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Dylan Johnston

Dylan Johnston

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Gambling Counsellor

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Join date: Feb 13, 2026

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Dylan Johnston is a Gambling Counsellor at Southill Family Resource Centre, where he supports individuals and families affected by gambling harm through a calm, compassionate, and trauma‑informed approach. His work centres on helping people understand their relationship with gambling, rebuild trust in themselves, and move toward safer, more stable futures.

Dylan’s practice is rooted in empathy, clarity, and respect for each person’s lived experience. He focuses on creating a non‑judgemental space where people can explore difficult emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen their overall wellbeing. His writing reflects the same ethos—gentle, practical, and grounded in real‑world support for those navigating gambling‑related challenges.

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Feb 27, 20262 min
Life Skills, Shared Humanity, and the Impact of Gambling Support Work
A reflection on delivering a life skills workshop in the GEN R Refugee Centre through the Southill Family Resource Centre’s Gambling Support Service, funded by the Gambling Awareness Trust. The session highlighted how the tools used in gambling support—boundaries, stress management, behaviour awareness, and trigger management—are universal skills that benefit everyone. The workshop also showcased the warm, supportive environment created by GEN R and the impactful work of Holly Cahill.

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Feb 5, 20261 min
Problematic Gambling Workshop at Northside Family Resource Centre
We were delighted to have the opportunity to host a workshop on problematic gambling at Northside Family Resource Centre, creating a valuable space for open discussion, learning, and support around an issue that affects many individuals and families.

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Jan 23, 20264 min
Limerick community centre's service is giving hope to gamblers
Dylan Johnston has just started a free gambling addiction counselling service at Southill Family Resource Centre Gambling support counsellor Dylan Johnston is based at the Southill Family Resource Centre two days each week - on Thursdays and Fridays Nick Rabbitts 15 Jan 2026 7:59 PM Email: nick@limerickleader.ie ANYONE who watched the darts, or indeed any other sporting event over Christmas would have been struck by the sheer number and visibility of gambling advertisements. And with adverts...

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