About

I am originally from Ireland and trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist there. I am living in France since 2011.  I have two children who were born in France.  I understand the difficulties of moving to a country with a different culture and language including the challenges of having children in this context.  Before having children, I lived in Australia and America.  

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While living in France I have worked as an early year's teacher at a school.  I have completed a Diploma in Early Years Workforce / Educator.  

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My own life experiences have included loss and many challenges.  I believe that in life, challenges may arise, but we can live with the experience and learn from it.  Everyone has a fundamental drive towards growth.  

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I facilitate a weekly group for Message Paris members.  This peer support group supports mothers from those who are expecting to those who have small and more grown-up children.  Parenting can make us feel stressed, low in mood and anxious which in turn can make parenting difficult.  

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Members of Message Paris can access this peer support group on Saturday's at 10am.  There is also a midweek group on Monday's at 10am that is facilitated by my colleague Sophie Wallace-Hadrill.  

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I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and follow their code of ethics and practice (www.bacp.co.uk).    

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I continue to study and to keep up to date with new approaches and techniques so that I can provide a supportive and informative service to my clients.