Renata

Mrs Renata Krolak-Sarnowska

Family Therapist

I am professionally trained to work with Couples and Children. I have Master Degree in Therapeutic Childcare & Bsc Hon in Marriage & Relationship Counselling

About Me

I help couples strengthen their bond and children find their voice. When family dynamics feel challenging, I offer dedicated support. We can work together to explore communication patterns, building understanding for everyone. My approach creates a safe space where each family member feels heard. This helps foster resilience and deeper connections for your family's future.

Approach

With training in child-focused therapy and relationship counselling, I guide sessions that are practical and attentive, noticing the small exchanges that change connection. Whether we meet in Athy, online from elsewhere, in English or Polish, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace where partners and young people shape the agenda. I use gentle structure — brief experiments in how you speak, short between-session reflections, and age-appropriate activities — so patterns shift in real time. This approach suits families and couples ready to try new ways of relating.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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  • 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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  • CBT

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

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Humanistic Therapy

    A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Elderly
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Professional Title:

  • Family Therapist

    A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Credentials

Registrations

Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

Marriage and Relationship Counsellor

Qualifications

Master's degree in Therapeutic Child Care

St. Patrick's College, Carlow

Year: 2015

Honours degree

Maynooth University

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Marriage & Relationship Therapy

In-person & Online

Athy, Kildare

Ireland

Athy, Ireland