Louise is fully accredited with the I.A.C.P. (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works under their code of ethics. she has worked for many years treating people from all walks of life with many different issues and problems. She is currently training in Therapeutic Play Skills and intends to continue my professional training, well in to the future.<\/p>\n

Louise believes that every person is unique and so deserves a therapist who is professional and expertly trained. She is motivated by a genuine desire to help people reclaim their lives. Healing from past hurts, dealing with present issues and making change all require a safe and accepting place to do so. Louise believes that the client\/counsellor relationship is of the utmost importance. Her strengths lie in creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable without the fear of blame or stigma, and to know that she will do her very best to support and help you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Louise is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

\"Louise<\/p>\n

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Graham King BA, PGDip, MSc Systemic Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Graham is a Systemic Family Therapist.\u00a0 A fully registered member of the FTAI (Family Therapy Association of Ireland), he is accredited to work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.\u00a0 Graham holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in the US, and a PGDip and MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from Clanwilliam Institute.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Graham has experience working in a variety of social care settings including working with families impacted by mental health diagnoses, illness, intellectual disabilities, and homelessness.\u00a0 Throughout his training as a family therapist, he gained experience working as a psychotherapist in the education sector, and various family therapy services across Dublin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As well as working with Rise, Graham also works in a Family Centre in the Dublin West region.\u00a0 He has experience helping people with a range of difficulties includes relational issues, sexual issues, parenting issues, PTSD, OCD, addiction, anxiety, depression, bereavement and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The systemic approach to psychotherapy attempts to understand distress within the context in which it occurs.\u00a0 It is collaborative, seeks to understand how patterns have arisen, and how people have come to make sense of their lives.\u00a0 Graham is also particularly attuned to the wider societal contexts that influence behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs.<\/p>\n

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Deirdre Devlin, B.A, Dip Psychotherapy, Cert. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, MIAHIP.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Deirdre has a Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Tivoli Institute , Dun Laoghaire, a Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Irish Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Deirdre is currently studying for a Masters qualification in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy in the Irish Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Deirdre\u00a0is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience providing counselling and therapeutic services for adults, adolescents, and children. She has a particular interest in working with teenagers and the issues that typically present for them including anxiety, depression, panic attacks ,anger, exam stress, self-harm, body image issues , bullying and self-esteem issues.\u00a0Deirdre believes that each person has the capacity for growth and change, and she helps clients find greater balance, personal insight, and resilience. Her approach is empathic and collaborative, and she uses a blend of different therapeutic approaches. Deirdre also spends time each week volunteering in Living Life, a non-profit agency that provides counselling.<\/p>\n

Deirdre is a fully accredited member of IAHIP.<\/p>\n

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Sarah-Jane Reilly HDip., MSc., MA Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sarah-Jane has been training and working in the area of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy since 1999. She holds a higher diploma in psychoanalytic studies, a master\u2019s degree in clinical psychoanalysis and a higher diploma in child art psychotherapy. She trained in the mater child guidance clinic, St. Vincent's university hospital, Elm park, St. John of God, Stillorgan, the national maternity hospital, Holles street and Navan psychiatric unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah-Jane works with children, adolescents and adults and has a particular interest in anxiety and attachment and separation issues. She also works as an occasional lecturer on the higher diploma in psychotherapy in St. Vincent's University hospital and on the MSc in Child art Psychotherapy in the late childhood guidance clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

She is a fully registered and accredited member of A.P.P.I and I.C.P.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sarah-Jane<\/p>\n

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Dympna Nolan BA, MSc CAP, PMCAP, Child & Adolescent Art Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dympna is a fully qualified Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapist obtaining her Masters of Science in UCD School of Medicine and a Post Masters in St Vincent\u2019s School of Psychotherapy. Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy is deeply embedded in the Psychoanalytic approach. Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy also recognises the humanistic and integrative approach in which all young people have the human capacity to achieve a balanced life.<\/p>\n

Dympna has an art background and a keen interest in how the unconscious connects with the conscious thought processing through drawing and painting. She was trained on a CAMHS teams in the Lucena Clinic Services, a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service of St. John of God Community in Wicklow. Presently Dympna is also working as an Art psychotherapist with Tusla, the Children and Family Agency within a Social Care Team. Dympna has extensive knowledge of children aged 4 to 18 years and specifically works with young people who have encountered trauma and attachment difficulties.<\/p>\n

