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I am an accredited Counsellor and Life Coach. I am an intergrative therapist meaning I work across therapy genres rather than subscribing to one discipline. It’s a dynamic and flexible approach that draws from various modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n What sets my practice apart is the blend of coaching psychology into my counselling approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n Let me help you to navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, identity, self-image, and manage your wellbeing. Life has a way of presenting us with hurdles, and I understand the impact stress and anxiety can have firsthand. Because of certain challenges I faced personally, I discovered the transformative power of seeking support from a counsellor. This experience fueled my passion to assist others in overcoming their obstacles and developing self-awareness.<\/p>\n I offer online sessions via Zoom<\/strong> and in-person sessions in Ballincollig<\/strong>, Bantry, and Dingle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”790.6px” custom_margin=”||-120px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” inline_fonts=”Arya” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Work with me<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you feeling overwhelmed? Easily stressed or suffering from high anxiety levels on a daily basis? Are you spending your time focusing on work\/relationships\/achievements but leaving little time for your self?<\/p>\n Imagine freedom from self limiting beliefs allowing you to fully embrace your potential<\/strong>. Permit yourself the time to create a self-care toolkit that allows you to manage stress and anxiety<\/strong> in healthy ways as it arises. Be more present to your relationships by being more present to your self<\/strong>. Get to know yourself at a deeper level through self-awareness<\/strong> of maladaptive patterns of behaviour which will allow you to step into the life you want<\/strong>.<\/p>\n My integrated counselling and life coaching approach will give you a space to develop tools to talk to and about yourself more postively, become your own cheerleader, to work through any latent trauma, to fully embrace your identity at whatever stage of life you are at. Collaboration is central to the process of therapy and together we will work on creating a comfort with change, establish your boundaries, and develop goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_slider use_bg_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||60px||false|false” auto=”on” auto_ignore_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n \u200bI\u2019ve had my fair share of mental health struggles over the past few years, so I\u2019ve been to a few different counsellors. Helena is hand on heart the best counsellor I have been to, and I have built a really trusting relationship with her. Life can be pretty stressful, and Helena helps me to effectively manage that stress, allowing me to get on with day to day living and really appreciate everything that I have<\/em><\/p>\n Sean<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u200bI was\u00a0feeling very stuck in a rut in my career and really wanted to find something else I could pursue\u2026Following our coaching session I reflected for a while and started to research courses. I started a diploma course last October and to say that I am loving it is an understatement!! I am getting so much from it\u00a0 and I see a horizon now beyond the industry and the role I\u2019ve known for the last 15 years\u2026I really wanted to tell how much I appreciated what I got from that one hour conversation so thank you again<\/em><\/p>\n Rachel<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n \u200bWhen I first started talking with Helena I felt very lost and my mind was chaos. Over the course of our sessions Helena helped me by reframing my thoughts, helping my be kinder to myself and also how to integrate healthy mindful and lifestyle habits which are sustainable for me. Helena\u2019s open, warm<\/em> and understanding nature creates a comfortable environment to air any and all thoughts. Thanks for all your help over the last few months.<\/em><\/p>\n Ciara<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Helena O’Leary Counsellor M.I.A.C.P I am an accredited Counsellor and Life Coach. I am an intergrative therapist meaning I work across therapy genres rather than subscribing to one discipline. It’s a dynamic and flexible approach that draws from various modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual. 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