Are you feeling stuck, or noticing the same patterns repeating in your life whether in relationships, work, or even within yourself? Do you ever wonder why certain feelings or behaviours keep showing up, even when you want them to change?

I’m Niamh Duffy, an accredited psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Dundalk, Co. Louth. I offer tailored support for adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or a sense of unease. Others may be navigating challenges in their relationships — with partners, family, or friends — or exploring aspects of their identity and sexuality.  While we may notice symptoms like low mood or chronic worry, my work focuses on what lies beneath, the patterns, the habits, and emotional currents that shape your experience.

In our sessions, we work together to untangle the knots that keep you stuck. My work addresses the underlying, often unspoken aspects of the human condition, the patterns, repetitions, and self-sabotaging habits that shape how we think, feel, and act, and the ways we stall or hold ourselves back. The work allows you to move towards being more at ease with yourself and others, and move through life less weight down by old patterns and more open to what is possible. Ultimately, inviting you to discover a new way of engaging with life.

About my Practice & How I Work

What is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is based on the principles underlying psychoanalytic theory and practice. Psychoanalytic work privileges the unconscious — the hidden force that shapes who we are and what we do. By providing a space where the unconscious can be listened to, therapy helps you notice what governs your thoughts, feelings, and actions, often without your awareness.

Psychoanalytically, the unconscious is expressed through language, which is why speaking is the starting point of the work. This highly specialised, depth-oriented process is uniquely tailored to you, rooted in your singular experience, and allows for a reflective exploration of patterns, repetitions, and the ways we hold ourselves back.

As with trees, it's often not the branches we must examine first, but the roots — to understand why things grow the way they do.

Curious About Taking the Next Step?

If you’re curious about stepping into this reflective work, it can help to understand how psychoanalytic therapy in Dundalk unfolds. It is a deep, reflective process, and while it requires commitment, it offers valuable insights and lasting change that can help you move beyond old patterns. What’s key is that it doesn’t require constant “digging” into your past. Rather than trying to uncover everything at once, the work focuses on what emerges naturally, as my approach is rooted in respect for each person’s pace and readiness. You can find practical details about session length, frequency, and fees on my FAQ page, to help you take the first step.