A calm, supportive place to talk things through, with a counsellor who will listen without judgement and go at your pace.
I believe that understanding yourself is the key to lasting positive change.
My approach is warm, empathetic and holistic, and it is person centred. I support you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace, and to discover your own strengths and values. My aim is to help you reach your goals and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, and a fully accredited member of the IACP, committed to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. I offer a supportive, non judgmental space for adults and students from my practice at Dockgate on Merchants Road in Galway.
Reaching out can feel daunting, and that is completely understandable. No one has to face things alone, and you do not need to have it all worked out before we begin.
Jacqui ElliottCounsellor and Psychotherapist, fully accredited IACP member
There is no single approach that suits everyone, so I work in a flexible way and shape our sessions around you.
I work with you, not on you. Together we explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, so you can discover your own strengths and values. I draw on a number of therapies and bring together whatever is most helpful for you.
With my training in CBT, I can help you notice and change unhelpful thought patterns, and give you practical tools for growth and wellbeing.
Some people want focused work on one thing, and others want more time to explore. We shape it around you, and we can change course as we go.
We can meet in person in Galway, or online if that suits you better.
You are welcome to come with something specific, or with a feeling you cannot quite name.
I have specific training in working with complex trauma and sexual abuse. We go at a pace that feels safe for you.
You can talk about any of it here without being judged, and we can look for steadier ground together.
An open, respectful space for relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ concerns and psychosexual issues.
Grief, pressure at work, or simply wanting to understand yourself better and grow.
And whatever has brought you here.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Here is how it usually begins.
Get in touch by phone, email or the form below, and we will arrange a first session at a time that suits you.
We will meet, you can tell me as much or as little as you like, and together we will agree what you would like from counselling.
We work short term or longer term, whichever feels right, and always at your own pace.
Awarded by ICPPD.
Training in cognitive behavioural therapy.
Adds to my holistic way of working.
Specialist training for work with trauma.
The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
I want cost to be something we can talk about openly.
The fee is negotiable. Please get in touch and we can talk it through.
Talk it through“Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”
You do not need the right words. Send a few lines, or give me a call, and I will get back to you.
