Professional Addiction Counselling

 

Overcoming Addiction

Recovery is rarely about willpower alone; it is about understanding the deep-seated patterns of the mind and heart. As a therapist with an MSc in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy, I provide a level of specialized care that goes beyond standard talk therapy.

Why Choose WeCare for Addiction?

I bring a multi-dimensional approach to recovery, ensuring you are supported by evidence-based clinical training:

  • Advanced Clinical Training: My Master’s specialisation allows us to look at the neurological and psychological roots of substance use and behavioral addictions.

  • Integrated Modalities: I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help you move from the "contemplation" phase into active, sustainable change.

  • EMDR Integration: For many, addiction is a response to past trauma. With my training in EMDR, we can address the underlying traumatic memories that often fuel the cycle of dependency.

Behavioural

 

Substance

Family Support & Addiction Education

Addiction is often referred to as a "family disease" because its impact radiates outward, affecting every relationship in the home. My approach is informed by a Professional Certificate in Family Dimension in Addiction, focusing specifically on how to heal the unit while supporting the individual.

Specialized Support for Families

I help families move from a state of crisis to a state of stability using specialized tools:

  • Understanding the Family Dimension: We explore how addiction reshapes family roles and communication patterns.

  • Empowered Boundaries: Learn the difference between "enabling" and "supporting" through a clinical lens.

  • Systemic Healing: Whether you are a partner, parent, or adult child, I provide a space to process your own secondary trauma and grief.

Family Support

 

Addiction Education

Reliable Credentials You Can Trust

 

Your Therapist: Helen Shaughnessy

  • MSc in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy (PCI/Middlesex University)

  • Accredited Member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP)

  • Certified in Couples Counselling (IICT) & EMDR Trained

  • Professional Certificate in Family Dimension in Addiction