Italian-speaking Psychotherapists in Dublin
Dublin's growing Italian community—numbering over 11,000 residents across Ireland—has created increased demand for mental health services that respect both linguistic and cultural nuances. Whether you are an employer supporting a Italian-speaking team member, a family member seeking care for a loved one, or a GP referring a patient who is more comfortable in Italian, connecting them with a qualified Italian-speaking psychotherapist can make a significant difference to treatment outcomes. This directory helps you locate verified professionals who can provide therapy in Italian within Dublin and across Ireland.
Italian-speaking Psychotherapists in Dublin
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Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Couples, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IFPP — Wheelchair accessible: No
Cert in Counselling & Psychotherapy; Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy; Cert in Child Psychotherapy; Adv Cert in Childcare; Dip in Teaching Stress Management; P.Cert in CBT; Dip in CBT; Dip in Mindfulness & Well-Being; Cert in Yoga Teacher Training; Cert of Attendance in Creative Therapy with Adolescents & Adults; Mindfulness for Life Teacher Training Cert; Cert in Coaching for Wellbeing with Motivational Interviewing; Cert in Family Constellations Training — Fee: €75 negotiable — Services: One to One, Adults, Teenagers, Groups, Counselling Online, Telephone Counselling
BA; Dip.Counselling & Psychotherapy; H.D.in Education; — Fee: negotiable — Services: One to One
Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: EAP, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IAHIP — Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy. — Fee: From €60 — Services: One to One, Adults, Couples, Teenagers, Families, Students, Telephone Counselling, Adolescents
Psychotherapists offering sessions in Italian in Dublin
Session format: Hybrid — Works with: Couples, EAP, Groups, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: ECP, IAHIP, UKCP — Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Stella Kuit is a psychotherapist with training in integrative counselling, CBT, and bibliotherapy. She holds certificates in applied suicide intervention skills and working with autistic adults, and is pursuing further studies in psychology and wellbeing.
Paolo Trenta is a drama therapist and psychologist with nearly a decade of experience in public and private mental health settings. He has worked with adults with mental health issues, adults with disabilities, and children, adolescents, and families addressing a range of emotional, psychological, and mental health concerns.
EMDR and trauma psychotherapist offering therapy for individuals, couples, and expats. Specializes in helping professionals and international individuals navigate stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges while processing difficult experiences and building healthier relationships.
Sofia Nocetti is a Senior Trainee in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Leeson Analytic Centre, Dublin 2, available to work with adults in Italian and English. She holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin.
Frances Kinsella is a qualified and pre-accredited psychotherapist specializing in clinical psychology. She practices at the Chrysalis Drug Treatment Centre and the Oasis Centre, dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care.
Dip in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy; MA in Psychotherapy; Post Grad Diploma in Practice Based Play Therapy; — Fee: 95€ — Services: One to One, Adults, Teenagers, Students, Children, Groups, Pre-school children, Counselling Online, Adolescents, Psychotherapy Online
Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy; BSc(Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy: — Fee: €80 — Services: One to One, Adults, Counselling Online
Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Adolescents, Children, Families, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IFCAPP — Wheelchair accessible: No
MA in Psychotherapy; Higher Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy; — Fee: €70 negotiable — Services: One to One, Adults, Students, Counselling Online, Telephone Counselling
Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Adolescents, Children, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Both — Member of: IFCAPP — Wheelchair accessible: No
BA(Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy — Fee: €80 Individual, €120 Couples, €60 Students — Services: One to One, Adults, Couples, Families, Students, Groups, Counselling Online, Telephone Counselling, Psychotherapy Online
Pre-accredited psychotherapist offering a safe therapeutic space for individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, and daily life challenges. Provides support in Italian, English, and Spanish to help clients process emotions and begin healing.
A Counselling Psychologist in Dublin experienced in helping individuals manage their emotions and difficulties, enabling them to thrive and achieve their life goals.
A psychologist specializing in multilingual therapy for the expat community. She helps clients by facilitating communication in their native language, ensuring their emotional and cultural needs are met.
Session format: Hybrid, Online — Works with: Adolescents, Couples, Families, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Both — Member of: FTAI — Wheelchair accessible: No
Marcello Massaro is an Italian psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Ireland since 2009. He holds a degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of Urbino and completed training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Health & Wellness Coaching. His therapeutic approach integrates multiple modalities including Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Gestalt therapies, tailored to each client's unique characteristics and stage of development.
