About Me

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 Having been on my own journey of therapy and personal growth, I understand how transformative a safe and supportive space can be. As a mother of both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, I bring lived experience, empathy, and understanding to parenting, neurodiversity, and family challenges. These experiences shape the way I work, helping me to meet each client with compassion, authenticity, and respect for their unique story. 

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University, a programme that combined rigorous academic study with extensive clinical practice. Through this training, I gained a strong foundation in counselling theory, therapeutic skills, and ethical practice, as well as hands-on experience working directly with clients in a supervised setting.

I continue to build on this foundation through ongoing professional development and further training, ensuring that my approach remains informed, compassionate, and responsive to each client’s needs.

I am a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the professional body that upholds high standards of training, ethics, and practice in Ireland. As part of this process, I have completed extensive client work during my degree and am currently working towards full accreditation, now well on my way to meeting the requirements.

In addition to my clinical practice, I actively contribute to the profession through ongoing IACP-approved training and by serving as Secretary of the Board of the Western Region of the IACP. This role allows me to stay closely connected with developments in the field and to support the growth of the counselling and psychotherapy community.

 In addition to my psychotherapy training, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Kingston University. A postgraduate diploma is a Level 9 qualification that builds on undergraduate study and provides advanced professional training. This programme covered areas such as workplace psychology, leadership, conflict resolution, and organisational behaviour — all of which continue to inform my understanding of people, relationships, and the challenges they face both personally and professionally. 

 I am a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), a recognition that reflects my proven expertise, experience, and commitment to the highest professional standards in people management and development. This accreditation demonstrates not only my in-depth knowledge of HR best practice but also my ability to apply it strategically to drive business performance, foster employee engagement, and create positive workplace cultures. I bring this knowledge and experience to my work as a therapist. I have spent many years helping colleagues to navigate challenging circumstances in their professional lives.

Through ongoing professional development, I have completed a wide range of IACP-approved trainings to strengthen my practice and ensure I can meet the needs of diverse clients. These include training in trauma-informed grounding techniques, working with children and adolescents, and exploring areas such as the teenage brain, attachment theory, child development, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). I have also trained in supporting children through grief and loss, as well as in inner child work to help adults heal early wounds.

My development has also focused on areas such as addiction (including CBT approaches), suicide alertness, and working ethically with clients online. In addition, I have undertaken Tusla Children First – Mandated Person training, ensuring safe practice and compliance with child protection legislation. I am also experienced in adapting therapy for autistic clients, both children and adults, with a focus on creating an inclusive and supportive environment.