Sunflower Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy & Counselling in Galway

General StressDepression & low moodAnxiety and panicBreavement, loss & grievingVarious forms of traumaAbuseSexualityAddictionEating DisordersLow self esteemBullying & work problemsIsolation & loneliness

Counselling offers safe, non-judgemental support and understanding for many issues including:

COVID 19 Bereavement Relationships Addiction Eating Disorders Anxiety Stress Sexuality Depression

The #weareallinthistogether has been used a lot lately. Even though we are all aware of the protocol to follow regarding COV19 , how it affects us can be very different. Our experiences of social distancing & isolation can vary from person to person. Do you need that extra bit of support through this challenging time ? Has your home environment changed ? ( lack of family & friend interaction). Do you need the time to discuss your needs, fears or difficulties at this time? If so please call or email for confidential & secure advice & support.

Often associated with the loss or death of a loved one. This may not always be the case. Grief can strike you after a change in our environment, a big move to a new area or leaving a job behind. Grief is a very natural response to any form of loss. But you sometimes do not know how to process it. Going from anger to tears to guilt for feeling “okay” at times. Through counselling you can safely and securely process these emotions. Therapy allows a non-judgemental space for you to be you!

Relationships come in many different forms. From the first relationship you build with your Parents/Guardians. This can be the foundations for our you conduct our future relationships. Are you happy in your current relationships? Are you secure and safe. Is there any growth needed in the development of you as person to ensure you attract the relationships which fulfill you and your needs? Are you feeling contained & isolated in your current relationships? If yes to any of these questions please call or email to discuss the support or counselling you may need.

Affecting both young & old , fear & shame often accompany. Through counselling we can break through those to the root cause. To find the person before the addiction. If pre or post rehab I can support and therapy. Just take that crucial first step and give me a call.

Largely associated with teenage girls, this is no longer the case. It is estimated that 1,757 new cases occur in Ireland each year of both men and women between the ages 10 – 49. In therapy we discuss both physiological and social factors that lead to the disorder. There is no need to fear the change as it will be a slow process. Take the first step and give me a call to set you at ease as to what may be involved in the therapy.

Whether it is social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias or PTSD. I can assist you in a journey in living with anxiety. For treatment of anxiety it is not a “1size fits all”. I use a variety of therapies such as CBT or Gestalt depending on the client on any given day. Call for a consultation to discuss what may work for you.

In our current environment of isolation and distancing it can be easy to get lost in our own thoughts. Are you feeling low & alone? Do you need someone to listen so you can shed some of the weight on your shoulders ? Finding it difficult to reach out? Through therapy we can highlight some of the triggers that lead to the experience of low moods & feeling lost in the ever changing world. Please reach out , call or email me to take the first step.

Valerie Corcoran

Counselling offers safe, non-judgemental support and understanding for many issues including:

Addiction Eating Disorders Anxiety Relationships Bereavement Stress Sexuality

Valerie Corcoran

I am a an Accredited Psychotherapist with a first class honours degree in counselling & Psychotherapy from Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire. Currently working in a private practice which I have been for 5 years.upon finishing my training I gained some experience in group work & addiction in Cuain Mhuire Treatment Centre. Through this, I have learnt to facilitate the 12 step programme. Facilitating both large and small groups on weekly basis from detox to aftercare (given for up to 2 years). As it is an open facility (Athenry) family meetings are regularly held. This gains insight for therapist and client to the impact the addiction has had on both family and surrounding community.I had entered this area at first as I have quite a lot of experience with grown-up children of addicts (Through private practice). I have found over the last few years this has become my main client base. Seeing very strong clearly the impact of the addiction on them as both children and adults.

Valerie Corcoran
IACP Accredited
Psychotherapist

Valerie Corcoran

Valerie Corcoran

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