Anxiety Therapy and Counselling in Dublin and Online

Anxiety therapy and counselling can help when worry, panic, avoidance, overthinking, physical anxiety symptoms, or relationship stress are taking up too much space. I provide psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin and online, where online work is suitable, for adults who want a confidential place to understand what is happening and find practical next steps.

When anxiety therapy may be worth considering

Many people look for anxiety counselling after trying to cope alone for a long time. Therapy may be worth considering when anxiety is persistent, affects sleep or work, makes relationships harder, leads to avoidance, brings frequent reassurance-seeking, or keeps returning even after short-term coping strategies help for a while.

• Worry, rumination, or overthinking that is hard to stop.
• Panic attacks, fear of panic, or avoiding places because of anxiety.
• Physical anxiety symptoms such as chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, trembling, or breathlessness, after medical red flags have been considered.
• Health anxiety, social anxiety, relationship anxiety, work stress, perfectionism, or fear of making mistakes.
• Anxiety that overlaps with depression, trauma, grief, OCD patterns, sleep problems, burnout, or low self-esteem.

How psychotherapy and counselling can help

Therapy does not promise to remove every anxious feeling. A useful aim is often to understand the anxiety pattern, reduce avoidance where possible, loosen repetitive worry or reassurance loops, and build ways of responding that fit your life and values.

The work may include understanding triggers, body sensations, self-criticism, relationship patterns, past experiences, communication habits, and practical changes. Depending on the person, therapy may draw on psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT-informed work, integrative approaches, and Communication-Focused Therapy.

Medication questions, side effects, starting, stopping, or changing medication need to be discussed with a qualified prescriber. Therapy can sit alongside medical care where that is appropriate, but it should not replace medical review when symptoms are new, severe, unexplained, or physically worrying.

Dublin and online appointments

Appointments are available in Dublin and online by video where this is clinically and practically suitable. The main service page explains psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin and online, while the appointment page gives the practical booking route.

Online therapy can be convenient, but it is not the right format for every situation. Crisis, immediate risk, severe instability, or a need for local emergency support should be handled through real-time local services rather than a website or routine appointment request.

What the first step can look like

• Read the fees and practical appointment information.
• Use Make an Appointment if you want to request a consultation.
• Use Contact if you have a practical question before booking.
• Bring a short note about what anxiety is affecting, what you have already tried, and whether there are medical, medication, crisis, or safety concerns.

Related anxiety resources

• Anxiety information hub
• Help with anxiety pathway
• Anxiety self-help
• Physical symptoms of anxiety and red flags
• Anxiety treatment in Ireland
• Panic attack plan
• Anxiety forum and mental health community

Urgent help and safety

If you may be in immediate danger, feel unable to keep yourself safe, may harm yourself or someone else, or symptoms may be a medical emergency, call 112 or 999 in Ireland, go to the nearest emergency department, or use local emergency services. HSE guidance on urgent help for a mental health crisis lists crisis routes. The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.

Questions people often ask

Do I need a diagnosis before therapy?

No. Many people begin counselling or psychotherapy because anxiety is affecting daily life, even if they do not have or want a formal diagnosis. Diagnosis, medication, medical tests, and specialist referral questions should be discussed with the relevant qualified professional.

Is this the same as anxiety treatment in Ireland?

This page is specifically about psychotherapy and counselling with Jonathan Haverkampf in Dublin and online. The broader Anxiety Treatment in Ireland guide discusses treatment options more generally, including medical and prescriber-related questions.

Can online therapy help with anxiety?

Online therapy can be helpful for some people when privacy, safety, technology, and clinical suitability are in place. It is not suitable for immediate crisis care, medical emergencies, or situations where local urgent support is needed.