" Never a failure always a lesson"

My name is Breda Ryan Long. I am a highly skilled counsellor with over eleven years experience, based in Youghal Co. Cork.
I am passionate about my work and feel that every person has the capicity for change. My style of counselling is client centred.

Mission Statement: to provide a safe and theraputic environment in which people can explore their own options. I am committed to empowering people to improve their quality of their lives.

Qualifications
Diploma in Counselling
Diploma in Addiction Studies
Diploma in Social and Personal
Health Psychology
Diploma in Eating Disorders
Diploma in communication
Higher Diploma in Eating
Disorders Specialising in Obesity
C.I.S.M Trained
A.S.I.S.T Trained
Sexual Abuse Training
Parent to Parent Training
Trained in Reality Therapy
Rational Emotive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Youth work
Personal Development
Self-Esteem

Services Provided
One to One counselling
Self Esteem Groups
Motivation Work
Therapy Groups
Stress Management
Addiction Groups
Help for the whole family
Exam Preperation Groups
Suicide Prevention and education / self harm
Involved in Making of educational film entitled" Effects
of Addiction on the Family"
FETAC courses
Couples Counselling
Anger Management
Member of I.A.A.A.C
Fully Insured

During my career to date I have worked in three residential treatment centres, two adult and one teenage centre. These centres deal with addiction to alcohol , drugs, gambling and all types of eating disorders. Having gained my experience I now operate a very successful private practice where I work with all ages from children to senior citizens.
My area of expertise include the treatment of addiction, eating disorders, teen issues, relationship difficulties, lack of motivation, depression, anger management, low self esteem, bereavement, sexual issues,and many more.

Links
Aislinn Treatment Centre
Tabor Lodge Cork
Arbour House Cork
Eating Disorders
http://www.eatingdisorders.ie/ http://www.homelesscork.org/details.asp?id=UK28568 http://www.taborlodge.ie/ http://www.aislinn.ie/

Appointment by arrangement:-You can contact me on 086 2337805 or you can email me at bredaryanlong@yahoo.com