Dympna has vast experience in relationship building, both with her child and adolescent clients and with their parents or guardians. She has been working in this area for the last 20 years. Showing a particular interest in the exploration of communication through image making and in emotional expression.<\/p>\n

Dympna is an accredited member of the ACAP, and works under their Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n

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Therese Reddan Adv Dip, MSc. Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An accredited member of IAHIP, Therese graduated from the Tivoli Institute in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy. Therese then went on to study at Carlow IT and obtained a Master of Arts in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (Clinical) Level 9 on NVQ. <\/span><\/p>\n

Therese has particular interest in the area of grief and loss having completed her master\u2019s Dissertation in the subject. Therese also trained as a drama teacher with the London college of Music and media and she also has over 30 years of experience of working in the health care field with people who have intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, autism and mental health problems. Therese is a hardworking, conscientious and caring person, with extensive knowledge of offering support and guidance to clients. She has a proven ability to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy.\u00a0 Throughout her career she has had the opportunity to work with a wide cross section of clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, including but not limited to: grief, relationship and attachment issues, abandonment, eating disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sexuality and gender issues, individuals impacted by disability and age related issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Therese is optimistic and non-judgmental and works from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model. Working collaboratively with her clients and with a spirit of compassion and expanding awareness. She supports her clients to enter into gentle experiential practices, to expand their own capacities and to discover new insight about themselves, to become more aware of their own strengths and resources and of how the past may be influencing their current thoughts and behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Therese\"<\/div>\n
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Michelle O'Connell BSc. MSc. Dip. <\/strong>Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Michelle is a fully qualified, experienced and accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the IACP. She holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from IICP and has completed a BSc. (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc. in Organizational Psychology both in the UK. Michelle also holds a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Michelle currently works as a Volunteer Counsellor with Living Life Counseling in Bray and has also worked with the Village Counselling Service in Tallaght as well as working in private practice. <\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle has experience working with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, anger, self-esteem and relationships. She utilizes a Humanistic approach to Counselling using techniques from a variety of different theoretical backgrounds including Person Centered, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness. Michelle offers her clients a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their world. She believes that a lot of our behavior is learned from past experiences and values using CBT to work collaboratively with the client addressing unhealthy thought patterns and improving their emotional health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

\"Michelle<\/p>\n

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Sarah-Anne Connolly, BA (Hons), MA, Post Dip CBT, Post Dip.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sarah-Anne is a qualified Play Therapist who is continuing in her
studies in completing a MA in Creative Psychotherapy (Humanistic and
Integrative Modality) with the Children's Therapy Centre.\u00a0
Previously, Sarah-Anne completed a BA (Hons) in Psychology, a MA in
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne has worked with teenagers and children in educational, social
care and clinical settings for the last 17 years. She has worked with
children and teenagers who have experienced anxiety, mental health
issues, complex family background, low self-esteem, trauma, and
attachment disruptions. Sarah-Anne takes a humanistic, integrative and
child-centred approach in her work and believes in building self-esteem
and resilience in the children that she works with, as well as fostering
healthy attachments.<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne believes that children use play to communicate their needs
and feelings, like an adult would use words in talk therapy. Play
therapy allows a child to play out their inner world - their thoughts,
feelings and concerns in a safe environment.
While younger children engage mainly in play therapy, older children and
teenagers use a variety of creative means such as art, craft, sand
trays, music, games and writing to access their feelings in a safe way.
This creative therapy uses the same principles as play therapy.
Sarah-Anne has an interest in neurobiology and trauma and incorporates a
lot of sensory play in her work with children.<\/p>\n

Sarah-Anne is a pre-accredited member of IAPTP and follows their code of ethics and practice.<\/p>\n

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D\u00f3nall Donnelly BA, PG Dip, MA, Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/h2>\n

D\u00f3nall specialises in a vast array of areas including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, selt-esteem issues, grief, trauma etc but has a particular interest in work-related stress, work-life balance, work assertive issues and bullying in the workplace. His uniquely diverse background as an employment lawyer, recruitment consultant, career coach and psychotherapist equips him with a unique set of skills which can really assist his clients to recalibrate the balance in their lives and overcome hurdles that are standing in the way of them reaching their true potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u00f3nall has a proven ability to empathise with clients <\/span>whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy. D\u00f3nall is viewed by his clients to be optimistic and non-judgemental in his approach to therapy working from a humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative model and well-versed in the solution-focussed model most suited to the EAP referral system. He supports his clients to expand their own capacities, provide coping mechanisms to handle stress and assists them to fully realise their own strengths and resources.<\/p>\n

