A West Clare psychotherapist has launched a new offering aimed at making support more visible and accessible for adolescents, parents and adults across the region at a time when many young people are coming under added pressure.
Anne Healy, a holistic and integrative psychotherapist based in West Clare, has launched annehealy-westclare.com, offering support for adolescents, adults and parents, with a particular focus on the emotional pressure many young people face during periods such as exam season.
With the 2026 Leaving Certificate written examinations on the way, Anne says this time of year can bring heightened stress, anxiety, overwhelm and self-doubt for teenagers, while also placing pressure on parents trying to support them.
Anne brings over 20 years of experience in pastoral care and student counselling to her work, alongside one-to-one psychotherapy for adults and parental support sessions. Her approach is grounded, relational and compassionate, offering a calm space where people can speak openly and begin to make sense of what they are carrying.
Speaking about the launch, Anne said: “Exam time can bring a lot to the surface for young people and for the adults around them. Sometimes what looks like stress on the outside is tied to much deeper feelings of pressure, fear, low confidence or emotional overwhelm. I wanted to create a space where adolescents, parents and adults in West Clare could find support more easily and feel there is somewhere calm to turn.”
Alongside adolescent support, Anne also works with adults experiencing grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and emotional difficulty, and offers parental support sessions as well as reflective group spaces for women. Her new website brings all of these services together in one place, making it easier for people across West Clare to learn more about her work and get in touch.
Anne is based in Freaghcastle, County Clare, and works with clients across West Clare, including Kilkee, Carrigaholt, Kilrush, Doonbeg, Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Ennistymon and surrounding areas.
For more information, visit Anne Healy’s new website annehealy-westclare.com or follow @annehealywestclaretherapy on Instagram or Facebook.