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 with a Bachelor of Sciences Honours Degree from PCI College Cork in conjunction with Middlesex University in the UK. I also hold a Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Psychotherapy, a Certificate in Relationship and Couples Therapy with a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
I am a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
In my pursuit of professional growth, I have undertaken further continuous professional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing Anxiety and Depression. Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Bereavement, Grief, Loss and Change, Relationship and Couples Therapy, Family Issues, Effective Anger Management and Stress Management. LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapist.
I have received training specific to and possess comprehensive knowledge regarding Sex and Intimacy, encompassing topics such as Fantasies, Fetishes, Kink, Polyamory, Chemsex, Pornography, Sexual dysfunction, and Men’s Issues.
Additionally, I specialise in facilitating Personal Development, addressing concerns related to Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem.
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, Gestalt, 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.