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Compassionate. Professional. Confidential.
Confidential Online Counselling & Psychological Therapy
Supporting individuals, young people, couples, professionals and organisations through evidence-based online counselling.
Providing confidential, secure online counselling across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and selected Canadian provinces.
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. The practice is led by Ian O’Maonaigh and supported by a trusted network of experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and healthcare professionals.
Providing confidential, secure online counselling across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and selected Canadian provinces. 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?
Evidence Based Psychological Practice
Secure Online Therapy
Professional Standards & Continuing Professional Development
Eligibility
Who We Work With
DCCS supports individual adults, professionals, organisations, couples and, where appropriate, young people aged 16 and 17.
Young people aged 16 and 17 may be accepted following an individual assessment of suitability, consent and safeguarding arrangements. Where appropriate, an initial parent or guardian consultation may form part of the assessment process.
What we can explore
Areas of Support
Emotional Wellbeing
- Anxiety
- Low mood and depression
- Stress
- Burnout
- Emotional regulation
Relationships and Life Events
- Relationship difficulties
- Separation and loss
- Bereavement and grief
- Family difficulties
- Major life transitions
Work and Professional Life
- Workplace stress
- Leadership and professional pressure
- Career change
- Performance anxiety
- Work-life balance
Personal Development
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Identity and direction
- Coping and resilience
- Personal growth
- Adjustment to change
Psychological counselling may help you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, develop coping strategies and make informed changes. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Counselling services
Counselling options
Individual Counselling for Adults (18+)
Confidential online psychological counselling tailored to your individual needs, circumstances and therapeutic goals.
Learn MoreCounselling for Young People (Ages 16–17)
Online counselling may be available following an assessment of the young person's needs, clinical suitability and safeguarding arrangements.
Learn MoreRelationship & Couples Counselling
Online counselling for couples and individuals experiencing communication difficulties, relationship conflict and significant life transitions.
Learn MoreA straightforward process
How Online Counselling Works
- 1
Book a suitable appointment
- 2
Complete a short confidential intake form
- 3
Attend by secure video
- 4
Agree goals and next steps
- 5
Continue where appropriate
About the practice
Ian O’Maonaigh and Associates
Ian O’Maonaigh has extensive professional experience across private psychological counselling, workplace mental health, Employee Assistance Programmes and corporate wellbeing, including the provision of counselling to employees across Ireland and the wider EMEA region.
His background also includes work in university settings, GP practices and primary care, as well as social care, addiction, homelessness, residential care, management and service development.
His experience spans direct counselling practice, clinical and operational leadership, programme development and supporting people facing complex psychological, personal, workplace and social difficulties.
DCCS values collaborative working with GPs and other healthcare professionals, with client consent where clinically appropriate.
Learn More About the Practice →For organisations
Corporate Psychological Services & Workplace Wellbeing
DCCS partners with organisations across eligible international regions to provide confidential psychological counselling, Employee Assistance Programme support and workplace wellbeing services.
Services can be tailored to the size, structure and needs of each organisation, providing flexible access to experienced psychological support.
Psychological Support
- Confidential Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Stress, Burnout & Resilience
- Critical Incident Psychological Support
Workplace Services
- Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
- Manager Consultation & Psychological Support
- Workplace Wellbeing Programmes
Education & Prevention
- Psychological Wellbeing Workshops
- Follow Up Psychological Support
Contact DCCS for a confidential discussion about your organisation’s employee mental health and workplace wellbeing requirements.
Request a Corporate ConsultationProfessional 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
Accredited MemberMIACP
The Psychological Society of Ireland
MemberM.Ps.S.I.OBF Insurance
Professional Indemnity InsuranceInsuredTrust & Security
Your Privacy, Security & Confidentiality
Your privacy and confidentiality are fundamental to our practice. DCCS is committed to providing secure, ethical and professionally accountable online psychological counselling.
Confidential Practice
Your counselling remains private and confidential, subject only to legal and professional safeguarding obligations.
GDPR Compliant
Personal information is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation.
Read the Privacy NoticeSecure Online Payments
Payments are processed using secure encrypted payment technology.
Secure Online Counselling
Online counselling sessions are delivered by secure Zoom video. A private appointment link will be provided before each session.
A calm and considered beginning
Taking the First Step
Taking the first step can feel difficult. Many people contact DCCS because life has become overwhelming, relationships have become more difficult, work feels unmanageable, or they simply want a confidential space to think clearly.
Whatever brings you here, counselling begins with understanding your individual circumstances and deciding together how best to move forward.
Arrange an Initial ConsultationReady to begin?
Arrange a confidential online psychological counselling session.
Providing confidential, secure online counselling across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and selected Canadian provinces.
In the meantime, please contact DCCS by telephone or email to arrange an appointment or discuss your requirements.
Emergency Support
DCCS is not an emergency or crisis service.
Clients attending from outside Ireland must provide their current location and an appropriate local emergency contact where clinically required.
If you are located outside Ireland or the United Kingdom, contact your local emergency services or crisis service immediately. Always use the emergency services applicable to your current physical location.
Ireland
Samaritans IrelandCall 116 123 (free, 24 hours)
Text About ItText HELLO to 50808
United Kingdom
Samaritans UKCall 116 123 (free, 24 hours)
NHS 111Call 111 for urgent medical or mental health advice
Emergency ServicesCall 999 if there is immediate danger
