About Valerie

Area of Expertise

Models of change in moving beyond Anxiety, grief, Depression, feeling overwhelmed, relationship challenges, Impact of Complex Trauma, Managing challenges of chronic illness and having a highly sensitive nature due to trauma.

I work with clients one to one in person or online via web based video conferencing software.

Having experienced years of struggling with various health challenges, and complex trauma from early childhood years I create a space in counselling of support self-acceptance and non judgement.

This in turn allows me to be unconditional and uncompromising for my own needs and my clients needs of health and happiness. Working with clients no matter what the issue or challenge is, will always return us to the level of Love we have for ourselves.

By understanding what it is to feel safe to meet within, the present impact and dysregulation of past guilt, shame, overwhelm, sadness, grief, confusion holding our traumas in place we move into a space of self-love, acceptance and compassion and from there we can grow, create and expand to more loving version of ourselves.

As humans we thrive when we feel we belong, are a part of, or fit in.

Due to some childhood learned patterns we adapted to feel safe, we may find ourselves in present day situations responding in limited ways of anxiety, withdrawal, anger, frustration, fear, isolation, depression, terror or hurt.

When a light is shone on these patterns allowing an upgrade to the information we stored in our mind and body originally, we begin to feel a sense relief and free from much of the internal confusion, conflict and contradictions.

In working with clients I am drawn to a blended and integrative approach using Psychodynamics, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal, Somatic Experiencing and Sensimotor trauma work. I also introduce movement, mindfulness/meditation, breath and creativity.

In the aftermath of multiple layers of trauma over time and generations from a premature or difficult birth, a childhood with unhealthy developmental stages, unhealthy attachment experiences, accidents, betrayals, bereavement, abuse (physical, sexual, mental, emotional or spiritual), illness (Chronic, long term or reoccurring, , sensitivities to people, crowds, places, chemicals) or simply perceived injustices you experienced in life, help is available.

If after layers of challenges you find you are exhausted, drained, stuck or struggling and have just lost the capacity to self-regulate or get back to your strong, joyful and vibrant self, you have come to the right place.

When our body, mind and spirit have been wounded or thrown off course time and time again we can loose trust, faith and belief in ourselves and this can become a habit. We might believe that we have to do this on our own and when change does not occur our self-belief and inner strength may begin to erode.

Navigating the journey of change can be a painful or joyful experience. Having the correct information from which to create the life you desire is key.

Using current and evolving evidence based methods of change through compassionate inquiry and meeting forgotten parts of ourselves, befriending creatively these parts the outcome is returning to wholeness and harmony, clarity and moving forward with inner validation and strength.

If you feel drawn to work with me I sincerely welcome the opportunity. Feel free to connect with me in the Dancing Soul, Athlone or online.

You can also book a free 15 minute exploration call, Whatsapp me on 08764589798, or reach me by email at hello@valeriedolan.com.