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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.
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For Young People aged 16–17, Couples & Relationship Counselling and Corporate Psychological Services.
An initial enquiry helps determine suitability before booking.EnquireEvidence based psychological counsellingConfidential Online TherapySupport for private, corporate and Employee Assistance Programme clientsAccredited & Registered Professionals
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.
Supporting clients across Ireland and selected international locations. 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?
Accredited & Registered Professionals
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 16–17 may be accepted following an initial assessment of suitability, consent and safeguarding considerations.
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.
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How Online Counselling Works
- 1
Book a suitable appointment
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Complete a short confidential intake form
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Attend by secure video
- 4
Agree goals and next steps
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Continue where appropriate
About the practice
Ian O’Maonaigh and Associates
Ian O’Maonaigh is an accredited psychotherapist and psychological therapist with extensive experience across private practice, workplace mental health, Employee Assistance Programmes and community services.
DCCS provides thoughtful, evidence-informed support tailored to each person’s circumstances, with collaboration across healthcare services where appropriate and consented.
Learn More About IanFor organisations
Corporate Psychological Services & Workplace Wellbeing
DCCS provides corporate psychological support, Employee Assistance Programmes and workplace wellbeing services tailored to organisational needs.
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
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.
Secure online counselling available across eligible regions.
Booking and secure online payment are available.
Individual Counselling and CBT can be booked online. Young People, Couples and Corporate services begin with an enquiry so that suitability and service requirements can be discussed first.
Emergency Support
DCCS is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services for your current location.
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