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Antonia

Antonia

Antonia is one of the founders and managing directors at Four Swans Therapy and Wellness.

She is a fully qualified BACP-registered and NCPS-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BSc Hons). Additionally, she is a Menopause Wellness Practitioner, holding membership with the International Menopause Society, and has a particular interest in women's reproductive health.

Counselling can assist with fertility issues, perinatal challenges, and the perimenopause transition by offering emotional support, strategies for managing symptoms, and addressing related mental health concerns. It helps women to navigate physical and emotional changes, manage mood, and improve overall quality of life during both their reproductive and postmenopausal years.

Antonia is also trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which she integrates into her therapeutic work. EFT is a powerful tool that helps reduce anxiety, stress, and emotional trauma through stimulating specific energy meridian points, allowing clients to release negative emotions and experience relief. Also known as "tapping", EFT is a body-centric therapy that combines elements of CBT and exposure therapy with the self-stimulation of acupuncture points to decrease distress. By incorporating this technique, Antonia empowers her clients to shift limiting beliefs, improve emotional resilience, and cultivate a healthier mind-set.

In addition, Antonia offers support to cancer patients and their families for the psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis, helping them to navigate their treatment, their lifestyle adjustments, and the emotional complexities that come with chronic illness. She also compassionately guides individuals who have lost a loved one through the stages of grief and bereavement, creating a space of empathy and healing.

Together with Four Swans co-founder Helen, she works hard to foster a safe, confidential and welcoming haven for all clients at their new therapy and wellness centre in Duleek.

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