Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Martina holds a Masters Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy, from Dublin City University (DCU). She also has a BA(Hons) Degree from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) where she majored in Psychology, and studied Philosophy and Sociology.
Martina has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Cross Professional Supervision. She graduated with an award for her writing and her portfolio entitled, “Finding my way through Heart to Heart, Generative Dialogue”. She is currently in the process of attaining accreditation for Supervision with both the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Supervisors Association of Ireland (SAI).
Martina holds a Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and is trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MCBT). She is a fully accredited psychotherapist with the IACP and participates in ongoing CPD training.
Counselling and Psychotherapy Approach
Martina is an integrative psychotherapist who works collaboratively with her clients to customise a therapeutic approach specific to the clients’ needs. She draws from the main theoretical models which include Humanistic and Person Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MCBT).
The relationship between Martina and her clients is at the centre of how she works. She views therapy is a unique and personal process to each individual or couple. Martina works compassionately, seeing trust as essential to ensure the individual or couple are fully supported within a safe and respectful environment.
Martina believes we are a combination of our unique individuality, our lived experiences, relationships and connections. These experiences or relationships can be difficult, confusing and even traumatic. In the counselling space, Martina aims to help clients make sense and navigate these challenges, to have more rewarding relationships with others and themselves, and to develop communication and assertiveness skills from a self-compassionate and authentic self.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
Martina has experience and enjoys working with a very wide range of clients of different ages, backgrounds and cultures. She has worked with the Psychotherapy Services of the HSE, Student Counselling Services of both DCU and TCD, as well as many years with individuals and couples in private practice.
Martina’s areas of interest include but are not limited to relationship difficulties (Couples Counselling), family dynamics including sibling rivalry, Work Related Stress, Students’ Issues (over 18 years), Anxiety (including Panic Attacks), Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Narcissism and it’s impact. She is also interested in working with the body in psychotherapy.
Martina’s fee is €70 for individual clients and €85 for couples
