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Online therapy for loneliness and isolation

Loneliness is the gap between the connection you have and the connection you need. You can feel it in a full house or a busy office. It is common after a move, a break-up, becoming a parent, or working remotely.

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Signs you might recognise

It is also self-reinforcing: the lonelier we feel, the harder it gets to reach out. Therapy helps break that loop.

Recognising yourself in a few of these does not mean something is wrong with you. It means it may be worth a conversation.

  • Feeling unseen or misunderstood by the people around you
  • Days passing with no real conversation
  • Turning down invitations, then regretting it
  • Assuming others do not want to hear from you
  • Living abroad or far from your people
  • Scrolling for hours and feeling worse

How therapy helps

Your therapist will suggest an approach based on what you want to change. Common ones include:

  • 1

    Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

    Catch the predictions (“they will not want me there”) that keep you at home.

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  • 2

    Interpersonal therapy (IPT)

    Strengthen the relationships you have and build new ones on purpose.

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  • 3

    Social confidence work

    Practise the small, awkward first steps with someone in your corner.

Three things you can try today

  1. Send one short message today to someone you have lost touch with.
  2. Choose something regular: a class, a club, a volunteer shift. Familiar faces become friends through repetition.
  3. Aim for small contact often rather than big plans rarely.

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Meet a therapist for 15 minutes at no cost. Sessions after that are €65, or €59 on the monthly plan. No minimum term.

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Common questions

Can a therapist help with loneliness?

Yes. Therapy is a real relationship in which you are heard, and it is also a place to understand what makes connecting difficult and to practise doing it differently.

I have people around me. Why do I still feel lonely?

Loneliness is about the quality of connection, not the number of people. Feeling unseen in a relationship or a family can be lonelier than being alone.

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This page offers general information and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. If you are in crisis, please use the resources on our Get help now page.

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