Dott. Marcello Massaro is an Italian psychotherapist in Dublin who facilitates communication between the conscious and unconscious mind. He focuses on helping individuals discover their passions and develop a new life project. His approach aims to help clients understand the symbolic meaning behind symptoms rather than relying solely on rigid diagnostic categories.
BA(Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy; Dip in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy; — Fee: €90 Individuals / €130 Couples — Services: One to One, Adults, Couples, Students, Counselling Online
G.Dip in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy: — Fee: On request — Services: One to One, Adults, Students
Hello there! I am a professional psychotherapist and a native Italian speaker with a Master's Degree in Psychotherapy. I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, burnout, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship problems and other life challenges. I use a humanistic and psychodynamic approach to therapy, which I complement with ACT, MI, CFT and somatic interventions. Please visit my website for more info. www.selfdiscoveryways.com — Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IAHIP — Wheelchair accessible: No
Italian-speaking Psychotherapists in Ireland
RegionalSpecialists from other cities in Ireland who can run online sessions or accept patients from Dublin.
Dip in Counselling; Cert In Pastoral Counselling Theory; H.Dip in Gestalt Therap; Prof Cert in Sex Addiction Counselling; PG.H.Dip in Integrative Studies; Cert Gestalt Therapy; — Services: Adults, Couples, Families, Groups, Counselling Online
Dip in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy; MSc Guidance & Counselling; BComm International; PGDip Education; Dip Executive & Leadership Coaching; Higher Dip Theological Studies; — Fee: €100 negotiable — Services: One to One, Adults, Students, Counselling Online, Telephone Counselling
Italian-speaking Psychotherapists — Online
OnlineSpecialists working exclusively online — in Italian, for clients anywhere worldwide.
A Systemic-Relational Psychologist and Psychotherapist experienced in family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, EMDR, emergency psychology, and trauma psychology.
B.Social Studies; H.Dip in Counselling Practice; M.Ed;.H.Dip. In Personal Management. H.Dip. In Adult Ed.; Cert in EMDR — Fee: negotiable — Services: One to One, Couples, Students
Francesca Iorio is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who works with adults in Wexford town & online. She completed a four-year programme in Professional Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, consisting of a MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Trinity College Dublin & a Clinical Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. She holds a MSc in Philosophy awarded by the University of Milan. Francesca offers individual sessions in English & Italian. — Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Individuals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IFPP — Wheelchair accessible: No
A Psychodynamic Psychotherapist specializing in pre and postpartum counseling, individual psychodynamic therapy, parenting support, and brief psychological consultations.
A Systemic Socio-Constructionist Psychotherapist offering individual therapy for adults, young adults, and adolescents, as well as systemic therapy for couples and families, along with EMDR and psychological support.
Session format: Hybrid — Works with: Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: APPI — Wheelchair accessible: No
BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy; Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy; MA in CBT; H.Dip in Psychology; — Fee: €70-100 — Services: One to One, Adults, Couples, Teenagers, Students, Counselling Online, Telephone Counselling
You may be looking for things to be different in the way you are doing life, relationships or work. You want new behaviours, some kind of change, or inner healing & self-leadership strategies to help you be YOU & restore balance when you ruminate, or it's difficult to adjust & anxiety spirals out of control. I work with Bupa & Aviva insurers. — Session format: Online — Works with: EAP, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: UKCP — Wheelchair accessible: No
A Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist specializing in CBT, EMDR, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, relaxation training, assertiveness, mindfulness, and brief psychological counseling.
Psychoanalyst APSA — Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Adolescents, Children, Couples, Families, Groups, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: UKCP — Wheelchair accessible: No
Session format: Hybrid, Inperson, Online — Works with: Couples, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: UKCP — Wheelchair accessible: No
A Systemic Socio-Constructionist Psychotherapist specialized in individual therapy for adults and minors, couples therapy, family therapy, sexological therapy, and EMDR therapy. She provides support for various psychological needs.
Session format: Online — Works with: Adolescents, Individuals, Private Referrals — Role: Psychotherapist — Member of: IAHIP — Wheelchair accessible: No
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Psychotherapists in Italian in Dublin
How can I find a qualified Italian-speaking psychotherapist in Dublin?
Currently, there are 26 Italian-speaking psychotherapists practising in Dublin listed in this directory, with an additional 13 available elsewhere in Ireland and 13 offering online-only sessions to clients nationwide. Each profile includes the therapist's qualifications, approach, languages spoken, and contact details, allowing you to identify the best match for your employee, client, or family member.
