Therapy

Welcome to The Mindfulness Clinic. My name is Gerry Cunningham. I am a CBT therapist, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher. At The Mindfulness Clinic, I support adults, adolescents, and children through face-to-face therapy and online therapy. I am here to answer any questions you may have about engaging with CBT, counselling, psychotherapy or joining an eight-week mindfulness course. So please, get in touch and telephone 087-7989 301 for a free 15-minute consultation.

I am here to support you through these difficult times.
Our lives have changed. My clinical expertise and my commitment to my clients has not.
Face to face counselling or in-person therapy has returned with a full COVID-19 response in place to ensure your visit is relaxed, comfortable and worry-free. Alternatively, you may wish to avail of online therapy from the safeness of your home, at a time that is convenient for you.

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Three principles guide my therapeutic approach:

  • Compassion and understanding
    My approach is based on acceptance, non-judgement, empathy, deep listening, and compassionate care by exploring your options and helping you turn your concerns into goals by resourcing you with new skills and learning.

  • Clinical Excellence and Evidence-Based Approaches
    I am committed to therapeutic approaches that are researched, proven and effective. My priority is building the therapeutic relationship by receiving feedback to facilitate client preferences for better outcomes through Feedback Informed Treatment. I create high quality and engaging sessions specifically tailored to your needs that can bring about positive change, hope and resilience.

  • Humanistic and Integrative
    An integrative model involves synthesising elements from more than one therapy style to tailor the therapy to a client’s specific needs. The approaches I integrate are Person-centred counselling, Psychodynamic, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a strong focus on present moment awareness.

Psychotherapy and Counselling

Psychotherapy is a talking-based psychological treatment for emotional or life difficulties with a professionally trained listener (the therapist). I specialise in working with clients to create a helpful talking and skills-based environment to support expression, learning, coping, self-discovery and wellbeing.

I have extensive training to provide clients with the highest quality care. I am committed to monthly supervision with The International Centre for Clinical Excellence, continuous professional development, research and training.

I work with emotional and behavioural difficulties, relationships and self-discipline problems.

Emotional and behavioural difficulties: anxiety, depression, low mood, guilt, shame, unhealthy anger, grief, social anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, health anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, Bipolar, Borderline Personality, trauma and PTSD.

Relationship problems: sexuality, difficulties in forming or sustaining relationships, work-related stress, conflict in relationships, and family issues.

Self-discipline issues: Procrastination, academic-related stress, addiction, internet addiction, difficulties in maintaining healthy lifestyle patterns.

What to expect from counselling and psychotherapy

The sessions involve meeting, talking and listening together with the mutual purpose of paying careful attention to your concerns and gaining a greater understanding of your situation.

I engage carefully and respectfully, honouring your privacy, autonomy and your ability to make choices for yourself. Within the therapy sessions, you can explore your emotions, thoughts, behaviours, childhood and relationships.

Confidentiality

Therapy is a safe and confidential space. All contact within sessions and correspondence will remain confidential. There are some exceptions to confidentiality which we will discuss at the first meeting.

Booking your first session and fees

Please feel free to contact the clinic by telephone for a free 15-minute consultation at 087-7989 301 or complete the contact page to set up an appointment or ask any questions you may have. Sessions take the form of a 60-minute weekly, fortnightly or monthly meetings at The Mindfulness Clinic.

I work on an open-ended basis. The length of therapy is something we will discuss as we proceed. My fees are €70 per hour, and credit/debit card facilities are available. A small number of clients’ attend the clinic on a pro bono basis.

Cancellation policy

Like most therapists, I have a 24-hour cancellation policy which I adhere to strictly unless there are extenuating circumstances. Cancellations without notice are charged at the full session fee.

Professional

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, psychotherapist, counsellor and mindfulness teacher. I am accredited with the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I comply with the strict professional and ethical guidelines set out by both accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

I completed training over six years at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford (Masters in MBCT, PG Diploma in CBT). Psychotherapy training includes a four-year Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Dublin City University), and three years training in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of Cambridge, M. Ed.).

I hold a Masters in Spirituality, BA in Philosophy, and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. I am currently pursing research interests at the University of Oxford and training and supervision at The International Centre for Clinical Excellence.