I'm Dylan Johnston, a qualified psychotherapist dedicated to supporting adults, teens (16+), and couples through life's challenges. With a Master's in Psychotherapy, Higher Diploma in Psychology, and accreditation from the APCP, I bring over five years of experience in addiction treatment, homeless services, and neurodiversity support.
As someone late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD, I understand the challenges of masking, burnout, and sensory overload first hand. This lived experience allows me to offer a space where you don’t have to explain yourself—only be understood. I work integratively, drawing from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care to create personalized, strengths-focused sessions. My goal is to help you build resilience, find clarity, and achieve lasting change.
Sessions are 100% online, flexible, and confidential. I’m here to walk alongside you on your unique pathway to healing.
Education
MA in Integrative Psychotherapy
The MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities) at ICHAS is a QQI Level 9 master's programme designed for graduates in health and human sciences, equipping them to integrate multiple therapeutic approaches (such as humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, and trauma-informed methods) into flexible, client-centered practice.
Higher Diploma in Psychology
Higher Diploma in Psychology in Dublin Business School (a PSI-accredited conversion course) is a postgraduate programme for non-psychology graduates, providing foundational knowledge in core psychological theories, research methods
Level 9 Cetificate in Addiction
ICHAS's Postgraduate Certificate in Addiction Studies, specialized e.g. in Gambling is a QQI Level 9 award offering advanced, focused training in addiction theory, recovery models, interventions, and trauma-informed care for professionals supporting individuals affected by substance or behavioral addictions.
Fully accredited with APCP
The Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP) is a leading Irish professional body that represents qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, promoting high ethical standards, accreditation, mandatory CPD, supervision, Garda vetting, and advocacy for statutory regulation of the profession in Ireland.
My Personal Journey & Why This Matters
As someone who was late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD, I have firsthand experience of the exhaustion that comes from masking, sensory overload, burnout, and navigating a world often designed for neurotypical minds. That journey—combined with my professional background—fuels my passion for neurodiversity-affirming care. I know what it feels like to finally receive validation instead of having to explain or justify your experiences, and I’m committed to creating the kind of space where you never have to do that.
For many neurodivergent clients, this shared understanding brings immediate relief and deeper trust. Therapy here is strengths-focused and stigma-free: we celebrate neurodivergence as natural variation, prioritize self-acceptance and accommodation over “fixing” traits, and work together to reduce overwhelm while amplifying what makes you resilient and capable.
How and what
to expect
All sessions are 100% online for maximum flexibility and accessibility (with limited in-person availability in Newport, Co. Tipperary on request). Pricing is transparent at €70 per 50-minute session, with package options available to support ongoing work. Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis, managing daily challenges, recovering from addiction or trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, sessions are client-led—no pressure, no rush, just genuine partnership.
My goal is simple: to walk alongside you as an equal, helping you cultivate the emotional tools, self-compassion, and clarity needed for a more fulfilling life.