Therapy and counselling in Dublin and online
Start with a steady, practical conversation
Private psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin 2 and online can support people dealing with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, stress, or feeling stuck. You do not need to have the perfect words before making contact; a brief practical enquiry is enough to begin.
Therapy in Dublin, online, and from elsewhere
I provide psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin, Ireland, and online by Zoom where this is clinically and practically suitable. This page is for people looking for in-person therapy in Dublin, people elsewhere in Ireland, and people outside Ireland who are considering online sessions.
The wider website remains an international mental health resource. You are welcome to read the information pages wherever you are. This service page adds the practical layer: what psychotherapy or counselling with me may involve, what concerns people often bring, and how to take a first step if personal support feels relevant.
My primary psychotherapy trainings include psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT, alongside integrative work and Communication-Focused Therapy. In practice, the work is collaborative: we look at your situation, recurring patterns, emotions, relationships, communication, and the changes that may fit your life and values.
Therapy is not a crisis service and this page cannot give a diagnosis or personal medical advice. If there may be immediate danger or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please contact local emergency services or crisis support now.
How therapy may help
Therapy can offer a private, regular space to understand what keeps repeating: anxiety loops, low mood, self-criticism, relationship patterns, grief, trauma responses, stress, burnout, or a sense of being stuck. It is not about being pushed into a simple answer, but about making more room to think, feel, relate, and choose.
Some people come with a clear concern such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, panic, relationship difficulty, or work stress. Others come because something feels off and they want to understand it better. Both are valid starting points.
Where medication, diagnosis, medical tests, or prescription changes are involved, those questions need to be discussed with a qualified prescriber. Psychotherapy and counselling can sit alongside medical care where that is appropriate, but they do not replace urgent care, crisis support, or medical assessment.
Looking for counselling near you?
If you have searched for counselling near you, what is most useful depends on where you are.
- If you live or work in Dublin city centre or the south side, in-person psychotherapy and counselling is available on Dame Street in Dublin 2, on the south side of the river Liffey. The location is a short walk from Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Grafton Street, and South Great George’s Street, and is easily reached by Luas, DART, bus, or on foot from much of the city. People also travel in from across South Dublin, including Ranelagh, Rathmines, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ringsend, Dundrum, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Dún Laoghaire, and surrounding areas. See the dedicated counselling in South Dublin page for more detail.
- If you are based further out, in another part of Ireland, or abroad, online counselling and psychotherapy by Zoom is available where it is clinically suitable. Online work can be helpful when travel is difficult, when privacy at home allows for it, and when the kind of support needed does not require in-person contact. Suitability is discussed openly before any commitment is made.
- If you are looking for couples counselling, sessions with both partners present are available in person in Dublin and online by Zoom. See the counselling for couples page.
- If you are not sure whether you are looking for counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, or a medical assessment, you are welcome to ask a brief practical question through the contact page first. If a different service would be a better fit, that will be said honestly.
A short note on words: “counselling” and “psychotherapy” are often used interchangeably, and in this practice they describe the same confidential conversation with a qualified mental health professional. “Counselling psychology” is a related but separate profession in Ireland — Dr Jonathan Haverkampf is a medical doctor (psychiatrist) and psychotherapist, not a counselling psychologist.
Common reasons people look for therapy
People often look for psychotherapy or counselling with a concern rather than a diagnosis. These routes can help you start with the words that feel closest to what is happening, while keeping the first appointment open and exploratory.
Anxiety, worry and panic
For persistent worry, panic attacks, avoidance, physical anxiety symptoms, or feeling constantly on alert.
OCD and intrusive thoughts
For intrusive thoughts, checking, reassurance seeking, compulsions, or distressing loops that are hard to step out of.
Depression and low mood
For low mood, loss of energy, withdrawal, self-criticism, loss of interest, or feeling stuck.
Stress, burnout and exhaustion
For chronic pressure, work stress, emotional exhaustion, difficulty switching off, or feeling unable to recover.
Trauma and PTSD
For the effects of frightening, overwhelming, or repeated experiences, including anxiety, numbness, memories, or relationship patterns.
Panic attacks
For sudden surges of fear, body sensations, fear of another attack, or avoiding places because of panic.
Social anxiety
For fear of being judged, avoidance of social or work situations, and the pressure to hide anxiety from others.
Grief and loss
For bereavement, major life changes, complicated feelings after loss, or trying to find a way forward without rushing grief.
Relationships and communication
For conflict, distance, fear of intimacy, repeated relationship patterns, boundaries, and communication difficulties.
Counselling for couples
For partners wanting to look at communication, conflict, trust, closeness, life decisions, or difficult patterns together.
Counselling in South Dublin
For people in South Dublin looking for in-person counselling close to the city centre, with online sessions also available.
