Elaine O'Donoghue
Pre-Accredited by:
National Association For Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy
“From the outset my priority is to build a genuine, non judgemental and empathetic relationship with clients. I believe in working with clients, so that together we can find a way to navigate the issues they face.”
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As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I recognise that each client I work with is different to the next and has therapeutic needs specific to their situation. For this reason, I take an integrative approach. That is to say that I draw upon and integrate therapeutic approaches that best meet the individual needs of clients rather than the implementation of a set therapeutic approach for all clients.
I prioritise a person-centred approach as the foundation for therapy, upon which other therapeutic approaches are built. This allows me to build a genuine, non-judgemental, empathetic relationship with clients. I believe in working collaboratively with clients so that together, we can find a way to navigate the struggles they face.
My professional background originates in education. I am a qualified and experienced teacher. My interest in mental health, psychotherapy and counselling developed through personal experience. Having experienced the value of therapy, I became passionate about providing others with the opportunity to benefit from such, too. This led to my training and qualifying as a psychotherapist and counsellor.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with both adults and adolescents. I have a keen interest in and experience working with anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD and depression, both on a personal and a professional level. I also work with those experiencing relationship issues.
My experience as a teacher and of education has given me a wealth of experience in working with those of a young age, as well as skills that I can utilise to guide clients of all ages in learning how to manage the issues that they struggle with.
If you are interested in engaging in therapy with me, please have a look at my schedule to book an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
Best Wishes, Elaine