Ms Maxine Manley

Psychologist

“I am a Counselling Psychologist in Dublin, Ireland. I studied in South Africa and been in practice since 2017. I enjoy working with all people and my main aim is to empower and bring insight.”

About Me

As a Counseling Psychologist in Dublin, I offer a supportive space for individuals seeking clarity and personal growth. Drawing on my South African training and experience since 2017, I help you understand your experiences more deeply. We can explore patterns and reactions together, fostering fresh insight. My aim is to help you connect with inner strengths. This empowers you to navigate challenges effectively and find a way forward.

Approach

Sessions feel practical and gently exploratory, moving from noticing patterns to trying small, values-based experiments that build insight and choice. In my Dublin clinic or online in English, I match a calm pace with clear structure so sessions are steady and manageable. We use present-moment noticing, gentle acceptance exercises and short practices between sessions to shift how you respond to stress, mood and relationships. This way of working suits people who want thoughtful, skill-based support that grows resilience over time.

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Basic Information

Dublin, Ireland

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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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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.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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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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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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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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.
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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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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