If you are unsure which route fits, the first appointment can be used to clarify what has been difficult and whether psychotherapy or counselling in Dublin or online may be suitable. You can also make contact with a practical question before booking, or check fees and payment information.
Psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin
For people searching for therapy in Dublin or counselling in Dublin, the practical question is often simple: where can I meet someone, what happens first, and whether the person and approach feel right. In-person work can offer a steady setting away from home, work, and everyday pressures.
People seek therapy for many reasons, including anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, low confidence, self-understanding, and life transitions. You do not need to have the perfect words for the problem before making contact.
If you are looking for a general explanation first, the guide what is psychotherapy? explains how psychotherapy works, what usually happens in sessions, and how psychotherapy differs from counselling, psychology and psychiatry.
Online therapy by Zoom
Online psychotherapy and online counselling can make therapy possible for people outside Dublin, people who travel, and people who need a more flexible format. It can also be useful for people who live internationally and are looking for an English-language therapy option, where the arrangement is clinically and practically suitable.
Online sessions work best when you have a private space, a reliable connection, and a realistic plan for what to do if urgent support is needed locally. If you live outside Ireland, suitability may also depend on local regulations, time zone, emergency support arrangements, and the nature of the difficulty.
What the first appointment is for
- to describe what has been happening in your own words
- to talk about symptoms, stressors, relationships, work, background, and current support where relevant
- to think about goals, questions, and what would make therapy useful
- to consider whether in-person or online work is the better fit
- to discuss next steps without pressure or promises of a fixed outcome
Location in Dublin, Ireland
The in-person practice is located at 29-30 Dame Street, Dublin 2 (D02 A025), in the city centre on the south side of the river Liffey. This places it in the area most people in Ireland would describe as South Dublin, while in formal administrative terms South Dublin County (Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin) is a separate local-government area. The practice is in the city, not in that county. The map below is included for practical orientation.
The location is convenient for people coming from across Dublin and beyond:
- On foot from much of Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 8, including Trinity College, Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar, Christ Church, Camden Street, and South Great George’s Street.
- By Luas Green Line (stops including St Stephen’s Green, Westmoreland, and Trinity) and Luas Red Line (stops including Jervis and Abbey Street, with a short walk across the river).
- By DART (Pearse, Tara Street, and Connolly stations are within walking distance), useful for people coming from Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, Sandymount, Howth, and the coastal line.
- By many Dublin Bus routes serving the city centre.
- By car or taxi, with public car parks available in the surrounding streets; on-street parking near the practice itself is limited, so public transport is usually easier.
People come to the Dublin practice from across Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W, 8, 14, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Rathgar, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ringsend, Terenure, Templeogue, Dundrum, Goatstown, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion, Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, Monkstown, Booterstown, Glenageary, Dalkey, Bray, Greystones, and other parts of north and west Dublin, as well as further out in Ireland for occasional in-person sessions.
For people who cannot easily travel to Dublin, online counselling and psychotherapy by Zoom is available where it is clinically suitable — see the online section above.
Dublin and Ireland information
For people travelling to an in-person appointment or orienting themselves in Dublin, these general city links may be useful. They are practical location links, not mental-health advice.
Practical next steps
Make an appointment
Use the appointment page or direct scheduler if you are ready to book a first consultation.
Fees
Check current session fees, reduced-fee information, and practical notes before booking.
Contact
Use the contact page or email jonathan@jonathanhaverkampf.com for practical questions.
Find Help
If you are unsure what kind of support you need, start with a broader guide to help options and urgent support routes.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer in-person therapy in Dublin?
Yes. Therapy appointments may be available in person in Dublin city centre, Ireland, depending on availability and suitability.
Do you offer online psychotherapy or counselling by Zoom?
Yes. Online sessions by Zoom may be possible where clinically and practically appropriate, including for people outside Dublin.
Can I book if I live outside Ireland?
Online work may be possible for some people outside Ireland, but suitability can depend on clinical need, privacy, time zone, local emergency support, and practical or legal considerations.
What happens in a first appointment?
A first appointment usually focuses on what brings you to therapy, what has been difficult, what you hope may change, and whether this form of support feels suitable.
Is this the right route for urgent crisis help?
No. If there is immediate danger or someone may be unable to stay safe, use local emergency services or crisis support rather than waiting for an appointment reply.
Books and further reading
For structured reading and practical exercises, see books by Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, including Getting Rid of Anxiety.
Communication in psychotherapy and counselling
Therapy often involves noticing how feelings, words, silence, assumptions, and relationship patterns fit together. A curated article hub is available for readers who want to explore this theme further.
Two more specific routes may help some visitors orient themselves: trauma therapy and counselling in Dublin and online and false memory OCD and real event OCD. Both pages are educational and include clear boundaries around diagnosis, emergency care, and personal risk assessment.