Accessible Online Therapy

Rainbow Minds

There are times when something in life asks for attention.

Not always a crisis.
Sometimes just a sense that things aren’t quite sitting right.
Or that something has been carried for a long time, quietly.

This space is here for that.

We offer a reduced-fee online therapy service for people who want to begin therapy but may not be in a position to access full-fee sessions.

We’re reopening this service after a short pause.

Over the past few years, this work has quietly supported hundreds of people across Ireland, the UK, and Europe — in reality, it’s been thousands of sessions, adding up to over 5,000 hours of therapeutic work, held week by week.

The work is offered by therapists in the later stages of their training, working within a structured clinical placement.

They are not working alone.

All placements are under the clinical guidance of James Byrne, Clinical Lead, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor. Additionally, interns have their own clinical supervisors as well as support from their training institutions.


The focus of the service reflects the areas of practice of Rainbow Minds — particularly working with LGBT+ clients and neurodivergence.

Students receive additional training in these areas, and many also bring their own lived experience into the room.

For some, this placement has been a starting point.
A number have gone on to join the Rainbow Minds affiliate network following their training.

How it works

Sessions take place online, usually on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

You’ll meet with the same therapist each time, and over time, a relationship begins to form.
There’s no set agenda — just a space to bring what’s there.

A few important things to know

Your therapist will be a student on placement.
They are still learning, and part of that learning includes reflecting on their work in supervision.

At times, aspects of your work may be spoken about in that space — always confidentially, and with care.

This is a considered service, but it is not the right fit for everything.
If something feels outside of what can be held here, we’ll be honest about that and help you think about other options.

Cost

Sessions are offered at €35

Starting

If this feels like it might be a place to begin, you can fill out a short form below:

From there, we’ll be in touch when a space becomes available.

There’s no pressure to know what you need to say.
Just somewhere to begin.