Welcome,
I’m James Fay

(he/him)

My work is guided by the principles of curiosity and compassion. This website introduces you to my approach and process.

My approach is integrative, which means I draw on a range of complementary approaches, such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Systemic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

  • As an integrative psychotherapist, I believe there is no single approach for treating each individual client in every situation. You are unique, and so are your experiences and your needs.

    Therapy is more effective when it is tailored to your personal context. Integrative therapists do just that, by drawing on knowledge of psychological theory, therapeutic approaches and evidence-based treatments.

    A central premise of integrative psychotherapy is that there are numerous ways in which humans can be understood. You are not just your past, or your behaviours, or your anxiety. Your whole self is made up of psychological, biological, behavioural, emotional and social experiences. Integrative therapy takes all these into account.

My expertise lies in helping you express, acknowledge and process your emotions – especially those rooted in anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, abuse or trauma – which can be confusing to articulate.

  • Psychotherapy is a safe and confidential space for you to explore your experiences and emotions which influence your choices and behaviours.

    The therapeutic process helps to generate awareness, clarity and understanding of your emotions that shape your life. Emotional responses are complex and often we are not fully aware of them or how they are affecting us. And yet emotions are valuable signposts to our mental wellbeing.

    People come to therapy for a range of different reasons, from addressing ongoing mental health difficulties to coping with a crisis, from personal development to stress management. Change comes about in psychotherapy through processing your emotions, which in turn strengthens your inner sense of direction, self-esteem and self-resilience.

My focus area of interest has always been the individual – your context, your experiences, your story.

  • With experience both in-person and online, I have worked across a broad range of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, loneliness, self-esteem & confidence, loss of identity, trauma, grief, self-harm & suicidal thoughts, stress management, intimacy and relationship issues, sex related issues, identity and personal growth. I work with individuals and couples.

  • Qualified psychotherapist with a first class honours MSc in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University.

  • Fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I adhere to their Professional Code of Ethics.

As a qualified psychotherapist, I will work with you to reframe how you experience challenging areas of your life.