Prevail Counselling Therapy
For a Renewed Mind leading to a Transformed Life
A counselling service for Clondalkin and Dublin South West
Hello, and thank you for coming to Prevail Counselling Therapy.
I hope that as you explore this website, you will find helpful information for your current circumstances. If you wish to ask any questions about Prevail or to make an immediate booking, please click Contact Prevail
Let me personally welcome you to Prevail Counselling Therapy, where I aim to help you transform your life through a renewed mind.
Introduction to Prevail: A Counselling Therapy Service for Clondalkin and Dublin South West
Hello and welcome to Prevail Counselling Therapy.
This is a counselling service for Clondalkin, South West Dublin and Bray, Co. Wicklow.
I provide sessions in person, by video or by phone.
Prevail is managed by me, James Foley, and I provide the counselling service of Prevail. I come from a psychiatric nursing background originally.
I provide a structured approach while still facilitating the client to decide their own pace and content to work with. I aim to work with you to restore your self-resilience to live in your present circumstances.
The areas of experience and training I have include:
Addiction Suicidal thoughts Bereavement Depression/Anxiety Serious physical illness Low self esteem
To learn more about these issues and how I work with them, click here
This website aims to provide you with the information you need to decide if Prevail is the right choice for you.
The areas of information are: (Click on the links below for further info)
If you want to discuss any of the above issues with me, either by phone, video or in person, click HERE to arrange an initial discussion.
There is no obligation to continue any further after an initial discussion.
Approaches to counselling that I use
Approaches to counselling refer to the style or clinical model of counselling that is used. Prevail holds a casual view on this. In any given session, many different clinical approaches are used. The priority is that the best approach is being used for the client at the appropriate time. The client’s moods and needs differ over the course of the session. Therefore, it is right to adjust the therapeutic approach I use.
The approaches outlined below are a selection of the approaches I use. I primarily work from the belief that our thoughts are what dictate our emotions and behaviours.
Please do use the links if you want more information on each approach.
Choice Theory (CT)
CT emphasises that problems are the product of our choices. CT encourages developing personal accountability for our unhelpful choices and to start making positive choices. Positive choices result in positive relationships and the achievement of our basic needs.
I use choice theory when a client requires a direct style of intervention.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on the thoughts that have brought about the problems the client is experiencing. The belief is that our thoughts predetermine our emotions and behaviours. Practising alternative thoughts through supportive behaviours is a key part of CBT work.
A lot of the material I use is CBT-based.
Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
PCT is the primary means of interaction used in counselling. PCT means that the client is the expert of the session. Through active listening, the therapist reflects with the client on the content and meaning of what they discuss in the session. This enables the client to resolve their issues using their resources.
PCT is the primary way I relate to clients in session work.
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
SFT centres on the solutions to problems. The counselling discussion is not an investigation of the problem but a process of identifying solutions.
Coping strategies are identified, applied through practice outside of the session and reviewed in session afterwards.
SFT is best suited to short-term counselling. Also, in situations where the problem is not historically based, such as with crises.
What is Counselling Therapy?
Counselling is a professional therapeutic relationship. It is a private, safe space for people to seek help from a professional trained in psychological care. A counsellor will help you find the tools for you to work with to improve your self-awareness so you can resolve your own issues.
Ultimately, counselling helps you to know what you can hope for, build towards, and believe in for your future. At Prevail, I endeavour to walk that road with you.
Is Counselling for Me?
Many people struggle with the decision, “Do I need counselling? …. What will counselling do for me?”…..
Following are some considerations regarding the choice to have counselling.
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Will Therapy benefit me?
We all benefit from having someone simply listen to us. There are times when we need to offload the stress of everyday life to someone who can simply keep it to themselves.
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Dealing with the unexpected
Life can be dangerously unpredictable. Counselling can help you come to terms with a sudden change in your circumstances.
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When you're fed up
You may be worn down by fatigue and low mood. Meeting with a counsellor could help you return to your usual ability to cope.
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To Regain Perspective
There are times you may need to regain perspective. Therapy can help you identify and change the negative thoughts that distort our perspective
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Putting off the inevitable
We all need counselling support at some time. To delay seeking support can make matters worse. If you think you need counselling therapy, you probably do
Blogs at Prevail
Click below for the most recent blogs at Prevail.
Blogs at Prevail discuss how counselling works, the various issues that James Works with in Prevail and reflections on therapeutic needs in society. Click below for the full menu of blogs.
The Shawshank Redemption is a story about a prison break.
Yes
But oh so much more.
A story about the resilience of the human spirit. Holding on to the essential truth that there is a hope for survival, for beauty, for a full life that can never be taken from us.
This is what gives us hope in the crap of life.