Johnstown Therapy Centre

Centre Director Anne Burke originally graduated from the Tivoli Institute with a Diploma in Psychotherapy/Counselling. She went on to receive a BSc in Psychotherapy/Counselling from Middlesex University and has recently been awarded an MSc in Psychotherapy Studies by the University of Sheffield. Anne also holds a Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, has professional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Treatment of Sexual Addiction and is a fully accredited therapist with IACP, and IAHIP, a Practitioner of Therapeutic Play and is a fully accredited member of the Republic of Ireland Employee Assistance Professionals Association. Anne received her Diploma in Supervision from the Dublin Gestalt Centre and is an accredited IAHIP supervisor, offering supervision for psychotherapists at the centre, including students.

Judi graduated from Dublin Business School with an honours BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds qualifications from UCD in communication skills and applied social studies. Judi works from an integrative perspective, which is grounded in a training which is psychodynamic, person centered and also incorporates training in family systems. The areas she works with include communication and relationship issues, separation and divorce, self-esteem issues, loss and bereavement, depression and anxiety disorders. She has a particular interest in families and parenting and how families communicate. Judi is also a certified Mediator and offers a Mediation service for separating couples and families in conflict.

Shane’s career to date encompasses a colourful variety of experiences. Having graduated from UCD with an Hons. Engineering Degree, Shane worked for many years as a Manager in an Irish International Company, employing over 10,000 people in Heavy Industry. His success as a Manager was indicative of his deep interest, concern and understanding of his staff, his colleagues and his peers. It was this quality that led him to further develop his career into the area of Psychotherapy, Counselling, Life Coaching and Business Executive Coaching.