VHI, Laya, and Irish Life health insurance policies may cover the cost of some psychotherapy and counselling sessions.
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John Smith
Fully-accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Integrative Clinical Supervisor, working full-time for over 18 years in private practice.
John’s approach is holistic, person-centred and integrative and he works from a cognitive (CBT) and motivational psychological perspective. He has a special interest in sitting with people to facilitate personal growth and he meets with them from a place of compassion and non-judgment .
COUNSELLING SERVICES
ADDICTIONS
Addiction is a no-fault condition that can affect anyone regardless of age, social standing, intelligence or education. There is no known definitive cause or cure. It can however be arrested and treated and recovery is attainable.
Sex ADDICTIONS
Sexually-
RELATIONSHIPS
Society has changed when it comes to our understanding of what is a committed relationship between two people. In Ireland, we recognise a variety of approaches to relationship based on culture, religion, sexuality, gender and ethnicity. Issues and problems may arise in any of these loving, caring and committed relationships. Relationship counselling facilitates an understanding of and a working towards a resolution of these difficulties.
STRESS & Anxiety
The pace and pressure of 21st century living can result in us experiencing stress. A certain level of this stress may be positive and bring out the best in our performance keeping us alert. However, too much internal stress may affect our mental health resulting in an inability to cope in our work life, home life, and recreational time. Counselling aims to create understanding and empowerment by building recognition and management of stress.
clinical supervision
Along with John’s many years of practical hands-on experience working with clients he has a Diploma in Integrative Clinical Supervision and is a fully-accredited Clinical Supervisor with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), and the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI).