Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Carmel is a fully qualified relationship therapist having a Higher Diploma in Counselling, (Marriage and Relationships) through St. Patrick’s University Maynooth. She also completed the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy training with the Couples Institute in California in 2021. She is currently undertaking the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.to further her knowledge and skills in that area.
Carmel is a pre-accredited member of the National Association For Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP) and a student member of he College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and is bound by both organisations’ code of ethics and professional standards.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Carmel uses a primarily person centered approach – understanding that you bring your own strengths and personal issues to the relationship and helping you utilise these to improve your understanding of, and communication with each other.
She realises that there is not a one size fits all approach to relationship therapy, and draws on theories such as Gottman, Developmental Model, Transactional Analysis etc. to help you identify the best way forward.
Carmel offers a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space for you to bring your true selves to your relationship. This creates an opportunity to be vulnerable with your partner and reap the rewards this can bring to your relationship.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
Carmel deals with relationship issues such as infidelity (both physical and emotional), blended families, issues around communication and trust, understanding the different stages of relationships and where you might be stuck in yours.
She is very interested in the area of sex and relationships and is working towards getting the knowledge to work with these areas in more depth.
Carmel relishes the opportunity to work with you to help develop in your relationships – allowing space for growth and communication to flourish. .
Carmel’s fee is €100 for initial assessment session and then €80 per session for couples thereafter
