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Rachel Somers.
MIAHIP, SIAHIP, Reg.ICP, MEAP.
Clinical Psychotherapist and Supervisor
Rachel has worked within the field of mental health since 1997. She graduated from U.C.D. with a degree in Social Science and worked as an Addiction Counsellor before training as a Psychotherapist with The Tivoli Institute in 2002. She became accreditated with IAHIP in 2005. She has worked with a number of organisations since then as a psychotherapist, supervisor, lecturer and tutor. Rachel is an accredited supervisor and a qualified EMDR therapist. She has a special interest in upholding standards within the Psychotherapeutic Community through her involvement with IAHIP. Previously, Rachel has served as Secretary of the Supervision Committee and is now Secretary of the Accreditation Committee since 2018 She currently is the Accreditation Representative to the Governing Body. Rachel specialises in sexual trauma, mindfulness and addiction.
Rachel’s Referral Team
Please note that each member of my referral team acts as an independent therapist, receiving referrals and using the room space here at Somers Psychotherapy. All receipts and documentation will be provided by the independent therapist assigned to you upon request.
Martina Williams
PRE-ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.ScCouns.Psych.
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Martina holds a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College Dublin. She is a fully qualified psychotherapist and working towards her accreditation as a member of the IACP. Martina began her journey towards becoming a psychotherapist in 2018 and works with adult clients. She works from a humanistic and integrative perpective and utilises psychotherapeutic theory, skills of models that best suit the client and their presentation. Martina has experience working with anxiety, depression, loss, grief, and abandonment. She has a keen interest in maternal mental health and is pursuing a specialisation in Perinatal Mental Health. Martina is interested especially in supporting women in the local community who are preparing for pregnancy and providing further support as new mothers.
Róisín Domican
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.A. Theology & Philosophy, PG DIP Youth & Community, M.A. Counselling & Psychotherapy. MIACP
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Róisín has a background working in education and youth work. She has extensive experience working with young people. She has worked across Europe including, the Lake District, London, Rome & Dublin. She has managed youth services and has trained in the area of Child Protection, delivering training and developing child protection policies. Róisín has a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy, a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Approaches in interpersonal Practice (CBT), she has also completed training in Applied Suicide Intervention, online therapy. She is has a Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy. Róisín has an integrative and person centered approach, tailoring the therapy to the needs of each individual. She has experience working with a broad range of needs and issues which include trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and anger. She has a keen interest in the area of resilience and the ability to overcome adversity. As a psychotherapist she is bound by the code of ethics of the National Association of Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP), of which she is currently a pre-accredited member.
Kenneth Egan
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & ADDICTION COUNSELLOR.
BSc.Couns.Psych. MIACP
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Kenneth provides professional counselling in a relaxed environment. This includes counselling in many areas in a person’s life, working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Stress, Abusive Relationships, Bullying, Grief/Loss and Suicide Prevention. He believes that each person starts where they feel they need to be once the appointment is made. The first step is making that call and deciding to put yourself first, possibly for the first time in your life. He holds a special interest in men's mental health and uses his experience in professional sport and exercise to advocate and support younger people in whatever challenges they face.
Orla Malone
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY PRACTITIONER
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Orla graduated from the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland in 2010 with a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She qualified as a Certified Applied Biomagnetic Therapy Practitioner with The Institute of Biomagnetic Therapy in November 2022 and as a Reiki Master Practitioner with the Dublin Wellbeing Centre in October 2022. She is currently undergoing Shamanic Practitioner training with The Shamanic and Psychotherapeutic Academy. She has a special interest in working with women’s mental health and has experience working with clients with anxiety and depression, mood swings, irritability, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, digestive issues and many other issues. Her treatments are specifically tailored to the needs of each patient to make sure they receive the approach that works best for them.
