About Donna
In 2001 when I was 9 years old, a family member who was a huge part of our families lives died by Suicide. This completely turned my world upside down & changed life as we knew it, forever. I learned then that you never quite get over someone being taken from you in such tragic circumstances, you just learn to cope & that is my aim as a mental health professional, to get people to a place where you feel you are able to cope with any difficulties life sends your way. At the age of 16, I experienced another traumatic series of events and again I had to learn how to cope, which took some time and support. From then I became disillusioned with the number of people I could see struggling with issues, unable to resolve them. I felt at this point I could contribute to delivering an easily accessible service in our community (which at the time was not available, hence the online therapy grew), where people could be helped and supported through difficulties they were experiencing, without the run of the mill mental health road, in a way that worked for them, leading to a happier lives.
Affiliations:
I am a fully accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Tutor and Trainer, practising in Tipperary and offering services online, registered & licensed to practice by 2 different Professional bodies. I specialise in short term CBT Counselling - cognitive behaviour therapy and Online counselling so can work with anyone, anywhere in the world.
Education:
I hold a 1st class honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and gained my specialisation by completing a Masters (MA) in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and in my time working with Spectrum Health/LAYA Healthcare delivering assessments and short term Counselling to employees for various companies.
Experience:
My training and experience span almost 10 years, setting up the Counselling service and working as the Student Counsellor for over 5 years with SCHM, a school of NUI Galway, along with various other tutoring and Counselling roles with the companies and organisations listed below. Just click on any logo to check them out.
Top issues in my office and main areas of expertise include:
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Anxiety (panic attacks)
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Depression (post natal)
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Difficulties with Self-Esteem (confidence)
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Trauma (PTSD) (sexual abuse) (stress)
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Stress
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Sleep Issues
with which I have effectively worked with 100's of clients.
Meet The Team
Aisling Cahill
Providing admin support, taking inquiries, call backs, scheduling appts and managing social media. 📚🎧💭💻
(As always, confidentiality is key and under ethical guidelines this will always be upheld, as a trained Counsellor she will always deliver the support you need when contacting)
Nicole Russell
Nicole, who is now taking bookings.
Currently studying for her M.A in CBT Nicole will be completing her advanced clinical training in CBT and will be providing confidential support to our clients.
Nicole offers a low-cost appointment service available specifically for
Student on the frontline and nurses who wish to avail of counselling and CBT during the current
Covid-19 pandemic.
Mairead Hennessey
Mairead, is now taking bookings for online therapy sessions.
As a social worker, Mairead loves building relationships and rapport with clients and their families and can see the benefit of providing a listening ear and emotional support to them when they are in a crisis.
She embarked upon a MA in CBT which she has just completed. She has been seeing clients online during this difficult time.
Breda Morrissey
Breda is currently operating a waiting list.
Worked for years as a fitness instructor and personal trainer and it gave an insight into how trauma, grief and pain can not only impact us physically and emotionally but affect all areas of an individual’s and their families lives.
I received BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, currently studying an MA in CBT.
Breda offers sessions to clients from all walks of life including teenagers and also offer online and phone consultations.
Alan Jones
Alan is currently operating a waiting list.
Over the past ten years he has worked within his own private practice in Limerick city, along with various organisations such as Saoirse Treatment centre in Limerick, Merchants Quay and the Youth advocate program (YAP) Ireland. YAP.
Alan offers sessions to clients from all walks of life including teenagers and also offer online and phone consultations.