In Person
In-person sessions are available in a calm, private consulting room in Dublin.
Sessions may take place at The Other Clinic, Baggot Street · Pembroke Street, Dublin.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist · Dublin
Maybe you have been feeling stuck in your life
Fully accredited Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist.
- APPI Accredited
- ICP Accredited
- Online & In Person
- English & Portuguese
Or you notice the same difficult patterns showing up again and again in your work, your relationships, or the way you feel about yourself. Even after you promise yourself things will change, you keep repeating the same cycles.
I offer a confidential space where you can talk about what is really going on. Anxiety. Depression. Grief. Addiction. Relational difficulties. Sexuality and desire. Or just a sense that something is not right, even if you cannot name it yet.
How I work with you
A space for what has not yet been said
Areas of Support
What brings people to therapy
These are some of the areas I regularly work with. Each person's experience is unique. There is no checklist you need to meet.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, restlessness, or a sense that something is always about to go wrong.
Depression
Low mood, emptiness, or a loss of interest in things that once mattered to you.
Grief
The weight of loss, whether of a person, a relationship, a chapter of life, or a version of yourself.
Addiction
Compulsive patterns that offer temporary relief but leave you feeling more trapped.
Relationship Difficulties
Recurring conflicts, distance, or the sense that intimacy keeps slipping away.
Sexuality & Desire
Questions about identity, intimacy, or a disconnect between what you want and what you feel.
Life Transitions
Major changes, such as career, parenthood, or ageing, that unsettle your sense of who you are.
Emotional Difficulties
A general sense that something is not right, even when you cannot yet put it into words.
My Approach
"Beware of understanding."
Lacanian psychoanalysis
My approach is grounded in a Freudian-Lacanian orientation. That means I listen for what speaks underneath your words, in the slips you make, the dreams you remember, and the symptoms you carry.
We do not rush to conclusions. We listen together to what you have to say.
Each person who comes to see me is heard as a subject, not as someone to fit into a category or a preconceived idea.
Understanding the Difference
Why psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
There are many ways to seek help. Each has its place. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is distinct in that it explores the deeper unconscious patterns that continue to repeat in a person's life, not to assign labels, but to understand what keeps returning.
Psychiatry
Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, often through medication. A medical approach to symptoms.
Psychology
Draws on scientific research to understand behaviour and cognition. Often structured around assessment and evidence-based techniques.
CBT
A short-term, goal-oriented therapy that works to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours through structured exercises.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
An open-ended exploration of what speaks through symptoms, dreams, and repetition. The aim is not quick fixes but a deeper understanding of what drives your experience.
About Natalia
A space shaped by listening
I am a fully accredited Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist with a Freudian-Lacanian orientation.
- HSE National Counselling Service
- Trinity College Student Counselling
- The Tower Programme
- Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme
I previously worked in the arts sector, and this continues to inform my clinical perspective, bringing an attentiveness to creativity, language, and the ways we make meaning of our lives.
Read More About NataliaProfessional Experience & Accreditation
Qualifications you can trust
MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy
Professional Certificate in Couples Counselling
APPI Accredited Member
Association for Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy in Ireland
ICP Accredited Member
Irish Council for Psychotherapy
APPI Honorary Secretary
APPI Executive Committee Member
How We Meet
Online or In Person
You can choose to meet in person in Dublin or online from the comfort of your own home. Some people prefer the consulting room, while others prefer the convenience and familiarity of their own space. The work remains the same. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese.
Online
Online sessions provide the same confidential therapeutic space and are available to clients who prefer to work remotely.
What to Expect
We meet.
You talk.
I listen.
1
No lengthy intake forms
There are no diagnostic labels imposed on you and no treatment plans decided in advance. You arrive as you are.
2
A first conversation
The initial session is an opportunity to explore what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels right for you.
3
At your own pace
There is no pressure to perform or produce answers. We listen together to what you have to say, in your own time and in your own words.
Fees & Practical Information
Transparent, straightforward arrangements
Individual Sessions
€80 – €95
Sliding scale available
Couples Sessions
€125
Practical details
- Cancellation 48 hours notice required. Full fee applies with less notice.
- Session length Variable. This forms part of a standard Lacanian clinical technique.
- Payment
Cash Revolut Bank Transfer
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is a session?
Session length is not fixed. In Lacanian practice, the session ends when something significant has been spoken. This is part of the clinical approach, not an oversight.
Why do you use a couch?
The couch is an invitation to speak freely, without the pressure of eye contact. It creates a different kind of space for thought, one that many people find unexpectedly liberating.
How often do we meet?
Most people begin with weekly sessions. The frequency can be discussed together as our work develops.
Is this like CBT?
Not exactly. Where CBT focuses on changing thought patterns, psychoanalytic work explores the deeper roots of what repeats in your life, often in ways you had not anticipated.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Online sessions are available and can be just as effective as meeting in person. We can discuss what works best for you.
Can I come for only a few sessions?
You are welcome to come for as long as feels right. Some people find a few sessions clarifying; others choose to continue over a longer period. There is no obligation either way.
Begin with a Conversation
Send a message, call, text, or use the contact form to arrange a first session. No lengthy forms. No waiting lists. Just a conversation.