JJamesinaRooney
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BACP Accredited Counsellor · Newry, Co Down

A safe space to reflect, recalibrate and reconnect

Experienced, relational counselling for adults and couples — in person in Newry, online or by phone. 17 years of practice. Thousands of conversations.

Short & long-term counselling Newry, Co Down Online & by phone
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About Jamesina

Therapy that is relational, integrative, and depth-informed.

Life can be challenging, overwhelming — and sometimes it can be going okay, but deep down we sense it could be better. Whatever you’re navigating, therapy offers a space to reflect, recalibrate, and reconnect.

I’m an experienced, BACP-accredited counsellor and a lecturer in counselling up to postgraduate level. I’ll offer a safe, confidential, trusting and respectful space, with an approach tailored to your unique needs.

My PhD research focused on the therapeutic relationship — one of the most important factors in bringing about positive change — and that insight shapes every conversation we have.

How I can help

Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone

Common reasons people come to see me — explored gently, at your pace.

Trauma & PTSD

  • · Trauma
  • · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • · Complex PTSD
  • · Abuse
  • · Domestic abuse

Grief & loss

  • · Bereavement
  • · Miscarriage
  • · Childless not by choice
  • · Cancer
  • · Chronic illness

Anxiety, stress & low mood

  • · Anxiety
  • · Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • · Panic attacks
  • · Social anxiety
  • · Health anxiety

Self & identity

  • · Low self-esteem
  • · Low self-confidence
  • · Perfectionism
  • · High sensitivity
  • · Loneliness
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My approach

Relational, integrative and committed to emotional safety

When people feel safe and respected, they can speak their truth more openly. That supports growth and change — and how that looks is unique for every client.

  • Humanistic & person-centred

    An approach that honours your wholeness and trusts you as the expert in your own life — meeting you with warmth, respect and shared curiosity.

  • Integrative counselling

    Drawing on a range of theories so the work can be shaped around what you actually need — short or long term, depending on what is most helpful.

  • Relational & psychodynamic

    The professional, therapeutic relationship itself becomes a place of safety and shared responsibility, where old patterns can be understood and softened.

  • Couples therapy

    A space to repair and strengthen relational dynamics — improving communication, navigating change, and rebuilding trust at a pace that works for you both.

“17 years of practice. Thousands of conversations. One consistent truth over and over again: therapy can be life-changing.”

— Dr Jamesina Rooney

Sessions & fees

£50 per session

50 minutes therapeutic hour for individuals (£65 for couples), in person, online or by phone. Short or long-term counselling, depending on what is most helpful for you.

See how it works
In person · Newry

Newry, Co Down, BT34

Ground floor room — wheelchair-accessible premises.

Online & telephone

Sessions from anywhere

Private, secure video or phone appointments around your week.

Ready to take the first gentle step?

Making that initial contact is often one of the most difficult steps. I welcome and invite you to reach out.