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, psychotherapy and clinical supervision — available in-person at 30 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, and online by secure video call.
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 City, run by accredited psychotherapists and clinical supervisors working in a humanistic and integrative way. Sessions are 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
- The loss of a job or status
- Relationship difficulties and breakups
- LGBTQ concerns and identity
Two things to remember: mental health issues are common and treatable — and you deserve a better life.
For Practitioners
Clinical Supervision for counsellors & psychotherapists.
Supervision sessions €85
Alan and Breda are accredited clinical supervisors offering supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists and healthcare & community development workers at every stage of their career.
Supervision is a space for the supervisee to discuss and reflect on their practice and receive feedback, support and guidance from an accredited supervisor who is experienced in counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. It offers a collaborative space which is vital to the ongoing maintenance of the practitioner's competency and continued accreditation — both supervisor and supervisee are bound by the Code of Ethics and Practice of their accrediting body to monitor their work through regular supervision so that their competence as professional practitioners continues to develop. 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 clinical supervisors and senior psychotherapists working in a humanistic and integrative way, meeting you as a whole person rather than a diagnosis. Our aim is to help you live a better life.
Clinical Supervisor & Senior Psychotherapist
Alan Trimble MIAHIP · SIAHIP
Alan is a Clinical Supervisor and Senior Psychotherapist, accredited with the Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. His approach is humanistic and integrative.
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 Skills, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Therapy
- Certified Life Coach
Accreditation
- Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP)
- Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP)
Contact Alan: 087 165 3521 · alan@dublincounsellingservice.ie
Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Breda Trimble MIACP · SIACP
Breda is a Clinical Supervisor and Senior Psychotherapist, accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her approach is humanistic and integrative. 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 Skills and Couples Counselling
- Extensive experience in equality & diversity issues, occupational psychological assessment and life coaching
Accreditation
- Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP)
Contact Breda: 087 675 7873 · breda@dublincounsellingservice.ie
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
Emergency Department
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, go to your nearest ED.
112 or 999
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 Alanalan@dublincounsellingservice.ie
Email Bredabreda@dublincounsellingservice.ie
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.