Psychotherapists Ireland

I work from a person centred and humanistic framework. I provide safe and confidential space for my clients who need assistance with difficult issues in their lives. I believe that it is the relationship between a therapist and a client that matters most. As a result, I offer respect, empathy and transparency to those I work with. Personally, I believe in the quiet power of self-compassion, hope and patience to transform lives. I work with adults presenting with various issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues and existential concerns. I am currently open to see clients face-to-face. The centre has all the necessary COVID-19 safety measures in place. 

I currently maintain a Psychotherapy practice in Headford, Co. Galway. My approach is eclectic and grounded in Humanistic  theory. Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy has its roots in Humanistic philosophy. This emphasises human dignity and the capacity for fulfilment. It aims to work with a full range of influences to encourage the development of the individual and his/her relationship to others and to society. My work also reflects my training and experience in Body Soul Rhythms, Psychosynthesis and Gestalt. 

I am a fully qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and work with adult clients on a wide range of issues with a specialization in trauma recovery.  I trained at the Tivoli Institute in Dublin and did a 4 year professional training there. My work is client centred, sensitive to the differing needs of each individual client and privileges the integrity and genuineness of the therapeutic relationship as a principle factor in bringing about therapeutic change for the client.  In addition to trauma I have a particular interest in issues of low self esteem, depression and anxiety. bereavement and loss, difficulties in relationships, the impact of growing up in a family affected by addiction or mental health issues and how in all these areas living with greater ease and satisfaction can be supported. I am also a fully qualified Feldenkrais Practitioner - a somatic therapy and self-awareness enhancing approach - that is hugely helpful in reducing the impact of stress in the body. Where that is useful and helpful to my counselling / psychotherapy clients I integrate into my work with them an attention to body focused on reducing the cost in body stress of emotional overload or trauma and on improving overall physical well- being.        Before qualifying as a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist I worked for 12 years as a voluntary Bereavement Counsellor with  the Bereavement Counselling Service.   

For more information about Flowerhill Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Gorey please contact the clinic.

Welcome to my page Contemplating psychotherapy can be daunting, especially as there is so much information out there nowadays, not to mention all the different types of therapy to choose from. Finding someone you feel at ease with and who you feel is competent for your needs is important. Psychotherapy is not a sign of weakness or inadequacy; it’s embraced by all works of life for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes a short burst is all that’s required, at other times on-going support is useful.  Life events and experiences mean that we can fall on challenging times, sometimes we need a third party to help navigate the way.  About Me  Affiliated with the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP). I am educated to master’s level in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I hold a distinction Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as further certificates in general counselling, bereavement grief and loss, child and adolescent counselling as well as play therapy.  Pluralism is a therapeutic modality which appreciates the many different therapeutic options available and aims to offer you what you want, when you want it. My practice is informed by research as well. I am a researcher myself and am always looking to develop my skills and knowledge. I hold additional certificates/diplomas in; integrative psychotherapy, bereavement grief and loss, child play therapy and adolescent training. My research speciality is the integration of spiritual exp