Brendan Markey
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.A (Hons) Couns.Psych. MIACP
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Brendan offers a confidential and non judgemental therapeutic support for individuals to overcome problems in life that may be causing distress, anxiety, fear or isolation. He offers the space and help needed to explore the emotional and physical effects of experience and uses this knowledge to support a journey towards finding practical ways to move through difficult times that will work for each person. He is specialised in addiction and works in a sensitive way that respects the individual. He provides his clients with unconditional support, understanding and respect when working together exploring the unique strength and inner wisdom that emerges during the therapeutic process. He is committed to each person every step of their journey and supports the tools necessary to help them achieve a sense of balance, well being and a sense you are following the path that is true to them.
Kit O’Brien
ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
Dip.Couns. BA.Ed., Dip.Sup.Emp. Pre.Acc.ACI
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Kit O’Brien is a qualified addiction counsellor . He holds a Diploma in addiction counselling since 2018 from the Galilee House of Studies, the official training college for addiction studiesand under the patronage of Sr Consillio, Cuan Mhuire addiction care centre for drug and alcohol addiction located in Athy Co Kildare. Kit has facilitated relapse prevention groups for clients with drug and alcohol addiction as part of their transition from post treatment level to semi independent stages of recovery. Kit also meets with clients on a one to one basis encompassing a person centred approach, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention treatment planning to help support them with both drug and alcohol related challenges. He uses his experience in the use of CBT to support clients manage their difficulties and helping people reduce their stress levels, deal with complicated relationships, grief, and create an awareness around the importance of change and how to embrace change in a positive way.
Ann Fitzpatrick
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
MIACP, B.Sc. (Hons) Couns/Psych., Dip.Couns./Psych., Cert in Add.studies., H.Dip in Women’s Studies
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Ann Greta Fitzpatrick is a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist. She works from a person centered approach and is eclectic in her work. She believes the therapeutic relationship is at the core of this work and endeavors to create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. Ann holds a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College, H.Dip in Womens' Studies from UCD, Cert in Addiction Studies from UCD, and Professional Certificate in Adolescent Studies. Ann also holds qualifications in Art therapy, Sand therapy, Play therapy, and Mindfulness. She has also trained in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) for complex trauma, loss and dissociation. Ann uses this model along with a variety of neurological base calming resources to treat early attachment disruption. Ann works with Adults and has a special interest in working with the transition phase of adolescence to emerging Adult. She is passionate about offering a therapeutic space to try help them make sense of individual experiences of anxiety, depression and various aspects of relational struggle. Ann is available for online therapy also.
Perry Shaw
PRE-ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.SC.COUNS.PSYCH.
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Holding a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI Dublin, Perry is a Pre-accredited member of the IACP and is working towards accreditation. Her background is in early years education and also draws on her many years’ experience as a pre-marriage facilitator. She works through a person-centred and integrative approach. Perry works with adults and aims to provide a non-judgemental safe space for the client to explore thoughts and feelings. She believes that every client has the ability to reach their full potential. Her focus is on the unconscious mind, and the link between past experiences and current relationships, thought patterns, emotions and behaviours. She has an interest in supporting people through grief, depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She also volunteers with SOSAD.
Cormac Callaghan
PRE-ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.Psych.Couns.
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Cormac holds a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is a Pre-Accredited member of IACP. He has a solid foundation in mental health, and a dedication in understanding and helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotions and experiences. Cormac's approach is humanistic and integrative and he uses skills and knowledge from CBT, Psychoanalysis, Holistic, Emotion-Focused and Existentialism, creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment where individuals can share their thoughts and feelings without reservation. Cormac holds a keen interest, knowledge and experience in trauma therapy, particularly childhood trauma. Further Interests include areas such as suicidal ideation, general anxiety, social anxiety, intense anxiety, relational issues, depression, loss, and grief. He is interested in exploring the effects of school, work and environmental stress, as well as mistreatment and firmly trust in the power of addressing these factors to promote holistic healing and personal growth.
