Síog Dún Counselling & Therapy Centre

18/04/2020

Perhaps you have been thinking of coming along for Counselling or taking the first step and making an enquiry..... However, the current situation may have made it more difficult. For people who do not want to come along for face to face Counselling, at the moment, I am also offering Telephone Counselling. Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any further enquiries you may have....
Kindest regards
JoannecMcGuirk

20/11/2018

GROUP THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY
Begins in the NEW YEAR
Thursday January 31st 2019 for 10 Weeks
7pm - 8.30pm
(Places Limited)

Feeling anxious, over thinking, undue worry, difficulty switching off ..... feeling Isolated, as if you are facing the world alone . . . .

Being part of a group of people who have the same experiences as you, can help you see that what you are going through is universal – you are not alone. United in a common goal, can help you gain a sense of belonging and acceptance

To discuss further
Contact Joanne McGuirk (Counsellor & Psychotherapist)
085 1931460
Email: siogdun18@gmail.com

03/10/2018

Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day

16/09/2018

Therapeutic Play also known as Play Therapy

This is a form of Counselling and Psychotherapy that uses play to help young people communicate and express their thoughts and feelings through play. Therapeutic play takes place in a safe environment where free expression is encouraged. The goal is to help children learn to express themselves in healthier ways, and discover new and more positive ways to solve problems.

WHEN IT IS USED?

Therapeutic Play and Play Therapy can help prevent and resolve psychosocial challenges. This can also help children and young towards better social integration, growth and development,, emotional regulation, and the resolution of trauma. It can also help children communicate better, develop problem solving skills and help them relate to others in a positive way.
It can also be helpful for children undergoing or witnessing stressful events in their lives, for example serious illness or hospitalization, family crisis, parents separating, bullying amongst others.
Play Therapy can also help children with academic and social problems, learning disabilities, behavioural difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, anger as well as those with attention deficit disorders or who are on the autistic spectrum.
For further information contact
Joanne McGuirk (Counsellor & Psychotherapist) 085 1931460

08/09/2018

03/09/2018

Síog Dún Counselling and Therapy Centre

GROUP THERAPY (Places Limited)

isolated ....... facing the world alone

Being part of a group of people who have the same experiences as you, can help you see that what you are going through is universal – you are not alone. United in a common goal, can help you gain a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Anxious, overthinking, undue worry, difficulty ‘switching off’ .....

ANXIETY GROUP:
October 4th 7pm – 8.30pm for 10 weeks

BEREAVEMENT & LOSS GROUP:
October 5th 10am – 11.30am for 10 weeks

To discuss further
Contact Joanne McGuirk (MIAHIP)
Through my page.

01/09/2018

Síog Dún Counselling
and Therapy Centre

My name is Joanne McGuirk and I am an Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with Adults, Teenagers and Children. (Dip. Counselling & Psychotherapy, M.I.A.H.I.P., B.Sc., PG Therapeutic Play)

ISSUES COVERED
Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Loss, Miscarriage, Separation, Relationship Difficulties, Stress, Confidence building and self-esteem, Sexuality, Sexual, Physical and Psychological Abuse, PTSD, Post Natal Depression.

MY APPROACH
I work from a Humanistic and Integrative approach, which emphasises a holistic way of working – integrating the whole person – emotionally, psychologically, physically, spiritually.
It is not always easy to talk. Sometimes there are no words to describe a feeling, particularly with trauma. Therefore, I also use Art Therapy, Sand, Clay, Mindfulness, Visualisations and relaxation exercises amongst others, to help people express their feelings.

Towards Healing – Resolving Difficulties

THERAPEUTIC PLAY

What is Therapeutic Play and how can it help?

Therapeutic Play is facilitated through a variety of mediums called the Therapeutic Toolkit – including Sand Tray, Puppetry, Art, Music, Movement Clay. Therapeutic Play is a natural way of helping children

Working with Children through Therapeutic Play and Creative Arts. This can help increase confidence and self-esteem, improve concentration, build resilience. It can help children become less anxious and worried. This in turn can have a positive impact in the family home, along with learning in the classroom, and in social interactions with peers and friends.