Professional Psychotherapy and Counselling in Galway

 


Helen Shaughnessy at WeCare Counselling and Psychotherapy provides comprehensive services for the Galway community. Specialising in individual and couples counselling, addiction issues, bullying at work and the challenges of separation or divorce I offer a safe space for anxiety, trauma, grief, and all emotional well-being concerns. Online & Face to Face counselling available in Craughwell  

Areas of Specific Interest

  • Relationship Support: Couples counselling, marriage guidance, and navigating separation or divorce.
  • Addiction Recovery: Compassionate help for substance use and behavioural addictions.
  • Crisis & Trauma: Support for bullying, coercive control, PTSD, and suicide bereavement.
  • Personal Well-being: Managing anxiety, depression, self-harm, and panic attacks.
  • Grief & Loss: Bereavement support, including specialized care for the termination of pregnancy.
  • Family Dynamics: Addressing parental alienation and attachment issues.

Dedicated Support for Your Well-being

 I am an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapistsa (MIACP).

At WeCare, the focus is on delivering high-quality counselling and psychotherapy. My commitment is to support every client as they navigates their unique path. I offer a compassionate and confidential space where your story is heard and respected, empowering you to overcome obstacles and enhance your quality of life through tailored therapeutic interventions.

 

 

My Professional Credentials

 

I hold an BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy from PCI/Middlesex University and a MSc in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy. As part of my Masters in Addiction Counselling, I also hold a Professional Certificate in Family Dimension in Addiction. I also hold a certificate in Couples Counselling with the The Irish Institure of Couples Therapy. I incorporate many concepts from different theoretical approaches, including psychotherapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy in my work with clients. 

 

Testimonies

 

"I found the counselling sessions incredibly helpful. The therapist was compassionate and provided me with practical tools to manage my anxiety."

Sarah Murphy

 

 

"The family therapy sessions helped us understand each other better and create a more supportive and loving environment for our children."

 John and Mary O'Connell

 

 

The family therapy sessions helped us understand each other better and create a more supportive and loving environment for our children."
The Healy Family