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Hello, I'm Antoinette. I am a professional Counselling Therapist, accredited and Garda-vetted with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP). I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for young people to work through their mental health issues and I offer counselling support and advice to parents/guardians.
I am also a practicing Guidance Counsellor (MIGC). This role keeps me in touch with the mental health issues young people face today at the various stages of development, from early teens through to young adulthood. I find that my knowledge of the 2nd and 3rd level educational systems in Ireland and the careers/job sector can be very helpful to the young person during our counselling sessions. |
My ApproachI am primarily a person-centered Counselling Therapist, which means I listen carefully, in a very non-judgemental way and with real empathy and care. Over the years I have completed training in a variety of counselling interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness and Reality Therapy.
I bring all of these tools into the room when I am counselling and I choose a bespoke mix depending on what will most benefit the young person. I introduce simple techniques to improve mental health; daily practices that help develop resilience and self-esteem. |
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Qualifications & Associations
Counselling Therapist, accredited by Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP)
Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP).
PD School Guidance and Counselling, Maynooth University
MA, BA, HDip Ed, Maynooth University
Additionally I work as a Career & Guidance Counsellor (MIGC). And I have worked with both adults and young people in Pieta House and The Village Counselling Service in Tallaght.
Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP).
PD School Guidance and Counselling, Maynooth University
MA, BA, HDip Ed, Maynooth University
Additionally I work as a Career & Guidance Counsellor (MIGC). And I have worked with both adults and young people in Pieta House and The Village Counselling Service in Tallaght.