About Jacky
Compassionate,
experienced,
and present.
A Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience across therapeutic, educational, and professional settings.
Areas of specialist interest and experience include trauma & abuse recovery, adolescent mental health, LGBTQ+ support- including gender minority youth, addiction & recovery, identity & belonging and existential Psychotherapy.
“Meaningful change happens through the relationship.”
Background
Two decades of
therapeutic work
Over the years, I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, identity, addiction, and life transitions.
My experience spans private practice, work with children and adolescents across a range of organisational settings, educational settings, and professional governance, giving me a broad and grounded perspective that I bring into all areas of my work.
My Approach
Integrative,
relational, and
responsive
My approach is integrative and humanistic, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models depending on the needs of the person in front of me. This allows me to work in a way that is flexible, relational, and genuinely responsive, rather than fitting you into a single framework.
Whether the work involves processing trauma, navigating difficult life changes, understanding patterns, or finding practical ways forward, I adapt my approach to what is most useful for you at that particular time.
While much of my work is depth-oriented psychotherapy, I also recognise that some people are looking for a more active, change-focused process. In these cases, I integrate therapeutic insight with coaching-informed support to help create clarity, momentum, and meaningful action.
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with many years of experience supporting young people through emotional, developmental, and relational challenges.
My work with adolescents often involves anxiety, self-esteem, identity, family difficulties, trauma, and the complexities of growing up in an increasingly demanding world. I work to create a space where young people feel respected, heard, and safe, on their own terms.
At present, I am working with young people aged 12 and above.
Clinical Supervision
A space for
professional reflection
I provide Clinical Supervision for therapists and allied healthcare professionals, offering a reflective space to explore client work, professional challenges, ethical considerations, and personal process within practice.
Supervision is both a professional requirement and a genuine support, a place where practitioners can slow down, think clearly, and tend to their own wellbeing as practitioners.
Professional Governance
Shaping the
profession
Alongside private practice, I am actively involved in professional governance and the wider development of psychotherapy standards in Ireland. I am currently the Chairperson of the Governing Body of Directors of IAHIP (Irish Association for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and a Board Director for the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)
I have also acted as a journalistic source for RTÉ, contributing insight on psychotherapy and young people. I have written articles for national newspapers including The Irish Times and the Irish Independent, and am available for consultancy work with professional bodies, educational institutions, and organisations.
Take the First Step
Therapy can feel like
a significant step.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, your teenager, your professional practice, or your organisation, the first conversation can help clarify what you need and whether working together feels like the right fit.
