Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Jennie is a fully qualified psychotherapist and holds a BA Honors Degree in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Jennie is a pre accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and as such, strictly adheres to their Professional Code of Ethics and Practice.
She continually updates her skills through courses, workshops and regular supervision.
She has recently trained and qualified as a Natural Mindfulness Guide.
Jennie is currently completing the two-year AnamCara Apprenticeship Programme run by the Sacred Art of Living Centre. This programme explores the spiritual aspects of our lives dealing with many existential issues such as meaning, forgiveness, relatedness, and hope. Jennie’s training is specialising in working with grief and loss.
She is also a Chartered Accountant having worked in corporate Ireland for many years.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Jennie works from an integrative humanistic and holistic perspective and is passionate about helping people overcome many of the challenges and struggles that they may face as they journey through life.
She believes in the unlimited potential that exists in all of us for change and growth in the face of adversity incorporating all aspects of a person’s being – body, mind, spirit, and soul.
Jennie draws from many theories and techniques including person centred, existential, psychodynamic, psychosynthesis and body psychotherapy to offer clients a unique experience that best suits their individual needs.
Jennie offers clients a compassionate, empathic, safe, non-judgemental, confidential and caring environment in which they can explore any issues they have with their mental and emotional health and well-being.
Counselling Experience and Area of Interest
Jennie has worked as a psychotherapist in several not-for-profit organisations in Ireland including ISPCC and Let’s Get talking in Galway and more recently has moved into private practice.
Jennie has worked with clients on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, trauma, personal growth, and existential life issues.
Jennie has a particular interest in supporting bereaved parents of perinatal loss. Being a bereaved parent herself she has a unique and personal understanding of this type of loss which she brings to her work with grieving parents.
Another specific area Jennie has trained in and brings to her client work is the integration of nature with psychotherapy through the lens of green care, ecotherapy and outdoor therapy.
