My aim is to help you to achieve what you came to therapy for in as few sessions as possible. I will help you find ways to fulfill your emotional needs, change unhelpful thinking, learn how to calm down quickly, use your unique strengths, qualities and resources to problem solve, process any past traumas which may be interfering with the present, have a better understanding of your mind, brain and physiology and take back control of your life.

I use a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual, including guided imagery, cognitive, behavioural and solution-focused therapy, the "rewind technique", storytelling and mindfulness.

I have had several careers - in the voluntary sector, working with the homeless community, young offenders and young people in "care" in N Ireland; as a qualified and Approved Social Worker working in multi-disciplinary Mental Health Teams in UK; as Manager of a community based mental health services with Mind in UK and overseas in community and mental health services in various training and facilitating roles.

More recently I trained as a Human Givens psychotherapist and now have a private counselling practice in Skibbereen.

BSc., Dip.SW, DIC, Dip.HG.P

€70 - 90