Therapists and counsellors
Catherine Keers - psychotherapist, MIACP, MIAHIP
I graduated from the Tivoli
Institute with a Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am an accredited member of the Irish
Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and the
Irish Association of Counselling
& Psychotherapy and abide by their codes of ethics.
I have been working with clients on a one-to-one basis for the past
eight years with issues relating to both their personal lives and
their working lives. I regularly contribute to articles in the Irish
press on psychotherapy and related issues.
My approach is "integrative" which means I draw on a background of Psychodynamic, Person-centered, Gestalt and Cognitive Training. While there are various approaches to psychotherapy, I believe what most successful therapies have in common is the quality of the relationship of mutual respect and trust between client and therapist. Particular areas of interest to me are self-esteem, confidence and self-image.
I have a background in business and have undergone additional training
in Stress Management, Assertiveness Skills and Negotiation Skills.
CCC Registered Counsellor.
Carolyn Sinnott - Psychotherapist MIACP MIAHIP MICP
I
work as a humanistic and integrative therapist, providing one-to-one
psychotherapy and counselling for a wide range of issues. I draw
from a number of different therapeutic approaches such as Person
Centered, Hakomi and Gestalt, working with each client in a way that
is best suited to their individual needs.
I am very passionate about my work because I believe that every
crisis provides us with an opportunity for growth and development.
Whereas therapy is often a challenging process, it can also be a
hugely supportive, empowering, and life changing experience.
It is not uncommon to feel hesitant or unsure about seeking
therapeutic help. In our initial session there is an opportunity for
us to meet each other and explore whether therapy may be helpful to
you. Many of the individuals I have worked with have come to me
thinking that their problems aren’t important enough to warrant
therapy or they are being ‘self-indulgent’; if this is you, I would
particularly encourage you to come for an initial session.
I graduated from The Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy Studies
at Turning Point (Dublin
City University) with an MSc in Integrative Counselling and
Psychotherapy. I have also completed level 3 training in
Hakomi, a mindfulness-based
body-centered psychotherapy, also known as an experiential method of
‘assisted self-discovery’. I am an accredited member of the Irish
Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, the Irish Association
for Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and The Irish Council of
Psychotherapy and abide by their code of ethics. In ‘a previous
life’, I worked in business management in the Financial Services
sector.
Diana Erskine-Hill
The
aim is to develop a mutually trusting relationship to facilitate and
support you, the client, to find more satisfactory ways of dealing
with difficulties. Clients are encouraged to gently explore their
own experiences specifically and to discover within themselves their
own potential to enjoy living their lives in a more fulfilling way.
Working as a therapist in a humanistic and integrative way I move
between different approaches integrating person centred, gestalt,
psychodynamic, bodywork and artwork. Areas of particular interest:
Loss, Transition & Progression.
I am a fully accredited Member & Approved Supervisor with the Irish
Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. Qualified with Diploma
in Counselling from Dept of Social Studies, Trinity College, Dublin
with post graduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy. I am a trained
Bereavement Counsellor and certified in Choice Theory and Reality
Therapy. Completed IACP & IAHIP recognised training in the Gestalt
Model of supervision.
I come from a business administration background and started my own
private practise ten years ago. Over twenty years experience working
with groups and individuals in different organisations and colleges
in Dublin. Established training courses in Self Esteem &
Assertiveness Skills, Bereavement Counselling Skills, Counselling
Process & Skills as well as Stress Management. Founder member and
ex-president of the Irish Hard of Hearing Association.
Lisa Petersen - Yoga teacher and therapist
I am a yoga
teacher, therapist and somatic movement educator who focuses on
self-awareness and balance. I focus on making the body strong,
healthy, and pain free while teaching the mind to relax and be calm.
My belief in the effectiveness of yoga to create mental, emotional
and physical balance took me to its roots in India in 2000. I
qualified as a teacher with the Indian Yoga Institute (sVYASA), and
worked as a Yoga Therapist in the Back-pain, Arthritis, Hypertension
and Asthma departments of the institute's hospital. In 2003, I received
an Advanced Teaching Certificate from world renowned teacher, breath
specialist, and author Donna Farhi. I have been assisting at Donna's
workshops and teacher trainings worldwide for the past four years. I
also hold a Diploma in Yoga Therapy with the Y.T.T.C. (N.I.) and a
Diploma in Perinatal Yoga with Birthlight. I am a regular
contributor to Yoga Therapy Ireland's trade magazine and a member of
the British Council of Yoga Therapists.
Barbara Pastorino
I
am a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist working with adult
clients on a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety and
panic attacks, stress, negative thinking, post-traumatic stress
disorder, anger management, etc.
