Type of Work/Specialism
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), Adult Mental Health, Mental Health and Workplace Wellbeing, Adoption, Circle of Security, Supervision
Description of relevant experience/profile
- I have 22 years of experience of working in mental health services: 18+ years in community-based CAMHS, and 3+ years in Adult Mental Health. I have also worked therapeutically with adopted adults and birth parents through the Barnardos Birth History Service.
- In 2025/2026, I have worked as a part-time Lecturer with the University of Galway, and I have been a Tutor on the MA in Social Work in the University of Galway since 2014.
- I set up a mental health and workplace wellbeing business in 2020, and was self-employed for 2.5yrs, providing training on self-care, stress management and burnout prevention/recovery.
- I have providing external supervision for social workers since 2023. I believe that supervision should be a safe collaborative process, built on honesty, trust and support. I aim to provide a confidential space where social workers can openly discuss cases, engage in reflective practice, talk through any team dynamics issues and invest in self-care and CPD.
Qualifications
MSW and NQSW – UCC 1998. Circle of Security Parenting Programme Facilitator – 2022.
Professional Experience
CORU and IASW. I am insured as an Independent Social Worker under Nagalro.
Extra Skills
- Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
- Parents Plus Facilitator (all age groups)
- Experience of travelling, living and working in other countries and cultures
- Workplace wellbeing training and course development
