Barbara has a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology as well as a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy.  Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities to suit the specific needs of each client.  She has experience working with Abuse (physical, verbal, psychological, sexual), Anger, Anxiety, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Binge Eating, Coercive Control, Depression, Family Systems, Marital/Relationship difficulties, PTSD, Rape, Self-harm, Self-Esteem, Sex trafficking, Stalking, Stress, Suicide (ideation, attempts), Trauma.  She works with individuals and couples.  She is a graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the British Psychological Society (BACP) as well as the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP).

Carmel, is a Fully Qualified Psychotherapist and a senior therapist with Aspen Counselling Service.  She holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is Accredited with IACP (Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). She is an Integrative, Humanistic therapist, but also draws on other theoretical approaches including CBT, to support her clients. Her belief is that everyone deserves a space to be seen and heard in a non-judgemental way. Her aim as a counsellor is to facilitate a healing in a

therapeutic space, where the client can feel safe, understood and respected.  Carmel works with clients presenting with a variety of issues. Carmel works with individual adults, couples and teenagers from 16 years of age upwards, and has a keen interest in Anxiety. Carmel has also completed training in Applied Suicide Intervention.

Keith has been with Aspen since 2015. Keith is a fully accredited psychotherapist with the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abides by their code of ethics. Keith’s approach is integrative and humanistic, meaning that he combines learning from different schools of psychotherapy to best meet the needs of each client. He uses CBT and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Keith works with a broad range of issues from depression and anxiety to self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Keith hold a BSc (Hons) Degree in counselling and psychotherapy.

William who joined Aspen in 2016 has a Diploma in Criminology, a BA in Management and a BSc Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy. He is a pre-accredited member with the IACP. William is an experienced psychotherapist who uses a humanistic and person centred approach in an integrative style to support individuals and couples with emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. William describes his therapy sessions “as a collaboration with clients to develop a comprehensive understanding of the emotional and psychological dynamics underpinning their presenting issue”.

Ciara Walsh is an accredited Therapist with the I.A.C.P. and has done a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Ciara also has training in suicide prevention and intervention having studied Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. While Ciara's style is primarily 'person centred', she has the innate ability to adapt and suit her counselling styles to each client's individual needs. Ciara works with people of all ages but has a vast amount of experience working with young people.

Dip & BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy MIACP

Professional Certificate Children and Loss (RCSI)

Professional Certificate Working with Trauma

Sheila is a fully qualified psychotherapist having completed the BSc (Hons) Degree in Counselling /Psychotherapy and Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy. She is accredited with the IACP. Her professional background before becoming a therapist has been as an SNA for 16 years, working with children with diverse needs. She is an integrative and humanistic therapist, but also draws on other theoretical approaches including CBT and Psychodynamic modalities to support her clients.
 

Sheila has a professional certificate with PCI College in Working with Trauma, and also CBT skills and is continuing in this education in CBT. She additionally holds a Professional Certificate with RCSI in the area of children and Loss. She has also completed the Fetac train the trainer course and applied suicide training.

Tony is an accredited psychotherapist and works in accordance with the code of ethics of the accredited bodies of IACP (Irish association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and ACI (Addiction Counsellors Ireland). The way Tony work’s has been influenced by the different psychotherapy trainings undertaken, which include : Honours degree in Counselling and psychotherapy, professional certification in Mindfulness, a Certificate in Suicide prevention (asist-applied suicide intervention skills training), a Certification in Self Compassion under the guidance of the famous psychologist Kristen Neff. He believes its imperative to constantly be re-educating yourself to ensure that there is an awareness of the latest research and findings in a field. He attends regular clinical supervision to ensure he is offering the best possible service to his clients. Tony work’s with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues, whether you are young in early development or experienced he will support you through your difficulties. Areas where he specialises in: Addiction, Adoption , Anxiety (Panic and Worry) , Grief or Loss , Depression , Self-Esteem and confidence issues and Relationship.

I am an accredited therapist with a Masters in Family Therapeutic skills. I have worked with young people and families for 25 years. I love the work and I like to work collaboratively with my clients, supporting them to take control of the therapy, as there is no one size fits all approach. I use narrative therapy to support the clients to tell their unique story and to identify their strengths, skills and values. Taking time to focus on what is going well, even in the midst of a problem that can feel overwhelming and help clients begin to make space for a new improved version of themselves.

Don is a fully accredited counsellor with APCP - Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland.

Qualifications:

MA in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

BA (Hons)Degree in Psychology,

Community Addiction studies (L5). 

Certificate in Mindfulness for Professionals

Motivational Interviewing Intermediate level.

