Olivia Naughton Counselling And Psychotherapy Dublin

Excellent Counselling and Psychotherapy In Dublin. Book your Counselling and Psychotherapy appointment with Olivia and receive a free telephone consultation.

about us

About Our Psychotherapy Clinic in Dublin City Centre.

Olivia qualified as a Humanistic and Integrative therapist in 2010. Her background is in Psychology and Social Care work where she has over 15 years’ experience of working in counselling and psychotherapy in Dublin.

Olivia works with both individuals and couples. She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement and other life events.

“As a therapist I place an importance on the therapeutic relationship and trust. I work to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment in Dublin for each client. I work collaboratively with the client to gain insight into the emotional and psychological aspects that may be underlying their presenting issues as well as to how once effective coping strategies may now operate as a stumbling block to personal growth.

Committed to Continuous Professional Development

In addition to her qualifications Olivia is committed to maintaining a high standard of professional practice that is regularly revitalised and attends professional supervision in relation to her counselling and psychotherapy work in Dublin.

Fully Accredited And Certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist.

Olivia is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and abides by their code of ethics.

Fully Qualified Psychotherapist In Dublin

Olivia holds a BA Degree in Psychology as well as a Graduate Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy from Tivoli Institute Dun Laoghaire.

In my couples work I am interested in how each individual’s early experience, assumption and expectation of relationships impacts how they experience and react in their own relationship. Often couples can become stuck in ways of interacting with each other that are maladaptive. Couples therapy can help to identify and replace this with more positive interactions that allow greater empathy, understanding and intimacy between the couple”

Our psychotherapy services are located at 37 Wexford Street, Dublin, Portobello, D02 F652, close to St. Stephen’s Green. Please contact us today for a Counselling and Psychotherapy Dublin consultation.

FAQ

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Counselling & Psychotherapy Services

Olivia works with a highly personalised approach tailored to each of her clients’ individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they are striving for.

Olivia Naughton provides counselling and psychotherapy services for both Individuals and Couples in Dublin to address a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioural issues including the following: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, Bereavement, Relationship Issues and Self-Development amongst others.

The above list is not exclusive but rather a sample of the issues she works with. Please feel welcome to contact Olivia to arrange an appointment to discuss any difficulties or issues you may be experiencing in your life.

What We Do?

At Olivia Naughton Counselling And Psychotherapy Dublin our counselling services place importance on the relationship of mutual respect and trust between the client and therapist. I’m committed to creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment for each client. The therapeutic approach is facilitated through dialogue rather than advice and information. I work collaboratively with the client to gain insight into the emotional and psychological aspects that may be underlying their presenting issues.

A Humanistic and Integrative approach to the therapeutic process underpins my approach to Psychotherapy. An integrative approach means I draw on a number of different therapeutic schools and approaches according to the issues and needs of each client. I am particularly interested in a Psychodynamic Approach to Psychotherapy. This involves an in depth approach where the problems an individual is currently experiencing is explored in the context of their early life experience and relationships.

Psychotherapy aims to assist you obtain a deeper insight into your difficulties and distresses. Psychotherapy can also help us to understand why we are the way we are.  Learning how our life experiences have shaped us both emotionally and psychologically is vital in order to find the correct methods for coping and bring about changes in how we feel, think and behave.

Within our psychotherapy sessions here in Dublin we explore relevant events, beliefs, thoughts and feelings, in a structured way with the guidance of a fully qualified psychotherapist. I work collaboratively with the client to gain insight into the emotional and psychological aspects that may be underlying their presenting issues, as well as how once effective coping strategies may now operate as a stumbling block to personal growth.  

Following a traumatic incident, it’s normal for individuals to feel ‘on guard’ as in many ways their sense of safety and security in the world has been broken. Symptoms can vary, however often these include anxiety, stress, sleep disturbance as well as intrusive dreams and thoughts. Flashbacks are a very frequent occurrence in trauma and these can be very distressing for the individual. At Olivia Naughton Counselling and Psychotherapy Dublin we aim first to establish a sense of safety and trust for you.

Most of us experience a level of stress or anxiety from time to time and this can often provide us with a level of motivation and productivity that we require. However, a pattern of anxiety that affects how you live your life can render you debilitated and leave you feeling extremely frustrated. At Olivia Naughton Counselling and Psychotherapy Dublin we work with each client to help them understand their own personal and unique experience of anxiety. Understanding the physiological changes that occur during anxiety and panic can help to decrease the sense of risk or danger that can often perpetuate the cycle. Using aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help to gain insight into how our thoughts and feelings may play a role in our anxiety.

