Elaine

Ms Elaine Sharkey

Psychotherapist

“Are you experiencing difficulty in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, are you feeling stressed out by work or relationships? Maybe you are sick of overthinking and having a busy mind? I can help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and help you work towards a more contented future.”

About Me

When anxiety, stress, or a busy mind feel overwhelming, I offer a calm space. We can explore what’s happening, collaboratively making sense of your thoughts and feelings. This helps unpick patterns that keep you stuck. I aim to guide you through these difficulties, finding clarity and practical ways forward. This approach is ideal for anyone seeking to understand themselves better and find a more contented future.

Approach

When your mind is crowded and anxiety feels constant, I work in a calm, practical way that helps you slow things down and test new responses in small steps. Sessions in Dublin or online in English move at your pace—sometimes reflective, sometimes focused on short exercises and clear goals between meetings. We track what changes, adjust approaches and build simple habits that reduce overthinking and lift mood. This way of working suits adolescents and adults looking for grounded, steady progress.
Contact Elaine

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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    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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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

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

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    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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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    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:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

University of Middlesex & Pci College, Dublin

Registrations

Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Counsellor; Psychotherapist

Service Area

Online

In-person & Online

Dublin, Dublin

Ireland