My Approach to Psychotherapy

A therapy approach tailored to you; I don’t believe that therapy should be a one-size-fits-all experience.

As an IACP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist in Cork City Center, I take the view that each person brings their own experiences, personality, circumstances and ways of understanding the world to therapy.

An integrative approach allows us to draw from different therapeutic perspectives where appropriate, rather than expecting every person to fit into the same therapeutic model.

The focus is on you — what you’re experiencing, what may be contributing to your difficulties, and what you would like to change.

What does integrative psychotherapy mean?

There are many different approaches to psychotherapy, and each can offer something valuable.

Rather than working rigidly within one approach, integrative psychotherapy allows me to consider different perspectives and therapeutic methods depending on your individual needs.

This doesn’t mean that every session will involve a different technique.  Instead, it means that the therapy can develop around you.

Some people may benefit from exploring patterns that have developed over time. For others, it may be more helpful to focus on what is happening in their lives right now, understand difficult emotions, or consider different ways of responding to situations.

We can work together to find an approach that feels meaningful and useful to you, a collaborative relationship

I believe that therapy works best when it is something we do together.

You are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you what you should do or to make decisions for you.

Instead, I will listen carefully, ask questions, offer observations where appropriate and help you explore things from different perspectives.

There may be times when we look at patterns that you have found difficult to recognise yourself, or consider how past experiences may be influencing the present.

There may also be times when you simply need somewhere safe to talk and be heard.

The direction of the work will depend on what you need.

A safe and non-judgemental space

Talking openly about personal difficulties isn’t always easy.

You may have spent a long time keeping things to yourself, trying to manage on your own or feeling that you should be able to cope without help.

Therapy provides an opportunity to step away from those pressures and talk openly in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

You don’t need to arrive at your first session knowing exactly what you want to say.

We can start with whatever feels most important to you.

What can we work on?

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including:

• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Low mood and depression
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Relationship difficulties
• Men’s mental health
• Loss and difficult life changes
• Feeling stuck or disconnected
• Difficult emotions and patterns of behaviour

You don’t need to have a diagnosis to seek psychotherapy.

Sometimes you simply know that something isn’t working for you anymore, or that you would like to understand yourself and your circumstances better.

My experience

I have worked with clients for more than six years and have completed over 2,000 clinical hours.

I hold a Master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I am an IACP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist.

My practice is based in Cork City Centre, where I offer confidential in-person psychotherapy. Online therapy is also available.

Taking the first step

You don’t need to know whether therapy will be right for you before getting in touch.

If you’re considering psychotherapy, you can simply contact me and tell me a little about what’s bringing you to therapy.

We can discuss what you’re looking for and arrange an initial appointment if you feel that working together might be helpful.

Níall McGuire, MA, BA (Hons), MIACP
IACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist