DCCSDublin City Counselling Services

Evidence based psychological support, when you need it

Online counselling & psychotherapy for individuals, couples, parents and teens across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally.

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IACP Accredited Member
PSI Member
EAPA Professional Member

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For Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Young People & Teens and Couples & Relationship Counselling.

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A structured, confidential service

Experienced psychological support without the commute

Dublin City Counselling Services (DCCS) is an independent psychological practice providing confidential online counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, professionals and organisations.

Supporting clients across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions offer a private and structured setting to understand what is happening, reduce distress and develop practical ways forward.

Professional standards and experienced care

Why Choose DCCS?

A named practitioner with MIACP accreditation and PSI membership

Clear fees and service specific booking pathways

Secure online sessions with clear privacy and safeguarding standards

Experience across private practice, EAP and workplace mental health

Eligibility

Who We Work With

DCCS supports people aged 16+, professionals, organisations and couples.

For clients aged 16–17, counselling begins with consideration of suitability, consent and safeguarding needs.

What we can explore

Areas of Support

Counselling services

Counselling options

Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy

€100 per 50 minute session

A confidential space to feel heard and understood while you work through whatever you're carrying, with an experienced IACP accredited psychotherapist.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

€100 per 50 minute session

Structured, evidence based psychological therapy tailored to your needs, goals and circumstances.

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Young People & Teens

€100 per 50 minute consultation

Online counselling may be available following an assessment of the young person's needs, clinical suitability and safeguarding arrangements.

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Couples & Relationship Counselling

€120 per 50 minute session

Online counselling for couples and individuals experiencing communication difficulties, relationship conflict and significant life transitions.

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A straightforward process

How Online Counselling Works

  1. 1

    Book a suitable appointment

  2. 2

    Complete a short confidential intake form

  3. 3

    Attend by secure video

  4. 4

    Agree goals and next steps

  5. 5

    Continue where appropriate

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About the practice

Experienced, professionally accredited psychological therapy

Ian O’Maonaigh, Accredited Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist, MIACP M.Ps.S.I., with 15+ years’ professional experience.

DCCS provides thoughtful, evidence-informed support tailored to each person’s circumstances, with collaboration across healthcare services where appropriate and consented.

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For organisations

Corporate & Workplace Wellbeing

DCCS provides corporate psychological support, Employee Assistance Programmes and workplace wellbeing services tailored to organisational needs.

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Professional Standards

Professional Standards & Memberships

Ian O’Maonaigh maintains recognised professional memberships together with professional indemnity insurance to support safe, ethical, accountable and evidence-informed clinical practice.

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

IACP Accredited MemberMIACP

The Psychological Society of Ireland

PSI MemberM.Ps.S.I.

Employee Assistance Professionals Association

EAPA Professional Member