
- Helpful Topics
- Explaining Therapy To Child
- Coping With SAD
- How To Support My Anxiety
- Mindfulness and Mental Health
- Managing Social Anxiety
- Creativity & Mental Health
- Support For School Exam Stress
- Childhood OCD
- Feeling Included In The Family
- Back To School Anxiety
- Support child's mental health
- EMDR for Children & Adolescents
- …
- Helpful Topics
- Explaining Therapy To Child
- Coping With SAD
- How To Support My Anxiety
- Mindfulness and Mental Health
- Managing Social Anxiety
- Creativity & Mental Health
- Support For School Exam Stress
- Childhood OCD
- Feeling Included In The Family
- Back To School Anxiety
- Support child's mental health
- EMDR for Children & Adolescents
- Helpful Topics
- Explaining Therapy To Child
- Coping With SAD
- How To Support My Anxiety
- Mindfulness and Mental Health
- Managing Social Anxiety
- Creativity & Mental Health
- Support For School Exam Stress
- Childhood OCD
- Feeling Included In The Family
- Back To School Anxiety
- Support child's mental health
- EMDR for Children & Adolescents
- …
- Helpful Topics
- Explaining Therapy To Child
- Coping With SAD
- How To Support My Anxiety
- Mindfulness and Mental Health
- Managing Social Anxiety
- Creativity & Mental Health
- Support For School Exam Stress
- Childhood OCD
- Feeling Included In The Family
- Back To School Anxiety
- Support child's mental health
- EMDR for Children & Adolescents
As you journey through life
Professional and caring counselling & psychotherapy
For children, adolescents & adults
As you journey through life
Professional and caring counselling & psychotherapy
For children, adolescents & adults
Guiding you safely through life's challenges
Welcome to NorthStar
Counselling & Psychotherapy,
CBT and Play Therapy
for Children, Adolescents and Adults
At NorthStar, we believe that everyone—young or old—deserves support on their journey to better mental health. Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you're a child, teenager, adult, or parent. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
We offer professional, compassionate Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Play Therapy for individuals aged 4 and upwards. Our experienced team of therapists is here to help you or your loved ones navigate emotional difficulties, overcome obstacles, and build resilience.
Our mission at NorthStar is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through compassionate counselling and evidence-based therapies, we empower you to confront challenges, build resilience, and foster positive change. We welcome children, adolescents and adults to a place where their journey is valued, their challenges are acknowledged, and their transformation is nurtured. Each therapist in our team brings a unique specialisation, allowing NorthStar to offer a diverse and comprehensive array of support services enabling us to stand out as a unique therapeutic service to the community of County Wexford and the entire Southeast region. We also understand how challenging it can be to support a child or teenager through emotional difficulties. Our dedicated Parent Support Clinic is designed to help parents develop effective strategies and feel more confident in supporting their child's mental health needs.
Take the first step today. Explore all our services or get in touch—we’re here to guide you towards clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Your NorthStar Awaits... Let us be the guiding light that illuminates the way through life's challenges
Hi, I'm Nettie Bowie
Owner and Founder of NorthStar Counselling & Therapy Centre in Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford. I am delighted that you have chosen to visit our website. I hope you will find the service and therapist that best meets your needs. I invite you to visit our therapists section below where you will meet the amazing team of professional therapists who support our work here at NorthStar.
You can alo read more below about me and the services I offer here at the clinic.
Nettie Bowie, NorthStar Owner & Founder
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist ages 9 -18
Parent Support Coach
How Do I Make An Appointment?
Please click the contact form button below and provide us with as much information as possible. Our office administrator Michelle will make contact with you to find out more and to schedule an appointment. This contact will be by email or phone call. Please note all phone call sessions will be scheduled for a max of 20 mins.
Michelle Kelly - Office Administrator
Meet Our Therapists
At NorthStar Counselling & Psychotherapy, we are proud to introduce our dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced therapists, counsellors, and mental health professionals, committed to supporting individuals and families across County Wexford and the Southeast of Ireland.
