Counselling & Psychotherapy
Hello, I’m Tom Evans and thanks for visiting this site. At SelfCare I provide a friendly, private and supportive space for my clients – so that you can talk about your concerns in safety. I’m an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP), and I’ve been working with clients in Cork and online nationwide, for 15 years.
My office is located at Unit 4 Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton, East Cork, just 20mins from Cork city. I provide short-term solution-focused counselling, as well as long term deeper-healing psychotherapy. I am a certified EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) trauma therapist (certification with EMDR Europe).
I work with individuals presenting a broad range of mental health issues. I work especially with anxiety, trauma (recent, past and childhood trauma), depression, panic attacks, self-esteem / belief / confidence, inner-child recovery, assertiveness, bereavement, suicidation, sexual abuse in childhood, and relationship issues.
See Therapy page for more information.
Media
Today Show on RTE afternoon TV
I’m honoured to take part in the Today Show on RTE TV from time to time. I’ve put together some support pieces on the various issues we’ve discussed on the show. See Blog page for more information.
Below, you’ll find an additional media archive.
Irish Independent, with Ed Power.
“How TV and Film is taking a more realistic view of the male midlife crisis”
Irish Independent
“look who’s talking – Why Barrymore’s past makes her the perfect daytime
Irish Independent
“Celebs with Covid-19 help to reduce stigma around Covid-19”
Irish Independent, with Ed Power
“How Ghosting became the new normal”
Irish Independent, with Larissa Nolan
“We need to talk about men and grief”
Irish Independent, with Larissa Nolan
Irish Independent, with Ed Power
“Should ordinary people follow celebrities’ example when looking for love?”
Irish Examiner, with Rita de Brún
“As a man I want to love and be loved’: Men’s health experts reveal what guys really want“
Irish Independent, with Katie Byrne
“If you spent time grieving over dead celebrities, you’d better get used to it – here’s how it could be the new normal”
Irish Independent, with Ed Power
“Boys do cry: Why it’s good for Irish men to mourn”
Irish Independent, with Ed Power
“Isolation ‘can lead’ to raised stress level and deadly farm tragedies”
Irish Examiner
“The husband, the father, the son, the professional and one of the lads: Can men really be all things to everyone?”
Irish Independent, with Graham Clifford
Live and let live
Amnesty International
Tales from the dads side -pregnancy for expectant dads
Family Friendly hq.ie
Mums Online – The Ultimate Pregnancy guide – (Page 14)
Degrees & certifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Hons)
EMDR certified therapist (With Dr Derek Farrell, EMDR Europe)
CISM Certified (Critical Incident Stress Management) groups & individuals
Higher Cert in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Certificates in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Credentials, Professional Memberships & other relevant activities:
MIACP (Accredited member of Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
EMDR Certified (EMDR Europe)
Former member of IACP Southern Committee (representing Munster therapists)
Former member of NPC (National Parents Council) National Assembly and East Cork Branch.
Member CISM Network Ireland (Critical Incident Stress Management)
Member ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)
Employee Assistance & Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
I provide Employee Assistance Programs on behalf of some of the major providers, like ComPsych & AHR. I also provide CISM to individuals, groups and organisations nationwide.