Support Programmes


Support Programmes
Knock Counselling Centre has a unique location in the grounds of Knock Shrine. The Shrine is a place of sanctuary, reflection and prayer. Knock Counselling Centre welcomes people of all or no faith and respects the beliefs of all who attend the Centre.
Counselling is a talking therapy. Any person can avail of the opportunity to attend to emotional or psychological problems in a supportive and confidential therapeutic environment.
We embrace diversity and welcome people from all faiths and none. We create a safe space for all who wish to work through difficult issues and experience a more joyful, integrated way of living.
Our counsellors help clients to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, current and/or historical abuse/trauma, family issues, loss, transition, complicated grief, and more.
Temper Your Anger” Online Anger Management Programme
Not knowing how to manage anger causes it to grow, intensify and spread to anyone or anything that gets in the way, including spouse, children, friends or even people we work with.
“Temper Your Anger” is an online anger management programme run by Knock Counselling Centre in conjunction with the Irish Association for Anger Management. The online programme will commence on TUESDAY 18 APRIL, 7pm-9pm.
Overview of “Temper Your Anger”.
“Temper Your Anger is an in-depth online anger management programme which is delivered online over five consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7pm-9pm. It is open to all adults who wish to explore, understand and identify the roots of their anger and learn the necessary tools to manage anger effectively.
Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate their anger and stress levels whilst learning cutting-edge techniques and strategies to deal with anger more effectively.
If you feel that this programme is for you, please call the Knock Counselling Centre on 094 93 75032 to arrange an initial assessment.
This is a FREE programme for parents of adolescents who are often described as challenging, impulsive, or hard to reach.
The programme will be facilitated by Gina Dermody and begins at 6.30pm on Wednesday, March 29th2023 and consists of four, two -hour, evening workshops.
Adolescence can be a challenging and lonely time for young people and their families. “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that means, an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment. We aim to create a safe space to support parents to develop personal resources and skills to effectively manage challenging and risky behaviours, whilst maintaining good enough parent- teenager relations.
To register for the workshops please contact Kathy at Knock Counselling Centre on 0949375032
Knock Counselling Centre is a community-based service provided by Knock Shrine and the Child and Family Agency, TUSLA.
From April to October we will provide a drop-in listening service every Sunday and are currently seeking volunteer counsellors to help run this valuable service. Volunteers must have completed an accredited counselling skills course and be committed to continuous professional development.
Find out more by calling 094 93 75032 or email: counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie
A drop-in listening service is available at Knock Counselling Centre twice weekly as follows:
Thursday Drop-in Times: 11am-4pm
For more information, please contact Knock Counselling Centre at (094) 93 75 032
We embrace diversity and welcome people from all faiths and none. We create a safe space for all who wish to work through difficult issues and experience a more joyful, integrated way of living.
Our counsellors help clients to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, current and/or historical abuse/trauma, family issues, loss, transition, complicated grief, and more.
We work with couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships. We support people to understand the source of their distress and to establish more effective ways of living in relation to each other.
We provide a range of therapeutic services for adolescents including counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships at home, in school or between peers.
We support the young person to work through whatever issues they are experiencing and to find relief from the distress and to live more satisfying lives.
Knock Counselling Centre provides supervision to Counsellors working in the Western Region.
Knock Counselling Centre is open Monday – Friday from 9am -5pm all year round.
Evening appointments are available on request.
Knock Counselling Centre can be contacted in the strictest confidence by telephone or email:
Tel: (094) 93 75032
Email: counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie
To promote emotional, spiritual and mental well being through the provision of professional counselling services to individuals, couples, families and young people aged 12 to 18 years.
We understand, respect and value Catholic Spirituality. We welcome people of all and/or no religious beliefs.
Supporting individuals and communities to recognise and develop their potential for joyful, courageous and integrated living.
We never turn anyone away for financial reasons. However, we are a registered charity, and we support ourselves from the money you pay for counselling.
The full fee for counselling is €50 per session.
We offer counselling sessions on a sliding scale, with a lower cost per session for those who have a low household income.