Cara Bourke O'Shaughnessy
“The way I work with my clients, I see it as a collaborative process where we both work together focusing on the issue at hand. You are not alone in this process. ”
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My belief around therapy is that you are giving yourself a gift, given the time, space, reflection and guidance you can achieve your goals. As quoted by many, “You are the expert on your life and hold the answers within.”
People come to therapy looking for change, but change can be frightening, feeling paralised with fear and uncertainty. All the usual questions of “what if it’s too difficult”, “what if I fail”, “what if I can’t cope”- this is all perfectly normal! Most people coming into therapy feel this way. You have the ability to change this whether you believe it or not.
The way I work with my clients, I see it as a collaborative process where we both work together focusing on the issue at hand. You are not alone in this process.
My approach is Integrative, I incorporate many concepts from different theoretical approaches, including person-centred, cognitive-behaviourial therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy.
My background
I have been working in mental health for nearly 20 years. I am accredited and a registered member of the BACP. I have worked in a variety of settings as a psychotherapist including private practice, private residential facilities and the HSE.
The range of issues I have worked with include Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Abuse, Anger Management, Personal Development, to name a few. In recent years I have specialised in Addiction.
I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Honours Degree in Psychology and Diploma in Counselling. I have done extra training in CBT with the Beck Institute in New York, Clinical Trauma training and am currently studying DBT Skills training.
I abide by the BACP code of ethics and undergo regular supervision.