“Specialist trauma therapy to support life’s challenges, guiding you from surviving to thriving.”

Amanda Walsh

Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Welcome to my counselling service, a place where your emotional wellbeing matters most.

Based in Glanmire, Cork, I’m committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and professional care.

🌿 “Supporting your wellbeing with warmth, care, and understanding.”

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Hi and welcome!

My name is Amanda Walsh, and I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Glanmire, Cork, Ireland, offering both in-person and secure online sessions for adults and adolescents (+18). I am a fully insured member of the Irish Association for counselling and Psychotherapy which regulates and ensures adherence to ethical standards.

When Life Feels Heavy

Life can sometimes feel overwhelmingly heavy. It may be a worry that won’t switch off, sadness that lingers, painful memories that become intrusive or a sense that you’ve lost your way. These struggles can leave you feeling stuck and can deeply affect how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.

Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Here to Support You

I offer therapy both in-person and online, providing the same warmth, care, and depth of support, whether you prefer the connection of face-to-face sessions or the flexibility of meeting online. Each counselling and psychotherapy session is 50-60 minutes in duration, giving us time to explore what’s on your mind in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Advanced Diploma (Level 9) in Trauma‑Informed Therapy, with extensive specialist training in chronic illness support, counselling psychology, and trauma crisis intervention.

My ongoing professional training includes working therapeutically with adolescents and adults who are neurodivergent. I also have specialist experience supporting individuals through bereavement, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including DBT, CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to deliver personalised, client-centered care. I work collaboratively with clients to foster insight, build resilience, and support meaningful change within a safe and reflective therapeutic environment.

How I Can Help

I offer therapy for a wide range of challenges and life experiences, such as:

• Anxiety, stress, or panic

• Low mood and depression

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Grief and loss

• Relationship or family difficulties

• Low self-esteem and confidence

• Living with chronic illness or health concerns

• Life transitions and personal growth

• Sexual orientation and identity

• Emotional or hormonal difficulties

• Ongoing mental health concerns

🌿 You’re welcome to learn more about me and the services I offer here on my website. If you’d like to arrange a free consultation or begin therapy, I’d be happy to hear from you.

🌿 “Therapy tailored to you — building resilience, strength, and hope.”

Services

Therapy is available in-person and online, each offering the same level of care, confidentiality, and support.

Free Consultation

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Counselling and Psychotherapy

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“The first step takes courage, but together we can find the way forward.”

Contact Me

To book an appointment or enquire further please kindly use the contact form provided. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Rest assured that all questions and information shared are kept strictly private and confidential. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 to 48 hours.

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Hi everyone 🦋 Just a quick update on my availability - I currently have a small number of appointments available: • Tuesday mornings at The Therapy Hub, Hazelwood, Glanmire • Wednesday mornings at The Therapy Clinic, Brooklodge Business Park, Glanmire If you’re finding things difficult and feel you could benefit from counselling or psychotherapy support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch through my contact form on my website to arrange an appointment. www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #selfcompassion #healthehurt #mentalhealthSupport

🦋 Anxiety and low self worth often go hand in hand. When anxiety is present it can quietly convince you that you are not doing enough or that you are somehow not enough. Over time this can wear away at your confidence and sense of self. If this feels familiar please know that these thoughts are not a reflection of your true value. They are symptoms of anxiety not truths about who you are. You are worthy of care understanding and compassion just as you are. Support can help you gently challenge these patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth. 🌱 For more information and help contact: www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie Now offering in person counselling and psychotherapy in Glanmire, Co. Cork and online.

🦋 Human therapy Vs Ai interactions. We live in a world with interactive AI. Where more people are now turning to chat with AI, searching for help or answers to their mental health issues and struggles. While Ai can offer information, therapy with a professional and qualified psychotherapist offers human relationship, compassion, real attunement (not just responses) noticing tone, pauses, emotions, body language and shifts in emotions over time. Therapists don't just listen, they co-regulate. A calm grounded human presence can help your nervous system settle in ways technology cannot. Healing happens within the relationship through consistency, trust, collaboration and repair. Human therapists consider culture, identity and lived experience. Trauma history and attachment patterns. Context that shapes behaviour, our support is personalised and evolving. Therapists are trained to assess and respond to complexity and risk, trauma, suicidal thoughts, dissociation and emotional overwhelm. We work safely, always moving at a pace with real time judgement and care. A human therapist can work with somatic experiences (of the body), with emotions that don't yet have language. Not everything that needs healing can be typed. Client safety and wellbeing is a priority bound by ethical codes. www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie #humantherapy #MentalHealthCare #Compassion #HealingThroughConnection

