About
Over the past years, I’ve found my true calling in Counselling and Psychotherapy, practicing in both Cork City and Ballina, Co. Mayo. My journey into this field wasn’t what I initially expected, but life has a way of guiding us where we’re meant to be.
After finishing secondary school in Mayo, I spent over 15 years in Dublin, immersed in the fast-paced world of FMCG retail sales and management. I worked hard, developing leadership skills and building successful sales teams for multinational food and confectionery companies. But something was missing.
In my mid-thirties, I hit a turning point. My own mental health struggles demanded my attention, forcing me to pause and truly reflect on my path. With the support of my GP, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (Clinical Depression) and Anxiety in 2010. It was a difficult chapter, but also a deeply transformative one.
Through the care of compassionate counsellors and psychotherapists, I experienced firsthand the power of self-acceptance and kindness. Learning to embrace who I truly am became a turning point—one that led me to a deeper sense of happiness and peace.
As I recovered, my interest in mental health grew. I became more aware of how it shapes every part of our lives, touching people from all walks of life. When I returned to the corporate world, I soon realised that my heart was pulling me in a different direction. I felt a strong desire to understand human nature more deeply, to explore the workings of the mind, and—most importantly—to make a real difference in people’s lives. Volunteering with individuals facing their own struggles only reinforced this calling.
That’s when I knew: this was my path. Helping people through their challenges, empowering them to live fully, and providing a safe space for healing became my purpose. Motivated by this, I pursued and completed a B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, becoming a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Every step of this journey has brought me closer to where I am today—deeply committed to supporting others as they navigate life’s challenges, just as I once did.
Training and Qualifications
I am a fully trained and qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, holding a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree from PCI College Cork, in conjunction with Middlesex University (UK). I also hold a Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity-Informed Psychotherapy, a Certificate in Relationship and Couples Therapy, and a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
I am a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
I have undertaken specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach for working with trauma, adverse life experiences, and overwhelming events. EMDR supports the brain’s natural capacity to process distressing memories and is particularly effective for difficulties rooted in trauma, including anxiety, relational wounds, and nervous-system dysregulation. I integrate EMDR within a trauma-informed, client-centred framework, ensuring safety, pacing, and stabilisation are prioritised throughout the therapeutic process.
My additional training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based approaches, and specialist work in bereavement, grief, loss and change, relationship and couples therapy, family issues, anger management, and stress management. I work as an LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapist.
I have received specialist training and hold comprehensive knowledge in the area of sex and intimacy, including work with fantasies, fetishes, kink, consensual non-monogamy/polyamory, chemsex, pornography, sexual functioning and dysfunction, and men’s issues.
Additionally, I specialise in facilitating personal development, supporting clients with concerns related to self-confidence, self-esteem, and identity.
Approach
I offer counseling that’s rooted in the Humanistic approach and focuses on building a strong connection with my clients. I draw from a range of theories like Person-Centered, Transactional Analysis, Attachment, Complex Trauma, and Polyvagal Theory.
To enhance our sessions, I also incorporate Mindfulness, which helps clients live more consciously in the present, letting go of the past and worrying less about the future.
Most importantly, I genuinely believe that our therapeutic relationship is key and brings the most value to our time together.