Ian

Ian Ruby

Psychotherapist

“I have a flexible, integrative approach in which the counselling style is tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each client. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment in which people can feel safe and supported while exploring their issues.”

About Me

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly safe. My integrative approach means we tailor our sessions precisely to your unique needs and circumstances. This flexible way of working allows us to explore your concerns at your own pace. I aim to help you gain clarity and find new ways forward. Clients seeking a deeply personal and supportive environment will find a good match here.

Approach

Therapy unfolds in ways you shape—practical skills are introduced alongside careful attention to emotions, bodily cues and the stories you carry. I offer in-person work in Cork City and secure online sessions in English, providing a steady, confidential space between meetings. We set small, achievable steps, use focused processing to reduce intense reactions, and bring learning from sessions into everyday life. This way of working suits adults seeking clearer coping strategies, improved mood regulation and more balanced relationships.
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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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    Psychotherapy

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

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • •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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    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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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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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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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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

Munster Technological University

University College Cork

EMDR Europe

Registrations

Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Accredited Psychotherapist

Service Area

Ian Ruby Counselling

In-person & Online

82 Grand Parade

Cork, Cork

Ireland