Meet Bronagh Stewart: Counselling and Psychotherapy in Santry, Dublin
Sometimes, understanding what you are going through begins with having a space where you can speak openly, feel heard and explore your experiences without judgement. Counsellor and Psychotherapist Bronagh Stewart offers a collaborative, individualised approach to therapy, shaped around what each person needs.
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a significant step. You might be dealing with anxiety, feeling low, navigating a difficult relationship or adjusting to a major life change. Perhaps you have been managing things for a long time but are beginning to feel overwhelmed, or you simply want to understand yourself and your experiences better.
Finding a therapist whose approach feels right for you can make the process of starting therapy feel more manageable.
At D9 Therapy & Wellness in Santry, Dublin, Bronagh Stewart works with adults, offering a supportive and collaborative space to explore personal difficulties, recognise recurring patterns and consider meaningful changes.
Meet Bronagh Stewart
About Bronagh
Bronagh Stewart is a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from PCI College.
Bronagh's approach is supportive, empathic and collaborative. Rather than assuming that one approach will suit everyone, she works with each client to understand what they hope to gain from therapy and adapts the sessions to their individual needs.
What can counselling help with?
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a specific concern that needs attention; at other times, several experiences or feelings have built up and become difficult to manage.
Bronagh's published profile highlights support for a range of experiences, including anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, bereavement, family conflict, relationship difficulties, life transitions and rebuilding life in recovery.
🌿 Anxiety and stress
Exploring persistent worry, feeling overwhelmed or finding it difficult to switch off, and understanding how these experiences affect everyday life.
💗 Depression and low mood
Having space to talk about difficult feelings, changes in motivation or experiences that have begun to affect your wellbeing.
🕊️ Grief and bereavement
Processing loss and making room for the different emotions that can accompany bereavement.
🫂 Family and relationship difficulties
Exploring conflict, strained relationships, family estrangement or recurring difficulties in how you relate to others.
🌱 Life transitions
Working through periods of change, uncertainty or adjustment, and exploring what you need as you move into a new stage of life.
✨ Recovery and moving forward
Exploring the challenges of rebuilding life in recovery and identifying ways to support ongoing personal change.
You do not need to have a clear explanation for everything you are feeling before starting counselling. Sometimes, being able to talk through your experiences with someone who listens carefully can help you begin to make sense of them.
What is Bronagh's approach to therapy?
Bronagh works integratively, drawing from Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). An integrative approach allows the work to be adapted to the person rather than relying on one method for every concern.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic approaches place importance on the individual's experience, personal understanding and capacity for growth. In counselling, this can involve exploring what matters to you, how you experience the world and what you need to feel understood.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It can help people recognise patterns that may be contributing to distress and consider different ways of responding to challenging situations.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on developing a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, while identifying personal values and taking steps towards a meaningful life. Rather than making the elimination of uncomfortable emotions the only goal, it explores how people can respond to them in ways that support what matters to them.
These approaches can offer different ways of understanding experiences and working towards change. The focus of therapy depends on the individual, their concerns and what they would find most helpful.
What does a collaborative approach mean?
Therapy is not something that should simply be done to you. A collaborative approach means that you and your therapist work together to understand what brings you to counselling and what you would like to get from the experience.
Bronagh describes regularly checking in with clients to review how the work is going. This creates opportunities to discuss what feels useful, what may need to change and whether the sessions are addressing the concerns that matter to you.
Depending on your needs, sessions may involve:
- Talking openly about what has been troubling you.
- Exploring emotions and experiences that may be difficult to express elsewhere.
- Recognising recurring patterns in thoughts, feelings or behaviour.
- Developing a better understanding of ongoing difficulties.
- Exploring practical tools or strategies where helpful.
- Reviewing your goals and how the work is progressing.
Some sessions may focus on having the space to talk and reflect, while others may include more practical strategies. The balance depends on what you need and what you want to work towards.
How do you know if Bronagh might be the right therapist for you?
The relationship you build with your therapist is an important part of counselling. Different people feel comfortable with different approaches, so it can be useful to consider what you would value in a therapeutic relationship.
Bronagh's approach may appeal to people who are looking for:
- A supportive and empathic environment.
- A collaborative approach in which their goals and preferences matter.
- Space to explore personal experiences without feeling rushed.
- An opportunity to understand recurring difficulties and patterns.
- Practical tools or strategies when these would be helpful.
- Therapy that adapts to their individual needs rather than following a fixed formula.
Reading a therapist's profile can be a useful starting point, but you can also ask questions before arranging an appointment. It is reasonable to enquire about their approach, experience with your particular concerns, availability and session fees.
Starting counselling in Santry, Dublin
If you are considering counselling, you do not have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support. You might be looking for help with a specific concern, trying to understand patterns that keep repeating, or wanting a space to reflect on a period of change.
Bronagh offers in-person appointments on weekdays in Santry, Dublin. Her availability may vary, so check her current profile for the latest information.
Interested in working with Bronagh?
You can read more about her qualifications, approach and availability on her therapist profile.
View Bronagh Stewart's profile
You can also explore the other therapists working with D9 Therapy & Wellness if you would like to compare different approaches and areas of experience.
Frequently asked questions about counselling with Bronagh Stewart
What qualifications does Bronagh Stewart have?
Bronagh holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from PCI College. She is a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
What issues can I discuss with Bronagh?
Her published profile lists anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, bereavement, family conflict and estrangement, relationship difficulties, life transitions and rebuilding life in recovery among the areas she works with.
What therapeutic approaches does Bronagh use?
Bronagh works integratively, drawing from Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She adapts her approach to each client's needs.
Do I need to know what I want to work on before starting therapy?
No. You can begin by talking about what has been happening or what has prompted you to consider counselling. You and your therapist can work together to identify what feels important and what you would like to gain from sessions.
Are appointments available in person?
Bronagh's profile lists weekday in-person appointments in Santry, Dublin. Check her profile for current availability and appointment details.
How do I enquire about an appointment?
Visit Bronagh's therapist profile on the D9 Therapy & Wellness website to read more about her approach and find the current enquiry and booking information.
A space to understand yourself and move forward
Counselling can offer an opportunity to slow down, explore what you are experiencing and consider what might help you move forward. You do not have to have all the answers before you begin.
Bronagh Stewart's collaborative and integrative approach is shaped around each person's individual needs, with space for open conversation, reflection and practical strategies where appropriate.
If you would like to learn more, explore her profile at D9 Therapy & Wellness.