Gillford has worked in the counselling and psychotherapy field for the past 30 years.He graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) Degree in Psychology in 1986 and a MSc. Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 1992. He continues to engage in on-going Professional development, and brings a vast resource of learning to his work as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
He works in a humanistic way incorporating Person Centred and Gestalt theory and approaches. He utilises Cognitive Behavioural Skills where appropriate and believes in the client’s process towards healing and recovery.
Through providing a safe environment of warmth, empathy and respect, Gillford offers support and challenge to his clients to empower themselves to take responsibility for their own lives as they seek to understand and accept themselves, gain insight to healing their traumas and engage in overcoming their difficulties.
Besides working with individuals and couples he also facilitates group work and workshops as well as providing supervision and training for those in the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
Nuala is an accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist and is a member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MIACP) with over 17 years experience. She holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in person with clients and also works remotely /online if preferred.
She works with both individuals and couples using a person centred, humanistic, integrative and solution focused approach creating a nonjudgmental and safe environment which enables clients to move towards self awareness, self acceptance, empowerment, healing and growth. She also provides personal therapy for students.
Her areas of expertise include anxiety management, relationship issues, stress, family conflict, behavioural issues, bereavement, depression, coping skills, self esteem and empowerment. She can be contacted through Awakenings at 01-4920122 or by email at mariadandy@gmail.com
Susan has over twenty years of counselling experience. She is a trained relationship and marriage counsellor and has worked in Accord and MRCS. She also supervises counsellors in their work in Accord. She has a Diploma in Counselling and is accredited with I.A.C.P and N.A.P.C.P. She works in a person centred and humanistic way incorporating psychodynamic and gestalt theory. What Susan has to offer is her compassion, care and understanding of the difficulties of life and relationships. She offers a safe and respectful environment in which clients are supported and gently challenged to grow and develop, gain understanding and acceptance, thus empowering them to a new awareness of how to heal and overcome their difficulties.
Siobhán’s philosophy of counselling is based on an integrative humanistic person centered approach. She believes in the client’s ability for self determination and helps facilitate the client to realise their own true potential. She understands that when the client seeks out counselling they are often in personal crisis and are seeking refuge, this refuge she believes can be found from within themselves when a safe counselling space is available to them. Siobhán has over 25 years of working as a social care worker, mostly working with vulnerable young men and their families within the residential care system and frontline community based projects. Siobhán has extensive experience in working as counsellor in areas of Dublin where intergenerational trauma has resulted in families being ravaged by criminality, drug & alcohol addiction and suicide. Being trusted with people’s life stories and experiences influenced her interest in studying and training in counselling. Siobhán currently works as a Counsellor within a community setting and with private clients, working face to face and remotely by zoom, phone etc when necessary. She enjoys the age range of her clients, aging from 19 yrs to 86 yrs! She understands the uniqueness of the relationship, the uniqueness of the client and their presenting needs and the responsibility that comes with being their counsellor.
Maggie Cox
MIACP
Mary Hilliard
MIACP
Philip Moore
MIACP
Bernard McGuiness
(Dundrum Counselling) MIACP
We can help navigate relationship issues by fostering communication, enhancing understanding, and addressing emotional needs, ultimately leading to healthier connections and personal growth.
Therapy for anxiety disorders focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and enhancing resilience, empowering individuals to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Trauma therapy aims to help individuals process traumatic experiences, enhance emotional regulation, and rebuild a sense of safety, enabling healing and personal empowerment.
Depression
is often manifest as low mood, lack of interest, withdrawal and can lead to a
hopelessness in living. Talking with a trusted professional you can discover a way out of your ‘darkness’.
For many of us, experiences in childhood can often leave us impacted and distressed. In a safe space we can peel back the layers of stress and examine the impact that such adverse childhood experiences have had on us
Healthy stress is part of our everyday lives. When our bodies and minds get overwhelmed by the tasks facing us we can go into dis-stress. Talking to someone may help you understand your distress and find ways of alleviating it.
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