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Addiction Counselling Dublin

Therapy for all forms of addiction, dependency, and the symptom that refuses to let go

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Professional

Each of our psychotherapists hold at least one relevant masters degree, if not two or more.

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Experienced

Each of our psychotherapists have at least five years of relevant experience.

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Flexible

Appointments can be made throughout 7 days of the week. Evenings too.

many shapes and forms

Addiction can take many forms

Addiction is not limited to substances. It can take shape around alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, food, relationships, work, or digital life. Some describe it as a compulsion they can’t stop; others as a gap they can’t leave unfilled. Guilt, secrecy, or confusion often follow.

We don’t moralise or offer quick corrections. Instead, we listen to what the addiction is doing — and why it became necessary. In psychoanalytic terms, addiction is not a failure of willpower but a formation — one with its own logic that can be worked through.

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What’s it all about?

Addiction can sometimes feel like the only structure holding things together — a way of coping, avoiding, or surviving. But what is being avoided? What is the repetition trying to cover, or keep alive?

Addiction may be a way of coping with being. In other words, the symptom isn’t just a behaviour — it’s a response to existence itself. To suffering, to desire, to what it means to be human.

At the Other clinic, we don’t offer step-based programmes or behavioural contracts. Instead, we make space for the question: What role does this play in your life? When addiction is treated as a message to be intepreted, something begins to shift.

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Is therapy for addiction right for me?

You don’t need a diagnosis, a referral, or a rock-bottom moment to begin.

You may be unsure if what you’re dealing with “counts” as addiction. You may have tried to stop — or not want to stop at all. You may feel caught between relief and regret, or afraid of what might come up if the symptom is taken away.

Therapy offers a space not to be told what to do — but to be heard. To begin speaking what hasn’t yet been said. And through that, to loosen what has until now felt unmovable.

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About Us

We are a patient-first professional counselling & psychotherapy clinic.

Psychoanalytically informed. Dublin based.

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Hold Masters Degrees

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Combined years of experience

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I had the privilege of working with Ashling Whelan, MIACP, as my therapist at The Other Clinic. I can’t emphasize enough how her compassion, expertise and professionalism have positively transformed my relationship with my partner. Her guidance and insights have been instrumental in helping me navigate and improve my communication and overall connection. I highly recommend Ashling to anyone seeking skilled and compassionate therapy.

Alan, Google Maps

I would highly recomend the services of the wonderful people at the other clinic. From the very first contact they have helped me to feel at ease and assured. They have guided me through my ongoing process, with great care and are enabling me finally to see how I am able to deal with so much more than i ever thought possible! . They have given me a safe place to jst talk and allow myself to really see why I have been struggling. Great people doing great work,!!!

Chris, Google Maps

“I was recommended this clinic and was sceptical at first, much like about putting a review online, but after the level of care I received I wanted to share. I had a lot of questions like was it for me, would I be able, could I afford it etc. but after contacting them many of these were answered and I felt more at ease. I had been struggling with things for a while and when I started I didn’t quite understand the connection between what the psychotherapist said and what I was saying but it really taught me to think twice about things and why I might feel a certain way, it’s really opened my eyes. Coming to counselling and more importantly sticking it out is one of the best decisions I’ve made and I’m sincerely thankful for all their help. Thanks again!!”

Barry, Google Maps

A truly fantastic service. Thank you.
 
 

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Excellent service. Very professional.
 

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They are very professional and truly care about what they do.

Niall, Google Maps

I can’t sufficiently express how grateful and appreciative I am, without writing thousands upon thousands of words, for the help and support my therapist here gives me in doing the hard, frightening and sad work that needs doing in order for therapy to be truly beneficial. Almost 18 months of weekly appointments and I can peacefully say that I’ll keep going for as long as I can. Thank you so much for providing a space and the support I need to consistently learn, grow and love myself.

Robyn, Google Maps

“We used the other clinic and worked with Colin who was so welcoming and professional and walked us through everything. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”

Previous Patient, Facebook

I had a great experience at the Other clinic. It offers a safe space to work on yourself. The service was great and I would recommend them.

Emma, Google Maps

Fantastic experience working with Ashling over the past number of months who managed to navigate and support some complex situations with ease. Her calmness, expertise and professionalism allowed us to have many open conversations and gave us the tools to use ourselves to improve the relationship. We are eternally grateful.

Sarah, Google Maps

I came to The Other Clinic for counselling sessions over the course of one year and I found them to be extremely helpful. I’ve kicked on since and owe a lot of that to the team here. Caring, compassionate and gave me the platform to get through some personal issues and come out better for it. Highly recommend.

Ian, Google Maps

I cannot thank my Psychotherapist Ashling enough for her incredible support and guidance during a very challenging period in my life she was absolutely fabulous in helping me navigate through marriage issues,And other personal struggles.Even though my marriage ultimately ended,her therapy sessions were invaluable in helping me gain clarity and see the light at the end of the tunnel.Her compassionate, professional approach made a world of difference,and I’m truly grateful for her help in finding a path forward, Highly recommend Ashling to anyone in need of a caring and skilled therapist thank you so much Ashling

Eileen, Google Maps

After initially being apprehensive about therapy, I’ve found the Other Clinic to be extremely professional and compassionate. I’d highly recommend them

David, Google Maps

Really positive experience and provided the clarity and support I needed. Thank you Other Clinic. Highly recommend!

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