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I have over sixteen years of diverse experience in the counselling field. My main areas of interest are in Women's Health and Well Being.  I am particularly interested in the area of Gender Specific Medicine.  My counselling approach is based on Person Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. 
 
My work experience includes not only work as a practitioner, but several roles, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Coordinator
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • 24 Hour Crisis and Suicide Hotline counsellor/supervisor
  • Disability Management Consultant to businesses
  • Job Analyst
  • Case Manager
  • Return to Work Coordinator
  • Art Therapy at rehabilitation centre for adolescent girls
 
I have been involved with many Pan-European planning projects and am actively involved with several professional organisations. These projects have involved working groups consisting of professionals from all levels- higher level management, people with disabilities, union representatives, and special interest groups. 
 
Some of my business clients include Abbott Labs /Boston Scientific (Guidant), Hewlett Packard, o2, Irish Heritage Council, McDonald's Ireland, Bank of Ireland, Irish Courts Service, Irish Office of Public Works and Permanent TSB. 
 
I am familiar with the needs and issues of the "Trailing Spouse" as I have re-located to new countries twice. I am originally from Austin, Texas and have US & Irish citizenship.  I am currently working on a research project for women's health issues.


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Qualifications, Certification, Training

Education

  • M.Ed. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Diploma in Management Studies, (DMS) Dublin Business School (ICM)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Art Education, minor in Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin

Certification and Memberships

  • United Kingdom Registered Independent Counsellor (UKRCP Registered Ind. Counsellor)
  • Accredited Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred)
  • Accredited Member of The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP)
  • Accredited Member of Irish Employee Assistance Professionals Association
  • Board Member of the Employee Assistance European Forum
  • Certified Employee Assistance Professional International (CEAP-I)
  • CBDMA Consensus Based Disability Management Auditor
  • Auditor for o2 Ability Awards
  • Recovery Educator
  • Certification in Critical Incidence Stress Management
  • Certified Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator
  • Job Analysis Specialist
  • Approved provider for FAS Employee Retention Grant Scheme (Ireland)
  • Workplace Mediation