Therapy for Emotional Regulation in Ireland That Helps You Thrive
Poor emotional regulation, sometimes known as emotional dysregulation, affects more people than you might realise. The constant feeling of not having control, anxiety or anger (among other feelings) can have a negative impact on your life and those around you. However, with effective therapy, you can overcome these issues by building emotional resilience.
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How Therapy Helps You Regulate Emotions
Therapy can help you to better regulate your emotions by equipping you with a variety of tools. Examples of these tools include:
- Adaptive coping strategies
- Breathing exercises
- Cognitive restructuring (i.e., changing unhelpful thought patterns)
- Distress tolerance
- Grounding strategies
- Identifying emotional triggers
- Impulse control
- Mindfulness exercises
- Self-awareness practices (e.g, journaling, emotional check-ins)
- Self-compassion
Our therapy sessions are personalised for each client, and the above is just a sample of the skills your counsellor might help you with.
Signs You May Benefit from Emotional Regulation Counselling
Many people struggle with emotional regulation, even more so when they are under pressure or are going (or have gone through a trauma. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Here are some of the common signs and symptoms of emotional dysregulation:
These symptoms can have an impact on our quality of life and happiness, affecting everything from our personal relationships to our professional lives. But with therapy, they can be overcome.
Don’t let your emotions control you. Start your healing journey today. Click the button below to make your first counselling appointment.
Online Emotional Regulation Counselling in Ireland
Aspen offers online counselling for emotional issues across Ireland. This is ideal for those who cannot make it to our in-person therapy clinic in Lucan, Co. Dublin, be it down to travel distance, busy schedules or that they simply aren’t comfortable going to the clinic. Clients can be assured of the same level of confidentiality and professionalism they would receive in a face-to-face setting; online counselling can be just as effective as in-person therapy. We use secure platforms and offer as flexible a schedule as possible.
Aspen’s Approach to Emotional Wellness
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Frequently Asked Question
Emotional Regulation Therapy is a type of therapy focused on helping you understand, manage, and respond to your emotions in healthier ways.
Yes. Emotional regulation therapy can be very suitable for teens and children, and can be adapted to suit their age and developmental level.
You might see some benefits early on, but lasting change usually builds gradually with practice and support.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Builds emotion regulation and relationship skills
Mindfulness: Helps reduce stress and stay present
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Accepts feelings and focuses on values
Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores past influences on emotions
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Supports healing from trauma
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Respects neurological differences
Counsellors are typically accredited through professional bodies such as the IACP, IAHIP, ICP, ACI, and NAPCP.