Counselling
& Psychotherapy
Links:
The following is a collection of links which may be useful:
General Mental Health Information
http://www.holisto.com/
HOLISTIC DIRECTORY FOR IRELAND
www.mentalhealthireland.ie
Mental Health Ireland aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights. Mental Health Ireland was formerly known as 'The Mental Health Association of Ireland'
www.healthpromotion.ie
Since its establishment in 1988 the Health Promotion Unit has been concerned on the one hand with policy development, research and evaluation, and on the other hand, with raising awareness of lifestyle issues through multi-media information campaigns and the development of materials for the public.
www.dohc.ie
The Department of Health and Children's statutory role is to support the Minister in the formulation and evaluation of policies for the health services. It also has a role in the strategic planning of health services. This is carried out in conjunction with the Health Service Executive, voluntary service providers, Government Departments and other interests.
http://www.SelfHelpZone.com
This Web site is designed to be a valuable tool for members of the public who are seeking dependable information related to self help, mental health, stress, anxiety and depression.
http://www.irishhealth.com
Ireland's independent health website, designed to offer users a comprehensive yet easy to use online source of medical and healthcare information and up-to-the-minute health news
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/mental/index.shtml
BBC’s website for general information on emotional health, therapy, coping techniques.
Depression & Anxiety
www.depression.com
This site offers information designed to help you get the facts and learn how to manage depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder.
www.aware.ie
Aware is a voluntary organization formed in 1985 by a group of interested patients, relatives and mental health professionals, whose aims are to assist that section of the population who are directly affected by depression.
www.anxiety-panic.com
The Search Engine for Anxiety, Panic, Trauma, Fear, Phobia, Stress, Obsession, Depression and More.
www.samaritans.org
Callers can contact Samaritans by telephone, letter, e-mail and minicom. Callers in need of Samaritans' service are accepted without prejudice and encouraged to talk or write about their feelings, acknowledge their emotions and explore options.
Sexuality
www.gayhealthnetwork.ie
Gay Health Network (GHN) was established in 1994 and is an all-Ireland Network of gay and bisexual men involved in HIV and sexual health from the statutory and voluntary sector.
www.outhouse.ie
Outhouse is the resource and community centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in Dublin. Outhouse has come about through the efforts of people who have been working since 1994 to provide a focal point for our communities.
http://www.johnny.ie/
JOHNNY is the leading voluntary gay and bi-sexual peer action charity group on the Island of Ireland, since 1999.
http://www.gcn.ie
GCN is Ireland’s longest-running gay publication.
Domestic Violence
www.womensaid.ie
Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation which provides support and information to women and their children who are being physically, emotionally and sexually abused in their own homes.
www.moveireland.ie Move Ireland - Men Overcoming Violence – Website under construction
Sexual abuse
http://www.cari.ie
The CARI Foundation is a registered charity founded in 1989. Their primary aim is to provide a professional, child centred therapy and counselling service to children, families, and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse.
http://www.oneinfour.ie
One in Four offers a voice to and support to women and who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence and also to their family and friends.
Eating Disorders
www.bodywhys.ie
Bodywhys provides support information and understanding nationally to people with eating disorders, their families and friends, to promote awareness and understanding among the wider community"
Addiction
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from Alcoholism. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other Alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
www.csa-addictions.ie
Centre for Sexual Addictions - a network of counsellors/psychotherapists around Ireland, providing support, information and training in the area of sexual addictions. This website has been set up as a central resource for anyone concerned about the problem of sexual addiction, whether as a counsellor or other professional, as a possible sufferer, or as a concerned family member.
www.na.ireland.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 31,000 weekly meetings in over 100 countries worldwide. This site contains information for members and for those wanting to find out more about NA in Ireland.
addictionrecoveryguide.org
The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. From evaluation to residential treatment, they have selected a range of outstanding programs and resources. To seek online help from others in recovery and to share your success story, visit their message board.
Relationship Counselling
www.aimfamilyservices.ie
AIM, founded in 1972, is a voluntary organisation which offers non-directive counseling, legal information, and a family mediation service to people experiencing marital, relationship and family problems.