My approach and professional standards

My practical approach is to meet you as you are, with presence, realness, acceptance and empathic understanding. I feel by cultivating a relationship of respect, acceptance and authenticity, I am providing a healthy and safe environment to facilitate growth and healing.

I have an openness to your individuality and current way of being, understanding that you are your own agent for change, in your own time and will support with my own insights, should I feel necessary. My natural curiosity leads me to explore without interpretation for your awareness.

Professionalism

I am an accredited, integrative therapist meaning I work with many modalities in therapy, depending on the needs of the individual. My skills and techniques come from my learning of the following therapy styles: Person-Centred, C.B.T., D.B.T., Gestalt, Psychosynthesis and Art Therapy. I am accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I approach this relationship with the utmost professionalism, responsibility and integrity necessary and outlined by my accreditation body, I.A.C.P. I find supervision invaluable in this process as I reflect upon and navigate my way through my work with each individual. As a practicing therapist, I attend regular supervision in accordance with the ethical standards of practice, by the governing body I.A.C.P.

Secondary to the therapeutic relationship are my skills; from Psychosynthesis, C.B.T., Gestalt, Art Therapy, Choice Theory and D.B.T. I work creatively and with immediacy in choosing a fitting skill for the individual’s needs. My theoretical knowledge of lifespan development, psychodynamics, abnormal psychology, group dynamics and family systems, aids my understanding of the client’s perspective, history and pathology and is a vital resource for me in this manner. Occasionally and when fitting, I provide psycho-education to clients to inform them when necessary.

I am passionate about learning, understanding and developing my skills and trust that my growth will facilitate the same for my clients. I attend regular trainings and am committed to my continued professional development.

Education

Master of Arts in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (Clinical)

Diploma in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy

Diploma in Art & Design

I am a counsellor & psychotherapist, group facilitator & trainer in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. I hold a masters in Clinical Psychotherapy & am forever honoured to witness the power of the human spirit as it seeks to find healing & growth.

Allow me to collaborate with you to understand your needs, to navigate through your difficulties and assist you in developing the inner strengths to thrive in your own environment. I offer you my openness, my interest in you and my presence. I like to keep it real and genuine but always warm, respectful, kind and non-judgemental.

Let me see your world as you see it and let us see what the outcome will be.

Let’s connect

“Vivianne’s gentle and sensitive manner put me at ease from the outset. She was able to provide me with meaningful support and guidance and this enabled me to view my experiences from a different and often more positive perspective. I always felt reassured by the professional way in which Vivianne carried out her work.”
– Breeda, age 34

“From my first appointment with Vivianne, I found her very warm and welcoming. Her space is inviting and safe and I instantly felt at ease in her company. As a counsellor she is very professional and caring. She encouraged and supported me when I was going through a difficult time and helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel and for that I will be forever grateful.” -Rachel, age 32

“I found Vivianne to be a warm, friendly and insightful facilitator who created a safe and respectful space in which to explore issues around self-esteem. I really enjoyed the course and took some very important learning from it. I am happy to recommend Vivianne’s courses to my friends.”
– Anne, age 54

“It’s been a good experience. You are very dedicated…You have been a help & I thank you for that.”
– John, age 64

“Vivianne was fantastic, unassuming, unpretentious and kind, she had something important and helpful to say to everyone. She made the course for me.”

“Vivianne was brilliant, so patient and kind. Many thanks to her.”

“Vivianne was very professional and caring.”

“Vivianne was an excellent communicator. She delivered the content really well while allowing time for conversations to take place”.

“Vivianne was so empathetic. She ensured everyone contributed and each contribution was valued. This made the programme more personal to the group.”

“Vivianne was such an empathetic instructor, giving everyone the chance to speak and be heard, you can tell she really cares.”