D\u00f3nall is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nicole Coutlangus BA, Dip Counsellor & Psychotherapist<\/h2>\n

Nicole completed her Diploma of Counselling & Psychotherapy at PCI College in Dublin, and gained her initial clinical experience at Living Life Counselling in Bray. She is a humanistic, person-centred therapist who utilises existential concepts, basic CBT techniques and mindfulness where appropriate to the work. Her approach is relationship-driven, with the objective of empowering the client to trust their inner voice always at the fore. The past is explored, but the work is very much grounded in the present moment. More than anything, she believes it is the relationship between client and therapist that promotes the greatest healing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Nicole has a particular interest in the areas of sexuality, career-related crises and crises of meaning and purpose, as well as anxiety disorders and maternal mental health. She equally has a niche in helping millenials and Gen Z clients maintain their mental health while managing adulthood in the age of social media and infinite opportunity. Coming from America, she also has a keen understanding of what it feels like to start over in a new country, and realises that this may be a common, yet difficult experience for many in an increasingly-diverse Ireland.<\/span>\u00a0In addition to working at RISE, Nicole has a private practice in Greystones, and continues to volunteer at Living Life Counselling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nicole is a pre-accredited member of the IACP, and works under their Code of Ethics. She is qualified to work one-on-one with clients over the age of 18.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Soraya Ahmid, B.A., Dip. Integrative Psychotherapy, Professional Cert. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Soraya has a B.A. (Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Professional Certificate in Child and Adolescent Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is currently completing the final year of her Masters in Integrative Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy, with the Irish Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Soraya believes that every client has a story \u2013 every story matters \u2013 every client matters. Soraya has extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents and she provides a safe, warm environment that enables clients to feel comfortable to start sharing their story.<\/p>\n

Soraya\u2019s primary way of working is person-centred, however, being trained integratively, she focuses on the individual as a whole and therapy can therefore be tailor made to suit each individual client\u2019s needs. Soraya has a particular interest working with children and adolescents and the various issues that they present with, which include but are not limited to, anxiety, anger, body-image issues, grief, self-harm issues, bullying, dealing with separation within the home, and self-worth issues. Her work also focuses on enabling children to access their feelings through creative means.<\/p>\n

As well as working with RISE, Soraya also works in the Wicklow Child and Family Project Centre in Wicklow Town and she is also working in private practice in Tallaght and Wicklow. Soraya is a fully accredited member of IACP.<\/p>\n

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Margit Stiebitzhofer, PTI Certificate, PTI Diploma, Play Therapist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Prior to joining RISE, Margit had a career background in special needs education and Montessori management before becoming a play therapist in 2016. With a keen interest in evidence-based interventions, Margit utilises tools such as SDQ (Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire) for evidence-based measure, ELS (Emotional Learning Styles assessment) spectrum related and Hopes and Expectations (qualitative measure).<\/p>\n

Margits practice is Non-directive and child-centred, following Jungian theory; the psyche has a self-healing potential, that the archetypes assist in organizing the child\u2019s behaviour and therapeutic processes intervene and transform the child in the direction of healing. She works integratively using a wide range of play and creative arts techniques, mostly responding to the child\u2019s wishes. Margit has experience with alleviating chronic, mild, or moderate psychological and emotional conditions in children that are causing behavioural problems and\/or are preventing children from realising their potential. Margit is committed to developing herself through continuing professional development, including supervision.<\/p>\n

Margit\u2019s focus us on building and developing the therapeutic relationship based on the Axline Guiding Principles of Interaction and Ethical Work Principles of Play Therapy Ireland (governing body).<\/p>\n

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*RISE COUNSELLING PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE ETHICAL BOUNDARY OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND TO\u00a0<\/span>ENHANCE THIS WE ENSURE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE PLACED WITH A COUNSELLOR YOU KNOW. WE ALSO STAGGER\u00a0<\/span>OUR APPOINTMENT TIMES IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO MEET OTHER CLIENTS AT THE PRACTICE.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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