Amanda Norton
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
MIACP, Bsc Hons. Couns. Psych., Dip Couns Psych
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Amanda qualified as a psychotherapist in June 2017. A keen interest in crisis work with self-harming and highly suicidal clients, Amanda is also currently working as a psychotherapist in Pieta House. Amanda's approach is tailor-made to each client's therapeutic needs and requirements. Whilst her techniques are primarily drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, her therapeutic relationship with each client is fundamentally Humanistic, based on trust and confidentiality in a non-judgemental and safe setting. Amanda has experience working with those impacted by relationship issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, childhood trauma, bereavement, self-esteem, stress, anxiety and general personal issues. Amanda is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adheres to their codes of Ethics and Practice in her work. She is currently training as a supervisor.
Niamh Broderick
COUNSELLOR AND ART THERAPIST.
BA. (Hons) Couns/Art Therapy., Pre.Acc. IACP Member, H.Dip in Paed/Neonatal Nursing
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Niamh graduated with an Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy from Dublin Art Therapy College. She works with a variety of issues including Trauma, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional regulation, stress and Relationship difficulties. She has extensive experience in supporting families through their experience of paediatric/neonatal critical care, including loss, coming to terms with challenging diagnosis and post-traumatic stress. She also has an interest in supporting health/trauma care workers experiencing secondary stress and burnout. Her approach is primarily a humanistic client-centred one. She works collaboratively with the client in a therapeutic alliance. Using present moment awareness to facilitate process, resolve inner conflict, improve coping mechanisms & resilience and develop a positive empowered sense of self. Niamh believes Art the be a powerful tool in the therapeutic process. Having potential to transcend words that may be difficult to access or vocalise. It can serve as a catalyst for enlightened self-awareness and positive transformations through expression, exploration, reflection and regulation. Art Therapy works with the mind, body and soul to support adults, teens and children to heal both consciously & unconsciously. The use art is optional, and Niamh will be guided by the client and the nature of the therapeutic work as to the suitability of its application.
Maria Chapman
LIFE COACH
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Maria graduated in 2004 with an Arts Degree in Psychology and a Higher Diploma in Management and Marketing. She entered the business world and qualified with a Diploma in Personal and Business Life Coaching in 2010. Maria has coached individuals and groups over the 9 years in a commercial environment and has recently begun coaching in private practice. With her skills and expertise Maria can help you identify goals and develop actionable plans to achieve them. Maria supports individuals to make desired changes, achieve more balance, find fulfilment and increase satisfaction. Maria is available for online coaching also.
Grainne Conlon
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.Couns.Psych. Pre-accred.IACP.
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Grainne is a pre accredited member of The Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP). She holds an Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy from Middlesex university and also an Honours Degree in Acupuncture from the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine. Grainne cares deeply about the well-being of others and has always been passionate about helping people. She believes in the resilience of the human spirit and people's capabilities to create a sense of autonomy and empowerment in order to contend with whatever life challenges they encounter. Grainne works from an integrative perspective which means she uses several different therapeutic modalities, including Humansitic, Choice Theory, Existential, psychodynamic and CBT. This allows her to work collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and preferences in order to find a therapeutic style that suits where you are at in your life. Grainne is experienced in dealing with Bereavement, Grief, Loss of relationship, low self esteem, anxiety, stress, depression, abuse.
Trish Greene
REFLEXOLOGIST
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Treatments
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Trish Greene is a qualified Reflexologist holding a level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Treatments. Having suffered from Eczema her entire life, Trish has a strong interest in healing through complementary therapies, in particular Reflexology. Trish believes in the body's ability to heal itself through reflexology having first hand experience through her own journey. She enjoys bringing balance, relaxation and harmony to her clients and seeing the health benefits Reflexology can deliver.
Deborah Byrne
ACCREDITED CHILD & ADOLESCENT ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST
M.A. Child and Adoles.Psych. BACP
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Deborah graduated with a Masters in Child Art Psychotherapy from UCD (University College Dublin). She completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2013 and has been working as a part-time therapist since then - working as part of a team in a number of different settings. She has also completed Sensorimotor Psychotherapy trauma training (Level 1). In 2020/2021 She volunteered in Cambodia in a hospital setting providing emotional support for children and families and worked alongside a team of social workers and counsellors providing training. Deborah says
her heart and passion is for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and those who may struggle to verbalise and articulate their difficulties. She loves being able to spend one to one time with children and young people. Deborah's specific area of expertise is with children who are 'hard to reach' emotionally.
