Anita Sheahan
Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Who is Anita?
Anita is a compassionate and experienced therapist specialising in a humanistic approach, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. With a strong foundation in being non-judgemental, congruent, and empathic, Anita creates a safe and supportive environment for client self-discovery and growth. She believes in allowing the client to lead and set the pace of therapy, empowering them to explore and understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Anita has a particular interest in helping those with chronic illnesses, such as autoimmune diseases. She understands the complexities and challenges of living with chronic health conditions, including the frequent hospital visits, diverse symptoms, and significant life changes. Anita is passionate about providing therapy that addresses both the physical and mental health impacts of chronic illness, helping clients manage stress and anxiety, improve their daily lives, and find hope amidst their struggles.
Anita works with adults and teens, and offers in person sessions in Killarney, and online sessions.
Anita Can Help You With 👇🏼
✅ Anxiety: Anita can help you understand and manage your anxiety, developing effective coping strategies to reduce its impact on your life.
✅ Stress Management: Anita can guide you in identifying stressors and implementing techniques to manage and alleviate stress, promoting overall well-being.
✅ Depression: Anita can support you in exploring the underlying causes of your depression and developing a personalised plan to improve your mood and outlook.
✅ Relationship Issues: Anita can help you navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and foster healthier connections with others.
✅ Trauma: Anita can provide a safe space to process and heal from past trauma, using techniques like role-playing and letter writing for resolution.
✅ Health and Illness Issues: Anita can provide therapy tailored to the unique challenges of living with chronic illness, improving mental health and quality of life.
Anita’s qualifications include 👇🏼
Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy Integrative Modalities from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (QQI Level 9)
Level 8 Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate in Essential Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills
Pre-accredited member of The Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland
Is Anita the Right Choice for You?
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and looking for ways to manage it effectively?
Stress affecting your daily life and well-being, and do you need strategies to cope?
Struggling with depression and seeking a personalised approach to improve your mood?
Relationship issues causing you distress, and do you need help improving communication and connection?
Past trauma impacting your life, and do you need a safe space to heal and move forward?
Dealing with a chronic illness and looking for support to manage the mental and emotional challenges it brings?
It is recommended that you schedule a free consultation with Anita before booking sessions.
