I’m a fully qualified, accredited psychotherapist with a background in education, having worked as a secondary school teacher for over fifteen years. During that time, I taught modern foreign languages and also spent two years working with autistic teenagers in a specialised class, supporting their social, emotional, and behavioural needs. My experience in education has deeply shaped how I understand people, in particular the importance of feeling safe, seen and supported in order to grow and make sense of our experiences. I hold an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from UCC (Turning Point Institute), and I have continued my professional development through further training, including currently completing Level 2 in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

My Approach

I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace.

My work is grounded in empathy, authenticity and respect for each person’s unique journey. I draw from a range of approaches, including person-centred and existential therapy, attachment theory and body-based approaches that help us understand how our physical selves hold onto stress or past experiences.

I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, process past experiences (including trauma or developmental wounds) and support meaningful, lasting change.

At the heart of my work is a belief that we all have an innate capacity for healing and growth and that the therapeutic relationship can provide a space where this can begin to unfold. I see it as a privilege to do the job I do, an honour to bear witness to growth and change in my clients, and to walk alongside them as they navigate their own unique path.

Areas I Work With

I work with adults experiencing:

• Anxiety and stress

• Low mood or depression

• Life transitions

• Relationship difficulties

• The impact of past experiences or trauma

• Neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD

• Health challenges, new diagnoses and their emotional impact

I have a particular interest in how early relationships shape our emotional world, how the body holds onto experience and how we can reconnect with ourselves in ways that support wellbeing. I am also a big fan of existential thinkers, philosophers and psychotherapists, an area which led me to focus on death and death anxiety for my Master’s thesis.

Outside of my work, I enjoy playing traditional Irish music, practising yoga and tai chi, and staying physically active. These help me stay grounded and present, both in my own life and in my work with clients.

Getting Started

I understand that even reading this far can feel like a big step. If you’re considering it, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’d be happy to give you a call to answer any questions or arrange an initial session.