Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
One-to-one sessions in a calm, confidential setting — a place to talk openly, be heard, and work through whatever you're carrying, at your own pace.
Your Life Can Get Better
Confidential
Counselling in Dublin 2
Strictly confidential counselling and psychotherapy in Dublin city centre, near Grafton Street. All services now available in-person and online.
About the Practice
There are many reasons people come to counselling.
You could be going through a period of emotional distress — the loss of a job or status, the death of someone close, LGBTQ concerns, the impending breakup of a relationship or a recent breakup.
Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety, depression or stress which is affecting your normal ability to cope with everyday life. Maybe you have no idea why you feel so bad, and need to explore what could be causing your distress. Try not to despair. Your life can get better.
"We can help you make sense of what's going on for you, and make the changes you need to live a better, happier life."
Dublin Counselling Service is a strictly confidential practice in the heart of Dublin 2, run by accredited psychotherapists working in a humanistic and integrative way. Every service is available in person at our Wicklow Street rooms and online by secure video call.
Our Services
Support shaped around you.
Every person who comes to us is different. We draw on a range of approaches and combine whichever best fits where you are right now.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you understand the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and build practical tools you can use beyond the session.
Integrative Psychotherapy
A humanistic, integrative approach that meets you as a whole person, drawing on a range of methods rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Relationship & Couples Counselling
A supportive, neutral space to improve communication, rebuild trust and work through difficulties together — for couples at any stage.
LGBTQI+ Affirmative
Counselling that affirms who you are — a safe, accepting space to explore identity, relationships and the experiences that matter to you.
Clinical Supervision
Accredited supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists — reflective, supportive, and grounded in years of clinical practice. More below.
30 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
Who We Work With
Whatever brings you here, you don't have to face it alone.
People come to us at many different points — in distress, in transition, or simply wanting to understand themselves better. No presenting issue is too ordinary, or too complex.
- Anxiety, depression and stress
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- OCD
- The loss of a job or status
- Relationship difficulties and breakups
- LGBTQ concerns and identity
For Practitioners
Clinical Supervision for counsellors & psychotherapists.
Supervision sessions €85
Breda is an accredited clinical supervisor offering supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists at every stage of their career — from those still in training to experienced practitioners.
Supervision is a confidential, reflective space to think about your client work, look after your own wellbeing, and keep developing as a practitioner — vital to maintaining competency and continued accreditation. Available in person in Dublin 2 or online.
Enquire About SupervisionWho You'll Work With
Our psychotherapists.
Dublin Counselling Service is run by Alan and Breda Trimble — experienced, fully accredited psychotherapists working in a humanistic and integrative way, meeting you as a whole person rather than a diagnosis.
Psychotherapist
Alan Trimble MIAHIP · SIAHIP
Alan works in a humanistic and integrative way, drawing on a broad range of training to support each client as an individual — including people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement and major life change.
Qualifications & training
- Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy — Dublin Business School
- Diploma in Addiction Studies — Dublin Business School
- Certified in CBT, Couples Counselling, Reality Therapy, Suicide Intervention, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Therapy
- Trained in Body Psychotherapy and Havening (psycho-sensory therapy)
- Certified Life Coach
Accreditation
- Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP)
- Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP)
Contact Alan: 087 165 3521 · [email protected]
Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Breda Trimble MIACP · SIACP
Breda is a psychotherapist and accredited clinical supervisor with a humanistic and integrative approach. Alongside her counselling work she offers supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists at every stage of their career.
Qualifications & training
- BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy — Dublin Business School
- Accredited Clinical Supervisor
- Certified in Reality Therapy, Mindfulness, Suicide Intervention, Motivational Interviewing and Couples Counselling
- Trained in Havening, Trauma Therapy (Babette Rothschild) and Body Psychotherapy
- Experience in equality & diversity, occupational psychological assessment and life coaching
Accreditation
- Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP)
- Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP)
Contact Breda: 087 675 7873 · [email protected]
External Mental Health Supports
If you need to speak to someone right now.
Counselling is not an emergency service. The supports below are independent of our practice and available outside our session hours — please use them whenever needed.
Samaritans
Free, confidential support, 24/7.
116 123
Text About It
Free 24/7 crisis text line.
Text 50808
Pieta House
24/7 freephone and text support.
1800 247 247
Aware
Support for depression and anxiety.
1800 80 48 48
Get in Touch
Take the first step.
Reaching out for the first time can feel like a significant step. Call, text or email Alan or Breda directly, or send a message — we'll respond quickly and in strict confidence, with no obligation.
Alan087 165 3521
Breda087 675 7873
Email[email protected]
Location30 Wicklow St, Dublin 2
Sessions€85 · In-person & Online
In immediate distress? If you need urgent support, contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7), text HELLO to 50808, or call 999 / 112 in an emergency.