IN 2006, Pieta House opened its doors in Lucan, Co Dublin and since then has established 12 subsequent centres across Ireland. From humble beginnings, it has grown to almost 270 therapists and staff, and the demand for their service hasn’t let up.

As it has been from day one, everything is free of charge and their staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service for people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people who are engaging in self-harm. A doctor’s referral or a psychiatric report is not required.