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Welcome

Welcome to my website, I’m glad you dropped by. Your search has brought you here to me and I hope you can find the answers to some of the questions you have. Whether it is a crisis that has just happened, or you have had your shoulder to the wheel of a more long-term issue … you are in the right place … I know the courage it took to do the search … you may find that was the hardest step … but the next step is to make the call … reach out … give yourself the chance…

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When we struggle with stress and anxiety be it from our workplace or from within our family over a long enough period of time this can often lead to depression, exhaustion, lethargy and loss of commitment and motivation. There is no magic pill … certainly your GP can prescribe stop gap anxiety and depression medications … but the long-term solutions require a little more of the courage it took for you to make it here … make the call … Over the years I have never encountered a client who committed to therapy that regretted it … in many ways it is the investment in your future we all wish we had made sooner. Do you recognise yourself here? You’re in the right place, I can help.

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I will carefully listen to your unique story and together, as equals, chart realistic options for the future.

“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here”.

“Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann.

My Specialities

Bullying treatment by Michael Hastings, Cork Ireland

Bullying

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Anxiety treatment by Michael Hastings in Cork Ireland

Anxiety

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Trauma treatment by Michael Hastings in Cork Ireland

Trauma

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Abuse treatment by Michael Hastings in Cork Ireland

Abuse

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Hi I'm Michael

Michael Hastings counsellor and psychotherapist

I am Michael Hastings MBPsS., Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I follow a humanistic and integrative approach to therapy where your authentic self is welcomed and nourished with compassion.

 

I began my journey by completing a BSc (Hon) in 2003 and became a graduate member of the British Psychological Society. I then completed a Master of Science in Psychology (MSc Psy.) four years later in 2007. I have also completed an Advanced Diploma in Child Development. I have also completed a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

 

Over the years I have worked with a wide range of issues but have most experience in the areas of anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, abuse and family/relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapist.

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More about my practice

What I treat

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Grief

  • Trauma

  • Relationships

  • Eating Disorders

  • Self-esteem

  • Self-harm

  • Gender issues

  • Abuse

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How I treat

  • Humanistic and Integrative

  • Hypnotherapy

  • CBT

  • REBT

  • DBT

Who I treat

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Adults

  • Young adults

  • Adolescents

  • Children

Testimonials

Mike was like an emotional lifeboat to me during one of the worst periods of my life. I can’t imagine what my life would be like now if it had not been for him. It’s quite possible even likely that I wouldn’t be here." S.

I found Mike to be very wise and professional not to mention extremely funny. I laughed and laughed through many of our sessions. There were certainly some tears but in the end all I wanted was peace and that I got." Ava

I think of Mike as the older (much older 😉) brother that my family couldn’t provide. A reliable “light house” when I was all at sea. Because of the time of year that I started going to Mike I always remember him when I smell cut grass!! Defenitely one of the good guys!" Mark G.

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