Can I receive therapy online?
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Yes, psychotherapy is offered online. My therapy services are only available to clients
living in Ireland. If you live outside of Ireland and would like to work with me one-to-one,
you can book an appointment for my coaching services.
What is Digital Well-Being Counselling?
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Digital Well-Being Counselling is a uniquely designed track developed by Dr. Ali Fenwick to
help people develop a healthier relationship with their devices, for people whose
relationship with technology is affecting their functioning, mood, relationships, or sense of
self. It applies established behavioural approaches used in behavioural addiction, attachment,
grief and self-esteem work to a domain most counselling was never designed to address.
The work is practical and non-judgemental. We identify the patterns and their triggers,
understand the needs they are meeting, and rebuild boundaries and connection that hold up in
real life. Digital Well-Being Counselling is not therapy but a uniquely designed intervention
combining insights and techniques from behavioural psychology, coaching, and algorithmic
behaviour.
How do online sessions work?
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Sessions run over secure, private video. You just need a quiet space and a stable connection.
What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?
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Therapy is designed for people experiencing significant emotional distress or psychological
difficulties that are affecting their daily life, relationships, or well-being. Coaching is
designed for people who are psychologically well but want support to achieve goals, navigate
change, improve performance, or develop new skills. Many concerns such as stress, burnout,
confidence, or relationship challenges can be addressed through either approach. During an
initial consultation, we’ll determine together which service is the most appropriate for your needs.
Is everything confidential?
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Yes. What you share stays private, within the standard professional and legal limits I’ll
explain clearly at the start. A safe space means you can be honest without worrying where it goes.
How many sessions do I need?
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It depends on what you’re working on. Some people come for a focused piece of work over
a few sessions, while others value longer-term support. There’s no fixed time frame, we
review together as we go.
What does it cost?
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- Personal Therapy (Ireland only)€95 / 50 min
- Digital Well-Being Counselling€150 / hour
- Coaching€250–350 / hour
- Corporate Well-Being ServicesOn request
Book an initial consultation
to get started. If you decide to continue working with Dr. Fenwick, the cost of your initial consultation will be credited towards your first follow-up session.
Can I get tax relief on my psychotherapy fees?
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Clients in Ireland may be eligible to claim tax relief on psychotherapy fees through Revenue.
Eligibility depends on Revenue requirements and the client’s individual circumstances.
Please check with Revenue to confirm availability.
What if I’m not sure therapy is right for me?
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That’s very common, and there’s no commitment in finding out. The 20-minute initial
consultation exists precisely for this, to talk things over and see whether it feels worth
taking a next step.
I need urgent help — what should I do?
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If you’re in crisis or at immediate risk, please contact your GP, call Emergency
Services in Ireland 999 or 112, or the Samaritans on 116 123 at any time. If outside of
Ireland, contact your local emergency services. Therapy is not an emergency service, and
these support contact numbers can help right away.