Chris Place
BA Psych, Masters in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, MIACP
Email: chris@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 0838817073
Chris trained as a counselor and psychotherapist with the Tivoli institute. He works in an integrative and humanistic way seeing clients as experts in their own lives and draws from different therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of the client. He sees the therapeutic relationship as key in facilitating change.
Chris obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 2004 and worked as a lecturer and researcher in psychology before embarking on a professional training in psychotherapy.
He is fully accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Cathal McWeeney
BSocSci, Dip Psychology of Counselling, BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy, MIACP
Email: cathal@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 0876814870
Cathal has vast experience with agencies such as “SoSad Midlands”(Save our Sons and Daughters), “Let’s get talking Galway”, “Pieta House” and NUI Galway Counselling service. In addition, Cathal has experience as an Online C.B.T Tutor in relation to people who experience social anxiety. Cathal works from an Integrative Therapeutic model which encompasses Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Solution focused and C.B.T techniques. Cathal acts as a Corporate Affiliate Therapist to a number of international firms based in Galway.
Cathal also comes from a Social Care background which involves the Bio/Psycho/Social Model. Cathal is fully accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Mary Lynn
Diploma in Psychology of Counselling, BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy – QQI validated, MII Graduate of the Marketing Institute
Email: mary@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 087 6352636
Mary trained as a holistic counsellor & psychotherapist with the International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD). She has worked with “Let’s Get Talking Galway” and as a volunteer with Positive Mental Health.
She works with her clients in a humanistic and integrative way and draws from other therapy approaches and techniques depending on each client’s particular issue and what they are seeking to achieve in therapy.
Mary works with many clients who feel that they have lost a sense of themselves or feel stuck in a particular stage of life. She works with her clients to connect and discover who they really are and to find meaning and purpose in their life.
“I believe that everyone’s story is important and unique. I want to hear your story, what’s preventing you from moving forward in your life? Through working together & developing a trusting relationship we will discover who you are and help you be the narrator of the next chapters of your life.” Mary Lynn
Mary is accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Sylvia Colsh
Dip in Psychology of Counselling (NUIG), Hons Degree in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the International College for Personal and Professional development. (ICPPD) QQI validated. BA (Hons) Degree Community Family studies ( NUIG).
Email: sylvia@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 087 2809290
Sylvia has vast experience working with clients. She has worked with the Student Counselling service at University College Galway, (NUIG), let’s get talking Galway & teach Solas LGBT+ Centre.
She works from an integrative model, working from a client centered approach, trusting that the client is the expert on themselves.
The areas Sylvia focuses on are Depression, Anxiety, Sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress, Life Transitions and Crisis, Self Esteem and Self Worth, Loss & Grief and Addictive Behaviors.
Sylvia is accredited Counselling /Psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (IACP)
Teresa Mulholland
Dip. Counselling/Psychotherapy. BA Art/Design. MA (1st class honours) Art Therapy. MIAHI
Email: teresa@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 0876141732
Teresa works as an Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor. She has completed seventeen years as a psychotherapist in the area of Trauma recovery for sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
Teresa has Post Graduate qualifications in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Play Therapy & Jungian Psychology, and has trained in domestic violence support. She works with a variety of issues including; anxiety, stress, PTSD, Grief, loss, depression & relationship issues. Teresa is fully accredited with the Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP).
Jacqui Trill
Counsellor and Psychotherapist. B.A. Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy ICPPD, IACP Member.
Email: info@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 0894730225
Jacqui holds a B.A. Hons degree in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the International College of Professional and Personal Development Athlone (ICPPD). She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). As a psychotherapist and counsellor Jacqui supports individuals to overcome life’s challenges and improve their mental and emotional well-being. As a trained psychotherapist Jacqui has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, perinatal mental health and more. Jacqui creates a comfortable and safe environment that encourages clients to express their thoughts and feelings openly and honestly through a compassionate and non-judgemental approach. Therapeutic approaches are tailored to suit a client’s unique needs to empower individuals to develop the coping skills and resilience necessary to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals. Jacqui is committed to providing compassionate care, expertise and support every step of the way.
Sheena Kelly
B.A. in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, (ICPPD). H. Dip. in Psychology (Conversion). B.A. in Psychology (NUIG).
Email: info@galwaycitycounselling.ie | Tel: 0894226919
Sheena trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist with ICPPD. She works from a humanistic and integrative approach. She believes that by providing the right supportive conditions in a therapeutic relationship, every person has the capacity to direct their own lives in order to achieve the lives they desire. Sheena promotes a sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship in order for clients to fully express themselves and work through whatever difficulties they may be experiencing.
Sheena holds a degree and higher diploma in Psychology from NUIG and has a background in social care. Sheena has worked with Let’s Get Talking and has volunteered with Childline and GDYS (Galway Diocesan Youth Services).
Sheena can help with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse, Grief, Loneliness, Suicide, Burnout, Self Esteem, Sexuality and Self Care.