Our compassionate team offers a wide range of therapeutic services, including Play Therapy for children (age 4+), Adolescent Counselling, Teen Therapy, Adult Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialised Parent Support. Each therapist brings unique expertise and a deep commitment to helping people of all ages navigate life’s challenges.
Whether you are a child learning to express big emotions, a teenager or adolescent dealing with anxiety, stress, or low mood, an adult struggling with personal, emotional, or mental health difficulties, or a parent looking for guidance to support your child’s mental well-being — our team is here to provide professional, caring support in a safe, confidential environment.
We look forward to walking alongside you and your family on the journey towards greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Ellie McLoughlin
Counselling & Psychotherapy, Play Therapy - Children,
Age 4 -12, Teens, Adults,
Let us bring out the hero in your child
We're Here To Help
We warmly welcome you to NorthStar Counselling & Psychotherapy, your trusted place for mental health support,healing, and personal growth in Wexford and the Southeast. We understand that reaching out for therapy or counselling is a brave and life-changing step. Through evidence-based therapies, compassionate care, and a safe, supportive space, we offer support to help children,
teenagers, adults, and parents navigate life’s emotional challenges with
confidence and clarityOur Children's Therapy Clinic
In our children's therapy clinic we provide a nurturing haven for children aged 5 - 12 years through Counselling & Psychotherapy, CBT and Play Therapy interventions.
We offer a safe and compassionate space where children can freely explore their emotions, articulate their feelings and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
Our Adolescents Therapy Clinic
Navigating the intricate landscape of teenage years can be both exhilirating and challenging. At NorthStar - we're devoted to fostering a supportive environment
where young individuals can find solace, understanding, and the tools to triumph over life's obstacles. Our clinic is a haven for teenagers seeking a brighter, more empowered future through therapy.
Our Parent Support Clinic
At NorhtStar we understand that adults need support too. We believe that healing happens within the family unit. Our parent support sessions aim to strengthen familial bonds, improve communication, and build a resilient foundation for both adults and children. We offer dedicated adult support sessions to help parents understand their own struggles in supporting their child's anxieties and emotional overwhelm more effectively.
Our Expertise
We Provide Counselling, Psychotherapy, CBT & Play Therapy For A Variety Of Issues
Anxiety
Low Mood and Depression
Anger Management
Self-Harm
Loss and Bereavement
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Attacks
Trauma and PTSD
Social Anxiety
Self Esteem
Sexuality and Gender Identity
Suicidal Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation
School Avoidance
Cyber Bullying
Health Anxiety
Post-Natal Depression
Relationship Breakdown
Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse
Help is available. Here's how to get started.
To book an appointment with a therapist please use the contact form HERE or call 087 3309994.
Initiating your therapeutic journey with NorthStar is a simple and straightforward process. To schedule an appointment with one of our professional and experienced therapists you have these convenient options:
1. Online Contact Form - You can use the contact form provided below to reach out to us. Please fill in your details, including your name, preferred contact information, and a brief mesage outlining your needs or preferences.
2. Phone Call - Alternatively, you can give us a call at 087 3309994. Our office administrator who will be more than happy to assist you in scheduling an appointment.
3. Email - You can also email us directly at [email protected]
Contact us for an appointment HERE and we'll get back to you within two working days. You'll find us at 10 Weafer Street, Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford Y21 DW64

Opening Hours
Monday 9am–8pm
Tuesday 9am–8pm
Wednesday 9am–8pm
Thursday 9am–7.30pm
Friday 9am–4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Northstar Counselling & Therapy Centre provides professional counselling, psychotherapy and play therapy to children, teens, adolescents and adults for all conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, school avoidance, social anxiety, grief and loss. Serving Wexford, Waterford, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Carlow and the South East of Ireland.
Information on this site is not meant to provide a medical diagnosis. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
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