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Counselling & Therapy

At times in life, for some people relationship struggles, work or financial stress, life events or indeed past traumas can become too much of a burden. We may feel overwhelmed by thoughts and feelings. We may feel alone and struggling to cope. Talking to a friend or family member can be a great comfort but for some personal struggles, we may need someone with more skill to talk to. This is where seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist can help.

In a therapeutic session, the counsellor/psychotherapist creates a safe space and supports you to talk freely about the challenges bringing distress into your life. For many people, over time, this can help them have more clarity and support them bringing about change for a healthier life outcome for themselves. Therapeutic sessions are one to one, private and confidential.

A good counsellor is someone you can feel comfortable with. They are somebody who establishes a caring and non-judgemental environment where you can take time for you. You should feel listened to and respected. There are many different counsellors and psychotherapists available and many different therapeutic approaches. However not every counsellor or therapist may be the right fit for you. Therefore when you make the initial contact with a counsellor/psychotherapist, ask questions and see how you feel about engaging with that counsellor/psychotherapist. How you connect with the counsellor/psychotherapist is important for you to establish a positive working relationship.

About Me

Jane Hanrahan

My name is Jane Hanrahan. I am a trained counsellor and psychotherapist, accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I have a professional background in social work, qualifying from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Social Science Degree and Masters in Social Science (Social Work). This area of work brought me into contact with many individuals, children, teenagers and families facing many traumas and struggles. From this I gained a real interest in counselling and therapeutic work and how people can be facilitated to effect change in their life given the correct supportive environment.

I completed a three year training programme in Humanistic & Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and was awarded a graduate diploma from Dublin City University. I worked for many years in the Newlands Institute for Counselling and Therapy formerly located in Clondalkin. There, I worked with individuals and couples dealing with a wide range of issues from relationship & marital difficulties, bereavement, anxiety & depression, self esteem issues and recovery from abuse to dealing with chronic illness.

Some of the work was short term counselling, while other work was more long term psychotherapeutic in focus. A number of years ago, I began to see individuals independently and feel privileged to do this. I see adults and teenagers as well as children. Take a look at the services I offer below.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy focuses on working over a longer period of time to explore the issues that may be creating problems in a person’s life.

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Counselling

Counselling tends to be more short term and supports the person in exploring a current crisis or struggle that they may be facing in life.

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Youth Therapeutic Work

There are many approaches to helping teens/children who are experiencing difficulties in life and it is essential that we always support them.

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Ethos of Service

‘Every individual has their own story and in the sharing of their story every individual is treated with dignity and respect’
Psychotherapy
30%
Counselling
38%
Children/Teens
22%
Other
10%

Services

What I Offer

Whether you are experiencing any issues at home, at work, socially or on the net. It isn’t nice to deal with on your own. Whatever it is I believe that I can help you. Psychotherapy, counselling and working therapeutically with children and teenagers are the three key areas in which I focus my work.

Psychotherapy

The focus of psychotherapy is to work over a longer period of time to explore the underlying issues that are creating problems or interfering with your satisfaction with life. Psychotherapy can assist in resolving past traumas or conflicts that are holding you back from enjoying life. Sessions are usually weekly. Psychotherapy is a reflective process whereby you are supported in gaining a deeper self awareness that will strengthen you in progressing through past and current problems.

Counselling

Counselling tends to be more short term and supports the person in exploring a current crisis or struggle that is happening in their life. Through the counselling sessions, the individual is facilitated in exploring the problem, identifying solutions or ways to effect change that will bring about emotional calm and personal contentment.

Children and Teenagers

There are many approaches to help children and teenagers who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions and behaviour.

As part of the initial assessment, the therapist meets the parent/parents of the child/teenager and then meets briefly with the child/teenager and parent/parents before engaging with the child/teenager for one to one sessions. Different approaches beyond talking can be very effective in supporting children/teenagers to connect with and share how they are feeling. Often younger children work best through the medium of play, while teenagers often find drawing or painting a safe way to communicate their feelings.

The therapist works at the pace of the child/ teenager. It is crucial that the child/teenager feels supported and understood by their therapist.

The progress of the work is reviewed regularly and this is communicated with the parents in a manner which is inclusive for them in supporting their child/teenager but all the while, mindful of the confidentiality in the therapeutic alliance between the child/teenager and therapist.

Why Me?

Professional

Therapist is IACP accredited (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and is professionally qualified with a broad range of experience working with adults & young people in crisis.

Services

Counselling and Psychotherapy services are available for children, adolescents and adults, and are conveniently located about three minutes from the M4 heading towards the West. Local surrounding areas include Celbridge, Maynooth, Kilcock & Lucan.

Cost

Therapist offers very competitive fee rates. Some spaces are available for low cost services… enquiries are always welcome and are facilitated as spaces are available.

Contact

Me

Phone

087 278 1194

Address

Glen Easton, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland

E-mail Address

info@leixlipcounsellingandtherapy.com

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