Psychotherapy Ireland: Online & In-Person

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What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, often called talk therapy, can help you understand and work through difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviours and life experiences.

Therapy and psychotherapy can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm or major life changes. It can also help if you feel stuck in repeated patterns, want to understand yourself better, or need a safe, confidential space to talk.

At BetterCare, we provide professional psychotherapy and therapy services across Ireland, with online and in-person appointments available. Sessions are tailored to your needs and can support your mental health, wellbeing and long-term personal growth. We also offer child and adolescent psychotherapy for children, teenagers and families who may need age-appropriate therapeutic support.

While counselling often focuses on short-term support and problem-solving, psychotherapy can explore deeper causes of distress and support longer-term change.

Not sure if psychotherapy is the right choice for you?
If you’re unsure whether you need a psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, counsellor or assessment, read our guide: Which mental health professional do I need?


"I would 110% recommend this to anyone in need BetterCare provide such a quick responding and effective service."
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How can therapy or psychotherapy help you?

Therapy and psychotherapy give you a safe, confidential space to talk openly about what is happening in your life and how it is affecting your mental health.

A psychotherapist can help you understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, relationships and behaviour. Over time, this can support greater self-awareness, healthier coping strategies, improved emotional wellbeing and more confidence in how you respond to challenges.

Psychotherapy can be especially helpful if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure why the same difficulties keep repeating.

Therapy and psychotherapy can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm or major life changes.

It can also help if you feel stuck in repeated patterns, want to understand yourself better, or need a safe, confidential space to work through difficult thoughts and feelings.

Psychotherapy may support people with:

  • Anxiety and stress: persistent worry, social anxiety, panic, OCD-related difficulties or general overwhelm.
  • Depression and low mood: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, low motivation or loss of interest.
  • Trauma and PTSD: working through past experiences and learning to manage triggers.
  • Relationship difficulties: communication problems, conflict, break-ups or repeated relationship patterns.
  • Grief and loss: coping with bereavement or major life changes.
  • Low self-esteem: building confidence, self-worth and a stronger sense of identity.
  • Emotional overwhelm: difficulty managing strong emotions, anger, shame or guilt.
  • Life transitions: changes such as career shifts, relocation, parenthood, college, separation or retirement.
  • Behavioural patterns: procrastination, unhealthy habits, people-pleasing or cycles you want to understand and change.

At BetterCare, our therapy and psychotherapy services are tailored to your needs, with online and in-person appointments available across Ireland.

BetterCare offers online therapy and psychotherapy appointments for people across Ireland. Online sessions can be a flexible option if you cannot attend in person, prefer to speak from home, or need support that fits around work, college, family or other commitments.

Online therapy still provides a confidential space to speak with a qualified professional and work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship difficulties or other mental health concerns.

You may benefit from psychotherapy or talk therapy in Ireland if you notice some of the following:

  • Feeling a negative mood most days.
  • Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed.
  • Feeling overwhelmed by life, impacting mood and daily functioning.
  • Difficulty controlling your emotions.
  • Experiencing anxious, intrusive, or racing thoughts.
  • Changes in eating or sleeping patterns.
  • Persistently low self-esteem or confidence.
  • Ongoing challenges in relationships, whether with a partner, family, or co-workers.
  • Struggling with stress related to work, family, or school.
  • Withdrawing from social relationships or activities.

Our psychotherapy services in Ireland, available online or in-person, provide a safe and supportive environment to address these challenges and improve emotional wellbeing.

You might feel unsure and maybe a bit anxious heading into therapy for the first time, and that’s totally normal. Our psychotherapy, counselling, and talk therapy services in Ireland are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment from the very start.

Before your first appointment, you will have already filled in a short questionnaire to make sure that your therapist is the right “fit” for you. Your first session is focused on building a strong foundation – learning what you can achieve and understanding how the process works.

As the session comes to an end, your therapist will likely review what you’ve covered and offer some initial thoughts on the plan moving forward. This might involve actionable next steps, techniques and strategies you can use, or it might involve spending more time understanding your issuesit really depends.

A psychotherapy session with our experienced senior accredited psychotherapists lasts 50 minutes and costs €80.

If you are concerned about your mental health, contact us today to schedule an appointment. We’ll help identify the cause and help you regain control of your mental well-being.

Still unsure if psychotherapy is right for you? Get a free booking consultation to learn more.

If you are not sure whether you need psychotherapy, counselling, psychiatry or another type of assessment, our guide to choosing the right mental health professional may also help

What's different about BetterCare?


Our team includes experts like psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists who work collaboratively where needed to help you make positive changes in your life.

Referrals within the BetterCare™ team are seamless, efficient and quick, should further therapeutic intervention be needed or recommended.

Get started with BetterCare™

Check out our availability and book the date and time that works for you. 

Unsure of the service best suited to your needs? Contact us now to discuss your next steps on a Free 15 minute Booking Consultation.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire by email. This helps us determine whether our psychotherapy service is the right fit for your needs. If it turns out that a different service would be more suitable, we’ll offer you a full refund or credit.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Attending a psychotherapist can seem daunting. Below are some frequently asked questions we receive which may be useful ahead of the first appointment.

No referral is needed. You can book directly through our site. If another service might be more suitable, we’ll guide you to the right option and offer a full refund or credit.

We carefully match you with a therapist suited to your needs. All our professionals are fully qualified, accredited by bodies like the IACP or APCP and others, and meet the highest standards of care.

We offer both online therapy and in-person sessions at locations across Ireland.

Before your session, you’ll complete a short questionnaire to match you with the right therapist. In your first session, your therapist will help you explore what brings you to therapy, your goals, and how sessions will be structured. It’s a space for you to feel safe, heard, and supported.

Yes, we provide safe, secure and convenient online counselling across all of our services. 

If you're not fully comfortable with your therapist, we’ll help you switch to someone who’s a better fit.

We also encourage you to raise any concerns directly with your therapist. They won’t take offence—therapists understand that finding the right match is key, and your comfort is the priority.

Remember, your therapist is there for you—not the other way around.