About Peter

Peter Kelly is an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults, offering both online and in-person sessions in Sligo.
Peter provides a calm, confidential space where you can explore what’s going on in your life, make sense of your experiences, and move towards greater clarity, resilience, authenticity, and well-being.

As part of ethical practice and upholding professional standards, Peter attends regular supervision with an IACP-accredited supervisor.

My approach

Peter’s practice is grounded in the belief that every person has an inherent capacity for growth, meaning, and change. His approach is integrative, drawing on a wide range of therapeutic traditions and techniques, and tailoring therapy to each client’s needs and goals. Peter works collaboratively, supporting you to explore challenges at your own pace, develop insight, and strengthen your ability to meet life with courage and self-trust

Therapy with Peter is shaped by person-centred and existential values, including:

Empathy and understanding

Authenticity and openness

Non-judgement and emotional safety

Respect for freedom, meaning, and personal choice

Integrative Psychotherapy

Integrative psychotherapy means that Peter may draw from different approaches depending on what best supports you. These may include:

A Calm Space To Explore What Matters

How therapy works

Challenges Peter can Support you with

Peter works with adults, offering support for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:

Training & Qualifications

MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

Turning Point Institute

MSc Health Psychology

University of Galway

BA (Denominated) Psychology

University of Galway

Peter has also undertaken additional training in Jungian and depth psychology approaches, solution-focussed brief therapy, neurodiversity and CBT.

Professional Experience

Alongside his clinical practice, Peter is an experienced:

Research and Publications

Published Work

Kelly, P. (2023). What is it like to have ADHD? How to understand and work with ADHD in therapy and what resources are available for clients within the island of Ireland.

Research

“What’s your commitment to your life?” The lived experiences of mothers in attendance of an attachment support group utilising dream work: A qualitative exploration. (2025)

A qualitative exploration of health and well-being among religious leaders. (2018)

The effect of religious implicit or subliminal priming techniques on individuals’ pro-social behaviour in economic decision-making tasks. (2017)