As a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with extensive experience studying the human mind and behaviour since the late 1990s, I came to recognise the profound impact that kindness and compassion can have on the healing process. Over the years, I have helped individuals make empowering choices and transformative changes in their lives—whether it was overcoming addiction, such as quitting smoking, or exploring deep-rooted negative behavioural patterns from childhood.

Compassionate therapy encouraged clients to confront issues like low self-worth, unresolved grief, fears, phobias, identity crises, relationship breakdown, and a loss of purpose. By creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space, clients were supported in uncovering the underlying cause of their issues and were gently guided, often with humour, towards understanding and acceptance.

From this foundation of empathy, real and lasting change began.

Qualifications

  • M.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology
  • Adv. Dip. Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
  • Advanced Diploma in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy
  • BWRT Master Coach
  • Certificate in Individual and Group Supervision
  • Retired Academic Supervisor to Masters’ students
  • Certificate in Dream Analysis
  • Retired Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at third level
  • Background in finance including IT training, project management and marketing
  • Former Qualified Financial Advisor

A little word on kindness

Kindness is not just an approach, but a vital tool in psychotherapy. It encourages clients to be gentle with themselves as they navigate challenging emotions and life transitions.

Compassion empowers individuals to reflect on their experiences and patterns, without shame, and to begin the process of healing with the belief that change is possible. Through tailored therapeutic strategies and an unwavering commitment to supporting my clients, I helped people reclaim their sense of self, build resilience, and foster personal growth with a goal to empower each individual to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.