Mary-Clare's fee is €80 per session
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
With 20 years of clinical experience, Mary-Clare is a compassionate psychotherapist supporting clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, body image concerns, and trauma-related issues.
She has a particular interest in relationship dynamics for both men and women, including recognising relationship red flags, navigating separation and co-parenting, and parenting stress, as well as exploring the impact of narcissistic relational patterns. She also supports women experiencing birth trauma.
Her extensive experience in the field of eating disorders has provided deep clinical insight into addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual trauma, disordered eating, body image concerns, and complex family dynamics. Mary-Clare also has significant experience working with teenagers and young adults.
Across all areas of her practice, she offers a safe, grounded, and non-judgemental space where clients can develop resilience, increase self-awareness, and build practical coping strategies to support emotional wellbeing.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Mary-Clare is a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist whose work draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Existential, and Cognitive therapies. Her practice is grounded in a client-centred approach that values empathy and respect for each individual’s experience.
She works collaboratively with clients to identify therapeutic goals and create a supportive environment for meaningful and sustainable change. Her aim is to support clients in processing difficult experiences, reducing emotional distress, and developing greater resilience, clarity, and self-understanding.
Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Mary-Clare graduated as a Humanistic Therapist from Turning Point in 2006 and received her Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University.
She is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and works within its professional and ethical framework.
Mary-Clare is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure safe, reflective, and effective practice in supporting her clients.