Courtown · Riverchapel · Ballymoney · Ardamine
Counselling near Courtown, without being seen around the village
The nearest accredited counsellor to Courtown Harbour is Rosemary Chaney at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, roughly 6 km and 10 minutes inland on the R742. Sessions are 50 minutes, cost €75, and can also be held online from home.
Last updated 30 October 2026 · Reviewed by Rosemary Chaney, MA, IACP-accredited · Plain-text version
This page is about Courtown in north County Wexford, not Courtown in County Kildare. RC Psychotherapy has no room in Courtown itself; it offers counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+, not child services, emergency care or medication.
| Area | Distance | Drive | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverchapel | 5 km | 8 min | Gorey room or online |
| Courtown Harbour | 6 km | 10 min | Gorey room or online |
| Ballymoney | 7 km | 11 min | Gorey room or online |
| Ardamine | 9 km | 13 min | Gorey room or online |
Key takeaways
- Nearest room: Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, about 10 minutes from Courtown Harbour.
- €75 for a 50-minute session, in the room or online.
- Adults 18+ book directly; no GP letter is needed.
- Rosemary has been IACP-accredited since 2005.
Is this the right fit for you?
This is a fit if
- ✓ You are 18 or older and live in Courtown, Riverchapel, Ballymoney or Ardamine.
- ✓ You can spend about 70 minutes per visit, including a 10-minute drive each way.
- ✓ You can pay €75 per 50-minute session.
- ✓ You want weekly or fortnightly sessions rather than a single crisis call.
This is not a fit if
- ✕ You need help today because you are not safe: call 112 or 999.
- ✕ The person needing support is under 18.
- ✕ You need a free service with no fee at all.
- ✕ You need a room inside Courtown village itself.
If this is not the right fit, the HSE lists free and lower-cost talk therapy, your GP can refer locally, and Samaritans answer free on 116 123 at any hour.
New to the practice? Read what counselling in Gorey involves, or how online therapy from home works.
Can I see a counsellor near Courtown without people knowing?
Yes. Most Courtown clients choose Gorey or online sessions precisely because they are outside the village, and everything said is confidential within the usual professional limits.
Courtown and Riverchapel are close communities, and the population grows each summer with holiday homes and caravan parks. Walking into a local building marked 'counselling' can feel exposed. Bodhi on Gorey's Main Street is a shared wellbeing building, so arriving there says nothing about why you are visiting.
Online sessions remove the journey completely. You need a private room, a phone or laptop and a stable connection; the fee and length are the same as in person.
What are the limits of confidentiality?
Rosemary explains them in the first session: confidentiality is only broken if there is a serious risk to you or someone else, or where the law requires it, as set out in the IACP Code of Ethics.
Does counselling suit people who work the summer season in Courtown?
It can. Many coastal jobs are busiest from June to August, so some people start in autumn or switch to online sessions in peak weeks.
Seasonal hospitality, retail and caravan-park work often means long shifts in summer and quieter months afterwards. Stress, low mood and sleep problems can build up during the season and only surface when it ends.
Gorey sessions run on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, Thursdays, Friday until 8:30pm and Saturday mornings, according to the practice's Google listing. Online sessions can make an evening slot easier after a shift. Exact free times appear on the booking calendar.
What do Courtown adults usually come to counselling for?
Anxiety, low mood, grief, stress, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and the after-effects of trauma are the most common reasons.
Rosemary works integratively, drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT approaches, and uses EMDR or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for trauma where suitable. Couples from the coast can attend together for 60-minute relationship sessions in Gorey or online.
Gorey room or online: which suits a Courtown week?
Three questions. Nothing is stored or sent.
How this works: a private room points to online; easy travel without summer shifts points to Gorey. Both cost €75 for 50 minutes; the Gorey drive is about 10 minutes each way.
What should I compare before booking?
| Criterion | This service | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | About 6 km, 10 minutes | Courtown Harbour to Gorey Main Street by car on the R742 |
| Fee | €75 per 50 minutes | Same in the Gorey room or online; no VAT is added |
| Accreditation | IACP since 2005 | Recognised training, supervised hours and a code of ethics |
| Evening times | Tue and Fri to 8:30pm | Hours listed on Google; check the calendar for free slots |
| Referral | None needed | Adults 18+ book directly |
Rules that change the plan
- If you cannot travel in peak summer weeks, then switch that week to an online session at the same €75.
- If you cancel an in-person session with less than 48 hours' notice, then the full €75 is charged unless circumstances are exceptional.
- If you are under 18, then Rosemary cannot see you; your GP or the HSE can suggest a youth service.
- If you want couples counselling, then sessions are 60 minutes; see the couples page for the fee.
Terms used on this page
- IACP
- IACP is the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which accredits practitioners who meet its training and supervision standards.
- Integrative therapy
- Integrative therapy is an approach that combines methods, such as humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT ideas, to suit the person.
Questions from Courtown
Is there a counsellor in Courtown itself?
RC Psychotherapy has no room in Courtown village. The nearest is Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, about 10 minutes' drive from Courtown Harbour. If you would rather not travel, the same 50-minute session costs €75 online. You can book a time on the website or phone 087 458 0150.
Is there parking near the Gorey room?
Yes, Gorey town centre has on-street and public car parking within a short walk of Main Street. Allow five extra minutes in summer and on market days. Online sessions avoid parking altogether and cost the same €75 for 50 minutes.
Can I start counselling during the summer season?
Yes. Sessions run all year. If summer shifts make weekly travel difficult, many people book online sessions in July and August and return to the Gorey room in autumn. The fee stays at €75 for 50 minutes either way.
What if someone I know is at Bodhi?
Bodhi is a shared wellbeing building, so being seen there does not show which practitioner you are visiting. Rosemary will not acknowledge you in public unless you greet her first, a common professional courtesy that protects your privacy.
Do I need to tell my GP before booking?
No. Adults aged 18 and over can book directly. You may choose to tell your GP, which can help if you are also taking medication, but it is not required for counselling with Rosemary.
Is free counselling available near Courtown?
RC Psychotherapy charges €75 per session. For free or lower-cost options, the HSE lists talk-therapy routes across Ireland, and your GP in Courtown or Gorey can refer you to public services or community counselling.
Still have a question? Phone 087 458 0150 or email Info@RCpsychotherapy.ie.
Sources and further reading
- Talk therapy: counselling and psychotherapy — Health Service Executive, 2026. Official Irish overview of what talk therapy is.
- Free and low-cost talk therapy — Health Service Executive, 2026. Public options if a private fee is not possible.
- IACP Code of Ethics and Practice — IACP, 2026. The standards an accredited member works to.
What happens when you book from Courtown
- You will be asked for
- Your name, Email address, Phone number, Gorey room or online, A preferred time from the live calendar.
- Reply time
- Online bookings confirm instantly by email; phone and email enquiries are answered by Rosemary directly, usually within two working days.
- Where
- None. You come to Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, or join a secure video link.
- Deposit and payment
- No deposit. You can pay by card when booking online or pay at your session.
- Cancellation
- 48 hours' notice to cancel or move an in-person session; later cancellations are charged in full unless circumstances are exceptional.
- Confirmation
- A confirmation email with the date, time and either the Gorey address or the video link.
In a crisis, call 112 or 999, or Samaritans free on 116 123.