For 13–18s · Dublin · Wexford · Online
Somewhere to talk that isn't home, school or the group chat.
Confidential counselling for teenagers with Rosemary Chaney — warm, unhurried, and entirely on your young person's terms. In-person in Dublin and Gorey (Co. Wexford), and secure video sessions anywhere in Ireland.
- ✓ IACP-accredited since 2005
- ✓ Practising since 1997
- ✓ 50-minute session · from €75
- ✓ After-school & evening slots
What teen counselling can help with
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong.
Most young people arrive knowing something is off, not necessarily what to call it. Any of these might sound familiar:
Exam & school stress
Junior and Leaving Cert pressure, school refusal, perfectionism and burnout.
Anxiety
General, social and health anxiety — including the worry that never quite switches off.
Low mood & depression
The heaviness that gets in the way of school, friends and the things they used to enjoy.
Low self-esteem
The inner critic, comparison to peers, and body image worries.
Bullying & social media
In-person and online — making sense of it, and rebuilding self-worth.
Family dynamics
Rows at home, separation, blended families, and feeling caught in the middle.
Friendship & relationships
Fall-outs, loneliness, first relationships, and difficult break-ups.
Sexuality & identity
A safe, non-judgemental space for questions about who they are.
Grief & loss
The death of a person or a pet, or another loss that hasn't been fully spoken.
Anger
Understanding what's underneath it, and finding ways to express it that don't cost so much.
How it works
A first session, without pressure.
- 01
You get in touch
A parent or the young person themselves sends the enquiry. I reply personally, usually within one working day.
- 02
Brief parent meeting
A short conversation to explain how confidentiality works, agree practicalities, and answer any questions — before the sessions become your teenager's own.
- 03
Sessions belong to your teen
50-minute weekly or fortnightly sessions, in Dublin, at the Gorey practice, or by secure video anywhere in Ireland.
The work itself
A place to talk, on their terms.
All teenagers need help from time to time, and teen counselling can be a real support. It helps to talk to someone outside your usual circle in a confidential, non-judgemental setting where you really feel that you are being listened to. Problems and worries often affect how young people think and feel — which then affects how they behave, and that can cause further problems.
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) is a type of talking therapy that's very effective in teen counselling. It helps young people understand how their thoughts affect their feelings, and how their feelings affect their behaviour. It lets them identify unhelpful or harmful ways of dealing with things, leave those old patterns behind, and replace them with new, more effective thoughts and coping strategies.
In our sessions the focus is entirely on your young person. I take my time. I don't hurry them to talk, or make them explain things they aren't ready to. Teenagers usually tell me pretty quickly that it's a relief to be somewhere they don't have to perform.
Parents are welcome to make the initial enquiry. I'll explain how confidentiality works, meet you briefly, and then the sessions belong to your teen.
“People generally feel better, and do better, when they learn to cope better.”
Teen counselling in Dublin
In-person sessions in Dublin for teenagers across the city and greater Dublin area. After-school and early-evening slots so sessions don't clash with school or study.
Teenage counselling in Wexford
At the Gorey practice — serving Gorey, Enniscorthy, Wexford town, Ferns, Courtown, Arklow and the wider south-east. Secure online sessions cover the rest of Ireland.
If your teenager is in crisis right now
Counselling is not an emergency service. If they are at immediate risk, please contact your GP, go to your nearest A&E, or call 112 / 999. Free 24/7 support in Ireland: Samaritans 116 123 · Text About It text HELLO to 50808 · Pieta House 1800 247 247.
Common questions
Frequently asked
The questions parents and teenagers in Dublin, Wexford and across Ireland most commonly ask before booking.
How much does teen counselling cost in Dublin and Wexford?+
A 50-minute individual session for a teenager is €85 in Dublin and €75 at the Gorey (Co. Wexford) practice or securely online. Payment is at the end of each session — no hidden fees, no long contracts. Full details are on the fees page.
