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Tara McCartney - Psychological Counsellor & Life Coach

Just being alive in an ever-complex world is a challenge that we rarely give the necessary awareness to. The human burden is heavy, whether trying to just get through the day with a multitude of personal & professional responsibilities or carrying pain & trauma, self-limiting patterns or being without direction.

This journey can be eased with a competent & empathetic counsellor & coach at your side.

INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING & COACHING

AN APPROACH THAT HONOURS YOUR UNIQUENESS

It takes great strength and courage to recognize the need for support and to take the necessary steps to prioritize your mental health. In embracing counselling or coaching, you are choosing to invest in yourself, your growth, and your happiness. It is an act of self-love and self-compassion that empowers you to break free from the shackles of your past, overcome present challenges, and pave the way for a brighter future. Integrative counselling & coaching combines various therapeutic modalities based on an individual’s need & context.

I draw from psychotherapeutic evidence based tools & techniques, neurolinguistic programming, life coaching, the enneagram, mindfulness & hypnotherapy as well as positive & spiritual psychology among others to find a resonance to your spirit and an effectiveness in line with your personality and learning style.

About Tara

I’m an Irish woman just returned from 15 years in India. Counsellor, mentor & coach with three decades of experience across various verticals culminating in my work today as a resource to those looking for contentment in an increasingly complex world.

A Story Of Searching

From academic to corporate, from development work to entrepreneurship – I’ve lived it all. From an early age, I was interested in topics far above age norms. Philosophy, astronomy, creative writing, theatre, debate - I wanted to experience it all - & I did.

Later, I transversed continents, explored multiple professional possibilities & continued to devour knowledge from diverse paths in my efforts to know everything & experience everything. I was always seeking but never satisfied. Always hungry, never satiated. All that changed in my late 30s when I started on a path of self-discovery which opened up a whole new world of seeing the world & my place in it.     Read More

I understand your struggles

Now my primary focus is on using my extensive life experience & professional training to bring individuals to a state of wellbeing, resilience & purpose.

I consider myself a dynamic personality who combines my rich spiritual knowledge with my psychological training for a pragmatic, solution-orientated approach to accompany clients on a journey towards sustainable change & increased joy.

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ISSUES & CONCERNS I CAN HELP WITH

Emotional Issues

Counselling can help with a wide range of personal and emotional issues that we face. Subjects that arise frequently are anxiety, grief, anger, stress, depression & self-esteem.


Relationship Difficulties

Relationships come in many different forms, intimate, family, social and work. Subjects that arise frequently are communication, conflict, lack of intimacy, separation and divorce.


Existential Questions

Existential Issues refer to the ensemble of feelings and questions we have to do with the meaning and purpose of our life. Subjects that arise frequently are questions about death, meaning, purpose, freedom and isolation.

Working Life Challenges

Working life can be fulfilling but there are times when we find it challenging and stressful. Subjects that arise frequently are bullying, assertiveness, lack of confidence and work/life balance.

Testimonials

Tara is an authentic person and a courageous coach. In my sessions with her, she pushed me beyond my comfort zone – but always stayed empathetic and humourful. She has tremendous presence in sessions and I always feel well heard and nurtured. Together we worked on long standing limiting beliefs, discovered their source and worked consistently and effectively on removing them so that I could lead a more fulfilling life. Now that I have moved beyond my prior mind set with Tara’s help, I am leading a much more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Joshua – Germany

I’d been feeling anxious and low for quite some time. Tara helped me understand my needs and boundaries better and how to ask for and get what I need. She supported me through some very emotional times and was patient with my slow progress. Later, as I made some difficult changes, she was there to help me navigate and deal with my fears and worries. Tara helped me turn around my stuckness in life and guided me into much deeper self- awareness.

Angela – Ireland

I came to Tara in crisis and she gave me back my confidence and peace of mind. She made me feel at ease straight away and came across as very knowledgeable and experienced from the outset. I was able to discuss my inner world with her and get insight into how to understand all the conflicting feelings I had. I always felt energised and a little more knowledgeable after spending time with her. Those hours were like a break from the storm and they gave me the rest and the courage I needed to put my life back together.

Medha - India