I believe we are all on a journey of self-discovery and search for meaning and that the difficulties we encounter in life are means that help us become more self-aware, self-acceptant and realise our full potential.
I see therapy as the time and space dedicated to you as the client,
where you are free to explore whatever is more pressing for you at
this time in your life. This can be at times difficult or even
painful and my role as a therapist is to facilitate your exploration
by providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment and
applying a non-directive method.
I graduated from The Institute
of Integrative Psychotherapy Studies (
Carly Doyle - Psychotherapist, MIAHIP, MIACP, MIAAAC
I am a qualified & accredited psychotherapist and have additional
training in addiction counselling, bereavement counselling, stress
management, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). My professional
accreditations are with the Irish Association of Humanistic &
Integrative Psychotherapy; the Irish Association for Counselling &
Psychotherapy; the Irish Association of Alcohol & Addiction
Counsellors, and I'm a registered member of the Irish Council for
Psychotherapy.
I have been working in private practice since 2001 and work with general counselling & psychotherapy, addictions, bereavement & loss, relationships, abuse, self-esteem, bullying, crisis, separation/divorce and stress management.
My work is humanistic and integrative.
Linda Whittaker
I have been working in
counselling and psychotherapy with individuals for the past six
years. I hold a Professional Diploma in Counselling having graduated
from the Institute of Creative Counselling and Psychotherapy. The
type of training which I have offers a humanistic and integrative
approach which is experiential and non-directive and is based on
related theoretical models such as Person-Centered, Gestalt and
Psychodynamic. I am a fully credited member of the Irish Association
for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) since October 2005 and I
have ongoing regular supervision.
In this process, I meet with clients on a one-to-one basis where they have a confidential opportunity in a safe and accepting environment to talk about, explore and understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to issues which are troubling them. Clients are also helped to improve their communication skills, identify available choices, develop new strategies, set appropriate goals and manage change in their lives.
In my practice to date I have worked with a wide range of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, abuse, changes and difficulties in family and other relationships, difficulties and pressures encountered at work and in daily living.
I am also currently training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy (MSc programme) with St. Vincent's Hospital Centre for Psychotherapy in conjunction with the UCD Graduate School of Medicine and Medical Science. Group Analysis recognises that we are essentially social beings and that we spend most of our lives in groups from the moment of birth into a family (of origin), school, work, friends, partnerships, family and social gatherings. This approach and theoretical framework lends support and enhances my way of working with individuals particularly in the area of relationship difficulties in the many groups in which they find themselves. Particular issues such as shyness, feelings of loneliness and isolation, the desire for more satisfying and intimate relationships and marital or relationship breakdown are addressed.
Siobhan Galvin
I love my
work as a psychotherapist and strive to support my clients in
finding within themselves the resources to deal with life’s ups and
downs. I see psychotherapy as an opportunity for individuals to
explore, grow and develop, enabling them to take from our sessions
new and enhanced skills which stand them in good stead in dealing
with difficulties and crises now and in the future.
My background is as a general nurse, midwife and occupational health
nurse .I graduated from the Tivoli Institute in 2002 and have since
obtained qualifications and experience in solution-focused brief
therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and Neuro-Linguisitic
Programming. My work is also influenced by my core psychodynamic
training, gestalt , person-centered and art therapy. I regularly
attend training and supervision to enhance my work and skills.
I am accredited with the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling &
Psychotherapy) and EAPA-Ireland (Employee Assistance Professionals
Association – Ireland) and work on an individual basis with adults.
The types of issues I assist clients in dealing with include a vast
range of personal and work-related issues and the way I work with
each individual is tailored to their needs.
May Byrne
I
like to work with clients in a psychotherapeutic way. That is,
exploring with the client why patterns repeat in their lives that
are not serving them well. These issues usually emerge from
childhood relationships that are repeated over again in adult life.
The issues that provoke a person to seek therapy are given space to
emerge by way of the client/therapist relationship. Thus, enabling
the client to bring this consciousness of themselves into their
everyday life.
Issues that the client is not aware of because they have been
repressed are given opportunity to come forward in a safe
environment where the client can explore them and discuss them
secure in the knowledge that it is a confidential and trustworthy
atmosphere.
My studies and experience include a Higher Diploma in Psychoanalytic
Studies; a Master of Arts in Addiction Studies; and a Master of
Philosophy in Psychoanalysis. At present I am undertaking a Master
of Science degree at St. Vincent’s University Hospital School of
Psychotherapy. I have worked with clients in the areas of
depression, sexual abuse, addiction, anxiety, and many other areas.
Every problem is very specific to the client and this is the main
issue that I take into account when working with people.
Any issue that causes a person to be dissatisfied or distressed in
their lives can be worked with psychotherapeutically.
