RISE Counselling & Psychotherapy - Kilcoole

02/11/2025

Nearly half of County Wicklows teenage girls self-harm, most teens try alcohol by 13, and heavy social media use is linked to poor mental health, a new Planet Youth report has found. https://www.eastcoast.fm/news/wicklow-news/stark-new-report-reveals-deep-challenges-for-wicklow-teens/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0lBNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBTV3VJYzd0bVhOVHB6MTF4AR7HJYpuNyZAHqM-Uouxn0RNh7PBLUzOucHzuBYcNOb7yL8O9lzAxBB0VmjFKg_aem_nsp-PBs2jZbmqWiB4ZWcqA

We continue to offer adolescent psychotherapy to respond to the complexities of issues faced by the youth population in Wicklow and the surrounding areas.

Call us on 01-4853188 or see

Therapy for individuals, couples, children and teens with both online and face to face options. Counselling Wicklow. Psychotherapy Wicklow.

30/10/2025

Call Aisling on 0879405922 if interested in registering your child aged 8-12

19/09/2025

We have a few immediate reduced cost sessions available both mornings and evenings. These are for clients whose sole income is social welfare or those who are full time students. Call us on 01 4853188 to enquire or see www.risecounselling.ie

12/09/2025

Our play therapy service for under 8s has now reopened for registration. Call us on 01 4853188 or see www.risecounselling.ie for more info

10/09/2025

How to approach someone you feel is struggling:

1. Consider the time and place to maximise privacy
2. Start by expressing concern and desire to help
3. Then ask directly if they have thought about su***de. Don't avoid the word.
4. If they don't feel comfortable talking to you, help to identify someone who they may talk to, like a therapist or doctor.
5. Stay calm if they say Yes
6. Do not invalidate their feelings by saying "You have so much going for you". Instead consider saying

“What you’re feeling sounds really painful and difficult. I don’t have all the answers, but I am here to listen.”

“I’m so glad you told me this. Let’s keep talking.”

“I understand you are really struggling, and I am here to listen.”

7. Tell them you want to connect them to the help they need
8. Do not promise to keep it secret. You cant if they are at risk of harm.
9. If they are unsafe, call emergency services or drive them to A&E. Stay with them until they get help.
10. Seek your own support also.

07/09/2025

**WE ARE SEEKING A COUPLES THERAPIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM**
Applicants should be IACP/IAHIP accredited, with a minimum of 2 years experience working with couples and a further training at a minimum of diploma level, ideally in systemic couples therapy.
Please forward CVs to info@risecounselling.ie

26/08/2025

Aisling Slater, one of our play therapists has added another date to her workshops for children aged 8 to 12. *NB* Please contact Aisling directly on 0879405922 for info.

25/08/2025

To all of you, well done 🫂

20/08/2025

One of our play therapists Aisling is running this workshop for kids 8 to 12 from 26th September. Give her a call for more information 0879405922. She is also responding to DMs on Instagram

14/08/2025

Trust me folks. There are many ways forward. Thats coming from someone who only scraped their leaving cert, but went on to do an honours degree and 2 diplomas in the end and became a therapist. Keep the head up, Wayne 🤗

Image credit: All on the Board

27/07/2025

What do you need less of in the coming week? What would support you more this week?

20/07/2025

We are experienced, accredited psychotherapists offering therapy for individuals, couples, children and adolescents since 2017.

We open Mon-Sat and are available for in clinic or online sessions.

Call 01-4853188 or see www.risecounselling.ie