Couples and marriage counselling in Gorey
Rosemary Chaney sees couples at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey. Each session lasts 60 minutes, includes both of you, and costs €100, paid when you book.
IACP accredited since 2005. Couples work trained with Accord.
This page covers counselling for adult couples in Gorey, Co. Wexford, not Gorey in Jersey. Couples, marriage and relationship counselling are the same service here. It is not mediation or legal advice.
Key takeaways
- Couples sessions with Rosemary Chaney in Gorey last 60 minutes and cost €100 for both partners.
- Sessions take place at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 E8N5.
- Rosemary has been IACP accredited since 2005, and her couples work is Accord-trained.
- There is no package to buy: you decide together after each session whether to continue.
- If anyone feels afraid at home, speak to Rosemary privately before booking a joint session.
Do we need couples counselling?
You do not need to be in crisis to book. Couples come to Rosemary Chaney in Gorey when the same argument keeps returning, trust has been hurt, or a decision about the future has stalled. The HSE describes relationship counselling as a way to understand each other's needs and communicate better (HSE, 2025).
For Rosemary's wider relationship work in Gorey and Dublin, see relationship counselling with Rosemary Chaney.
This is a fit if
- You are both adults, aged 18 or over, married or not.
- The same argument, silence or distance keeps coming back.
- Trust has been hurt, for example by an affair, and you want to understand what happened.
- You keep getting stuck on a decision, such as whether to stay together.
- One of you is ready to make the first enquiry.
This may not be the right first step if
- Either of you feels afraid of the other or cannot speak freely at home.
- Someone is at immediate risk of harm. Call 999 or 112.
- You have already decided to separate and only need to agree arrangements for children, money or the home.
- Either partner is under 18.
- You are looking for a diagnosis, medication or emergency care.
Not a fit? Talk to Rosemary privately first on 087 458 0150, use the safety contacts further down this page, or, for separation arrangements, contact the Legal Aid Board's free family mediation service.
Find your first step
Three questions, answered privately on this screen. Nothing you choose is saved or sent.
Answer the three questions to see a suggested first step.
| If you answer | The guide suggests |
|---|---|
| Someone feels afraid or cannot speak freely, or you are not sure | A private conversation with Rosemary first, plus Women's Aid, Men's Aid and emergency numbers |
| You have decided to separate and need to agree arrangements | The Legal Aid Board's free Family Mediation Service |
| Only one of you will come | An individual session: €75 for 50 minutes in Gorey |
| One of you is not sure yet | One enquiry for both, one 60-minute session, then decide together |
| You both want to come | A 60-minute couples session at Bodhi, Gorey: €100 |
Why do couples keep having the same argument?
Often it is the pattern, not the topic. In the pursue–withdraw pattern, one partner reaches for closeness and the other pulls back for calm, and each move fuels the next. A 2014 review of 74 studies with more than 14,000 participants linked it to lower relationship satisfaction, less intimacy and poorer communication (Schrodt, Witt and Shimkowski, 2014).
The partner who reachesThe partner who steps back
Move 1 of 4
One of you feels the distance and reaches: raises the issue, asks again, follows it up.
In sessions with Rosemary, the aim is to name this loop together, so it becomes a problem you face side by side rather than an argument about who started it. Nobody is declared the winner.
| Move | What happens | What the move is protecting |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One partner raises the issue, asks again or follows it up. | Closeness |
| 2 | The other goes quiet, changes the subject or leaves the room. | Calm |
| 3 | The reaching gets louder, because the distance has grown. | Closeness |
| 4 | The stepping back goes further, because the pressure has grown. | Calm |
| Evidence: a review of 74 studies with more than 14,000 participants (Schrodt, Witt and Shimkowski, Communication Monographs, 2014). | ||
What happens in the first couples counselling session?
The first session lasts 60 minutes at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, and both partners attend. Each of you describes what brought you, Rosemary asks questions to understand the pattern between you, and you decide together whether to book again. Nobody is asked to prove a point.
- BookOne of you books online, choosing couples counselling in Gorey at the Bodhi practice.€100, paid at booking
- Arrive togetherCome to Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, Y25 E8N5.Town centre
- Agree how you will workRosemary explains how sessions run, including what stays confidential and the limits of that.
- Each of you is heardEach partner describes what brought you, while Rosemary keeps the conversation fair.