Don also works as a counsellor with The Walkinstown Greenhills Resource Centre which is funded by the Dublin 12 Drugs and Alcohol Task Force. He is also a trained facilitator for the Strengthening Families Program in Dublin 12.  

Areas of Speciality:

Narcissistic Abuse, Loss and Grief, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Anger management, Developmental Trauma, Emotional disregulation and ADHD 

Natalie is a fully accredited psychotherapist and has been part of the Aspen team since 2017. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School. She works in accordance to and adheres to IACP's code of ethics. Each client is individualistic in their needs and therefore no one approach will be the same. Natalie is trained integratively, this allows her to draw from a multitude of approaches depending on the presenting issue/issues. She works with, but is not limited to anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, self esteem, suicide, family and relationship issues. She draws on different therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, person centered and existentialism, offering a safe therapeutic environment for the exploration of issues in a collaborative way.

Aisling is a child and adolescent therapist. She has a postgraduate diploma in Play Therapy and has just completed her MA in Creative Psychotherapy at the Children's Therapy Centre. She works with a child centred approach using play and creative means to give children and teens a space to negotiate their way safely through difficult life events such as bereavement, parental separation, school problems or trauma. Aisling helps children find appropriate ways to deal with big feelings such as anger, fear, sadness and anxiety. She works with children from 4 to 17 years of age. Aisling provides parenting support and psychoeducation to help caregivers become better equipped to support their children. She is trained in trauma ‐focused-CBT, Theraplay Level 1 and Teleplay. She is currently providing online sessions for children aged 7 and older. She is a pre-accredited member of Irish Association of Play Therapists and Psychotherapists. (IAPTP).

Tony is an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with IACP since 2015 and he is also a qualified teacher in Mindfulness and Positive Psychology. Tony has worked with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, work related issues, addiction issues and suicide ideation. He also works with clients who experience family and relationship issues and believes his 5 years’ experience as a marriage preparation facilitator assists his work with couples in particular. Tony works with clients with a mindful humanistic approach which gives the client the space to reflect and develop a greater understanding of the challenges that brings them to therapy and the space to allow them to heal and move forward.

He also has a big interest in the mind/body connection and the importance of both positive physical and psychological health. He is a former sports coach and holds a diploma in sports psychology. Tony recently worked as a wellness coach with a large multinational company in Dublin and holds a diploma in corporate wellness and is trained in assisting individuals in individual and group crisis intervention (ICISF).

Tony is a former chairperson of Bio-energy Association of Ireland (he is a qualified Bio energy therapist) and he is currently a committee member of the IACP Dublin Regional committee. Tony is currently attending college to complete the last segment of his Bsc (Hons) degree.

Niamh has worked in Aspen since 2017, she holds a MSc in Child and Adolescent Therapy, a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and
Psychotherapy and a professional certificate in CBT. She is a fully accredited therapist with the IACP and abides by their code of ethics. Niamh works with adults, adolescents and children but the main focus of her practice is with clients under 18 years old. She works non-directively and uses a variety of creative interventions including sand tray therapy, art, storytelling and play therapy. Niamh is experienced working with a broad range of issues including adhd, asd, anxiety, attachment difficulties, bullying, bereavement, depression, eating disorders, emotional regulation, panic attacks, parental separation, self-esteem and
sexual identity.

Louise has been working with Aspen since 2019. She is an accredited psychotherapist and works in accordance with the code of ethics of the IACP, of which she is a member. She holds a Masters in Guidance & Counselling and a Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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Louise uses an integrative and person centred approach to support clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, loss, bereavement, stress, trauma, depression, self esteem …

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As an integrative therapist, she sees her role as helping her client as they explore their issues and concerns in a supportive, safe and caring environment. She believes that clients hold their own answers and the role of the therapist is to facilitate an understanding of this to allow change and healing to happen.

Christine is a qualified psychotherapist and has been part of the Aspen team since 2019. holding a BA Hons degree in counselling and psychotherapy from ICHAS ( Irish college of humanities & applied science) and is currently working towards accreditation with APCP.. Christine's aim is to build a warm and safe therapeutic space where the client feels valued and heard. The style of therapy provided is that of an humanistic/integrative approach which allows to utilize a multitude of approaches depending on the clients presenting concern. Christine has experience working with an array of presenting issues such as grief & loss, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression and trauma.

Qualifications:
BA (1st class hons) in Integrative Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. Diploma in Counselling Skills (including CBT). QQI Level 5 in Addiction Studies (1st class hons) Certificate in Facilitating Domestic Violence Intervention Programmes Certificate in Choice Theory

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Pauline is fully accredited member of Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).  As an integrative psychotherapist she takes a collaborative approach to meet the needs of her clients, weaving different therapies to best address presenting issues.  She is trained in Humanistic, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and body work.  Pauline is experienced in working with the many issues such as: Anger / Anxiety / Panic / Depression / Stress, in terms of relationship issues she is experienced in relationship breakdown, divorce, separation, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, addiction / co-dependency, work related challenges and or disputes.

