About us

Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. We rely on the generosity of the public whose donations and fundraising make up over 85% of our income.

Pieta first opened its doors in Lucan, County Dublin in 2006. Since then we have seen and helped over 70,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.

We now operate 20 locations across Ireland. Pieta now employs almost 300 therapists and support staff, and the demand for our service is increasing.

How We Work - Pieta Way

Last year, Pieta's 24-Hour Crisis Helpline received almost 100,000 calls and texts and provided over 48,000 hours of FREE counselling.

Everything is free of charge for the people in need who come to access our services. All our staff are fully qualified, providing 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.