- Look at the patternRosemary asks questions to understand what happens between you, not to decide who is right.
- Decide togetherYou choose whether to book another session.No package
The HSE notes that talk therapy sessions usually last about an hour (HSE, 2025). A couples session with Rosemary is a full 60 minutes, and you need to give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel an in-person session.
How much is marriage counselling in Gorey?
Marriage and couples counselling with Rosemary Chaney in Gorey costs €100 per 60-minute session, for both partners together. You pay securely when you book, and there is no package and no separate deposit. An individual session in Gorey costs €75 for 50 minutes.
€100 for 60 minutes, for both of you.
| Criterion | In Gorey | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | €100 per session, for both partners | One fee covers you both |
| Session length | 60 minutes | Plan for an hour together |
| Payment | Paid securely when you book | Nothing to settle on the day |
| Commitment | No package; you decide after each session | You are never locked in |
| Cancelling | At least 48 hours' notice for in-person sessions | Give notice two days ahead |
| Location | Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, Y25 E8N5 | Town centre, under 1 km from Gorey railway station |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm; evenings by arrangement | Ask for a later time if you both work days |
| Accreditation | IACP accredited since 2005; Accord-trained couples work | Works to the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice |
| Other location | Same €100 fee at 24 O'Connell Avenue, Dublin 7 | Choose whichever suits you both |
The fee is per session, so the total depends only on how many sessions you choose to book. Fees were checked against the session fees for Gorey, Dublin and online in October 2026. IACP accreditation currently requires at least 450 hours of client work under supervision and 50 hours of personal therapy (IACP).
When is couples counselling not the right first step?
When anyone in the relationship feels afraid, controlled or unable to speak freely, a joint session may not be the right first step. Talk to Rosemary privately before booking, and use a specialist service. Women's Aid's national freephone helpline, 1800 341 900, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Women's Aid).
- If either of you feels afraid of the other, or cannot speak freely at home,raise it privately with Rosemary before booking a joint session. Individual support may need to come first.
- If you are being controlled, threatened or hurt,call Women's Aid on 1800 341 900, free, 24 hours a day, or Men's Aid on 01 554 3811, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- If someone is in immediate danger,call 999 or 112.
- If you or your partner are thinking about suicide or self-harm,call Samaritans on 116 123 or Pieta on 1800 247 247, free, any time.
- If you have decided to separate and need to agree arrangements,the Legal Aid Board's free Family Mediation Service is designed for that step.
- If your partner will not come,book an individual session instead: €75 for 50 minutes in Gorey.
- If either of you is under 18,this service is for adults. Rosemary refers under-18s to a therapist trained in adolescent psychotherapy.
- If you need to cancel,give at least 48 hours' notice for an in-person session.
RC Psychotherapy is not a crisis service. If you need help now:
- 999 or 112Immediate danger
- 1800 341 900Women's Aid, 24 hours
- 01 554 3811Men's Aid, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 116 123Samaritans, any time
- 1800 247 247Pieta, any time
Where do couples sessions take place in Gorey?
Couples sessions take place at Bodhi, a wellness centre at 14 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 E8N5. Gorey railway station, on the Dublin–Rosslare line, is under 1 km away. Rosemary also sees couples at 24 O'Connell Avenue, Dublin 7, for the same €100 fee.
- Address
- Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 E8N5
- By train
- Gorey station is on the Dublin–Rosslare line, under 1 km south of Bodhi.
- Nearby
- The Gorey practice serves Courtown, Ferns, Arklow and nearby areas.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm. Evening sessions by arrangement.
Gorey had 11,517 residents at the 2022 census (CSO, 2022). In a town that size, discretion matters: under the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice, what you share in sessions is treated as confidential, within limits explained at the start.
| Place | Direction from Bodhi | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorey railway station | South | Under 1 km, measured between published coordinates |
| Courtown and the coast | East | Courtown is about 6 km east of Gorey |
| Arklow | North | Shown for direction only |
| Ferns and Enniscorthy | South-west | Shown for direction only |
| Sources: Wikipedia, Gorey railway station for the station location and Wikipedia, Gorey for the distance to Courtown. | ||
Terms used on this page
- Couples counselling
- Couples counselling is talk therapy for two partners together, focused on what happens between them.
