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Save My Marriage: Expert Tips to Rekindle Your Relationship
Right now in 2026, a lot of couples I meet in my CBT therapy practice in Dublin are feeling the pressure and it’s not just coming from within the relationship. Between rising living costs, financial uncertainty, and even global tensions, such as the Iran-US situation, affecting resources like water and energy, couples' stress levels are higher than ever. And the truth is, those outside pressures don’t stay outside; they often show up at home, in
Which Therapy Has the Highest Success Rate?
From my own personal experience in my CBT practice in Dublin, I have found CBT to be great as a foundation and positive psychology to be a great way to learn how to thrive afterwards. As most people want to be more than just fixed from anxiety or depression, they want to flourish. However it is worth looking into all forms of therapy. Therapy is an effective way to treat mental health issues, but with
Anxiety Among Young People in Ireland Today.
For many young people in Ireland, anxiety isn’t just a feeling, it’s a constant companion and lonely path. I receive a significantly higher number of inquiries in my CBT practice in Dublin for child CBT than I did 10 years ago. Nearly a third of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, including excessive worry,
Online Counselling for Anxiety: Effective Strategies for Coping and Relief
Ever since the pandemic, when Zoom came into all our lives, I have been getting more requests than ever from clients to have the sessions online. In the past, most of my clients were from the Dublin area in Ireland, but because of the benefits of online counselling, my clients are from New York to Kerry. Online counselling has emerged as a significant resource for individuals seeking support for anxiety, a condition that affects millions
Can Therapy Cure Anxiety?
Understanding Treatment Outcomes Anxiety is a common mental health condition, and what I tell my clients here in Dublin, Ireland, is to stay in the moment. Easier said than done, you say, yes, it does take practice, but you can get better at being in the moment. Anxiety is characterised by feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities. While many individuals experience anxiety at some point,