Hi, I'm Johnny.
Psychotherapist and facilitator, based in Ireland, working online and in person.
I grew up watching my grandmother raise seven children, three of them not her own, with a gentleness that left a mark on everyone she touched. That's where I first learned what it means to truly show up for another person.
I didn't arrive here in a straight line. I led teams and managed people, and kept asking: how do I actually help someone grow? That question became a calling. I completed my BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy at PCI College, Dublin, in 2025, and I'm an IACP pre-accredited member (No. M15425).
Calm, grounded, fully present.
I don't rush the process. I hold space for what's ready to emerge, beside you, not ahead of you.
Outside the room.
Outside of sessions, you might find me in the sea. Or on a train with a book. Or in a sauna. I take my own inner work seriously, because I think that matters for the work we do together.
How I work
No two sessions are the same. I draw on three approaches, each adapted to what you need in the moment.Person-centred therapy
You lead, I walk beside you. Built on trust, empathy and unconditional acceptance. You set the pace and you choose the focus. I'm here as a witness and an ally.CBT tools
To clarify what's happening between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to build practical ways forward. Structure when it helps, never by default.Letting go & emotional release
Sometimes the body knows before the mind does. Through guided awareness, breathwork and gentle somatic practices, we work with what's been held, not to force anything, but to let what's ready move.I don't follow one model rigidly.
Some sessions are quiet and spacious.
Others are structured and focused.
What matters is that it fits you.
Questions
Most people arrive with the same few questions. Here are some honest answers.Do I need to be really struggling to come to therapy?
No. Many people come because something feels quietly off, not a crisis, just a sense that they've lost the thread of themselves. That's enough.What actually happens when we first meet?
We talk. I listen. There's no agenda, no form to fill in, no pressure to have it all figured out. It's mostly about getting a feel for each other, with no obligation after.Does online therapy actually work?
For most people, yes, and some find it easier than in-person. All you need is a quiet space and a phone or laptop. We meet over a secure video call.What if you're not the right therapist for me?
That's a completely valid question, and an important one. If after a first conversation it doesn't feel like a fit for either of us, I'll say so honestly. The relationship matters more than the session count.Is what I share kept private?
Yes, with the legal and ethical exceptions all therapists in Ireland are bound by. I'll explain those clearly before we begin. No surprises.How do I take the first step?
Just reach out. You don't need to know what you want to say yet. A short message is enough to start.
Details
Sessions: 50 minutes, €80In person: Insight Matters, 106 Capel St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 WY40Online: secure video callFirst step: a free 15-minute intro call, no pressure and no commitment