🦋 When a past traumatic experience is triggered by a current event, we don’t respond as the age we are now. We respond as the age the wound was created. If this was during childhood, then before coping skills, language, or regulation were developed. So the nervous system adapted in order to survive. That’s why a small moment can feel overwhelmingly big. Logic fades and emotion rushes in. Why even a tone of voice can collapse your chest. It’s not immaturity. It’s memory. Your nervous system isn’t being dramatic - it’s being protective. It learned, a long time ago, how to survive something that felt unsafe, unseen, or overwhelming. And when something today feels even vaguely similar, it pulls out the same old survival playbook. So when you notice yourself shutting down, people-pleasing, lashing out, freezing, or feeling “too much” - pause. You’re not broken. You’re meeting a younger part of yourself who once needed protection. Healing isn’t about shaming that response away. It’s about recognizing it and the needs of your inner child, offering safety now, and gently reminding yourself: “I’m older. I have more choice. I’m not there anymore.” Compassion is what helps the nervous system learn something new. And self-awareness is what turns triggers into teachers. 🌱 www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie #innerchildhealing #psychotherapy #counselling #mentalhealthmatters #selfcompassion

❄️As a new year begins, it can be a meaningful time to pause, reflect and gently focus on yourself. From January 2026, I will have online counselling and psychotherapy appointments available, offering a calm, supportive space that you can access wherever you are from the comfort of your own home. ✨ Online appointments | Mon-Fri, 10am -1pm 🌱 Book now via: www AmandaWalshTherapy.ie #mentalhealthmatters

🦋 Starting therapy often begins before the first appointment. It can start with a wondering, a sense that something isn't quite right, a quiet suffering that you don't know how to navigate or a wish to understand yourself a little more kindly. For many people, there's also a hesitation with questions about whether therapy is "needed", worries about what to say, or fears about it feeling uncomfortable. Those responses make sense. They're often shaped by past experiences, relationships, and the ways we've learned to cope. Therapy isn't about having it all figured out. It's about creating a safe, supporting space where you can arrive as you are and take things at a pace that feels right for you. If you can relate to this, you're very welcome to take a look at my website or get in touch when it feels right for you. Together we take small steps toward understanding and healing. Online and in-person appointments available. 🌱 www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie

🦋 On this Christmas eve, I want to express my sincere gratitude to my clients, friends, and family for your support and presence this year. Wishing you all a peaceful, gentle Christmas.🎄🕯️

🦋 If you’ve ever felt your heart race before a gathering, worried about saying the “wrong” thing, or felt drained after social events, you’re not alone. The holidays can magnify these feelings with crowded events, expectations, and unfamiliar social dynamics. 🎄For many, Christmas is a time of connection and celebration, but for those living with social anxiety, it can also bring a wave of pressure, overstimulation, and self-doubt. Here are a few gentle reminders as we move through the festive season: 🎁 It’s okay to set boundaries. You don’t have to attend every event or stay longer than feels comfortable. 🎁 Prepare small comforts. A grounding technique, a support person, or an exit plan can make social settings feel safer. 🎁 Your worth isn’t measured by your social performance. You are enough as you are. 🎁 Take breaks. Stepping outside, sitting quietly, or giving yourself a moment to breathe is completely valid. 🎁 Reach out for support if you need it. You don’t have to navigate these feelings alone. If social anxiety feels overwhelming, I’m here to help. Together we can explore tools, strategies, and compassionate ways to ease anxiety and reconnect with moments of peace and joy. To get in contact visit my website www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie and fill out the contact form or contact @therapyhubcork on 021 4821660 You deserve a season and a life that feels manageable and meaningful. 🎁💛 #SocialAnxiety #Holidayseason #Therapy

Hello December!❄️ A month which can be joyful for many with preparations beginning for Christmas but also a time that can be difficult for others and bring increased levels of stress. So what is stress? Stress isn't just a feeling, it's a biological response. Your brain detects a threat -> your body releases adrenaline + cortisol -> your heart rate, breath and muscles shift into fight/flight mode. Our stress cycle response should return to normal once the threat is over, unfortunately it can sometimes become "stuck". This incomplete cycle keeps cortisol levels elevated, and the nervous system on high alert. Your body is waiting for the signal that everything is ok and that you can feel calmer and turn off the emergency alarm. How to complete the cycle? Physical movement, deep slow breathing, good sleep hygiene, limit screen time, crying, laughter, creative expressions, connecting with safe people, progressive muscle relaxation. Stress can begin very subtly, It can be difficult to know exactly what is causing your symptoms, when it began or how to start managing it. If you are feeling overwhelmed and are struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression please get in touch to arrange an appointment and we can begin your healing journey. I am located at The Therapy hub, Hazelwood, Glanmire and Online. www.AmandaWalshTherapy.ie Warmly Amanda. 🌿🦋 #stress #stressfultimes #anxiety #depression #counselling #overwhelm #anxiety #depression #counsellingcork #traumatherapycork

