About

I am originally from Ireland and trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist there. I completed a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Dublin Business school in 2008.  I completed an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University in the U.K.  My research explored the experience of living and working abroad through a psychotherapeutic lens. I examined the emotional and psychological challenges individuals face when relocating to a new country, as well as the strategies and inner resources that support adaptation and well-being during this transition. 

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I am living in France since 2011. I understand the difficulties of moving to a country with a different culture and language. I have also 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 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 monthly 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 by checking on their web site for dates.  This group is facilitated by myself and 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.