Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to focus? Feeling worried, Simply struggling to cope? I use a integrated approach which includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) , Trauma Informed Care and IFS (Internal Family Systems).  Please phone me for a free consultation today to see how counselling can help you.

My name is Maria Lawton-Murray. I am an experienced and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor (BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy).  I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway city.

Life can be a struggle when you are trying to deal with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma.

I work mainly from a person centred approach, and at the pace of the person I am working with. My aim is to provide a safe confidential, non-judgmental and supportive space in which you can explore your life experiences in depth, gain new insights, and develop your ability to cope, grow and flourish. I work with you as we explore” what’s happened to you?” not “what`s wrong with you?”  I also have extensive experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and I know that recovery from mental health difficulties is possible as I have made that recovery journey.   I know how difficult that journey can be – as part of my journey was sitting in the client’s chair – a very powerful experience.

When I first meet with a client, I will ask them what has brought them to therapy. With this information, we will discuss how we will work together. The first session with any new client is to assess whether we can work together and the client feels comfortable with continuing the therapeutic process.

The presenting issues or symptoms causing suffering that most clients come in for are: anxiety disorders, stress disorders including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, states of depression, postnatal depression, loss, bereavement, relationship breakdown and relationship difficulty. The length of time for therapy depends on the client and their presenting issues, long or short term therapy can be arranged. Clients are free to contact me to request a free brief consultation if they wish – I find these calls both beneficial and powerful for both parties