Therese Ní Chonmhara

Qualifications 

2024 MPhil (Hons) in Psychoanalytic Studies, Trinity College Dublin
2022 BSc (Hons) Level 8 degree from the Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP)
2019 Professional Certificate in the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness (Padraig O’Morain)

Profile   
I am a fully qualified and fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Membership number: M14376. I am fully committed to the codes and ethics of the IACP.
My client approach is person-centred, choice theory and psychoanalytically informed, meaning I will always provide a nonjudgemental environment with an unconditional positive regard for the client, together with empathy focusing on the goals of each client. My study in psychoanalysis greatly informs my practice adding extra depth to my work. In my free time I like to spend time with family and friends, walking, reading, and enjoying music.

Approaches

Through my psychoanalytical studies I have a keen interest in object relations and early childhood trauma. The role of the unconscious being evident in repetitive compulsive behaviours and patterns, defense mechanisms, repressed emotions and experiences. Through free association and dreamwork it is possible to access and better understand ourselves and our motivations.

Therese has experience with

Depression

Anxiety

Bereavement

Grief and loss

Abandonment

Addiction

Sexual abuse

Trauma

PTSD

Relationship issues

Identity

Sexuality

Self esteem

CPD/Memberships

2019 ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (HSE)
2019 TUSLA Children First (HSE)
2019 to present Member of the Kleinian Association of Ireland, regularly attending talks, reading groups and supervision