Through the nature of the work she gets to spend time creating a safe and relational space where each child or young person can begin to express themselves and tell their story, which she feels privileged to witness and facilitate.
Charmaine Chiwara
PRE-ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.A.Couns. ICHAS.
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Charmaine is a pre-accredited member of APCP, Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland. Having graduated with a BA in Counselling and Youth Studies from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences, she is working towards a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at IICP College for completion in 2024. Charmaine believes therapy is a space that allows a person to pause and reconnect. She views the space as a pivotal part of achieving a life of authenticity and by providing a space for a person to feel seen and heard is where the journey to authenticity begins as the obtainment of self-awareness provides us with the tools to navigate the uncertainty of life. Charmaine works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, issues around self-esteem, occupational stress, and relationship issues. She operates under APCP's code of ethics and practice professionally under clinical supervision.
Debbie Flanagan
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.Psych.Couns.
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Debbie graduated with a bachelor degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Dublin Business School in September of 2021. Debbie works from a humanistic and integrative model. Debbie believes in meeting the person where they are on their journey in life and to accompany them on their counselling exploration. Debbie strives to give clients a secure and safe environment which is handled in a non judgemental and empathetic space. Having a background in childcare has given Debbie an unique viewpoint into not only the works of a child but the inner child that may need healing. She works with grief and bereavement, anxiety , depression, relationship issues, stresses and self-esteem issues.
Lisa Kenny
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.Psych.Couns.
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Lisa qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist in 2021 and is a pre-accredited member of NAPCP. Lisa is continuing her studies with IICP towards a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her approach is primarily person centred with a developing interest in the Integrative Approach. Her counselling philosophy is to create a secure space, free of judgement allow people to explore difficulties and struggles in their lives, and supporting them to discover more about their own beliefs, strengths and weaknesses. Lisa has experience working with grief, anxiety and depression.
Darragh McAdam
ACCREDITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
B.bus (Honours), BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. MNAPCP
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Darragh specialises in areas of stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He operates from an integrative therapeutic point of view and aims to draw upon a broad range of therapeutic techniques to meet a person's needs. Underpinning Darragh's therapeutic philosophy is the belief that the individual has the capacity to alter the direction of their life through self exploration in a safe environment. While working together we may use a solution focused approach to achieving the goal ahead. By incorporating a person centred approach as well as a solution focused approach we will aim to allow change to begin and acceptance of that change to take place. As a psychotherapist Darragh holds true to the belief that the stuck piece the person finds themselves in, will not be permanent as long as a committed effort on behalf of the individual and the therapist is made.
Sandra Graham
HYPNOTHERAPIST, PSYCHOTHERAPIST & THRIVE CONSULTANT
ADHP, DHP, MICHP, MIAPH
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Sandra Graham is a fully qualified Clinical & Analytical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist & Licensed Thrive Consultant. Sandra practices two main types of Hypnotherapy – Suggestion Therapy and Pure Hypno-analysis. Suggestion therapy, normally carried out over a course of 1 to 3 sessionssupprts the individual to overcome negative behavioural patterns, phobias, bad habits, smoking, stress, weight management, childbirth anxiety, driving test nerves, nail biting, pain control, public speaking, interviews. It can also be used to give a confidence boost, improve self esteem, feel more empowered, additional support if making big changes in life. It can also help in learning how to concentrate and focus more effectively. Pure Hypnoanalysis (PHA) in Sandra’s opinion is one of the most effective forms of therapy available in the world today for the resolution of anxiety, depression, phobias, fears, eating problems, sexual problems and other psychological and emotional problems/symptoms. She is also a member of both The Institute Of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (ICHP Ireland) and also The International Association of Pure Hypno-Analysts (IAPH) Sandra is dedicated to the ethical and professional use of hypnosis allied to the practice of Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Hypno-Psychotherapy and Psycho-Analysis for the treatment of nervous disorders and emotional problems.