Counselling
It is normal to experience stress during a relationship breakdown and it can be helpful to talk to someone during this period. The advantage of engaging with a professional counsellor is that they are trained to act neutrally and objectively. Counsellors have no previous knowledge of you, your ex-partner, or your situation and so they don’t have pre-set opinions of your situation. Importantly, the information you share with a counsellor remains confidential, unless there is a child at risk.
One Family provides information and support for all members of one-parent families, including a general counselling service at a reduced rate. They have produced a helpful document - "What is counselling?" - which explains the counselling process and outlines how it can benefit separating parties. A list of useful telephone numbers is also provided.
Nationwide Counselling Resources
Medical Card Holders: The GP Referral Scheme includes capacity for free counselling sessions. Contact your GP for more information.
Private Health Insurance: If you have private health insurance, your policy may allow a contribution towards counselling. Check directly with your Insurer.
Employee Assistance Programmes: Some employers offer free counselling sessions through the Employee Assistance Programme. If you are currently in employment, contact the Human Resources department to find out more.
Contacts
Organisation | Telephone | Website | Address | |
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Family Mediation Service | +353 (0)1 6344320 | info@fsa.ie | www.legalaidboard.ie | Family Mediation Service, 1st Floor, St. Stephen’s Green House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
One Family | 1890 66 22 12 | info@onefamily.ie | ||
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) | 01 230 0061 | iacp@irish-counselling.ie | irish-counselling.ie | |
Irish Council for Psychotherapy | 01 9058698 | hello@psychotherapycouncil.ie | www.psychotherapycouncil.ie | |
Child & Family Agency - Tusla | (01) 635 2854 | www.tusla.ie | Child and Family Agency, Block D, Park Gate Business Centre, Parkgate Street, Dublin | |
ACCORD Catholic Marriage Counselling Service | 01 505 3112 |
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www.accord.ie | |
AIM Family Services | 01 670 8363 | aimfamilyservices@eircom.net | aimfamilyservices.ie |