Welcome to An Croí Beag Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy in South County Dublin and online.
Specialising in Reproductive and Perinatal Mental Health.
About Us
At An Croí Beag, we are a team of dedicated, fully qualified psychotherapists. We specialise in Reproductive and Perinatal Mental Health, providing evidence based therapy to men and women and couples at all stages of their reproductive journey.
Our name meaning “the little heart” reflects our belief in nurturing connection, compassion, and emotional wellbeing from the earliest stages of life.
Together, we bring a range of professional expertise and therapeutic approaches to our work, while holding a shared commitment to creating a warm, non-judgmental space where every individual, couple, and family can feel understood and supported.
Our Team
Michelle Flynn (Founder) Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor MIACP
Michelle is a fully qualified and accredited Psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Higher Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and a Level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. Michelle has a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and is an accredited Supervisor with (IACP)
She has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy, and Parent-Infant Mental Health through the Anna Freud Centre in London, and is currently training in Somatic Psychotherapy.
Michelle enjoys working with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. Michelle is a mum of three and has a particular interest working with perinatal mental health, postnatal depression, traumatic births and anxiety. Michelle has extensive experience working with parents on all aspects of parenthood and relationships.
Jean Heavey Systemic Psychotherapist, ICP, FTAI
Jean is a fully accredited and experienced Systemic Psychotherapist, registered with the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI). She has further training in Perinatal Mental Health and Birth Trauma Resolution.
With over eight years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families and a professional background spanning nearly two decades Jean brings deep insight into the complexities of human relationships. Her work draws on narrative, somatic, and attachment-based approaches to help clients understand themselves within the context of their wider relational systems.
Becoming a parent herself has deepened Jean’s passion for supporting parents and couples through the transition to parenthood. She believes this journey is one of life’s most profound transformations emotionally, physically, hormonally, and relationally.
Our approach
We work using an integrative framework which incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities to meet the needs of our clients.
We believe that therapy is most effective when our clients navigate their own pace and direction in the work.
Our aim
Our aim is to support clients to move forward through the internal and external challenges they are facing.
We focus on increased insight and self awareness of how they relate to themselves, others and the world around them.
How We work
We use a trauma informed approach to Psychotherapy meaning we recognise the impact of experiences that threaten a person's felt sense of safety. We are mindful of this in every aspect of our work with clients. All of our psychotherapists have extensive experience and specialist training in treating trauma
The process
The process starts by making an enquiry either by email, phone or via the website. We aim to respond as quickly as we can usually within 3 working days.
Following this we meet clients for an initial assessment session. This is an opportunity for you to meet with us and get a sense of whether we are the right practice to support you. In this session we will also go through our agreement form for therapy and we will ask you some questions related to your history, experiences and goals for therapy. Sessions can be booked weekly or forth nightly both in person and online depending on availability and your needs. Infants up to one year (generally) are welcome to attend with you.
Location
We are practicing out of Johnstown Therapy Centre. 35a Johnstown Road
Co Dublin
Sessions & fees
Initial session: At our initial session We will go through some standard questions to get a good understanding of your history and what you would like support with now. It is an opportunity for you you ask any questions you might have and get a sense if we are the right practice to support you.
Ongoing sessions: 50 minutes and are usually weekly or fortnightly. Online sessions are also available on request.
The cost of a 50 minute psychotherapy session is €90. I do have some low cost rates for special circumstances. Couple session €110
Cancellation policy
We understand cancellations are unavoidable sometimes and we will do our best to reschedule where possible.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will incur a fee.
Get in touch
We understand that coming to therapy can be daunting sometimes so people contact us below if you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to make an appointment.
Alternatively you can reach An Croí on 0871318948.
All enquires are usually answered within 3 working days and all contact is strictly confidential.
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