Gerard

Gerard O' Brien M.A.I.C.P.

Counselor

“My name is Ger O’ Brien and I am a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Cork. I am an ACCREDITED member of IACP.”

About Me

As Ger O’ Brien, I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, here to guide you through life's challenges. My BA in Counseling & Psychotherapy (Hons) underpins a grounded, human-centred approach. I offer a supportive space in Cork where sessions unfold at your own pace. For those seeking a trusted, qualified professional, I can help you navigate towards greater clarity and well-being.

Approach

In Cork or online, I prioritise your timing and attention, opening work that balances safety with steady progress. Sessions combine attentive listening with targeted strategies — exploring triggers and patterns around anxiety, control, addiction or relationships, then building manageable steps between meetings. I use trauma-aware, client-centred methods and offer gentle challenges alongside practical tools, checking in regularly so the work feels collaborative and measurable. People seeking clearer boundaries, relief from intrusive thoughts or steadier relationships often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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

Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Degree

CIT

Year: 2017

Service Areas

Dugort House

In-person & Online

Cork, Cork

Ireland

Cork, Ireland