First steps...
Thank you for your interest in Crea Counselling services
I am sorry but the waiting list for new clients is currently full
Feel free to contact me to be updated about future availability and take good care.
Have been thinking about counselling for a while?
Nervous about contacting a therapist for the first time?
Getting in touch with a counsellor can feel awkward at first (I felt the same way). It's hard to know what or how much to say to someone you've never met especially when there's a lot going on and you may feel a bit vulnerable. Here is some more detail on how to go about scheduling your first session with Crea Counselling.
I always arrange an initial call before making a therapy appointment with a new client. This helps us both get a sense of how we may work together. To schedule a call you can drop me a line by email or use the contact form. You can let me know if you have a specific interest say in IFS therapy, or if someone recommended Crea Counselling to you. Most importantly, let me know when I can reach you during the working week and I will email you a suggested call back time.

During our initial call (10-15 mins) we can discuss practical issues such as scheduling/waiting list, etc, as well as questions about how my approach to therapy may suit your particular needs. We can arrange a time when we won't be disturbed and anything you say to me is in strict confidence. Before the call, I invite you to have a look at the FAQ's page for practical info about fees and policies.
So, what should you expect from your first counselling session? Basically, we'll continue from where we left off on the phone. You can tell me more about your hopes and concerns about therapy. And we can start exploring what's feeling stuck or difficult in your life, but also what's working well and the resources you already have. You set your own pace for the session and I will never coax you to say more than you're comfortable with. Trust takes time.

At the end of the session we can review together how things went. There is no pressure to continue with therapy after that and sometimes one counselling session is all it takes to get stuff off your chest. If however you feel that therapy together would be of support to you, we can discuss an initial
counselling agreement:
you may like to arrange a set number of weekly appointments or may prefer to work on an open-ended basis.
You can find our about counselling fees, confidentiality, cancellation policy on FAQ's .
The human psyche, like human bones, is strongly inclined towards self-healing
- John Bowlby -
What to keep in mind when looking for a counsellor...
looking for the 'right' therapist can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack
Unless someone you trust recommended a therapist they trust, googling 'counselling Galway' will present you with a number of links and ads. How to avoid information overload? Here are a few pointers I hope you'll find useful. There are many competent counsellors /psychotherapists in Galway, so hang in there until you find one you feel comfortable with.
In crisis, but not sure about counselling?
Don't struggle alone...
Check out free mental health resources online and around Galway