Hester’s fee is €80 per 50 minute session
Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Hester is a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique story. She holds a Master’s in Psychotherapy and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School (DBS). She also hold a BA (Hons) in English from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Hester’s commitment to lifelong learning ensures she continues to develop personally and professionally. Hester is currently working towards accreditation in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, as she believes deeply in the relational nature of all therapeutic work.
Her practice adheres to the professional Code of Ethics of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP).
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
While our experiences growing up undeniably shape who we are, she sees psychotherapy as a transformative journey where we can explore and understand our anxieties, fears, and sense of self.
Hester’s approach is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on various modalities including psychodynamic, gestalt, existential, cognitive, and body psychotherapy. This integrative style invites curiosity about the conscious, unconscious, embodied, and intellectual aspects of your being. Together, Hester and you can explore the narratives and patterns that have shaped you, working toward greater coherence, understanding, self-compassion, and tolerance.
She has experience working with both long-term clients and in a short-term, solution-focused model.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
Hester is an experienced humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of concerns. Her areas of experience include:
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Anger
* Eating issues
* Relationship issues
* Self-esteem
* Abuse
* Bereavement and loss
* Parenting
* Life transitions
Hester believes in each individual’s innate capacity to evolve and grow. She looks forward to working with you to help you navigate your path towards healing and personal development.
