I am a Counsellor at First Psychology Scotland.
Over the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them to set healthy boundaries, manage their stress levels and to develop self-trust.
I have worked in residential and clinical settings, specialising in the treatment of addiction, in Ireland, UK, Ghana and Australia.
My Approach
I integrate a range of different therapies into my work to suit individual needs and preferences. These include Person-Centred therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Abstinence and Harm-Reduction for substance misuse, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness-Based therapy, neuroscience and body based practices.
I work with a wide range of issues including, substance and alcohol misuse, eating disorders and body image, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, anger-management, low self-esteem, stress management, boundary setting and developing self-trust.
I am a fully qualified trauma-informed integrative therapist.
I am a Registered Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
My Training and Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology (University College Cork)
Master of Arts in Addiction Studies (Dublin Business School)
Certificate in Counselling Skills (Edinburgh College)
Diploma in Practitioner Skills in Eating Disorders (National Centre for ED London)
EEATS Accreditation (Eating Disorder Education and Training Scotland)
Certificate in IC&RC (Drug and Alcohol Counselling)
CBT, DBT and Mindfulness Based Therapy Certification.
