“CREST counselling is committed to helping you move from a place where anxiety is taking control of your life to
enabling you to find ways to gain control of your anxiety.”
Hello, my name is Lisa O Reilly BA (Hons) MIACP Counselling and Psychotherapy. My private practice is based in Co. Clare, where I provide a safe place for clients to explore a wide range of issues.
I have over 15 years clinical experience and have an honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School which is accredited by the IACP (Irish association Counsellors and Psychotherapists) I am also an accredited member of the IACP and attend regular clinical supervision.
I am fully insured to practice counselling and psychotherapy in the republic of Ireland and I also work within a code of ethics outlined by the IACP.
In addition to my core qualification I have also completed training in the following areas –
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Stress management, Solution-focused Brief therapy, Suicide intervention, Personal development, Bereavement, and Challenging behaviour.
I work with clients on a one to one basis helping them with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, anger issues, sexuality, relationship difficulties and personal development.
In the past I’ve worked with clients in the following organisations; Ennis nursing home, William Winder foundation, Clare Cancer support, St Vincent De Paul, Rainbow Support Services, Red Ribbon Project, Pastoral Centre Limerick, and Bri as a support group facilitator for people with acquired brain injury.
For several years now I have been specialising in the treatment of anxiety and social anxiety, working collaboratively with clients to help them develop strategies in order to reduce the impact anxiety it is having on their lives.
My interest in anxiety derives from my own personal experience and the methods and principles I have used to work through and control my own anxiety without ever taking medication.
This personal success, combined with training, extensive research and a unique insight into my client’s challenges has become paramount in empowering clients to achieve their goal.
What Makes us Different?
- Extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety
- Up to-date research based techniques are used Programmes & interventions are tailor made to suit your needs
- Immediate improvements
- Measurable results
- Competitive rates
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is our innate alarm system that is activated when we perceive danger or threat. A rush of adrenaline allows the body to make a quick getaway. It is part of the fight or flight response, keeping us alert, focused, preparing us for danger. Ultimately it keeps us alive.
Yes, the fear associated with anxiety is a good thing! On the other hand anxiety can overwhelm us, catch us off guard, and in severe cases it can be debilitating. Excessive amounts of dread, worry, fear, and nervousness can begin to negatively dictate our lives. Our internal alarm system is faulty. It is in a heightened state of alert even though there is no perceived danger!
So how can we change that? How do we fix the faulty alarm system? At Crest counselling this is done in the following way.
- Exploring the root cause of the anxiety,
- Identifying triggers, irrational beliefs, and behaviours
- Education,
- Lifestyle change,
- Goal setting.
- Breaking bad habits,
- Relaxation techniques