Bereavement
Gentle support through grief and loss, whether it is recent or something you have carried for years.
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Arklow
You don't have to carry it alone.
A safe, confidential space in Arklow and online, where you can talk openly and be met with warmth, patience and no judgement. House visits are available for those who cannot travel, and walk and talk sessions are on offer for anyone who prefers to talk outdoors.
- IACP Member
- In Person and Online
- House Visits Available
- Walk and Talk
Welcome
A calm place to talk, and to be heard.
I offer psychotherapy in a safe, confidential space to explore issues affecting daily life.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy with a gentle, steady presence, creating a space where people of all ages can explore grief, loss, and the deep emotional pain that can follow life changing experiences. My practice is shaped by specialist training in bereavement and loss, and by extensive experience supporting both women and men through substance use concerns, trauma, suicidal ideation, and the complex emotional struggles that can make life feel heavy or overwhelming.
House visits are available for older adults and for people living with a life limiting illness, so support can come to you when getting out is hard.
Walk and talk sessions are also available, for anyone who finds it easier to talk while moving outdoors, side by side, rather than sitting in a room.
How I Can Help
Support for the things that weigh on you most
Every story is different. These are some of the areas I work with most often.
Chronic Illness
A space to talk about the emotional side of living with long term or life limiting illness, for you or someone you love.
Dementia
Compassionate support for those affected by dementia, and for the families and carers walking beside them.
Depression
Understanding, patient company when everything feels grey, heavy or far away.
Seniors and Older Adults
Time to reflect on change, loss, identity and what matters most at this stage of life, with house visits available.
Relationship Issues
Make sense of difficult patterns, communication struggles and the pain of relationships that are changing.
Substance Use
Respectful, judgement free support for you or someone close to you, including a special focus on women and substance use.
I also support people with
AnxietyStressTraumaLossSelf Esteem and ConfidenceAngerWomens IssuesDomestic ViolenceCoercive ControlWork Related IssuesPersonal DevelopmentSpiritualitySexual OrientationDisability
Healing takes time. There is no rush here.
About Susan
Hello, I'm Susan.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Arklow, working with adults in person and online. People often come to me at a turning point, after a loss, a diagnosis, or a long stretch of feeling low. My role is to walk alongside you with genuine care while you find your own way forward.
I work in a calm, grounded way, meeting each person exactly where they are. My focus is on helping people make sense of what they're carrying, find moments of relief, and slowly reconnect with strength, hope, and a sense of themselves again. My approach is warm, human, and centred on supporting each person's unique journey with compassion and care.
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BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and PsychotherapyFoundation of my professional training
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MSc in Loss and Bereavement (Clinical Practice)Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2026
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Professional Certificate in Women and Substance UseUniversity College Dublin, 2022
My approach
Person CentredReality TherapyIntegrative
My Practice at a Glance
Simple, flexible and easy to start
In Person and OnlineArklow, video call or phone
House VisitsFor older adults and people with a life limiting illness
Walk and TalkSessions outdoors, side by side
Evening and SaturdaySessions that fit around life
€70 per sessionIndividual sessions
Free 15 Minute ConsultationNo pressure, no obligation
If cost is a worry, please ask. Susan is happy to talk about what is possible.
What to Expect
Starting is easier than you think
Three gentle steps. You can go at your own pace at every one of them.
1
Get in touch
Send a message or give Susan a call. Share as much or as little as you like. There is no wrong way to begin.
2
Free consultation
Have a relaxed 15 minute chat to ask questions and see if it feels like the right fit for you.
3
Begin sessions
Meet in Arklow, online, on a walk, or at home if getting out is difficult, at a time that suits you, and start to feel heard, supported and a little lighter.
Credentials and Trust
Professional, accredited and accountable
You deserve to feel confident in who you are working with.
IACP Member
A member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working to their code of ethics and practice.
Qualified to a high level
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc in Loss and Bereavement from RCSI, and a UCD certificate in Women and Substance Use.
Location
Find me in Arklow
In the heart of Arklow, Co. Wicklow, with easy access from Gorey, Wicklow Town and the surrounding villages. Online sessions are available from anywhere in Ireland, house visits can be arranged for older adults and people with a life limiting illness, and walk and talk sessions are also available.
Address
Main Street
Arklow, Co. Wicklow Y14
Sessions
Evenings and Saturdays, in person, online or at home
Phone
Get in Touch
Let's talk
Fill in the form and Susan will be in touch, usually within one working day.
Phone085 179 4816
Emailsusandunne310@gmail.com
Find meMain Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Y14