Meet the Team of Counsellors

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I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, having completed my Diploma and Masters studies in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am also a pre-accredited member of the IACP. 

I work with adults and adolescents (16+) to support them with overcoming the mental struggles they are experiencing. As an integrative therapist, I believe that one therapeutic model will not suit every client, therefore my approach is uniquely tailored, with the collaboration of the client, to suit their needs at that particular time. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches namely Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Qualifications:

• Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Master of Arts in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy - which included substantial study and practical training in CBT and ACT
• BA in Sociology 
• Certificate in Mindfulness for Professional Practice
• ASSIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 
• Certificate in Children First

Experience: 

• I have spent 2 years working in The Village Counselling Service, providing counselling to people within the community. 
• I have worked for 3 years with a large Non Government Organisation, providing support and advocacy for those experiencing homelessness, and addiction.
• I have experience facilitating peer support and psycho-education groups. I often facilitate groups with those who are in early recovery from substance misuse.
• Most recently, I have begun creating and facilitating psycho-education groups in conjunction with fitness professionals, which focus on a mind & body approach to wellness, bringing awareness to the mental experiences & behaviours that could be impeding on a person’s progress.

Within the therapeutic space, I like to create a warm and safe environment for you to explore the hardships you are experiencing, while collaboratively discovering ways of working through this.

Client Focus: 

Individuals (16+)

Groups

LGBTQQI+

Session Fee:

€70 per individual session 

Please contact me for more information on group therapy and facilitation.

Location:

Tallaght, Dublin 24

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 

I provide online counselling (via Zoom), phone counselling and face-to-face counselling from my practice in Tallaght, Dublin 24.  

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, having completed my Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. I am a fully accredited member of the IACP. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with a strong focus on Client Centred Therapy. My aim is to help individuals find their inner strength to empower themselves by exploring their feelings and behaviours relating to their difficulties and giving them the space and encouragement to change so they can truly become who they are. I aim to try to do this with unconditional positive regard for my clients, patience and guidance from each person in the therapeutic space.

I support, help and encourage people with a range of issues such as Abuse, Anxiety, Addiction(s), Adoption, Anger Management, Brief Therapy, Child Related Issues, C.B.T, Confidence, Cultural Issues, Depression, Dreams, Disability, Eating Disorders, Emotional Abuse, Fear, Family of Addicts, Gender Issues, Grief, Health Related Issues, Identity Problems, LGBT, Mental Abuse, Panic Attacks, Phobias, PTSD, Physical abuse, Recovery from suicide attempt, Restorative practice, Shame, Sexual abuse, Sexuality issues. 

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy 
• ASSIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Certificate in Children First 
• Trauma Informed Care 
• Occupational First Aid
• Motivational Interviewing

Experience: 

• I spent 4 years working in Oasis Counselling Centre, Seville Place in Dublin 1
• I worked in Suicide Prevention with SOSAD, Magdeline Street, Drogheda.
• I have worked for 4 years with a non-profit homeless charity, providing support and advocacy for those experiencing homelessness, and addiction.  ·         
• I have previously worked for a housing association that provides homes for families with low income and additional needs.

Client Focus:

Adults 

Individuals (16+)

Fee: 

€70 per individual session 

Location:

Berkeley Road, Dublin 7

Accepted Insurance Plans: 

Laya, Irish Life, VHI, Aviva     

Your health insurance cover may cover the cost of your therapy or part of it so please check with your insurer before commencing counselling.    

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 

I provide online counselling (via Zoom), phone counselling and face-to-face counselling from my practice in Berkeley Road, Dublin 7. (5 mins walk from the top of O'Connell Street) 

As a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I have experience counselling with community based counselling services, at a residential rehabilitation centre and in private practice.  

