If you decide to look for a private counsellor or psychotherapist, you may wish to check whether they are accredited by a recognised professional body.
Professional directories include:
- ICP - Irish Council for Psychotherapy - https://psychotherapycouncil.ie/find/
- IACP – Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: iacp.ie
- IAHIP – Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy: iahip.org
- PSI – Psychological Society of Ireland: psychologicalsociety.ie
You can search these directories to find professionals based on location, areas of expertise and, where available, online services.