- Marriage counselling
- Marriage counselling is the same service for married couples. You do not need to be married to book.
- Pursue–withdraw pattern
- The pursue–withdraw pattern is a loop in which one partner pushes to talk while the other steps back to keep the peace. Researchers call it the demand–withdraw pattern.
- IACP
- The IACP is the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which accredits counsellors and sets a code of ethics.
- Accord
- Accord is an Irish marriage and relationship counselling organisation. Rosemary trained with Accord in couples work.
- Family mediation
- Family mediation is a process where a neutral mediator helps separating couples agree arrangements for children, money and the home.
Frequently asked questions about couples counselling in Gorey
Can I come on my own if my partner will not attend?
Yes. You can book an individual session in Gorey, which costs €75 for 50 minutes. The HSE notes that relationship counselling can still help when only one person attends. Working on your side of a pattern can change how the whole pattern runs. If your partner decides to join later, you can book a 60-minute couples session together for €100.
Will Rosemary take sides?
No. Rosemary's role is to keep the conversation fair, not to decide who is right. Each partner gets room to describe what is happening for them, and the focus stays on the pattern between you rather than on a verdict. Rosemary has been IACP accredited since 2005 and works to the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice.
How many couples sessions will we need?
There is no fixed number. You decide together after each 60-minute session whether to book another, and there is no package to buy. The HSE notes that progress in talk therapy often comes gradually and can take several sessions, so Rosemary reviews with you how things are going and what, if anything, needs to change.
Can couples counselling help after an affair?
Yes. Affairs and damaged trust are among the reasons couples come to Rosemary in Gorey. Sessions give both partners room to say what happened and what it meant, without the hour turning into a trial. Whether you rebuild or part, the aim is to understand the pattern between you rather than to assign blame.
Do we have to be married?
No. Rosemary sees adult couples whether they are married, engaged, living together or living apart. Marriage counselling and couples counselling are the same service here, at the same fee of €100 for 60 minutes in Gorey. Both partners need to be 18 or over, and either of you can make the first enquiry.
How should we prepare for the first session?
You do not need to prepare anything. It can help to think about what you would each like to be different, and to arrive at Bodhi, 14 Main Street, a few minutes early. If there is something you feel unable to say in front of your partner, contact Rosemary privately on 087 458 0150 before the session.
Is what we say confidential?
Yes, within limits that are explained at the start. Rosemary works to the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice, which treats information shared in sessions as confidential. The limits, such as a serious risk to someone's safety, are set out on the confidentiality page of this website, and you can ask about them before you book.
Are evening couples sessions available in Gorey?
Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm, and evening sessions are available by arrangement. Couples often need a time that suits two working days, so mention it when you book or call 087 458 0150. Each couples session lasts 60 minutes, so a 6pm start finishes at 7pm.
Can counselling help us decide whether to separate?
Yes. Separation decisions are part of couples work with Rosemary, and counselling gives you both space to decide without being pushed either way. If you have already decided and now need to agree parenting, money or the home, the Legal Aid Board's free Family Mediation Service is built for that step.
Still have a question? Call 087 458 0150 or email Info@RCpsychotherapy.ie.
Sources and further reading
- Types of talk therapyHow the HSE describes relationship counselling, including when only one partner attends.
- What talk therapy involvesWhat sessions are like, how long they usually last and how progress is reviewed.
- A meta-analytical review of the demand/withdraw patternThe review of 74 studies behind the loop graphic on this page.
- Code of Ethics and PracticeThe ethical code Rosemary works to, including confidentiality.
- Accredited membership requirementsWhat IACP accreditation currently asks of a counsellor: client hours, supervision and personal therapy.
- Family Mediation Service callback launchThe free mediation service for couples agreeing arrangements after separation.
- Census 2022 population by town (table F1015)The source for Gorey's population of 11,517.
Booking a couples session in Gorey: what happens next
- You choose
- Couples counselling, the Gorey practice and a time that suits you both.
- You pay
- €100, taken securely when you book. There is no separate deposit.
- You bring
- Nothing to prepare. One of you can book for both.
- You go to
- Bodhi, 14 Main Street, Gorey, Y25 E8N5.
- If plans change
- Give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel an in-person session.
- Rather talk first?
- Call 087 458 0150 or email Info@RCpsychotherapy.ie.