Gayle

Ms Gayle Williamson

Psychotherapist

“I am an experienced private practice psychotherapist. I'm trained in several approaches and have a special interest in trauma and anxiety”

About Me

I am an experienced psychotherapist, offering a supportive space for those navigating trauma and anxiety. Drawing from various approaches, I help clients collaboratively explore what truly helps them find clarity. We work together to understand your experiences and develop practical ways forward. My aim is to create a collaborative environment where you feel heard and understood. This ensures our sessions meet your unique needs effectively.

Approach

Trained across several approaches with a focus on trauma and anxiety, I guide sessions with a steady, paced rhythm that balances present‑moment skills and gentle exploration of past patterns. In my Dublin consulting room or online in English, we map what feels most manageable each week — short practical tasks some weeks, deeper reflection in others — so progress is concrete and tailored. People seeking clear, collaborative steps through grief, anxiety or relationship strain tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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  • CBT

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

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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:

  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Dublin City University

Service Areas

Ferney House counselling

In-person & Online

Phibsboro

Dublin, Dublin

Ireland

Phibsboro, Dublin, Ireland