Marie

Mrs Marie Farinas

Psychotherapist

Marie is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Creative Counsellor, and Play Therapist. Her approach is person-centered, interweaving elements of CBT, Mindfulness, Somatics and more scientifically-supported methods and skills. Marie's work is continually informed by the field of interpersonal neurobiology.

About Me

I offer a warm, integrative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and support. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Creative Counsellor, and Play Therapist, I help you connect with your inner world. We can gently explore feelings through creative methods or ground ourselves with somatic techniques. My approach blends person-centred care with scientifically-supported tools, offering a holistic path to understanding and growth.

Approach

I guide sessions toward noticing connections between body sensations, stories and relationships, using playful creativity alongside practical skills so change feels manageable. I see people in Galway and online in English, keeping a calm, steady pace that suits adolescents, parents and adults. Sessions usually include brief skills practice, somatic grounding and creative tasks, with short psychoeducational notes and small experiments to try between meetings for anxiety, anger, relationship or transition challenges. Many find this collaborative, hands-on rhythm helpful when life feels stuck.
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Basic Information

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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  • 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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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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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.

  • Online Therapy

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

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

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

Qualifications


National University of Ireland, Galway

Middlesex University, London

Registrations


Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

Psychologist; Psychotherapist

Service Area


Ceartig Therapies

In-person & Online

Knocknacarra

Galway, Galway

Ireland

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