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Pauline is skilled in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

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As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Pauline uses an integrative/body and person-centred approach to issues of bereavement, loss and grief.  One of specialist areas includes pregnancy loss through miscarriage and abortion.  She ran a port-abortion support group for a number of years and delivered workshops for women impacting by abortion (including historic abortion).

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Pauline works with each client in a way that is best suited to their individual needs.  For some that will be short term counselling to address a specific issue for others it may be that you require longer term therapy to deepen your understanding of yourself your relationships with others.

Clients who come to counselling are often stuck and blocked by overwhelming fear, doubt and resignation.  Creating a non-judgmental space is the foundation of therapy and necessary to build the therapeutic relationship.

Pauline adheres at all times the IACP Code of Ethics. Pauline is passionate and committed to continuous professional development, engages regularly in supervision and self-care to ensure best practice for her clients.

Hi, I'm Penny. I have a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, am fully accredited with the IACP, and I'm currently completing a Masters programme in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy.

I specialise in individual counselling with adult, child and adolescent clients struggling with anxiety, depression, identity and self-worth issues, often with a tendency to put themselves second in their relationships with others – and themselves.

I use a range of tools, from CBT, attachment and psychodynamic therapy, to art and polyvagal-informed therapy, depending on the needs of the client. Working from a person-centred ethos, I seek to create a safe, confidential and emotionally nurturing environment in which you can process the emotions, behaviours and thoughts that have kept you stuck – and learn to flourish.

David has been with Aspen since 2018 and has earned a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College Dublin. He is a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (I.A.C.P.) and abides by their code of ethics. David aims to provide a welcoming and safe environment where clients can explore any issues they find themselves facing.

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He has experience working with clients facing relationship, work and family issues and also with people who are feeling depressed and anxious.

Paul Huggard has been part of the Aspen Team since 2019. He holds a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Masters in Psychotherapy. Paul works with adults of all ages and also has wide experience of working with young adults. Paul has experience in the areas of stress, anxiety, low mood, self-regulation, depression, self-esteem, personal development, addiction, life choices, life direction, work related issues, relationships, exploring, encouraging and expressing the creative self, bereavement, grief and loss. He also has training in suicide prevention.

Paul’s counselling approach is an integrative one, based on a person centred and humanistic model. The aim is to use a collaborative approach to meet the needs of each individual client by creating a safe therapeutic space in which the client is heard and valued. This allows the client to explore the challenges they are facing, and to identify ways of moving forward so that they can take the necessary actions to do so.

Dearbhla has a Bsc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds a certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and a professional certificate in Understanding Women's Mental Health Issues. Dearbhla has been working in Aspen since 2019. She works mainly from a person-centered/humanistic approach, but is trained integratively which allows her to draw on other modalities depending on specific client needs and approaches.

Dearbhla believes that counselling is a built on collaborative relationship between the therapist and client, working together in a safe, non-judgemental space to overcome the challenges the client may be experiencing She has worked with a variety of clients reflecting a wide range of clinical presentations. Dearbhla has a particular interest in anxiety, trauma and women's mental health. Dearbhla is a member of The Women's Mental Health Network which advocates on women's mental health issues.

Theresa has been trained integratively, which means she can adapt her therapeutic approach to suit each client’s unique circumstances.  Her aim is to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to explore and safely navigate their way through struggles arising from issues such as Anxiety/Panic, Depression, Bereavement, Low Self-Esteem, Relationships and more.

Theresa’s training is ongoing as she is now working towards accreditation in Shauna Quigley’s Clearing Method. This approach is a guide to using our bodies to inform our minds. That knot in our stomach’s, that tight chest and more are telling us what wounds we carry. When we learn the language of these wounds, healing can begin.

BSC Hons Counselling & Psychotherapy

Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy

Professional Memberships

Pre-Accredited Member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

Sam has been with Aspen since 2020.  She holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as a Professional Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy.

Sam is an integrative therapist with a strong person-centred foundation. She places an emphasis on forming strong therapeutic relationships with her clients through non-judgement and empathy.

Sam draws from many theoretical models to best suit the needs of the individual client e.g. CBT and psychodynamics. Her training in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy lends itself to a range of client presentations.

Sam has experience in working with an array of issues including anxiety, depression, work-related stress, bereavement and loss, family estrangement, relationship issues, trauma, self-harm, abuse, low self-esteem and body image issues.