Paul O’Raw

Paul’s fee is €70 per session

Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation

Paul is an experienced psychologist, psychotherapist and trainer. He holds an MLitt (Hons) and BA (Hons) in psychology from University College Dublin (UCD), and a Diploma in Integrative Clinical Psychotherapy from Turning Point Institute (TPI). He has also completed a Diploma and Advanced Practical Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (ICHP), which incorporates both Gestalt and Psychoanalytic approaches. Paul is committed to ongoing professional development and is currently undertaking an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with University College Cork (UCC).

Paul is a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and attends regular supervision and training in line with both PSI and IACP codes of ethics and best practice.

Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach

Paul views counselling and psychotherapy as a very individual journey and works alongside clients to co-create a safe space where they can express their thoughts and feelings in a compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental environment. He adopts a humanistic and integrative approach, incorporating a number of different therapeutic modalities to best support the unique needs of each client. These include Person-Centered Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic therapy and Mindfulness approaches, which enable client and therapist to work together in exploring underlying feelings and behavioral patterns and begin making long-term positive changes.

Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest

Paul has worked for many years alongside adults and young people experiencing a wide range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, life purpose, and self-confidence. Paul also volunteered at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, working with clients with spinal injury and acquired brain injury and completed his MLitt in psychology there. He has a particular interest in supporting those who are experiencing transition points in their lives, such as becoming a new parent, changing career, overcoming a life-changing event or exploring a new direction in life.

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