A Bit About Us

The Misneach Centre was founded by Anita Lynch in 2024 and has grown into an award-winning therapy centre based in Moate, Co. Westmeath. We have a team of over 35 counsellors, from student therapists to fully accredited therapists, all giving people a safe, confidential space to talk things through.

Misneach means courage in Irish, and that’s really what sits behind everything we do. It takes courage to reach out for support, to look inward and to keep moving forward when things feel uncertain — and we try to meet that courage with a space that feels safe, warm and judgement-free.

People come to us for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s a crisis. More often it’s just a sense that something isn’t quite balanced anymore — that life feels a bit heavier or more uncertain than it should. Feeling that way doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It just means it might help to talk to someone.

We don’t tell people what to do. Counselling here is a collaborative process — we work with you to understand how your past experiences and relationships have shaped how you think, feel and relate to others, so you can build a bit more clarity, stability and trust in yourself.

Want to start your journey? Click the Start Here button below to book an intake assessment with Anita where she will match you with a therapist best suited to your needs, budget and availability.

All enquiries stay private and confidential.

Ciaran H
Ciaran H
I genuinely can't recommend Anita and her team enough. Anita guided me through an extremely challenging chapter in my life with care and professionalism. If you're looking for a skilled and compassionate therapist with years of experience, your search stops here.
Jennifer E
Jennifer E
Anita is a very warm and welcoming person. She is a great counsellor - I appreciated how well she listened and remembered things from previous weeks - it shows that she really cares. I've never hesitated to recommend her to others.
Elaine G
Elaine G
I'll never be able to fully thank Anita for what she done for me. Her incredible service helped me at my darkest most vulnerable time. She is a tower of strength a warrior who has your back yet also the kindest softest most professional lady you could ever meet. Anita helped me deal with my trauma and set about changes that have completely changed my life. . The best she I incredible.
John R
John R
Anita is an excellent therapist. She has a very empathic and caring nature. I have spoken to many therapists over the years and without doubt Anita was the best. Our sessions together helped me in a very dark time and when she felt I needed a new direction in my therapy she recommended an alternative therapist to help me on my journey. I cannot recommend Anita enough.
Hannah T
Hannah T
Anita is an amazing counsellor! Even though I haven't had a session in a good number of months I was seeing Anita for over a year and from day one it was a safe place for me. And I have grown so much emotionally and in a head space where I never thought I would get to, but because of Anita I have learned to apply things from my sessions with Anita and always practice it even on a bad day.
Heather S
Heather S
I started therapy with the owner in January 2020 and was real blown away with her knowledge and experience. As I got to know her and her practice and how she works all I felt was love, support and genuine connection. Anita is a kind soul with so much experience she is a joy to be around. Her purpose built office is stunning the minute you step on the paving stones all you feel is welcome, her office is bright warm, soothing and always impeccably clean. This practice is a genuine, loving place you can let your guard down work on yourself and be vulnerable in the safest way.
Lynn W
Lynn W
I have been a client of Anita for almost 10 years. She actually listens to me and I’ve always been treated with respect and compassion. I wish her and the Mishneach Centre continued success.
Tadhg F
Tadhg F
I found that Anita provides a service built on a foundation of compassion and sincerity. I felt very comfortable to be myself around her. I could easily find the courage in her presence to explore areas of my life that I would have felt too overwhelming to explore on my own.
Roisin D
Roisin D
Anita is so kind and supportive. You really feel as though you are in a safe space during sessions with her. Going to see her is definitely a step towards understanding yourself and your emotions better and is the ultimate form of self-care.
Aisling M
Aisling M
I had such a positive experience getting counselling from Anita. She creates a very welcoming and safe space to open up and be honest with no judgement. My personal growth was constantly supported and I was given the tools necessary to tackle the obstacles in my life. I now have a better understanding of myself and my traumas which I have Anita to thank for. Míle buíochas for everything!

“Growth begins in spaces where you feel safe enough to be yourself"