About Me

My Mission

My goal is to create a safe, caring, and supportive environment for students and clients, guiding you to make informed choices in your personal, social, educational, and vocational lives. I am passionate about empowering you to achieve your full potential and look forward to contributing to your success.

I am registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland, Full Member of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors and I am registered with the Psychological Society of Ireland to undertake psychometric testing for Career Guidance.

Feel free to contact me to learn more about how I can assist you in your educational and career journey.

Professional Experience

Educational Background

• MA in Applied Psychology in Guidance Counselling (2015-2017), University College Cork
  Graduated with First Class Honours
• Higher Diploma in Education (2003-2004), University College Cork
  Graduated with First Class Honours, specialising in Teaching Methodologies in Business and CSPE

Professional Development

• Coaching Techniques, IACET, Universal Class
• Career Coaching, IACET, Universal Class
• Supporting the Anxious Adolescent Workshop with Bronagh Starrs
• Certificate in Podcasting and Radio Broadcasting, SETU 
• Narrative 4 Facilitator 
• Tusla Child First Training
• Bronagh Starrs Certificate Course in Depression, Self-harm, and Suicide in Adolescents 
• Reality Therapy Counselling Certificate
• Awareness of Depression and Suicidal Behaviour Gatekeeping Workshop, National Suicide Research Foundation 
• Circles Facilitator Skills Training, Restorative Practices Europe 
• Restorative Practices Facilitator Skills Training, Distinction Level, International Institute for Restorative Practices Europe
• Instructional Leadership Training 
• Certificate in Integrating Literacy, First Class Honours, NUI Maynooth 
• Certificates in Adult Literacy Methodologies and Management in Adult Education, Waterford Institute of Technology 

Other Relevant Experience

• Contributor to BEAT FM Sunday morning show (June 2024)