Martina’s fee is €70 per session
Psychotherapy Training, and Accreditation
Martina holds a clinical Masters in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (level 9) and is a fully accredited member of the IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Having received her clinical training at The Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire, she has the skills to provide psychotherapy and counselling for a broad range of life difficulties. Continuing to attend a variety of courses and training seminars is part of her commitment to lifelong learning and professional and personal growth.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Martina values the uniqueness of her clients, and she respects that we all have our own individual stories, which often influence our decisions and behaviors. By leading with compassion, authenticity, honesty and humour, her objective is to create a space where people can feel safe, supported, and understood. Absolutely central to Martina’s counselling and psychotherapy philosophy is her belief that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is key to effective therapy.
Working integratively, she tailors her practice to the unique needs of each person, using various approaches derived from a combination of person centred, psychodynamic, gestalt, psychosynthesis, CBT, existential, attachment and trauma informed teachings.
Her work is also influenced by her belief in the intimate relationship between the mind and body, as well as the interconnectedness and mutual effect of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Providing psychoeducation and resources for somatic therapies are often part of the process of how she works to assist clients in developing the resources within themselves to self-regulate and move out of a distress response into a higher functioning mode where they can think more clearly.
Counselling Experience and areas of Interest
Martina’s holistic and gentle approach has assisted and supported adults from a wide range of backgrounds and ages with a variety of concerns and problems. Her areas of Interest include … Trauma (Childhood & Adult)/ Anxiety/ Depression/ Loss/ Grief/ Relationship Difficulties/ Low self-esteem/ Addiction/ Existential/ Fatherhood/ Motherhood & Mid-Life Issues.
