Background

I obtained an undergraduate degree in University College Cork (UCC), a Masters degree in National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in NUIG. My doctoral thesis explored the experiences of adoptees entering parenthood. I am passionate about the area of adoption and children in care. I am currently a member of the Adoption Research Network of Ireland (ARNI).

I have worked in numerous clinical settings, including HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; HSE Adult Mental Health Services; Brothers of Charity Services for both school-aged children and adults; Tusla Child and Family Agency; and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.

Since 2023 I have worked with The Adult Autism & ADHD Practice undertaking neuro-affirmative Autistic identifications (assessments) and more recently, neuro-affirmative ADHD identifications (assessments). To enquire about booking an Autistic or ADHD assessment/identification with me, please see https://www.adultautism.ie/ for more information.

I have undertaken additional training in:

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • EMDR Child and Adolescent training

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Complex PTSD

  • Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Level 1

  • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Tf CBT)

  • Neuro-affirmative Autistic identifications (assessment)

  • Neuro-affirmative ADHD identifications (assessment)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

  • Practitioner Program in Working with Autistic Adults (due for completion in June 2025)