Joseph Harney
(he/him)
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
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Available for new clients
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I offer a structured approach to therapy, with a gentle, relaxed atmosphere. Experienced in online therapy.
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At a glance
Note from JosephI am recently returned from summer holidays, and accepting new clients for autumn intake. You are welcome to be in touch.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
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About me
Hi, I'm Joseph, and thanks for finding me here. I’m an experienced Irish psychological therapist, with a practice primarily focused on relationship difficulties.
These create psychological challenges that tend to preoccupy every waking minute of our lives. Our self-understanding is built up through our relationships, through what gets reflected back to us from those closest to us. As a result, difficulties like infidelity, jealousy, envy, loneliness, repeating conflicts - these can cut to the core of who we are. Working together, I can support you to rebuild trust in yourself, and make greater sense of the difficult relational reality you find yourself in.
I am not interested in 'analysing' you or filling our time with 'therapy speak' - I prefer to relate to you person to person, in direct terms. We'll start by understanding your problems from your point of view, how you experience them. I have specialist knowledge of the psychology of love, connection, and relationships, which we can make use of in our work. I also work with issues such as depression, cultural integration, and LGBTQIA+ life.
I bring a steady warmth and calmness to my work. This means compassionate, gentle professionalism that's neither clinical nor cold. Psychological issues, particularly those stemming from relationship trouble, typically need a reliable, sensitive presence at a time when you might be doubting yourself. I'll be alongside you as we work through it, together.
The first contact with someone like me is the hardest to make, but be assured that I'll meet you with respect and discretion from the first moment. I can help you cut through the noisy world of mental health advice to find the way forward that's directly, precisely relevant to you, your life, and how you choose to live it.
You are so very welcome to be in touch. I can talk through any questions or concerns you may have, I endeavour to always meet these with honesty, integrity, and transparency. I hold accreditation with the Dansk Psykoterapeut Forening, as well as the UK's BACP and BPS.
I speak:
English
Location:
Vester Voldgade 100, 1552 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
APPROACH - I'm trained to take a pluralistic approach. This is a new, evidence-based approach from the UK. Here is what this typically proceeds like:
1 - Close, respectful attention to what you need.
Whether it's safe exploration of emotionally challenging experiences, psychological tools for coping skills, a pragmatic problem-solving approach, or simply slowing things down to make sense of what's happening... I always work in a flexible, responsive way, which clients invariably find helpful. This makes our work specific and targeted.
2 - Safety, stability, and trust.
I don't believe that a ‘safe space’ is something I can automatically offer you. Instead, we must meet and establish that together. It’s about me listening to you, to really lean in and hear what helps 'you' feel safe - there is no room for assumptions.
3 - Structured therapeutic tasks at the right pace and intensity.
Once we gain clarity on your overall goals for therapy (or, desires, needs, wants... however you prefer to think of them), I'll help us determine a helpful speed to progress at, for the difficulties you are experiencing.
4 - Helpful psychological tools, exercises, and resources.
I combine robust training as a therapist with my background in academic psychology. As a result, I have a broad collection of research-informed resources, strategies, and therapeutic exercises to draw on, offering you choice in how we work. Areas of practice I utilise include Gestalt, CBT, narrative, existential, and person-centred approaches. With respect to couples therapy, I hold additional certified training that integrates relationship and sex therapy.
CALENDAR AND AVAILABILITY - You are welcome to open up a conversation here, through messaging - we can have a chat or initial phone call about your needs. I can offer sessions weekday mornings, afternoons or evenings, and also Saturday mornings.
Experience
3 years in practice
Private Practice (online and in-person)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov '24 - Present
Psychotherapist
Tayside Centre for Counselling, Dundee, Scotland
Sept '22 - July '24
Associate Lecturer, Psychology and Counselling
The Open University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Sept '20 - Sept '24
Lecturer in Psychology and Counselling
Fife College, Scotland
Sept '17 - Sept '21
Educator for young people with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties
Fife College, Scotland
Nov '14 - Sept '17
Freelance Creative and Project Worker (in community outreach)
UK and Ireland
Sept '05 - Nov '14
Education
MSc Counselling (Distinction) - Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland
Sept '21 - Sept '24
PGDip Counselling Skills - Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland
Sept '15 - May '16
BA Applied Psychology - University College Cork, Ireland
Sept '00 - June '03
Services
Individual Session
DKK 1,100 • 50 min • Online & In-person
Introductory session
DKK 500 • 50 min • Online & In-person
Couples Session
DKK 1,750 • 1 hr 20 min • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Note from JosephI am recently returned from summer holidays, and accepting new clients for autumn intake. You are welcome to be in touch.
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 2 hours
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My offerings
Course
Working with Love and Connection in Intimate Relationships - Part 1
Course
Working with Love and Connection in Intimate Relationships - Part 2
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