Compassionate Therapy & Counselling Across Ireland & Online

Aspen is a private, not-for-profit counselling and psychotherapy service in Lucan, Co Dublin that endeavours to ensure that nobody is left waiting. We pride ourselves on nurturing trust with our clients and providing a safe, caring environment that’s accessible and affordable for anyone. Confidentiality is assured at all times. We provide our low-cost counselling services both in person and online across Ireland.

Our Affiliations

Trusted Mental Health Professionals Backed by National Accreditation

Seeking therapy is a positive first step towards recovery, and with over 60 therapists working with us, we will introduce you to a therapist specialised in the area you need. Our therapists covers a wide range of issues across all age groups. These issues include: relationship issues, emotional issues, sexual issues, addiction, abuse, self-harm, depression, eating disorders, bereavement, suicide ideation and many more. We’re here to help, and we’re here to make therapy affordable, flexible (both online and in-person sessions available), and to reduce waiting times for therapy.

At Aspen, our team of therapists includes student, pre-accredited, and accredited members of professional bodies such as IACP, IAHIP, ICP, ACI, FTAI, APPI, BPS, APCP, APA, IPTCA, NAPCP, WGII, and CORU.

Accredited Therapists

Our accredited therapists have completed recognised training in counselling and psychotherapy. Their qualifications include personal therapy, clinical supervision, and a minimum of 450 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Pre-Accredited Therapists

Our pre-accredited therapists have also completed recognised counselling and psychotherapy training. They are engaged in ongoing clinical supervision and personal therapy while working towards completing their 450 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Student Therapists

Our student therapists have completed at least two years of clinical studies and are currently in personal therapy and clinical supervision as they work towards pre-accreditation.


All of our therapists adhere to the ethical guidelines of their respective professional bodies.

From First Contact to Healing

Your Journey with Aspen

Book a counselling session
The first step is to book a counselling session with one of our therapists. This can be online or at our therapy clinic in Lucan, Co Dublin, whatever is most convenient to you or, indeed, whatever therapy format you are most comfortable with.
You will meet one of our therapists
Your therapy journey begins with an introductory session. The counsellor will ease you in and generally avoid any difficult questions or issues at this early stage. They will ask you questions about your life, your family, your health, and anything that might be going on. This will help them establish what they need to do to help you on your journey to healing.
Your therapist will create a therapy strategy just for you
Your therapy journey begins with an introductory session. The counsellor will ease you in and generally avoid any difficult questions or issues at this early stage. They will ask you questions about your life, your family, your health, and anything that might be going on. This will help them establish what they need to do to help you on your journey to healing.
Your therapist will give you homework to help the healing process
Your counsellor will give you homework and exercises for you to carry out in between therapy sessions, and these are a key component in that overall journey to healing. The number of sessions needed will vary from person to person, with most people attending at least 10.
Finish therapy feeling healed and enabled
Ultimately, by the time you finish your therapy journey, your counsellor will have equipped you with the tools and mindset to carry on with your life without your previous issues having the same hold over you as they once did. The therapy journey is about freedom, it’s about healing, and it’s about taking your life back.
From First Contact to Healing

Your Journey with Aspen

Book a counselling session
The first step is to book a consultation session with one of our senior therapists. This can be done online by clicking our book an appointment button or call our reception team on 086 853 4391. Alternatively, you can drop into our reception and talk to one of our team. Referrals are not necessary.
Once your appointment has been scheduled you will receive a confirmation email which will include a link to a consultation form which can be filled out in advance of meeting your therapist or during your first session
You will meet one of our therapists
Your initial consultation will last for 50 minutes. During this time, the therapist will provide a safe and supportive space for you to talk about what has brought you to therapy. They will ask you questions—some of which may be difficult or bring up painful memories—about your life, family, health, and any other relevant experiences.
Please know that this is an important part of the therapeutic process. It will allow you and your therapist to gain a deeper understanding of your situation and to work with you to develop a therapeutic plan tailored to your needs.
Were they will work with you to develop a deeper understanding of your pain.
The session will also include a discussion about confidentiality, the therapeutic contract, and the ethical framework your therapist follows. These elements are vital in building a trusting, respectful, and professional relationship.
Your therapist will create a therapy strategy just for you
If you are happy to proceed with further sessions, the therapist will discuss your option of staying with a fully accredited, pre-accredited or student therapist. We aim to match you with a therapist who can support your therapeutic needs at a time and day that works best for you.
We encourage weekly appointment for you to get the most out of the therapeutic process. Don’t worry if you can’t always get to our clinic, our online counselling services is available all over Ireland.
Finish therapy feeling healed and enabled
Ultimately, by the time you finish your therapy journey, your therapist will have equipped you with the tools and mindset to carry on with your life without your previous issues having the same hold over you as they once did. The therapy journey is about freedom, it’s about healing, and it’s about taking your life back.

