Counsellors and Psychotherapists in County Galway: ICPHAA Members

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This page lists ICPHAA members who practise in County Galway or serve clients there, and who have chosen to appear in the public directory. Each listing links to the practitioner's full profile and to the ICPHAA verification page, so you can confirm that their membership is current before you make contact.

Members listed here practise in or near Galway city, Kilcolgan, Oughterard. Most also offer online or telephone sessions, which widens the choice available to people living elsewhere in County Galway.

ICPHAA members in County Galway (1)

Ms. Geraldine Kilkelly

Biodynamic Integrative Psychotherapist · Accredited member · Kilcolgan, Co. Galway · Online & In-Person

Areas of focus: Biodynamics, Jungian Psychology, Neurodiversity, Bodywork, Expressive Arts, Sand Tray Therapy, Anxiety, Depression

View full profile · Verify ICPHAA membership (M7145)

Online counselling for people in Galway

If no listed practitioner is convenient, ICPHAA members across Ireland offer video and telephone sessions. See online counselling and psychotherapy in Ireland for members who work online.

How to choose a counsellor or psychotherapist

Check accreditation first. Every ICPHAA member can be verified by membership number on the verification page.
Match the focus to your needs. Read the areas of focus and the full profile, and ask about the practitioner's experience with what you are facing.
Ask practical questions. Fees, session length, waiting times, online or in-person options and cancellation terms should all be clear before you start.
Trust the fit. A good working relationship matters. Our guide How to choose a therapist and Counsellor vs psychotherapist: what is the difference? explain what to look for.

What ICPHAA accreditation means

ICPHAA is the Irish Counselling, Psychotherapy & Allied Healthcare Professionals Association. Accredited members have provided evidence of their qualifications, supervised client practice and ongoing clinical supervision, hold professional indemnity insurance and work within the Association's standards and ethics. Pre-accredited and student members are identified as such in their listings.

Frequently asked questions

Are counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland regulated by law?

Statutory regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists by CORU is in progress, but at the time of writing (November 2026) the registers have not yet opened and the titles are not yet protected in law. Until they are, accreditation by a professional body such as ICPHAA is the main assurance that a practitioner has met recognised standards and works to a code of ethics.

How do I check that a practitioner is an ICPHAA member?

Enter their membership number (for example M1234) on the ICPHAA verification page at icphaa.ie/verify-certificate, or scan the QR code on their certificate or badge. The page shows the member's name, membership category and current status.

Do I need a GP referral to see a counsellor?

No. You can contact an ICPHAA member directly. If you are in crisis or at immediate risk, contact emergency services on 112 or 999, your GP or your local emergency department.

Is there a difference between a counsellor and a psychotherapist in Galway?

Both offer talking therapy. In Ireland the terms are often used interchangeably, although psychotherapy training is usually longer and work may be deeper or more open-ended. Each listing above shows the practitioner's professional title and areas of focus; our guide on the difference between counsellors and psychotherapists explains more.