I am 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 in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I have completed Level 1, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma, and I am currently completing Level 2, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Developmental Injury.
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 integratively, which means I adapt my approach to suit your unique needs. My practice is neuro-affirming, meaning I view ADHD and Autism as natural variations of the human experience rather than things to be ‘fixed’.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is one of the body-based approaches I use. Alongside talking, we gently notice what is happening in your body, such as tension, breathing, posture or the urge to move, because experiences that are hard to put into words are often held there. It was developed for working with trauma and with developmental injury, meaning the lasting effects of difficult early experiences and relationships, and we always go at a pace that feels safe for you.
I work 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
While I have experience in the areas listed below, this is by no means an exhaustive list. I am open to working with any issue or experience you may be facing, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might work together on whatever feels most pressing for you.
I work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood or depression
- Life transitions
- Grief, loss and existential concerns
- 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.