When searching, consider whether in-person or online sessions are preferable. Many Italian-speaking therapists in Dublin offer both modalities, which can be particularly valuable if the person you're helping has unpredictable work schedules or lives outside the city centre. You can filter by therapeutic approach (such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, or EMDR), specialist areas (trauma, anxiety, workplace stress, or intercultural adjustment), and availability. If local options are limited, the online providers extend access across all of Ireland while maintaining the linguistic and cultural understanding that makes therapy effective.
Why does it matter to match a client with a therapist who speaks Italian?
Language concordance in psychotherapy significantly improves therapeutic alliance, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes, particularly when discussing complex emotions, childhood experiences, or trauma. For Italian-speaking employees or patients, conducting therapy in their native language allows them to express subtle feelings and cultural references that may not translate easily into English, even if they are fluent in day-to-day conversation.
Research consistently shows that bilingual individuals often access different emotional memories and coping styles depending on the language they use. An Italian speaker may describe family dynamics, work-related stress, or personal identity in ways deeply rooted in Italian cultural context—references to "la famiglia," workplace hierarchies common in Italy, or migration-related grief. A therapist fluent in both the language and the cultural background can recognise these nuances and tailor interventions accordingly. For employers, offering access to Italian-speaking mental health support demonstrates cultural competence and can improve staff retention, wellbeing, and productivity, particularly in sectors with significant Italian talent such as tech, finance, hospitality, and healthcare.
Are psychotherapists trained in Italy allowed to practise in Ireland?
Italy-trained psychotherapists can practise in Ireland, but the pathway depends on their specific qualifications and whether they seek statutory registration. Psychologists ("psicologo" in Italy) who wish to use the protected title "psychologist" in Ireland must apply to the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) for recognition of their Italian "Laurea Magistrale in Psicologia" and subsequent "Esame di Stato," often requiring additional supervised practice or bridging coursework to meet Irish standards. Psychotherapists who are not psychologists—those trained in counselling, psychotherapy, or related disciplines—are not currently subject to statutory regulation in Ireland, though voluntary accreditation through bodies such as the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP), or the Family Therapy Association of Ireland is strongly recommended and often required by insurers and employers.
Many Italian-speaking therapists in Dublin hold dual qualifications: an Italian first degree combined with Irish or UK accredited psychotherapy training, or full re-qualification through Irish institutions such as Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, or private training institutes. When referring or hiring, verify that the therapist is accredited by a recognised Irish professional body, holds professional indemnity insurance, and adheres to a published code of ethics. This ensures that Italian-speaking employees or patients receive care that meets Irish standards while benefiting from culturally informed practice.
What does it typically cost to see a Italian-speaking psychotherapist in Dublin?
Private psychotherapy sessions with Italian-speaking therapists in Dublin typically cost — per 50- to 60-minute session, in line with general market rates for experienced, accredited practitioners in the city. Fees vary based on the therapist's qualifications, years of practice, location (city-centre practices often charge more), and modality (in-person versus online).
Some employers contract with Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) that include multilingual providers, which can cover a set number of sessions per employee per year at no direct cost. Public mental health services through the Health Service Executive (HSE) are free at the point of care but generally operate in English, with interpreters available on request rather than native Italian-speaking clinicians, and waiting lists can extend many months. For individuals paying privately, it is worth asking the therapist whether they offer sliding-scale fees, student rates, or reduced-cost initial consultations. Many Italian-speaking therapists in Dublin also accept payment through private health insurance (VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health) if the policy includes outpatient mental health cover and the therapist is a recognised provider; always confirm eligibility and claim procedures before starting treatment.
How can I verify the qualifications and registration of a Italian-speaking psychotherapist?
Start by confirming membership of a recognised Irish professional body: the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), or a specialist register such as the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in Ireland. Each organisation maintains a public online register where you can verify a therapist's credentials, accreditation status, and whether they are in good standing.
Ask to see evidence of core training (degree certificates, diploma in psychotherapy or counselling), proof of continuing professional development (CPD), and current professional indemnity insurance. Reputable therapists will provide this information transparently. If you are arranging care through an employer scheme or referring as a healthcare professional, check that the therapist adheres to a published code of ethics, participates in regular clinical supervision, and is willing to collaborate with GPs or occupational health where appropriate. Finally, trust your judgment and that of the person seeking care: an initial consultation or phone call—often offered at reduced cost or free—can clarify whether the therapeutic relationship feels right, regardless of credentials on paper.
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