I am a CDA-Licensed Social Worker specialising in therapeutic work with children, adolescents and families.

I trained in Ireland and the UK and have spent my career working alongside children and families across a range of settings. My professional background includes statutory child and family services, child protection, school-based work and an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health crisis service. In the NHS, I worked with young people presenting to hospital with significant emotional distress, self-harm and mental health difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team.

These experiences shaped the way I practise today. My social work background taught me to look beyond symptoms and understand a young person within the context of their relationships, family, school, development and life experiences.

I am committed to ongoing learning and regularly develop my knowledge and skills through further training, reflection and engagement with current research. I aim to provide evidence-based therapy, drawing on approaches that are supported by research while adapting them thoughtfully to each young person's age, needs, goals and circumstances.

I have continued to develop my therapeutic practice through training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing and play-based approaches. I have completed EMDRIA Basic Training and have a particular professional interest in developing EMDR and creative approaches for children and adolescents. I believe that effective therapy combines evidence-based practice with a strong therapeutic relationship and a flexible, individualised approach.

There is also a personal connection to working within an international community. I grew up in the United States before moving to Ireland as a teenager and later trained and worked in the UK before moving to Dubai. Having experienced significant transitions between countries myself, I understand that questions of change, belonging and identity can form an important part of a young person's story.

Throughout very different roles and countries, the consistent thread in my career has been supporting children, teenagers and their families. I feel privileged to support young people as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, build confidence and find ways to move forward.

I am passionate about helping the people she works with make connections, overcome barriers and feel more able to be their authentic selves. I consider it a privilege to be trusted with a part of someone’s story and find it especially rewarding to see people make meaningful shifts, work towards their goals and carry those changes into everyday life. I also grew up in a family involved in fostering and adoption, which contributed to my on-going interest in attachment, identity and family dynamics.

It is okay to feel nervous about therapy, and you do not have to be good at talking to attend sessions. Finding the right therapist and building a trusting therapeutic relationship are important parts of the process, so it is okay if it takes time to find someone who feels like the right fit for you. If we decide to work together, we will take time to get to know one another and find an approach that feels manageable. Your voice matters, and we will work at a pace that feels comfortable. We might talk, play, create or use humour as we build our connection. There is no "right" way to do therapy so we will work together to make it feel safe and supportive for you.

I believe that access to mental health support is important. A limited number of reduced-fee sessions may be available depending on individual circumstances and availability. Please feel free to enquire, and I would be happy to discuss possible options.