Counselling
& Psychotherapy
Who are we?
Emer O'Grady MIACP (Clinical Director)
I graduated from PCI College with a BSc in Psychotherapy & Counselling and have completed post graduate training in Integrative Bodywork (also known as Bioenergetics Analysis). I am an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy IACP.
As a therapist I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment as I understand the need to feel safe in order to be able to explore experiences, thoughts and feelings, both past and present. I believe that people have the potential to understand themselves and the ability to solve their own problems. Therefore, I see my work as a therapist as a collaboration in which I aim to support my clients in their struggle, as they find their own solutions to their concerns and issues.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for individuals to resolve present and past difficulties and change their lives for the better. My approach is Integrative and I draw on a background of Psychodynamic, Humanistic, CBT & Bodywork training. My professional experience includes working in social care for more than seven years and I have worked with Domestic Abuse, Homelessness and Addiction. I have further training in Addiction Counselling.
Some of the issues I work with are: Sexuality (LGBTQ) , Depression & Anxiety, Self-esteem, confidence & assertiveness, Relationships, Grief, loss, separation & relationship break-down, Addiction, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Stress
Anne Marie Toole
Anne Marie Toole is a psychotherapist and counsellor and has been practicing in Aria Therapy Centre since 2009.
Anne Marie offers both long-term psychotherapy and short-term counselling. She works with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, seeking help for a range of issues. These include depression, stress and anxiety, sexuality, self-esteem, confidence, isolation and discrimination, among many others.
Her approach is integrative, collaborative and active in focusing on the issues identified by the client. This meansshe works with people's strengths and abilities, and focuses on well-being and psychological health. Different styles of therapy are taken into consideration when working with each person. These include Person-Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic and other styles. Emphasis throughout is always placed on the individual needs of the person.
She believes that by providing quality mental health services, and using the most up-to-date evidence based practices, therapy can help the individual reach their full potential and become active members of their community. During her time as a therapist, her enthusiasm, respect and appreciation of therapeutic work and its transformative qualities has never ceased to grow.
Anne Marie is also the founder and director of Insight Matters, a mental health support service, based in Dublin 2.