Counselling Dublin

Ray Bourke MIACP

Fully Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist

When life feels heavy or overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone.

Therapy

How I Work
A calm, steady, and reflective space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.Therapy with me isn’t about being given tools, tips, or quick fixes. It’s about understanding the deeper emotional patterns that shape how you think, feel, relate, and respond to life.My Integrative ApproachIntegrative therapy is grounded in the understanding that we are made up of interconnected parts — our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, body, relationships, and sense of meaning. When these fall out of balance, we can feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.Rather than relying on a single approach, therapy is tailored to you and may draw on different methods at different times, including:Reflective and emotional exploration (humanistic)Exploring early experiences and unconscious patterns (psychodynamic)Developing practical coping strategies and new behaviours (CBT)Working with body awareness and stress responses (somatic)The result is a therapy that is responsive, flexible, and shaped around your individual needs.

services

I Have Life Experience and Work With Adults Navigating:Anxiety and OverwhelmStressChildhood TraumaChronic IllnessGrief, Loss and BereavementDepression or Low MoodExpressing AngerPeople-Pleasing, Self-Criticism, or Chronic Self-DoubtFeeling Disconnected and StuckRelationship or Attachment WoundsLife Transitions and Identity Strugglesthis is not an exhaustive list

About

Ray Bourke is an integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting adults as they navigate emotional distress, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences. He is dedicated to helping people develop greater self-understanding, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection with themselves and others. He holds a first-class honours BSc (Level 8) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, bringing both strong theoretical grounding and practical clinical skill to his work.At the heart of Ray’s practice is a person-centred, relational approach. He places great importance on creating a warm, accepting, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. Ray believes that when people feel genuinely heard and understood, meaningful change becomes possible. His work supports clients to build self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater psychological flexibility and emotional balance.

As a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Ray works in accordance with the highest standards of ethical and professional practice. He is committed to client safety, confidentiality, clear boundaries, and informed consent, and he engages in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure his work remains ethical, reflective, and effective.