Niamh

Dr Niamh O' Connor

Counseling Psychologist

“I take a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental approach to my work, endeavouring to help you feel listened to and understood. I am experienced in supporting people experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, loneliness, emptiness, stress, relationship problems and low self-esteem.”

About Me

I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. It can be overwhelming navigating difficulties like anxiety, loneliness, or relationship problems. Together, we compassionately explore these feelings, helping you make sense of your experiences. This approach provides a clear path through complex emotions, fostering a stronger sense of self. Clients find comfort in a steady, supportive presence.

Approach

Early sessions focus on building trust through calm, attentive conversation, letting your experience shape the pace and priorities. Working online in English from Ireland, I aim to make sessions feel grounded and predictable while remaining flexible to what matters most to you. We explore thoughts, emotions and relational patterns using reflective dialogue and practical steps—short experiments, gentle exposure and problem-solving between sessions—to reduce overwhelm and increase choice. This way of working often suits people navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship strain or big life changes.
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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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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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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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    CBT

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

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    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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    Relationship Issues

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

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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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    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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    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.

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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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    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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    Anxiety

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

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Professional Title:

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    Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Roehampton

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Psychologist

Service Area

Niamh O' Connor

In-person & Online

An Muileann Gcearr, N/A

Ireland