Grief is universal; we all experience grief at some stage in our lives in some form. This may be the death of someone we care about or it may be in the form of the loss of a relationship/friendship, a job loss, the loss of good health or the sense of loss of identity/meaning. In grieving we can experience a wide range of emotions all of which can be appropriate.

We don’t always know how to resolve issues when things don’t go to plan during a relationship. In my couples work I’m interested in how each individual’s early experience, assumption and expectation of relationships impacts how they experience and react in their own relationship. Often couples can become stuck in ways of interacting with each other that are maladaptive. Couples therapy can help to identify and replace this with more positive interactions that allow greater empathy, understanding and intimacy between the couple. Learning and improving tools of communication as a couple can enable you to understand and resolve conflict within your relationship. An important part of a healthy relationship is being able to negotiate problems and differences and argue in a healthy way.

Many people come to Psychotherapy because of relationship difficulties. These may not be restricted to intimate relationships but can also include difficulty in friendships, family or working relationships. Being in a relationship which experiences conflict or communication difficulties can be very stressful and unfulfilling. Individual Psychotherapy for relationships can help to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to gain understanding of what is happening within the relationship and particularly our own position within the relationship. Often our own experiences in early life can leave us with wounds that make it difficult for us to make healthy attachments in relationships and to be fully comfortable with deep levels of emotional intimacy and communication with others.

questions & answers

How Do I Know If I Need Counselling / Psychotherapy?

People come to counselling for many different reasons. Many people seek psychotherapy during a crisis or transition in their lives or after being recommended by a doctor. For others their reason may be less clearly defined and more a sense of not being happy in their lives. In this incidence therapy comes at a time in their lives where they find something isn’t working for them and they have a wish for something different

What Happens In A Counselling Session?

In each counselling session Olivia will provide a safe environment for you to discuss whatever difficulties you are experiencing. Within your counselling session you can feel free to discuss as much or as little as you feel comfortable, the session will move at your pace.  Olivia is there to support you in reflecting on what is being said and how it is being said and exploring what personal meaning it holds for you.

What Is The Role Of The Therapist In Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a journey in self-knowledge and growth that takes place between the therapist and the client. While the therapist is the ‘expert’ in the field, the client is undoubtedly the expert of their own experience and self. In this way the journey of psychotherapy is a collaborative one in which the therapist’s role is one of guiding, rather than leading the client to explore every aspect of themselves. Humanistic psychotherapists believe that given the right support the client can lead themselves to the best version of themselves.

What Issues Can Counselling Help With?

At Olivia Naughton Counselling and Psychotherapy we help our clients with a range of issues including, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, OCD, abuse, bereavement, phobias/fears, addiction, work place issues, relationship issues and trauma. However, you do not need to be experiencing a specific issue or trauma to attend therapy. Often people who are experiencing general feelings of being ‘lost’ or ‘stuck’ in life, feeling confused or a sense of dissatisfaction with their lives, can benefit greatly from the therapeutic space to explore and understand what is behind these feelings.

How Do I Start With A Counsellor / Psychotherapist?

Contact us for a free phone consultation where we can discuss any questions and concerns you may have regarding the therapy process and organise an appointment for a time that’s convenient to you.

How Long Should I Expect To Have To Continue Counselling?

This varies for each person depending on the individual’s unique experiences and where they are in their process. Developing a deeper understanding of ourselves and eliciting real change often comes with longer attendance in therapy. However, it’s always the individuals choice how long they wish to attend therapy and this can be discussed in session with your therapist.

Will My Counselling Sessions Be Confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is central to my role as a psychotherapist. I work to a professional code of ethics which requires complete client confidentiality. Confidentiality will be fully explained to you at the first session.

What Is The Difference Between A Counsellor And A Psychotherapist?

The phrases Counselling and Psychotherapy are often used interchangeably. However traditionally counselling refers to a shorter term process where individuals look at problems they are currently experiencing in the context of the current lives. Psychotherapy involves a more in depth approach where the problems an individual is experiencing are looked at in the context of early life experiences. The aim is to gain an understanding and awareness of themselves and how they manage and respond to experiences.

For Couples Therapy, Do We Have To Attend All Sessions Together?

There are differing schools of thought on this however Olivia requires that both members of the couple attend each session. From Olivia’s professional framework the couple is the client as she works with the understanding that the primary focus of couple’s work is the relationship.

Confidential Counselling And Psychotherapy Services In Dublin

Olivia has been providing counselling and psychotherapy in Dublin for over 10 years. Our counselling and psychotherapy services are conducted in a non judgmental, supportive and friendly environment.

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0862353342 olivia@olivianaughton.com
Olivia Naughton, 37 Wexford Street, Portobello, Dublin, D02 F652