About Me

My path into psychotherapy was shaped by a deep personal understanding of how emotional difficulties can affect individuals and families. Witnessing the impact of these struggles up close led me to retrain as a psychotherapist and dedicate my work to supporting people through similar experiences.

I come from a professional background in social care, where I supported young people and their families through complex and often challenging circumstances. I worked closely with young people at risk of entering care, helping them navigate emotional, behavioural, and relational difficulties during particularly vulnerable periods in their lives. 

Over time, I progressed into a team-leading role, where I continued supporting young people and their families directly while also coordinating care and advocating for their needs alongside social workers, educators, and mental health professionals.

Alongside this work, I completed a psychotherapy clinical placement in a suicide prevention organisation, supporting people experiencing emotional distress and helping to create safe spaces for difficult conversations.

 I hold a First-Class Honours BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and am an accredited member of the IACP. My approach is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to understand each person's unique experiences and adapt my work to suit individual needs.

From early in my training, I knew that eating disorder work was the area I wanted to specialise in. Therefore, throughout my training, I have shaped my professional development around supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders and disordered eating.

I have completed specialist CBT-E training through the University of Oxford, alongside additional training with Bodywhys, Ireland's national eating disorder support organisation. I also volunteered for several years on the Bodywhys helpline, offering a confidential, supportive space to those in need.

More recently, I delivered a workshop with Lois Bridges as part of the Eating Disorder Awareness Week, working with people affected by eating disorders to support their recovery. I have also been invited by a local GP practice to deliver an educational talk for parents on early recognition of eating disorders, attended by over 80 people, and facilitated workshops with advocates to support greater awareness and understanding. In addition, I have contributed to an eating disorder training course attended by fellow psychotherapists.

I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, and aim to create a space where neurodiversity is understood, respected, and valued. I work collaboratively to support approaches that honour each person's individual way of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.

In therapy, my focus is on creating a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and begin to understand yourself with greater compassion. Together, we can explore the patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be shaping your current struggles, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

I aim to support people in reconnecting with themselves and developing a more compassionate way of relating to their inner world.

I work with adults and adolescents, offering sessions in person in Malahide, Co. Dublin and online.