Our Services

At Rathbrist Counselling, we provide compassionate and professional support to help you navigate life’s challenges.

My name is Sue Cushen and I’m delighted you're here. Taking the step towards healing can feel challenging, and my priority is making sure you feel comfortable, safe, and supported.

Everyone seeks support with different needs. Some find it helpful to discuss and work through their problems logically, while others benefit from expressing and releasing difficult emotions. What you need might also vary from one session to another, and that's completely fine and expected.

During our sessions, your ideas and feelings matter greatly because nobody knows you better than you. Together, we'll identify the most helpful approach for your specific concerns, such as:

Understanding and making sense of past or current situations
Decision-making and problem-solving
Changing unhelpful habits or behaviours
Developing new coping skills
Managing life’s changes and difficult times
Dealing with challenging emotions and relationships
Enhancing self-confidence and self-care

Most importantly, trauma informed support revolves around your needs. If at any time you feel we aren't a good match, please feel free to tell me. It's completely okay—we can adapt our methods or I can assist you in finding another supports. Your wellbeing and comfort always come first.

Please don’t hesitate to ask me questions about my way of working. If you're curious about my own experiences or life, I'm happy to share if it supports you. Remember, you're not alone in this journey—I’m here to ensure you feel secure and supported throughout our work together.

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Our Services

Trauma-informed emotional well-being support tailored to you.

All SERVICES

Therapeutic Support

Support for trauma recovery, anxiety depression, emotional regulation, and addiction.

Individual Support

Specialised support for individuals navigating trauma-related addiction challenges

Couples Support

Strengthening relationships through improved communication and emotional connection.

Teens

Helping teenagers and families build healthier relationships and improve emotional well-being.

Addiction

A collaborative, tailored approach integrating multiple therapeutic models.

Regulation

Nervous system regulation, grounding exercises, and body-awareness techniques.

Family Support

Specialised support tailored for families, foster families, and careers who may be experiencing challenges.

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Taking the first step toward healing is a brave choice

and we're here to support you. At Rathbrist Counselling, we offer a safe, compassionate space to help you navigate life’s challenges.

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My Story

My Journey: From Lived Experience to Supporting Others

My personal journey through trauma and healing shaped both who I am and how I support other. I deeply understand the power of feeling heard, valued, and guided toward self-discovery.

Passion

I honour the courage it takes to seek support and walk alongside each person with empathy, understanding, and guidance.

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Mission

Safe & Supportive Space
Healing & Growth
Compassion-Driven Approach

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what my clients say

RACHAEL DROGHEDA, MEATH

Sue is the best therapist I have met. She is relatable, understanding and always shows that she cares. I don’t know where I would be without her support.

PJ KELLS MEATH

I spent years from a teenager into adulthood going to CAMHS. I ended up in rehab but couldn’t get off the drugs, my addiction was so bad. I remember getting referred to counselling and got Sue. She made me feel human again. I was so ashamed but Sue made me understand shame trauma and how it wasn’t my fault. Eye opening and mind blowing stuff that nobody ever told me. If I need therapy again I’ll be going to Sue. Looking forward to seeing the new place Sue. By the way I’m still “clean”, I know you hate that word.

MAGGIE AND PAUL CO LOUTH

We have been seeing Sue for about 5 sessions now and we can honestly say that our marriage is back on track and we use the tools that Sue suggested. It's all about communication and pausing before responding. We were given the space and time to explore our thoughts and never ever felt rushed.