Counsellors & Psychotherapists
JULIE COOGAN
Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Director of Tree of Life. Adolecense counselling and anxiety management, Executive coaching
Julie is founder and director of Tree of Life. She has been practicing Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2003. Julie provides a safe, warm and non-judgmental environment, to her clients through her person centred, integrative and multidisciplinary approach, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),always client centred. She holds an Honors BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy alongside qualifications in Social Science & Holistic Therapies, Anatomy & Physiology and is a qualified Yoga teacher. Her postgraduate studies include research in Mindfulness and Neurobiology. She combines this skill set, working holistically with clients to enhance self awareness and greater wellbeing. Her experience spans across a wide range of presenting concerns, including self-esteem issues, eating disorders, low mood or depression, self-harm, relationship problems, bereavement and in particular anxiety management & recovery. Julie believes real change is possible through the brave and intelligent decision to engage in the process of therapy.
Julie is an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
MARIE MULLIGAN
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Marie is an established therapist that has worked with a variety of bodies including Merchants Quay, Crosscare and Pieta house. She graduated from Dublin Business School in 2011 with an Honours degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and has since completed post-graduation studies in addiction, trauma and sexual abuse. She is currently completing a level 9 course in‘Children and Loss’ with The Irish Hospice Foundation and the Royal College
of Surgeons.Marie works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, suicide ideation, addiction, self-harm and sexual abuse. She uses an Integrative and Humanistic approach and believes in the quality of the therapeutic relationship to provide a safe, confidential and supportive space for clients.
Marie is an accredited member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and a registered member of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)
JULIETTE SMITH
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Juliette has over 20 years experience working as a Psychotherapist since completing her Master’s degree in Systemic Family Therapy. She also underwent training in Narrative Therapy which states that each person is unique both in their personality and their perception of the world, enabling Juliette to use a varied and eclectic approach to reflect the therapeutic needs and uniqueness of the person. Juliette has a warm interpersonal style and enjoys working with all age-groups. Her work with children and teens is adapted to suit the age-group of the young person who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and loss or other life events. Juliette also works with a wide range of psychological issues such as PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, work-related issues, bereavement and relationship issues. She is also experienced in the area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which she believes can be a valuable way to help resolve psychological difficulties. Juliette finds her work a continuous learning curve and thoroughly enjoys what she does.
Juliette is an accredited member of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)
BARBARA REA
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Barbara has always longed for a career that allows her to help vulnerable people. In the end, it was her own life experience emigrating through various parts of the world that shaped her integrative therapeutic approach, which stems from empathy for people navigating transitions and relating cultures different than their own. Her goal is to create a supportive and accepting environment for clients and therefore offers therapy both in English and Hungarian. She works with individuals and families from a systemic perspective, knowing that we experience wounds through relationships but through relationships we can also find healing. Barbara uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), family systems theory, positive and humanistic psychology, mindfulness and play therapy. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Szeged, a Masters Degree in MPHil Psychoanalytic Studies from Trinity College Dublin and other numerous qualifications which enable her to transform lives of clients who may be facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem or relationship issues, acculturative and immigration stress. She is also trained in child and adolescent psychotherapy, using play therapy when necessary which allows her to help children cope during difficult periods.
TRUDY DARLING
M.I.A.C.P.M.I.A.P.T.I.M.W.G.I.I.
I a person centred humanistic and integrative counsellor and a practising psychotherapist. I have being practising counselling and play therapy for the past 20 years. I am accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and have recently being accredited as a supervisor which allows me to supervise other professionals practising counselling or from other disciplines. I hold a Masters from the university of Chichester in play therapy and in sand therapy. I hold a post -grad in child psychotherapy and a Diploma in suicide studies. I also hold a diploma in creative supervision . I am a Filial therapist and I hold a qualification to assess children’s play skills. I am trained in couple counselling and hold a post-grad Diploma in family therapy.
I also hold a certification from the William Gasser Institute in Reality Therapy and Choice Theory which is very similar to cognitive behavioural therapy. I am also trained in solution focussed therapy. I integrate all my skills to suit the clients needs. I work with Adults Teenagers and young children along with parents who may need support and guidance with their child.
I have worked in the area of mental health for twenty five years with Pieta House, Barnardos a childrenn’s charity. While working there I worked in partnership with Tusla doing initial assessments where children may be at risk. My Career began with a background of working in psychiatric care and in Residential care.
I work with adults and young people to overcome the emotional and psychological distress of: Bereavement and Loss, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Parental separation, Anxiety, Self – Harm, Suicidal Ideation, low self-esteem, Bullying, Sexual identity issues, childhood sexual abuse and Rape. I also work in the area of addiction such as Alcoholism and eating distress. I work with families who are bereaved by suicide and use a programme specially designed to support individuals to process their grief withing a group setting. I also provide parenting support to parents.
Throughout my career I worked in Romania in the Orphanages providing play therapy to young children. This was a wonderful experience and strengthened my belief in the use of play therapy to children who have or are affected with all various issues. I also work with young people who are on the spectrum.
I have a passion for my work and I truly believe in promoting and nurturing the mental health of young children in the hope that they can grow into healthy functioning adults. I will provide you with a safe space that will be confidential non-judgmental, warm, and you will be held with genuine respect to allow you to use the space to reflect feel and to talk out your worries or I can allow you to use creative ways to express your thoughts and feelings and to learn new ways to cope with your worries.
JASON BRENNAN
CTA in Psychotherapy
BA in Psychoanalysis
Certificate in Humanities
CBT practitioner’s cert
Member: IAHIP, TIATA, EATA, ITAA