Types of Therapy and Counselling Services Aspen Offers

All of these services can be conducted either in person in our therapy clinic in Lucan, Co Dublin, or remotely via our Ireland-wide online counselling service.

Separation and Divorce Therapy
Adolescence and Childhood Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Therapy
PTSD Therapy
Depression Therapy
Therapy for Suicidal Ideation
Self Esteem Confidence Counselling
Bereavement Counselling
Addiction Counselling
Self Harm Therapy
Sexual Abuse Counselling
OCD Therapy
Anger Management Counselling
Eating Disorders Therapy
Workplace Stress Counselling
Emotional Regulation Therapy
Gender Identity Counselling
Therapy for Women
Sexual Dysfunction Therapy
Neurodiversity Therapy
Psychosis Therapy

Flexible Counselling Options

Online or In-Person in Ireland

At Aspen, we understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to therapy. Some prefer in-person therapy, and some people are more comfortable with online therapy. Aspen caters for both (or even a mixture). We’re cognisant that clients have busy lives, and do our utmost to enable flexibility so that clients can continue to attend therapy in a way that suits their convenience, comfort and/or location. All our therapists are fully accredited and trained to deliver quality counselling in both online and in-person formats, so clients can rest assured that they will always be fully supported regardless of the format.

Why Choose Aspen Counselling?

A flexible approach to therapy

Unlike many counselling services, at Aspen we offer both in-person and online therapy sessions (or a mix of both) as we understand the need to make attending counselling as easy as possible in our clients’ busy lives.

Therapy without long waiting times

Aspen believes that clients should be able to access therapy without having to wait weeks or months. We endeavour to provide a consultation within 48 hours of making an appointment.

Therapy that is affordable for all

We believe that anyone who needs therapy or counselling should be able to access it, regardless of their financial status. We aim to provide a counselling service that’s affordable for everyone.

Therapists You Can Trust, Backed by Years of Experience

Our therapists are fully qualified and registered, thoughtful and specialised in their fields. We match clients with therapists best suited to treating their individual issues, as we don’t believe in a generic, broad-strokes approach to counselling. Trust and confidentiality are integral to our ethos, and with a 92% re-book rate, it’s evident that our clients appreciate the safe and supportive counselling process that we provide. Our 60+ counsellors are used by 1000 clients a month.

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Frequently Asked Question

Aspen Counselling Services aims to connect you with a qualified therapist within 48 hours, where needed.

Aspen endeavours to deliver therapy that is affordable for everyone.

Absolutely. All our therapists and counsellors are accredited in Ireland by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (I.A.C.P), the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Institute of Ireland (NCPI), the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP) and CORU – Ireland’s Health and Social Care Regulator.

Yes, if you don’t feel that your appointed therapist is the right fit for you, then we can assign you a different one.

Confidentiality is a core value at Aspen Counselling Services; all our clients can rest assured that anything discussed in a session is treated with absolute confidentiality―this is an integral part of our code of ethics.

Aspen Counselling prides itself on its team of accredited counsellors and therapists across a range of disciplines. Accreditation bodies include the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Institute of Ireland (NCPI), the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP) and CORU – Ireland’s Health and Social Care Regulator.

Our student therapists receive mentoring and support at the highest level given in the Irish counselling and psychotherapy industry.

All our therapists and students are fully vetted and screened.

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Our student therapists receive mentoring and support at the highest level given in the Irish counselling and psychotherapy industry.

All our therapists and students are fully vetted and screened.