Counselling
Counselling Sessions
Sarah O’Shea is a dedicated Holistic, Trauma & Somatically-Informed Wellness Counsellor at Ananta Wellness & Osteopathy Clinic. With a deep understanding that “the body keeps the score,” Sarah is passionate about supporting individuals toward healing by reconnecting with their innate ability to restore safety and connection in one’s healing journey.
Sarah’s approach is rooted in meeting individuals exactly where they are, honouring their experiences and emotions with compassion and curiosity. She sees the healing journey as a collaborative process—where the client remains in the pilot seat while she supports as a co-pilot, offering guidance, tools, and the occasional emergency brake when needed. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and emotion-focused work, Sarah helps clients transform their protective mechanisms into sources of empowerment, fostering greater resilience and connection.
Her therapeutic approach integrates the following elements to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and mind-body integration:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Breathwork
- Mindfulness practices, habit & pattern work
- Somatic trauma healing
In addition to one-on-one counseling, Sarah facilitates workshops on Polyvagal Theory and the application of neurobiology in therapy with a focus on the autonomic nervous system, effective communication, and building emotional attunement toward a life of emotional resilience, equipping clients with practical tools for long-term well-being. She is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive space where individuals can shift from merely surviving to truly thriving.
At Ananta Wellness & Osteopathy Clinic, Sarah brings warmth, expertise, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection, helping clients harness their own neurobiology to support healing, safety, and connection. Sarah will be offering sessions for both individuals and couples.
Sarah completed her BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Youth Work and Sociology in Dublin. She has a Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate from The Embody Lab and Diploma, with Honors in Life Coach Wellness Counsellor Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College.
To book your Counselling Session today click here, or contact Sarah by email to schedule a FREE consultation. Please Note: While Sarah is currently awaiting her registration number, insurance and benefit coverage cannot be applied to sessions at this time. However, we warmly invite you to reach out about our sliding scale options. At Ananta Clinic, we’re committed to making support accessible and will do our best to accommodate your needs during this interim period.
Sarah does not diagnose or practice medicine, nor does she attempt to treat disease. If you are concerned about any medical pathology and /or disease, always consult your physician.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Indicated for clients looking for emotional regulation, improving relationships & managing distress. More on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can be read here.
Breathwork
Breathwork is a modality that fosters a deeper connection between the mind and body, and aiding in the release of tension in the body in the moment. Informs the brain and body mechanisms you are safe. More in Breath work can be discovered here.
Mindfulness practices, Habit loops and Pattern work
Mindfulness practices, habit loops and pattern work enhance mind-body awareness by helping clients recognize and shift unconscious habits, creating space for intentional, embodied supportive change both internally and externally. More on Habit loops and Patterns can be found here.
Somatic Trauma Healing
Somatic Trauma Healing supports mind-body integration by gently accessing and releasing trauma held in the body through gentle movement – promoting safety, regulation, and lasting emotional resilience. More on Somatic Excercise options can be found here.