Self sabotage is rarely about weakness, it's about protection. That part of you that hesitates, procrastinates, or avoids is doing its best to keep you safe from emotional risk. In therapy we learn to thank that part for trying to protect us and then teach it that safety can exist even while growing. 🌿 #Therapythoughts # selfsabotage #innerwork #selfcompassion #mentalhealthawareness www.amandawalshtherapy.ie

Thinking of everyone who's struggling with their mental health. You don't have to face it alone. It's ok to ask for help. Reaching out is a brave and powerful step. www.amandawalshtherapy.ie #worldmentalhealthday2025 #mentalhealthawareness

✨ Exciting news! ✨ I'm delighted to share that my new website is live! 🌿 www.amandawalshtherapy.ie Link in my bio. A space where you can learn more about my services as a trauma informed counsellor and psychotherapist, my approach, and how to start your therapy journey. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, trauma, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, or simply need a space to be heard 🗣️ therapy can help you find clarity, strength, and peace. Take a peek, explore and reach out if you'd like to arrange a consultation. You're mental health matters, and I'm here to walk alongside you. 🌱 🦋 Individual in-person and online services available.

🍂 As the seasons change, many of us notice shifts not only in nature, but within ourselves. Autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and let go of what is not aligned with our wellbeing. ✨ 🍂

A gentle Monday reminder. 🌿🦋 #Mentalhealthmatters mental health awareness #psychotherapy #selfcompassion #mentalhealthsupport

Feeling anxious and exhausted? You are not alone. This 15 minute morning routine is for the nervous system. It is designed for those healing from chronic fatigue, anxiety, burnout or trauma. Use it daily or when your body is feeling stuck in survival mode. Save this to your morning toolbox. 🧰 Tag someone who deserves to start their day gently. 🌿 #nervoussystemhealing #somatictherapy #chronicfatiguerecovery #traumainformed #mentalhealthtools #gentlemornings #anxietysupport

🧠 Understanding Psychosis 🧠 Psychosis is not just "losing touch with reality" - it's a deeply human experience often rooted in overwhelming stress, trauma or emotional pain. Psychosis can be a way the mind tries to make sense of internal chaos. These experiences can be subtle at first, confusing, unsettling and misunderstood. It is not the same for everyone. Sometimes it looks like: 🔶 Racing thoughts that are hard to control. 🔶 The world feeling disconnected, distorted or unreal. 🔶 Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly. 🔶 Feeling like your mind is playing tricks on you. 🔶 Perceiving sights or sounds differently to others. 🦋 You are not alone, these experiences are not a sign of weakness - they're signals that the mind is in distress and needs support. It's time to replace fear with facts, judgment with empathy and shame with understanding. 🌱 There is help and hope. With early support, recovery is possible. #PsychosisAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #Earlyintervention #CompassionOverStigma #PsychotherapySupport #YouAreNotAlone

🌱 #SelfCompassion #Traumahealing #Gentlehealing #Therapysupport #Mentalhealthmatters 🦋

🌱 Mental Health Reminder: Progress isn't always Loud. Healing doesn't have to be dramatic or visible to be real. It can look like: ✨ Choosing rest over burnout. ✨ Setting a boundary even if your voice shakes. ✨ Getting out of bed when your mind says "stay". ✨ Reaching out for support and connection, even if it feels scary. ✨ Releasing guilt, expectations or old narratives that don't serve you. ✨ Through movement, gentle walks, dancing, stretching after a hard day. ✨ With creativity - journaling, painting, singing or building something with your hands. ✨ Being in nature - feeling the sun on your skin, hearing birdsong, watching the sunrise. ✨ Showing up for yourself in small ways with kindness and compassion. If you are doing any of these things - you're healing. Quietly, powerfully, consistently. 🦋 You don't have to do it alone - therapy is a safe place to grow, process and heal at your own pace. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #emotionalwellbeing #healingisnotlinear

"Where the light filters in" - A poem by Amanda Walsh. 🌳🌲🪾🌥️🌿🦋 You are welcome to share. I hope it brings a sense of peace and calm. counselling #psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness #meditation #DepressionAndAnxietyAwareness #selfcompassion #nervoussystemhealing

🦋 Counselling is for everyone. If you are stressed and struggling with any emotional, psychological or behavioural problem please reach out for support. 🌿 #counselling #psychotherapy #mentalhealthsupport

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