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Psychotherapy services

Therapy based on excellence and care

Talking, play and creative therapies for children, adolescents and adults, and systemic work with couples and whole families. In Glasnevin, Dublin 11, or online.

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Children

Ages 4 to 12, with parents involved along the way

Developmentally appropriate therapeutic support for children experiencing emotional, behavioural, relational or developmental difficulties.

  • Child Psychotherapy

    Depending on the child's needs, the work may include talking, play, art and other creative approaches.

  • Play Therapy

    A child-centred therapeutic approach that allows children to communicate and explore their experiences through play, creativity and imagination.

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Families

Including working with the wider system

Family therapy supports family members to understand difficulties within the context of their relationships. It can help families improve communication, address conflict and develop new ways of responding to challenges.

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Adolescents

A space to be heard, at their own pace

A confidential and supportive space for adolescents experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, family changes, school-related stress, identity concerns, loss, trauma or other challenges.

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Adults

Including support for parents and carers

Individual therapy for adults seeking support with emotional distress, relationships, family experiences, life transitions, trauma, loss, identity or personal development.

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Employee assistance

For employees whose workplace arranges support with us

Confidential, short-term therapeutic support for employees, arranged through their workplace. Sessions focus on whatever is weighing on the person now, at work or at home, and can lead on to longer-term support where that would help. For employers, see employee assistance on our services for organisations page.

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Teams

For staff teams in schools, services and organisations

Work with a whole team rather than one person, looking at the relationships, roles and pressures that shape how the team works together. It can help a team through conflict, change or a difficult stretch, and is arranged with the organisation. For supervision, reflective practice and training, see services for organisations.

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Couples

Together or apart, including co-parents

Therapeutic support for couples wishing to understand relationship patterns, strengthen communication, manage conflict or navigate separation, parenting and significant life changes.

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Creative psychotherapy

For anyone who finds it easier to show something than to say it

A therapeutic approach using art and creative expression to support communication, emotional understanding and psychological wellbeing. Artistic ability is not required. Available to children, adolescents and adults, on its own or alongside talking therapy.

Bespoke therapeutic services

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Parent Consultation and Support

Consultation for parents and carers who would like help understanding a child's behaviour, emotional needs, relationships or developmental presentation.

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Group Work

R-Space will provide therapeutic and psychoeducational groups in response to identified needs. Group programmes may be developed for children, adolescents, parents, carers or adults.

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T-SOS outreach

T-SOS, The Systemic Outreach Service, offers community-based, trauma-informed work with young people, families and carers, delivered by meeting the young person where they are at.

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Our panel of family law assessors

Section 47 and Section 32 reports, AIM 3 assessment and Guardian ad Litem work are a separate part of the practice, commissioned by courts, solicitors and agencies rather than booked by a family.

Assessment and expert witness services
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Get in touch

Make an enquiry

Questions about services, fees or availability. We reply within two working days.

Or email referrals@rspace.ie

We are not an emergency service.If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or 112. For urgent mental health support, contact your GP or out-of-hours GP service.

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