Change is possible

Take a step towards healing

Most of us will experience mental health challenges, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties or eating disorders, at some point in our lives. Grief and loss are also natural parts of life, yet few of us anticipate their impact or know how to manage the complex emotions they can bring.

Counselling and psychotherapy help provide us with the tools to understand ourselves, our motivations and ultimately how to steer our lives in a positive direction.

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Welcome to

Donadea Counselling

County Kildare

Everyone comes to therapy because there’s something that they want to change or learn how to cope with. Regardless of your reason for coming, be it low self-esteem, intimacy issues or a life transition; I won’t judge, I’ll listen. I’ll accept you for who you are and support you in finding a path toward a better place.

— Maria

Specialities

I provide counselling and psychotherapy both in-person at my clinic near Prosperous, County Kildare and online, according to your needs and preference. I treat a wide range of issues including eating disorders (bulimia, BED, anorexia), depression and anxiety.

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Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and body image issues are one of my areas of special interest and I'm passionate about helping people to find ways to love themselves and learning how to control their eating instead of it controlling them.

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Depression

Are you or a loved one feeling low all the time, finding it hard to get out of bed or get motivated? Depression affects almost everybody at some point in their lives. I regularly help people with confidential support to overcome this treatable condition.

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Stress & Anxiety

If you’re in County Kildare and find that you need help with stress, panic attacks or anxiety, I help people of all walks of life to find healthy ways to manage these increasingly common modern-day issues.

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Low Self-Esteem

I’ll help you explore where these feelings come from and how they affect your life. Together we can gently challenge the harsh inner voice, recognise your strengths and begin to build a kinder, more realistic relationship with yourself.

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Addiction

I’ll support you to explore what may be contributing to your addiction in a confidential, non-judgemental space. Together we can identify triggers, develop healthier coping strategies and work towards practical, realistic changes at a pace that feels manageable.

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Grief & Loss

You don’t have to go through grief alone. I’ll offer a gentle, safe space to talk about your loss in whatever way feels right for you, and together we can make room for the feelings that arise and find ways to cope with the harder days.

About

Maria Fitzgibbon

As a therapist, with over two decades working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy; compassion, non-judgement and empathy are the foundational values of my approach. From my clinic in North County Kildare, I have helped countless men and women with their emotional and psychological needs including eating disorders, anxiety, stress, depression and relationship issues.

Maria Fitzgibbon, owner of Donadea Counselling