Next Step Therapy is a highly ethical, professional, experienced and friendly therapy practice in the heart of Dublin offering counselling & psychotherapy, addiction assessment, referral & treatment and EMDR for PTSD and CPTSD.

I have work fulltime in the counselling and psychotherapy field as an accredited practitioner for 20 years in a variety of settings. This includes addiction treatment, prison service, criminal justice system etc. For the past 10 years I have worked in my own private practice.

I am accredited by both Irish and British Associations of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP & BACP). I am also accredited by Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (formerly IAAAC) and the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) as an addiction professional. I have completed accredited training by EMDR UK & Ireland. Finally, I am recognised by the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) as a registered clinical hypnotherapy practice and by the Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Association (CHPA) as an accredited Hypno-Psychotherapist. 

I attach great importance to the humanity of my practice of psychotherapy. As well as my skills and clinical knowledge, I also bring compassion, kindness, curiosity and humour into my sessions.

I place much value on the first stages of therapy and believe that the act of reaching out and asking for help is a very courageous and healing act. I aim to make this process as smooth as possible by providing a friendly, caring and non-judgemental service

What Do I Offer

I have a variety of different therapies that you can use, tailored to your needs. All are tried, tested and evidence-based. I offer:

For those who struggle with the appropriate expression of anger. We explore both active and passive forms of Anger; Anger Out and Anger In. Please see below or on our website for more information.

Mood Management

I have a series of evidence based CBT programmes for mood management problems. There are 2 versions: low intensity and high intensity.

Low Intensity Programme consists of between 8 and 12 CBT Mood Management modules and lasts between 6 and 8 weeks

The High Intensity Programme consists of all the Low Intensity Modules plus individual integrative psychotherapy, psychoeducational training and relapse prevention strategy management. This lasts between 10 and 16 sessions or longer, if necessary.

For more information, please see the Mood Management section on my website

Individual Counselling Sessions

This is what most people understand by therapy: two people in relationship and working towards change in a friendly, supportive and, above all, in a non-judgmental manner. Most of our sessions are short-term solution focussed although open-ended psychotherapy for deeper problems or core issues is also possible.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

I have a range of evidence based courses for people suffering from depression, anxiety, chronic worry or generalised anxiety, shyness or social anxiety, anger management, aggression control, assertiveness training, procrastination, low self-esteem, shame reduction, panic attacks, bipolar disorder mood management, etc

Group Psychotherapy

Also called Support Groups. A powerful way to get to know yourself with the help of others who understand what you are going through. Facilitated by an experienced counsellor. These groups usually meet weekly and are very useful if you feel lonely, dislocated or just lost. A group will start when 4 or more people make a commitment to attend at least 6 sessions.

Workshops

An opportunity to explore single persistent problem areas with a group. Examples include: Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Assertiveness Training. We have many others so call us for more information

Addictions

I am a qualified and highly experienced addictions consultant and have decades of experience working with all forms of substance abuse and dependency. I offer assessment and diagnosis; referral to detox or primary treatment; both individual and group relapse prevention; aftercare; family support; workplace substance abuse education; psychoeducational groups on demand etc

PTSD/Trauma

This is where the past is present. I use EMDR to treat this complex issue.