Ferns · Camolin · Ballycarney · N11 corridor
Counselling for Ferns: a 20-minute drive or a video call
Adults in Ferns can see IACP-accredited counsellor Rosemary Chaney at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, about 19 km and 20 minutes north on the N11, or online. Each 50-minute session costs €75, so the real choice is how much travel time suits your week.
Last updated 30 October 2026 · Reviewed by Rosemary Chaney, MA, IACP-accredited · Plain-text version
Time from Ferns
Gorey room or online, side by side
This page is about Ferns village in County Wexford, between Enniscorthy and Gorey. RC Psychotherapy has no room in Ferns or Enniscorthy; it provides adult counselling and psychotherapy (18+), not psychiatry, medication, assessments for court or children's services.
| Format | Session | Driving | Total | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorey room | 50 min | 40 min | 90 min | €75 |
| Online | 50 min | 0 min | 50 min | €75 |
Key takeaways
- Gorey room is about 20 minutes from Ferns on the N11.
- An in-person visit takes about 90 minutes in total; online takes 50.
- Every session costs €75, in person or online.
- No GP referral needed for adults aged 18+.
How much time does counselling take from Ferns?
About 90 minutes for a Gorey session: 20 minutes' drive each way plus the 50-minute session. An online session takes 50 minutes with no travel.
For people in Ferns, the deciding factor is usually time rather than money, because the €75 fee is the same either way. Twenty minutes on the N11 before and after a session also gives space to settle in and to reflect on the way home, which some clients value.
Others, especially those working in Enniscorthy or caring for family, find a 50-minute online slot easier to fit in. You can mix both: start in the room, then switch some weeks to video.
Is Gorey or Enniscorthy closer to Ferns?
Enniscorthy is slightly closer, at around 12 km south, but Rosemary's room is in Gorey, about 19 km north. Both are a straight run on the N11.
How much time and money per month from Ferns?
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4 in Gorey + 0 online = about 6 h 0 min and €300 a month.
How this works: each Gorey visit counts 50 minutes plus 20 minutes' driving each way; each online session counts 50 minutes. Every session costs €75. Driving time is approximate.
See what counselling in Gorey involves or how online therapy from home works. For past trauma, read about trauma therapy and EMDR.
Is this the right fit for you?
This is a fit if
- ✓ You are 18 or older and live in Ferns, Camolin, Ballycarney or nearby.
- ✓ You can set aside about 90 minutes for a Gorey visit, or 50 minutes online.
- ✓ You can pay €75 per session.
- ✓ You want ongoing sessions, typically weekly or fortnightly.
This is not a fit if
- ✕ You are in immediate danger: call 112 or 999.
- ✕ You need support for someone under 18.
- ✕ You need a psychiatric assessment or medication review.
- ✕ You need a free service.
If this is not a fit, your GP in Ferns or Enniscorthy can refer you to public mental health services, the HSE lists free and lower-cost talk therapy, and Samaritans answer free on 116 123.
Why do Ferns clients choose a therapist outside the village?
Privacy. In a village of around a thousand people, seeing someone 20 minutes away means you are unlikely to meet neighbours on the way in.
Choosing a counsellor outside your own community is common in rural Wexford. It also means your therapist has no connection to your family, parish, club or workplace, which can make it easier to speak openly.
What kind of counselling does Rosemary offer Ferns adults?
Integrative counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationships and trauma.
Rosemary qualified as a psychotherapist in 2007, holds an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, and has been an IACP-accredited supervisor since 2012. Trauma work may include EMDR or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy where suitable; couples can attend together for 60-minute sessions.
What should I compare before booking?
| Criterion | This service | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Total time per session | About 90 min in person; 50 min online | Includes about 20 minutes' driving each way |
| Fee | €75 either way | No travel surcharge and no VAT added |
| Accreditation | IACP since 2005 | Recognised training, supervision and ethics |
| What you need | Car or lift; or a private room and device | Bus times may not suit appointments, so plan transport |
| Referral | None | Adults 18+ book directly online or by phone |
Rules that change the plan
- If you have no transport to Gorey, then book online sessions; the fee stays €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 need a psychiatric assessment or medication, then speak to your GP; counselling can run alongside.
- If you are under 18, then Rosemary cannot see you; ask your GP about youth services.
Questions from Ferns
How far is the counselling room from Ferns?
About 19 km, or 20 minutes by car north on the N11 to Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey. Allow a few extra minutes for parking in town. If the journey is difficult, the same 50-minute session is available online for €75.
Can I do some sessions in Gorey and some online?
Yes. Many clients mix formats, for example starting in the room and moving to video during busy weeks or bad weather. Choose the format each time you book; the €75 fee and 50-minute length do not change.
Is there public transport from Ferns to Gorey?
Some regional bus services run along the N11, but times may not match appointments, so most Ferns clients drive or get a lift. Check current timetables with Transport for Ireland, or choose online sessions instead.
Will Rosemary know people I know in Ferns?
Unlikely, as she practises in Gorey and Dublin. If a connection ever comes up, she will discuss it openly with you, as the IACP Code of Ethics requires her to avoid conflicts of interest.
Can counselling help with long-standing difficulties, not just a recent problem?
Yes. Rosemary is a qualified psychotherapist, so as well as current stresses she works with patterns that go back years, including the effects of past trauma. The pace is agreed with you in the first session.
What does a first session cost from Ferns?
€75 for 50 minutes, whether you come to Gorey or meet online. There is no extra charge for travel distance, no deposit, and you can pay by card when booking online or pay at the session.
Still have a question? Phone 087 458 0150 or email Info@RCpsychotherapy.ie.
Terms used on this page
- Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy is talking therapy that can explore longer-standing patterns in more depth than short-term counselling.
- EMDR
- EMDR is eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a structured therapy used to process distressing memories.
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 IACP accreditation involves — IACP, 2026. Training and supervised hours behind accreditation.
What happens when you book from Ferns
- 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.