PJ

Mr PJ Toal

Counselor

“As an integrative Counsellor I draw on elements of different perspectives and provide a unique therapy which is adapted to suit my clients”

About Me

My approach as an integrative counsellor means our work together is always designed around you. I draw on various perspectives to build a therapy that truly fits your unique needs. We'll explore different tools and insights, discovering what resonates most deeply. This bespoke approach is ideal if you seek a flexible, personal path. We'll find a way forward that truly supports your individual journey.

Approach

What follows is a tailored process that unfolds at your pace, shaped by what you bring each week and adjusted between sessions as needed. In a calm Newry consulting room, in English, I use short reflective exercises, focused listening and gentle psychoeducation to help clarify patterns around anxiety, grief, mood shifts, relationships and life transitions. Sessions move at a practical, collaborative rhythm—sometimes probing, sometimes quiet—and I offer small tasks or reflections to try between meetings. This way of working suits adults and couples seeking steady, personalised change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Parkinson's

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Mindspace Foundation; National Counseling Society

Qualifications

Ulster University

Service Areas

PJ

In-person

Newry, Northern Ireland

United Kingdom

Newry, United Kingdom