LARISSA REIDY MA (Couns, Psych)

Ireland and UK Trained Therapist 
 
Online therapy 
 

 

I am originally from Ireland and trained as a counsellor /psychotherapist there.  I am now registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. 
 
My approach is integrative.  Depending on the client's needs, I will draw on various therapeutic techniques such as person-centred, humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy.  My approach is designed to explore all perspectives with you to overcome issues of the past and present, enabling you to develop and progress presently.  I understand that this can be a challenging, and I offer a safe environment for sessions to take place.  
 
Many of the individuals I work with are living abroad and navigating challenges such as loneliness, identity questions, relationship difficulties, and professional pressures.  I have recently completed a research project that explored the experience of living and working abroad through a psychotherapeutic lens. I examined the emotional and psychological challenges individuals face when relocating to a new country, as well as the strategies and inner resources that support adaptation and well-being during this transition. 
 
I have experience with: 
  • Anxiety/ fear   
  • Personal development
  • Stress and burnout   
  • Expatriate life/ Cultural adjustment
  • Emotional/ Behavioural difficulties 
  • Relationship issues 
  • Depression 
  • Work-related issues 
  • Loss/ Bereavement 
  • Self-esteem/ confidence 
  • Traumatic experiences       
Qualifications
  • Master of Arts Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Bath Spa University, U.K) 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (Dublin Business School) 
  • Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PCI College, Ireland)
  • Certificate Reality Therapy Choice Theory (William Glasser Institute, Dublin, Ireland)
  • Diploma Early Years Education (National Extension College)