Private practice
Since 1995
I opened the doors to private practice in 1995 and continue that work in Kanturk, Co. Cork.
Marie Harding Counselling Service
About
I aim to provide a calm, respectful space where you can speak openly and feel heard.
Counselling support
A calm, supportive space
I provide confidential counselling in Kanturk, Co. Cork. I offer a calm, supportive space for adults, young people and families who are facing anxiety, stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addiction-related issues, low mood or major life changes. My experience includes many years in private practice and public health settings. I aim to help people feel heard, understood and supported at their own pace. First contact can stay simple and private.
Professional background
Accreditation and professional supervision
I am an APCP and ACI accredited supervisor. My professional background includes long-standing private practice, HSE experience and professional supervision.
My APCP certificate records me as an accredited counsellor and accredited supervisor.
If you would like to check my published practice information independently, the relevant public listings are linked below.
Practice photos
The counselling room
A few photos of the counselling space in Kanturk.
Counselling room seating area 
Counselling room and certificates
HSE background
HSE experience
I worked with the HSE from 1999 to 2016 while continuing private practice work.
Professional supervision
APCP and ACI accredited supervisor
Professional supervision is part of my practice, and I am listed as an APCP and ACI accredited supervisor.
How I work
Confidentiality and respect
My practice is grounded in confidentiality, a practical approach, and a calm pace that allows people to speak openly.
Independent profiles
Public practice listings
These external profiles provide another place to check my published practice information.
My story
In my adult life I benefited greatly from counselling due to personal circumstances including addiction and bereavement. Because of that experience, I was encouraged to pursue a career in counselling. I wanted to use what I had learned to help others, so I began studying and qualified as an accredited counsellor.
I opened the doors to my private clinic in 1995. In 1999, I was offered an opportunity to work with the HSE. I worked with the HSE until 2016 while continuing to run my private clinics part-time.
After retiring from the HSE, I dedicated my time fully to my professional counselling practice, which I opened in July 2018 in Kanturk, Co. Cork.
How I work
My approach is practical, person-centred, and grounded in confidentiality. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance to me when working with clients.
I support adults, teenagers, families, and professionals across a range of concerns, including addiction, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationships, confidence, workplace or school bullying, and trauma-informed support.
I also provide professional supervision and I am an APCP and ACI accredited supervisor.
A little about me outside work
In my spare time I enjoy nature trails, daily meditation, reading, travelling, and time with family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and a proud supporter of Munster Rugby and Cork teams.
Practice details
- Private practice since 1995
- HSE experience from 1999 to 2016
- Full-time practice in Kanturk since July 2018
- APCP and ACI accredited supervisor
Make contact
If you would like to ask about availability, you can contact me by phone or email.
A short message is enough. You are welcome to make contact in whichever way feels easiest for you.