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Ciarán's fee is €80 per session, he works with individuals aged 16 and over.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
With a background in addiction and social care, Ciarán works with individuals aged 16 and over. Ciarán's areas of interest include addiction recovery, men's health, goal setting, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence building, and grief and loss.
Ciarán integrates his passion for exercise, nutrition, and health into his practice, supporting clients to achieve holistic well-being. He also assists clients navigating life transitions and relationship challenges, helping them gain clarity and emotional growth. He has also facilitated guided mindfulness sessions and peer support groups.
Psychotherapy Approach
Ciarán believes that clients are the experts of their own lives. Ciarán's approach is integrative, blending techniques from various therapeutic modalities to meet each client's unique needs. Ciarán primarily draws on Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory, and other therapeutic principles to empower clients to explore and better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Ciarán also brings in a multicultural perspective to ensure that each client’s background, values, and identity are respected.
Body awareness plays a significant role in his work, helping clients connect to their physical sensations to support emotional regulation and healing. Ciarán incorporates mindfulness, breathing techniques, and NLP to help clients manage emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change. Additionally, psychometric feedback is used to track progress and provide clients with insights into their growth.
Congruence is central to Ciarán's approach—what he practices in his own life mirrors the work he does with his clients. His commitment to mindfulness, exercise, and body awareness outside of the therapy room supports his belief in living in alignment with one's values, and this consistency deepens the therapeutic relationship.
He also believe in the power of nature and forest therapy.
Nature has a profound impact on emotional and mental well-being, and he often encourages clients to incorporate nature into their healing process. Whether it's through mindful walks or simply spending time outdoors, Ciarán believes that nature offers a unique space for grounding, reflection, and growth.
Training and Accreditation
Ciarán holds a BA (Level 8) Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 7 Diploma in Community Drug and Alcohol Work. Additionally, Ciarán is a Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, and has a background qualification in Exercise , Health Studies and Personal Training.
Ciarán is fully accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), adhering to the highest professional standards. Ciarán is passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest research in counselling and psychotherapy, which allows him to incorporate the most effective and evidence-based approaches into his work.
Hobbies and Interests:
Outside of his professional work, he enjoys sea swimming, spending time in the sauna, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weightlifting. These activities play an important role in my own physical and mental health, and he draws inspiration from his experiences to encourage clients to explore how physical activity, mindfulness, and time in nature can contribute to their overall well-being.
