Caitriona McLoughlin | Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Cork

Caitriona McLoughlin | Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Cork

Psychodynamic psychotherapy
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5 ★ (2 reviews) • Cork • Online & In‑Person • Accredited
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About

I am an accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist, holding a BSc in Psychology and a Masters in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling. I offer a reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, and life transitions among other issues, with my approach focusing on understanding the deeper, often unconscious patterns that influence how we think, feel, and relate to others I work with adults over the age of 18 with a variety of issues and concerns.
My caseload encompasses a broad spectrum of mental health presentations, ranging from complex and severe difficulties such as personality disorders to more common experiences such as anxiety, stress and low mood. While the level of clinical complexity varies, recognising that difficulties can be significant and impactful regardless of their clinical complexity is a core feature of my work.
My approach focuses on understanding the deeper, often unconscious patterns that influence how we think, feel, and relate to others. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we work to develop insight, emotional awareness, and greater self-compassion, allowing for meaningful and lasting change.
I aim to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can speak freely and move at your own pace. If you are considering therapy and would like to understand yourself more deeply or create change in areas that no longer feel sustainable, I welcome you to get in touch to see if we might be a good fit.

I work online in the mornings and afternoons, and can provide in person sessions in the evenings post 6pm, and during the day on Fridays and Saturdays.

Issues I work with

Psychodynamic psychotherapy Psychotherapy

Can Assist with

Difficulty Controlling Anger Passive aggressive behaviour Financial Stress Family communication issues Blended families issues Grief and Loss Chronic illness or disability Obsessive compulsive disorders Low Self esteem Personality disorders Divorce or separation Parenting chalenges Marital or Couples Conflict Post traumatic stress disorder Career indecision Mental Health Issues Relationship and Family Issues Stress and Coping Self-Identity and Self-Esteem Trauma and Abuse Academic Pressure Career and Academic Concerns Anger Management Childhood Trauma Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse Domestic violence Witnessing traumatic events Intermittent explosive Disorder Relationship conflicts issues Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Work Related Stress Coping with life transitions (e.g., relocation, career changes) Job Related Stress Burnout Academic underachievement Time management issues Test Anxiety Identity exploration (e.g, sexual orientation, gender identity) Body image issues Imposter syndrome

Insurance

OBF Insurance

Qualifications & Experience

Qualification I completed my BSc in Psychology in 2022 followed by my Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a specialisation in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

I also work extensively in the field of research, with a focus on psychodynamic perspectives on issues and bring to light psychodynamic understandings of the world we currently live in.

I am currently a doctoral researcher with GCAS, working towards my PhD in modern applied psychoanalytical/psychodynamic therapies.
Experience
4+ years in Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in both online and in-person settings, supporting them through a range of emotional and relational challenges. Whether we’re meeting face-to-face or virtually, I strive to create a space that feels safe, thoughtful, and attuned — a place where you can slow down, reflect, and connect more deeply with yourself. My work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, guided by curiosity, compassion, and a genuine interest in each person’s unique story.
Approach Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach grounded in psychoanalytic theory, which originated with the work of Sigmund Freud and evolved through contemporary thinkers such as Melanie Klein, Donald Winnicott, and Wilfred Bion. Over time, it has developed into a nuanced, evidence-informed practice that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes, emotional development, and the impact of early relationships on present-day experience.
In therapy, we work together to explore how past experiences and internalized relationship patterns influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Attention is given not only to what you consciously know, but also to what may be difficult to articulate — including subtle emotional responses, recurring relational patterns, and the therapeutic relationship itself. By exploring these underlying patterns together, therapy can help you make sense of long-standing struggles, deepen self-understanding, and create new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Research supports psychodynamic psychotherapy as an effective treatment for a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and personality concerns. Its focus on insight and emotional understanding fosters enduring psychological growth, helping individuals not only alleviate symptoms but also deepen their capacity for self-reflection, intimacy, and resilience.

This approach is not about quick fixes, but about meaningful and lasting change that grows through insight, reflection, and emotional connection.

Fees & Availability

Standard 60-minute sessions are €60.

Custom

Online Session

Location

Cork, Ireland

Client reviews (2)

Clodagh D
Clodagh D
★★★★★★
I had tried therapy in the past, and never felt like it worked for me. I started seeing Caitriona in January 2025, and it was the best decision I ever made. From the very first session, Caitriona made me feel completely at ease — she’s warm, compassionate, and has a natural ability to connect in an open and honest way. Every session felt genuine and supportive, and I always left feeling a little lighter and more hopeful. During the seven months working with Caitriona, I noticed real changes — feeling more confident, and more like myself again. Working with Caitriona allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, start a new job and start building a better, happier life. Caitriona has a wonderful sense of humor that brings lightness to tough moments, and her patience and understanding made it easy to talk about things I’d struggled to open up about before. I would recommend Caitriona to anyone who is looking for a therapist. I can’t express how grateful I am for her support during the time we worked together.
Lauren S
Lauren S
★★★★★★
I can’t thank Caitriona enough for her help over the last year. She has helped me with my anxiety so much and rethinking problems, by laying them out and looking at them with her she has helped me to identify patterns and solutions to problems within work, friendships and relationships, and also was able to help me release anxiety about problems I don’t have control over. She taught me that boundaries within relationships are key to reducing anxiety and the feeling of burnout which has helped me significantly, I would recommend Caitriona to anybody dealing with similar problems.

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