The Self Center Counselling & Psychotherapy

The Self Center Counselling & Psychotherapy

Counseling Center

“Affordable, highly professional Counselling and Psychotherapy services are offered in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.”

About us

We are based in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland. We provide affordable Counselling & Psychotherapy services to individuals of all ages, and from all walks of life. All of our therapists, are fully qualified, Garda Vetted, and hold professional registration with an accreditation body. Session are offered face to face from our clinic in Tallaght.

Approach

From our base in Tallaght, Dublin, we hold space in English for practical, client-led work that balances reflection with small, manageable steps. Sessions move at a pace you set—sometimes talk-focused, sometimes using drawing or movement to access feelings—then we translate discoveries into clear next steps between meetings. Therapists coordinate gently with family or schools when helpful, and clinical supervision ensures consistent care. People seeking grounded, collaborative support tend to find this approach steady and accessible.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

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In-person

Services

Some of the issues that our service can help you address include: Anxiety (Separation anxiety, Social anxiety, & Generalised Anxiety Disorder) Panic Attacks Phobias Stress Sleep Issues & Disturbances Depression, Low Mood Anger Relationship Problems (Separation, Divorce, Family Dynamics) Grief, Bereavement and Loss Trauma and Abuse (Complex Trauma & PTSD) Sexual Trauma Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) Self-harm and Suicidal Ideation, Preoccupation with Death Chronic illnesses Body Image (Body Dysmorphia) Disordered Eating Patterns Substance Use Issues Relating to Sexuality (Gender, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Functioning) Life Transitions (Going to College, Marriage, Birth of a Child, Moving Career, Retirement) Low Self Esteem (Self Worth) Feelings of Sadness & Loneliness Wanting to Build Confidence Wanting to Gain Self Awareness Self Discovery (Personal Development)

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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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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.

  • Psychotherapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Staff Employed:

  • Certified Professional Counselors

    A counselor who has met certification standards for providing professional mental health counselling services.

  • Mental Health Services Providers

    A professional who delivers mental health support services, which may include counselling, case management, or crisis intervention.

  • Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists

    A psychotherapist trained to work specifically with children and teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address emotional and developmental difficulties.

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapists

    A psychotherapist trained in psychodynamic therapy, exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

Area of expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Intimacy Issues

    Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.

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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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Men's Issues

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

  • 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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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Service Areas

The Self Center Counselling & Psychotherapy Clinic

In-person

Tallaght

Dublin, Dublin

Ireland

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Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland