Referrals can be made directly, or clients can self-refer following your recommendation.
The first session is an initial assessment to identify needs and agree an appropriate treatment plan. Clients present with a range of issues including:
For those without GP Visit or Medical Cards, sessions are heavily subsidised and offered on a means-adjusted contribution basis.
Therapy is tailored to each client and delivered in weekly sessions. Sessions are typically structured in short blocks, with regular review to assess progress and ongoing need. Most clients experience positive outcomes within 8–10 sessions, although this varies depending on individual circumstances.
We provide an impartial, professional service to support individuals and couples in reducing distress, improving communication, and making informed decisions that support their overall wellbeing, family relationships, and child outcomes where relevant.
We are passionate in our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and serve everyone in need regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, race, membership of the Travelling Community, civil status, family status, age, or disability.
Use our confidential, GDPR-compliant online referral form to refer a client for counselling services. Appointments are typically available within one working day. All referrals are reviewed, triaged and followed up directly by our Clinical Leadership Team.
Relationship Care has supported individuals, couples, and families for over 50 years. Through The Couple Therapy Centre, we provide timely, professional support that is easy to access and grounded in strong clinical practice.
When relationship distress is part of the picture, it often presents across general practice, mental health services, family support and child and adolescent services.
Our service is available online across Ireland, with in-person appointments available in a wide range of convenient locations across the Greater Dublin area.
Jennifer Griffin, BA (Hons), MSc, MA, HDip, MIAHIP is Chief Executive Officer of Relationship Care and an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical leader with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals and couples. She specialises in governance, clinical governance, professional standards and service development within mental health and relationship care services.
Alison Carey MSc, BA (Hons), Dip Clin Sup, MPsSI, GMBPsS, MAPCP, MAPA is an accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals and couples across a broad range of mental health and relationship issues. Her work specialises in relationship dynamics, trauma-informed practice, neuro-affirmative approaches and emotionally focused therapeutic interventions.
Brian Holohan, MSc, MA, BA(Hons), MIACP is Clinical Manager of The Couple Therapy Centre by Relationship Care and an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals and couples. His work specialises in gender, sexuality, suicide, and self-harm, and is informed by a pluralistic approach to therapy.
Relationship Care is committed to providing safe, ethical, best-practice relationship counselling. All our specialist relationship counsellors are trained and experienced in assessing for and working appropriately with relationship safety concerns, including domestic abuse, coercive control, and other unsafe behaviours.
As part of our assessment process, we consider suitability for couple work and the safest way to provide support. Where concerns about unsafe behaviours are identified, we prioritise safety and clinical appropriateness. In these circumstances, counselling is provided safely on an individual basis and in person only, with clear boundaries and safeguarding procedures in place.
Where clinically indicated, we may recommend alternative or additional supports alongside relationship counselling. Where needed, we support clients to access additional specialist services and the most appropriate care pathway.
Professional referrals are welcome, and we are happy to discuss suitability or risk considerations prior to referral.