Mobile: 085 8765856
Phone: 01 826 1289
37C Main Street, Ongar Village, D15 RW6.
Mobile: 085 8765856
Phone: 01 826 1289
37C Main Street, Ongar Village, D15 RW6.
Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service is a counselling and psychotherapy practice based in Ongar village, near the busy Dublin suburb of Blanchardstown. We offer affordable pricing with adequate facility for low-cost options.
Anyone can benefit from counselling and psychotherapy regardless of their stage of life. Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service provides a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where your wellness and healing are prioritised and promoted. Our experienced and professional counsellors and therapists are trained to work with you to guide you in exploring experiences, thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and behaviours that are affecting your life.
Our practice is situated at 37C Main Street in Ongar village, Eircode D15 RW61. There is ample parking in the nearby Dunnes Stores car park with no cost for up to two hours. Our therapists and the therapy rooms in which we work are warm and welcoming and each client is met upon arrival. Female and male therapists are available to suit your preferences and needs.
To make an appointment or arrange an assessment, please contact us at any time by phone, text message or e-mail.
Our professional team of counsellors and psychotherapists are trained to working closely with you to enable and empower you to explore all experiences, thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours that are affecting your life. Our team is comprised of experienced therapists who are all members of one of the Irish counselling and psychotherapy governing bodies, meaning you and your counselling are safeguarded and protected by ethical and legal frameworks. Our therapists have many years of experience working with people in a variety of settings. Therapists are ready to provide support and guidance to you with a range of issues including, but not limited to, mental health, addiction-based therapy as an adjunct to other support, grief and loss, suicidal feelings or thoughts, self-harm, anger, abuse, relationship issues and trauma.
All our therapists have been comprehensively trained in different approaches to therapy including humanistic/person-centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and more.
In clinical practice the therapist will take what is known as an integrative approach to working with you, meaning that they will draw on varying therapeutic approaches depending on your changing needs. This approach means the counselling intervention is adapted to your individual needs.
Owen Redmond, Director of Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service, has worked as a psychotherapist since 2012. Owen qualified in 2014 and opened his counselling practice in Blanchardstown. The practice has been situated in Ongar village in Dublin 15 since 2021 with the same ethos as at the beginning: to make it as affordable as possible for clients, providing a high standard of therapy, to have no waiting lists, and to support those who need help the most. Owen has been at the helm of managing the practice since it opened and currently manages a team of nearly thirty therapists. Owen also runs CBT courses throughout the year.
Owen has a B.A. degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a certificate in Addiction Studies. He is an accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Owen's specialities are mental health, grief, trauma, suicide and self-harm, and family systems. Owen is an integrative therapist whose work is grounded in the person-centred approach. Owen also uses techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to work with certain issues like phobias, anxiety and O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Owen believes that the relationship between the client and their therapist is the most important factor for therapy to thrive.
Price: €80
Neil is a fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist working in the field of healthcare and mental health since 2012. His professional and educational background includes nursing and suicide prevention: he holds a B.Sc. in Children's and General Nursing as well as his B.A. in Counselling in Psychotherapy, and has both completed and delivered training in Applied Suicide Intervention and Prevention. Neil is a published author with papers on LGBTQ+ adolescent suicide and self-harm and internalised homonegativity (homophobia) in LGBTQ+ therapists. Neil was the winner of the IACP Research Excellence Award in 2022.
Neil's therapeutic approach is varied, drawing from humanistic, person-centred, psychodynamic, and integrative schools of therapy. He is experienced in working with a wide range of presenting issues. He believes in the transformative power of counselling and psychotherapy to enhance and enrich the lives of his clients. Working in a compassionate and non-judgemental way, Neil provides the space for his clients to explore that facilitates healing, change, increased awareness, and growth.
Neil has a special interest in, and experience working with, childhood trauma and sexuality issues.
Price: €70-€80
Jacinta is a fully accredited therapist with a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds a teaching degree and has a background in special education.
Jacinta's therapeutic approach is humanistic, psychodynamic and person-centred to best meet the individual client's needs. Jacinta's aim as a therapist is to provide a confidential space for her clients to be heard, respected, and understood.
She works with clients presenting with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, trauma (including abuse), grief and loss, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Jacinta also had a particular interest in working with families affected by addiction and people with disabilities and their families.
Price: €65/€70
Mary holds an honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She works from an integrative perspective grounded in person centred therapy. In the therapy room Mary provides a safe and confidential space for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioural or relationship difficulties.
Mary believes that every person can heal and grow when supported with patience, empathy and without judgment. Mary works with a range of issues.
Price:€65
11th Sept 2023
MEDICAL CARD HOLDERS COUNSELLING
We have hired more new therapists and are in a position to offer medical card holders a €25.00 hourly rate for weekly therapy. This service is available between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday. (Please note that certain presenting issues are not suitable for this service including trauma, abuse, addiction, and high risk suicidal ideation; if you are experiencing these issues please contact us using our Contact page or the details below to discuss your options).
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING - NOW AVAILABLE
Starting from the first week in July we are delighted to announce that we will have Child and Adolescent counselling spaces available. These will be on a first come, first served basis and will involve a waiting list thereafter. Get in touch using our Contact page or the details below to discuss our availability and prices.
AVAILABILITY - IMMEDIATE START
We have now hired more therapists which brings our total to over 40 therapists.
We have availability for an immediate start. We will get you assessed and started with your therapist within 1 week of contact. Sometimes it can be difficult to make that first call that's why we've made it easier to contact us on our website by filling in the contact us page.
Remember "You don't have to cope alone" and we are available by phone or email to talk to you.
Phone: 01 826 1289
Mobile: 085 8765856
Everybody experiences challenges at some time or another in life that can be difficult or overwhelming. Home or work life can cause stress, anxiety over uncertainties of the future, bereavement, problems with addiction, relationship difficulties or even a general feeling of unhappiness or helplessness.
These are just some of the issues in life where counselling can help - where you get to talk to a professional counsellor. At Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service we provide confidential and professional help by working with you and the difficulties you face.
In counselling and psychotherapy you are given the support and safety to explore, understand and change thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours.
You can expect to talk to a trained professional about the issues that are affecting your life. Every person is affected by their surroundings and environment and a counsellor is trained to understand and focus on that individuality. The personal growth that takes place can free you from the limitations of old patterns and can give you a new lease of life.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is commonly known as CBT.
CBT is a talking therapy based on scientific methods. CBT is an effective treatment for reducing the symptoms of almost all mental health problems, and it can be especially effective for anxiety and depression. When used to treat anxiety disorders it has also been found to improve overall quality of life.
CBT can help you to stop negative cycles of thoughts, behaviours and emotions by helping you to notice what is making you feel anxious, unhappy, or frightened and helping you to manage these factors. By helping you to work out what to change to improve your mood, CBT can allow you to take control of your mental health.
CBT is based on the concept that how we think, act, feel, and experience in our bodies all interact together.
You can contact us directly by phone us at 085 876 5856 or (01) 826 1289 (if your call is not answered please leave a message with your contact details and we will get back to you), or email blanchardstowncounselling@gmail.com.
The length of a session is 50 minutes.
The cost per session depends on the form of therapy and the therapist. Your income is also taken into consideration. We like to believe that no new perspective client will be turned away because of financial struggles. We have provision for medical card holders with a GP referral at a rate of €25.00 per session - this service is between the hours of 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday. Certain presenting issues are not suitable for this service including trauma, abuse, addiction, and high risk suicidal ideation.
Rates: €45-€80
Generally speaking, sessions are held on a weekly basis to build and maintain the therapeutic relationship, which in turn improves the quality of the therapeutic process. When a client and therapist can consistently build a framework of safety and trust, a space is created for the exploration involved in making deep, lasting change.
Counselling and psychotherapy is a totally confidential service in almost all situations. However, it is important to point out that in certain circumstances ethical and legal obligations must be considered, such as the Child Protection Act protects the rights and welfare of children and minors. The therapist will fully explain confidentiality to you in the first session/assessment.
In the event of the need to cancel a session, it is important that the client contacts Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service immediately. The Blanchardstown Community Counselling Service cancellation policy is 48 hours; this is explained to the client at the assessment. If a client needs to cancel with less than the agreed period of notice, they will be asked to pay the fee for the missed session.
Yes, it's possible to see either a female or male therapist. We will attempt to match your requirements as much as possible but please bear in mind that this can be subject to availability of therapists and days/times.
Our practice is situated at 37C Main Street in Ongar village, D15 RW61. There is ample parking in the nearby Dunnes Stores car park with no cost for up to two hours.
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