15 years experience. I worked for 7 years in secondary schools with the Schools Completion Programme, and 8 years with the HSE Drug and Alcohol Service.
I am based in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare where I offer In Person sessions, and I offer online sessions for people who cannot attend in person.
I offer a confidential service in a warm environment and a commitment to help people through any difficulties they have or are enduring.
Alcohol AddictionDrug Addiction Gambling AddictionInternet or gaming AddictionPrescription Drug AddictionDifficulty Controlling AngerPassive aggressive behaviourFinancial StressFamily communication issuesBlended families issuesGrief and LossChronic illness or disability Obsessive compulsive disordersLow Self esteemPersonality disordersDivorce or separationParenting chalengesMarital or Couples ConflictSchizophreniaPost traumatic stress disorderMental Health IssuesRelationship and Family IssuesStress and CopingSelf-Identity and Self-EsteemAddiction and Substance AbuseTrauma and AbuseAcademic Pressure Anger ManagementChildhood TraumaPhysical, sexual, or emotional abuseDomestic violenceSexual AssaultWitnessing traumatic eventsIntermittent explosive Disorder Relationship conflicts issuesDepressionAnxietyBipolar DisorderWork Related StressCoping with life transitions (e.g., relocation, career changes)Identity exploration (e.g, sexual orientation, gender identity) Body image issuesImposter syndromeCultural or racial identity conflicts
Qualifications & Experience
Qualification BA in Counselling with Addictions
BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addictions
Accredited member of the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland
Experience
10++ years in Counselling
Eight years in HSE Drug & Alcohol Service.
Seven years in Secondary Schools with the Schools Completion Programme.
Fifteen years in Private Practice.
BA in Counselling and Addictions
BA hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy with Addictions
Approach My approach to Counselling is focused on a humanistic approach encorporating integrative counselling.
Sessions are client led, at your pace.
I utilise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care, and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).