Sandra is an experienced, fully qualified, and Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in private practice. She provides both individual and couples counselling working only with adults from 18 years onwards. Sandra is a fully Accredited Member of the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adheres to their strict code of ethics and practice. Sandra has a Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy obtained at IICP.

Sandra has previously practiced as a Psychotherapist at Rise Counselling & Psychotherapy in Kilcoole, Living Life Counselling in Bray, Village Counselling Service in Tallaght. Sandra uses both an integrative and mindfulness approach to counselling. Integrating mindfulness, Person-Centred, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Choice Theory, and Reality Therapy approaches in the therapy sessions provided. Using what best suits each individual so therapy is tailor-made for each client. No one therapy suits all clients.

The range of issues Sandra has experience in dealing with are: anxiety, stress, panic attacks, loss & bereavement, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, victims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, difficulty in relationships with family, spouse or at work, making change happen, OCD, addiction, anger, issues surrounding sexuality, suicidal thoughts or plans and self-harming.

Sandra uses specific tools to teach clients to manage anxiety, stress, and panic attacks which enables clients to overcome these difficult experiences. Helping and enabling clients to build confidence, self-esteem and improve relationship with self and others.

Sandra provides a warm, friendly, safe, and confidential space for clients so they can experience being heard, accepted, and understood. Using a mindfulness approach enables and teaches clients how to be present with themselves, family, friends and to experience their life and what is going on around them, rather than life just passing them by.

Challenges are part of life but … nearly everyone faces challenges and difficulties in their life at some time. But sometimes they can be overwhelming and we feel like we are helpless. Stress over a job, anxiety caused by uncertainty over the future, loss because of bereavement, problems over addiction or difficulties in a relationship are just some of the reasons why people feel they can benefit by talking to a professional Counsellor/ Psychotherapist.

Counselling/ Psychotherapy is for anybody. It can be of great support in times of crisis or change and involve the provision of professional assistance to people who are experiencing personal issues, in order to help alleviate those difficulties.

Qualifications:
•BA Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy;
•Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy;
•MIACP Fully Accredited Member with the IACP