My philosophy of counselling is to a large extent influenced by Carl Rogers who maintained that each of us is a person of inherent worth.  There is no one therapeutic model that suits everyone and effective counselling is, I believe, based on the strength of the relationship between the counsellor and the client. Working in an integrative way in a safe and compassionate space, I support my clients as they journey towards finding more peace and fulfilment in their lives and becoming who they were created to be. I have worked with a diverse range of issues including relationship conflicts, work related issues, stress and anxiety, trauma, loss, low esteem, clients seeking to overcome addictions and clients with current or previous criminal convictions

Qualifications: 

• BA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy 
• Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy 
• Certificate in Addiction Studies
• SAOR Certificate in Screening and Brief Interventions for problem substance use  
• Smart Recovery trained facilitator
• Trauma Consciousness and Resiliency
• Certificate in Children First

Experience: 

• I spent 2 years working with Oasis Counselling Centre in Ballyfermot
• I spent 6 years as a keyworker and counsellor in a residential rehabilitation centre which included a step down facility
• For 6 years I have worked with a not for profit charity which seeks to equip unemployed people with the skills and confidence to overcome barriers to securing appropriate work
• Since February 2020 I have been the Volunteer Secretary on the Dublin Regional Committee of the IACP arranging regular member CPD and networking events  
• Group facilitation experience with several charities
• Member of CIPN (Counselling in Prisons Network) with experience of working therapeutically with those who have a criminal conviction inside and outside the prison environment
• Experience of and adherence to IACP’s criteria for use of online platforms for the provision of counselling

Client Focus:

Individuals (18+)

Groups 

Fee: 

€70 per individual session 

Location: 

North Frederick Street, Dublin  1

Accepted Insurance Plans: 

Laya, Irish Life, VHI, Aviva     

Your health insurance cover may cover the cost of your therapy or part of it so please check with your insurer before commencing counselling.    

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 

I provide online counselling (via Zoom), telephone counselling and face to face counselling from my practice in North Frederick Street, Dublin  1

I'm an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I'm also an Equine-assisted Learning Counsellor/Facilitator and artist. I combine these skill sets to create a very unique and creative psycho-therapeutic experience. I also have experience of working with groups from self-development with horses to addiction recovery aftercare programs.​

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I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their life experiences of anxiety, sadness, uncertainty, grief, loss, abandonment, addiction, trauma, co-dependency, coercion, sexuality, identity and spiritual separateness.

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Meeting with new clients and deepening the therapeutic relationship is an enriching part of this work. Seeing people reclaim their lives, developing a more authentic sense of themselves and learning to respond to what they have experienced in the past and their present-day needs are the essence of why I am motivated to be a therapist.

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I believe the healing power of relationship, connection, acceptance and unconditional positive regard helps people to work through what they are unsure about (pre-contemplation) and gain a greater understanding of their life experiences (contemplation) past and present.

During the counselling sessions, I collaboratively and creatively work with my clients, helping them explore their life challenges, strengths, limitations, and personal resources. Clients gain a new sense of themselves, connecting with what is important to them, achieving tasks, setting goals, and creating opportunities to meet their life differently. 

Qualifications: 

• BA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy 
• QQI Level 6 in Equine Assisted Learning Facilitation 
• Diploma in Fine Art
• Group Facilitation Training with the Rutland Centre  
• ASSIST Certificate - Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
• Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Person Centred Creative Arts 

Experience: 

• I worked with The Village Counselling Service offering low cost counselling to the local area. 
• I worked with The Rutland Centre as a Co-facilitator of weekly support groups for people in addiction. 
• I work as a Teaching Assistant with The Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, helping Trainee Counsellors to develop their counselling skills.  
• I facilitate and curate Equine-assisted learning workshops and weekly courses related to self-esteem, self awareness, self development and relationship building. 

Client Focus:

Individuals (18+)

Groups 

LGBTQQI+

Fee: 

€70 per individual session 

Please contact me for more info on group therapy rates and rates for equine assisted learning/therapy. 

Location: 

Naas, Kildare 

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 

I provide online counselling (via Zoom), phone counselling and face-to-face counselling from my practice in Naas, Kildare.