Alan Jones
Hello, I’m Alan Jones, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Thurles, County Tipperary.
I provide a confidential, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is concerning you. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, or simply feel stuck, counselling can help you make sense of your experiences and find a way forward.
## My Approach
I work in an integrative way, which means I do not use one single method with every client. Instead, I tailor counselling to your individual needs, personality, and goals.
My work draws on several therapeutic approaches, including:
- **Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):** A practical approach that explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical responses.
- **Person-Centred Therapy:** A supportive approach that places trust in your capacity to grow, make choices, and move towards positive change.
- **Existential Therapy:** An approach that explores meaning, identity, choice, responsibility, and the challenges of being human.
- **Psychosynthesis:** A holistic approach that considers the whole person, including emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.
You do not need to know which approach is right for you. We can begin by talking about what is happening in your life and decide together how best to move forward.
## Counselling for Teenagers
I also provide counselling for teenagers who may be finding things difficult. Adolescence can bring pressure from school, friendships, family life, social media, exams, and changes in identity. Some young people may feel anxious, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.
Counselling offers teenagers a safe and confidential space to talk openly, without fear of judgement. Sessions are adapted to the young person’s age, personality, and individual needs.
I can support teenagers with:
- Anxiety, worry, and panic
- Low mood and depression
- School stress and exam pressure
- Friendship difficulties and bullying
- Family conflict and communication
- Anger and emotional regulation
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Grief, loss, and difficult life changes
Parents or guardians are welcome to make initial contact on behalf of a young person. Confidentiality and safeguarding will be explained clearly before counselling begins.
## My Qualifications and Experience
I completed a **BA (Honours) Degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychometric Testing** at the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS).
I have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety, stress, and panic
- Depression and low mood
- Addiction and recovery
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Bereavement, loss, and loneliness
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Anger, self-esteem, and confidence
- Work-related stress and life transitions
I am committed to ongoing professional development, ethical practice, and providing a safe, respectful space for every client.
## A Safe and Confidential Space
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You may be unsure what to say, worried about being judged, or uncertain whether counselling is right for you.
My aim is to provide a warm and accepting environment where you can speak at your own pace. There is no pressure to have the right words or to know exactly what is wrong. We can begin wherever you are.
## Working Together
Counselling is a collaborative process. We will work together to understand your situation, identify what you would like to change, and develop practical ways of coping and moving forward.
Some people attend counselling for a short period to work through a specific issue, while others benefit from longer-term support. There is no fixed approach — the process is guided by your needs and preferences.
Book a Consultation
If you would like to arrange an initial consultation, ask a question, or find out whether counselling may be right for you or your teenager, please get in touch.
**Book an Initial Consultation**
**Call Alan: 085 2568493
Email: info@alanjonescounselling.com
You do not have to face things alone. Support is available.*
Areas of Study:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) combines cognitive and behavioural therapies. The approach focuses on thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and actions, and teaches clients how each one can have an effect on the other. CBT is useful for dealing with a number of issues, including depression, anxiety and phobias.
Existential therapy focuses on exploring the meaning of certain issues from a philosophical perspective, instead of a technique-based approach.
Gestalt therapy can be roughly translated to 'whole' and focuses on the whole of an individual's experience, including their thoughts, feelings and actions. Gaining self-awareness in the 'here and now' is a key aspect of gestalt therapy.
Person-centred therapy focuses on an individual's self-worth and values. Being valued as a person, without being judged, can help an individual to accept who they are, and reconnect with themselves.
Psychosynthesis aims to discover a higher, spiritual level of consciousness.
Reality therapy is an approach to therapy that focuses on the here and now rather than issues from the past. Developed by William Glasser in the 1960s, the theory behind the therapy is that an individual in mental distress is not suffering from a mental illness; instead, they are suffering from a socially universal human condition as they have not had their basic psychological needs met.
Also known as solution-focused brief therapy or brief therapy, this approach predominantly looks at what the individual wants to achieve rather than historical problems. Questions are asked by the therapist to help the individual uncover their own strengths and resources. Solution-focused therapy can be especially helpful to those who are goal-orientated and have a desire to change.
Transactional analysis is based on the theory that we each have three ego states: Parent, adult and child. By recognising ego-states, transactional analysis attempts to identify how individuals communicate, and how this can be changed.
Existential therapy focuses on exploring the meaning of certain issues from a philosophical perspective, instead of a technique-based approach.
