Counselling FacilitiesThe Newman Institute facilitates independent counsellors & psychotherapists by offering the use of consulting rooms given the acute need in Ballina for availability of affordable counseling.When is counselling helpful?The following issues would be some of the more prevalent reasons for a client attending for Counselling or Psychotherapy, however there are many other concerns not listed here. Often a person can feel under stress or low over a short period of time, however if these feelings persist or return on a regular basis, it may be advisable to seek counselling. It may be that an individual feels overwhelmed in areas where they are normally confident or have negative feelings that have persisted even after talking to family and friends. They may also have noticed a change in their eating or sleeping patterns or are feeling irritable or short-tempered. These symptoms can be the result of any of the following, for example; • Anxiety When is Group therapy helpful?Group therapy can be helpful for those who: feel isolated or cut off from a social network? Are aware of patterns of interaction in their relationships that leave them feeling frustrated or depressed? Have experienced anxiety in family, friendship or work groups. Would like to understand more about how they operate in these groups, what happens to them, and why? Group Psychotherapy offers a powerful opportunity to address the causes of and solutions to these personal difficulties:
All the counsellors listed overleaf are members of a Professional Counselling Body and are either accredited, working towards accreditation or completing advanced courses. The range of skills and approaches available include one to one adult and children, couples, and group therapy. Contact Information:Melanie Bracewell is a qualified psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents and children. She also sees couples and families. She uses a humanistic and integrative approach, looking at the whole person, allowing them to develop their own awareness as to what prevents them from unfolding their own true nature in the inner and outer expressions of their life. She is also a trained nursery nurse and has an accreditation in special needs work.
Martina Di Lucia Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy. Therapeutic Services include: Bereavement, Addiction, Abuse, Relationship/Marital, Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety.
Anne Garvin B.A. (Hons), D.B.S., completed the Foundation Course in Counselling in The Newman Institute and furthered her studies in Counselling & Psychotherapy at The Tivoli Institute. She uses the humanistic and integrative approach which involves valuing people as experts in their own lives, helping people to make decisions without advice but with assistance, exploring people’s feelings as well as their thoughts. She works with people to explore their past, including their childhood relationships, in order to gain insight into unproductive patterns of behaviour which may prevent them from leading satisfying lives.
Susan Graham is a qualified psychotherapist who has been working with individuals and groups for over ten years. Other training includes Stress Management and Mediation and Conflict Resolution. All of this gives her a broad spectrum of experience enabling her to support clients through any of life’s struggles.
Eve Kimmerling B.Soc.Sci., MSW (Hons.), Adv. Cert. in Group Analytic Psychotherapy. Eve is currently in the final stages of her training as a Group Analyst. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work and has many years experience working with individuals, families and groups. Her professional Group Psychotherapy training is with the Institute of Group Analysis (London) in conjunction with The School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. She is a member of the Irish Group Analytic Society. (www.IGAS.ie)
Eve has been conducting an ongoing weekly psychotherapy group in the Newman Institute for the past two years. She offers individual assessment sessions to clients considering group therapy.
Marie O’Connor is a practising Psychotherapist who believes in the constant yearning for wholeness and the immense potential that are part of human experience Marie works in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, Eating problems, Bereavement, Relationship issues, Abuse and Addiction.
Paula O’Dowd is a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. She is continuing her training at The Castlebar Counselling and Therapy Centre. She works with all ages including children and teenagers. |