Where can I find a teen counsellor in Dublin?+
Rosemary Chaney sees teenagers in Dublin, as well as at her Gorey (Co. Wexford) practice and by secure video across Ireland. Dublin appointments can be booked directly; after-school and early-evening slots are usually available.
Do you offer teenage counselling in Wexford?+
Yes. Teenagers travel to the Gorey practice from Gorey, Enniscorthy, Wexford town, Ferns, Courtown, Arklow and the wider south-east. It's a short drive from most of Co. Wexford and north Wicklow, and online sessions cover the rest of Ireland.
At what age do you see teenagers?+
I work with young people from around 13 to 18. For younger children, I'm happy to suggest colleagues who specialise in that age group.
What can teen counselling help with?+
Exam stress, anxiety (general, social and health), low mood and depression, low self-esteem, bullying, family dynamics, friendship and relationship difficulties, questions about sexuality and identity, grief, anger, and self-harm worries. Teenagers often benefit most from a confidential space outside their usual circle.
What kind of therapy do you use with teenagers?+
A gentle, integrative approach centred on the young person, drawing on CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) — a talking therapy that helps teens notice how their thoughts affect their feelings, and their feelings affect their behaviour, so they can leave old patterns behind and build new coping strategies.
Do parents attend the sessions?+
Usually not. The work belongs to the young person. I'll meet parents briefly at the start to explain how it works, agree the practical arrangements, and answer any questions — after that, the sessions are your teenager's own.
Is what my teenager says kept private?+
Yes — within the standard IACP ethical limits, which I explain fully to your teen at the first session. If there is a genuine risk of serious harm, I would speak with your teenager first about how to bring that to you, so they are never blindsided.
My teenager doesn't want to come — what can I do?+
That's very normal. Often the most helpful first step is one short conversation with me, either you on your own or the two of you together, so your teen can see what they'd be walking into. Nobody is pushed to talk before they're ready.
How long does it take to see a difference?+
Many teenagers feel some relief within two or three sessions simply from having a place to talk that isn't home, school or their friend group. Deeper change — patterns around anxiety, mood or self-esteem — takes longer, and we agree the pace together.
How many sessions will my teenager need?+
Every young person is different. Some come for six to eight sessions to work through a specific difficulty such as exam stress, a friendship rupture or a bereavement; others benefit from longer-term work. There is no fixed course — you're free to pause or finish at any point.
Can teenagers attend counselling online?+
Yes. Secure video sessions work well for teens and can feel less exposing than travelling to a therapy room. All they need is a private space at home and a reliable connection.
Can teen counselling help with exam stress and school anxiety?+
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons young people come, particularly around Junior and Leaving Cert years. We look at what's fuelling the pressure, practical strategies for managing it, and the underlying self-talk that often makes it worse.
Can teen counselling help with bullying or social media?+
Yes. Bullying — including online — is a frequent presenting issue. Sessions give your teenager space to make sense of what's happening, rebuild self-worth, and think through what they'd like to do next, at their own pace.
Do you see LGBTQ+ teenagers?+
Yes — warmly and without judgement. Questions of sexuality, gender and identity are welcome, and Rosemary works to IACP ethical standards which include respect for diversity as a core commitment.
What if my teenager is having thoughts of self-harm?+
Please contact your GP straight away, and in an emergency go to your nearest A&E or call 112/999. You can also reach the Samaritans free on 116 123, or Text About It free on 50808 (both available in Ireland, 24/7). Counselling can be a valuable support alongside — not instead of — appropriate medical care.
How do I book a first session for my teenager?+
Use the Book a session button on this page, call 087 458 0150, or email info@rcpsychotherapy.ie. Rosemary replies personally, usually within one working day, and will arrange a first appointment that suits your teenager's school schedule.
Ready when they are.
A parent's enquiry is enough to start. I'll reply personally with a time that suits your teenager's schedule — and there's no obligation to continue beyond the first session.