Hello, and Welcome to my Online Psychotherapy Practice!

I'm Margaret and I have worked for many years as a couple's and individual counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a Psychological Astrologer with individuals and couples.

As a psychotherapist, my role is to walk alongside you and help you find greater clarity and healing, when life feels challenging and confusing. My aim is to support you, as you join the dots between your present and past. This can greatly enhance your inner journey of self-discovery and self-healing, bringing resolution and peace, to previously painful memories and situations.

Facilitating your connection as a couple or throuple, or more, either at the start, middle or end, of your relationship, can offer deeper insight to each of you as individuals, as well as enhancing all of your relationships.

My Approach
Over the many years of working with people, I have integrated a humanistic a humanistic and person centred approach, with Psychodynamic, Systems and Emotionally Focussed therapy. As a Psychological Astrologer, I draw upon Jungian psychology, to help you remember who you are and discover new ways to access your core inner strengths and resources.  

Training

·        Masters in Clinical Social Work, (MSW, FSU)
·        B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, (IICP)
·        B.A. Mod. in Sociology, (TCD)
·        Diploma in Psychological Astrology (CPA, London)
·        Diploma in Family and Workplace Mediation, (MII)

Over the years I have also done training in Group Analysis, Dreamtending, Emotion Focussed therapy and Emotionally Focussed Therapy for Couples, as well as in Past Life Regression with Dr. Brian Weiss.

Work Experience:

My work experience over the past 35 years includes working in mental health, addictions, domestic violence, fostering and adoption, rape crisis and child abuse. I also spent some time teaching Social Work and counselling skills at the University of the West of England and running equality and diversity awareness workshops in the UK. I particularly enjoy working with relationship dynamics!

Other useful information!

I am bilingual in English/Italian and I’ve lived for long stretches of time in the UK and the USA, (Hawai'i, and LA), as well as in my native Ireland, where I am currently based.

What does working together look like?

Making a commitment to yourself to go on a journey of self-discovery. Unlike having a cup of tea and a chat with a good friend, as your therapist, I will gently and compassionately nudge you to explore aspects of yourself that feel stuck and are hindering your access to happiness and joy. Your therapy work is always led by you and I will dive alongside you as deep as you feel ready to go to support you in this process.

Everyone is very welcome in my practice. I practice a policy of inclusivity and diversity and clients from all countries and cultures, are always welcome. My practice is an LGBTQI+ and neurodiverse inclusive and safe space.

 Some of the Issues I can offer support with:
1. Self-value & self-empowerment
2. Relationships
2. Gender and sexuality
3. Anxiety
4. Loss and grief
5. Relocation
6. Short and long terms health concerns
7. Retirement adjustment
8. Family of origin dynamics
9. Current family dynamics

 All enquiries are always very welcome – contact me at margaretgcounselling@gmail.com