My Philosophy

This is the geeky part where you get to read about the nitty gritty of my practice, my qualifications, how I work, and the values I endeavour to hold.  

Professional Practice

After several years of working in the space of women’s health and chronic pain, I came to see that an integrative, holistic and systemic approach was required for this work because each client and group is so different. 

I have taken many trainings to support this work, which is grounded in the science of the nervous system and the endocrine system. I bring a polyvagal and person-centered approach to my practice. I am trauma-informed, trauma trained, and am influenced by recovery models, contemplative spirituality as well as thought work coaching. 

Additionally, I integrate psychodynamic, systemic, anti-oppressive and inclusive feminist lenses into my practice, and often consider the theory of group dynamics. These lenses offer very powerful perspectives to consider when working with people and the way they relate in the world. 

I am committed to actively engaging in personal and professional reflection, and I take part in monthly individual and group professional supervision to hold my practice in integrity. Integrity is very important to me and is probably the most important value I aim to work from.  

I bring a gentle but powerful approach to my practice as a coach, always returning to the values of compassion, integrity, accountability, personal responsibility and aligned action.

 

My Background

I have worked with individuals, groups and organisations all over the world. Most of my work now is online via Zoom but I have also facilitated in-person workshops in Ireland, and remain open to invitations to facilitate these again. 

The majority of my experience has been with women requiring support around their menstrual cycle. I have now opened my practice to work with all individuals looking for a somatic and trauma-informed approach for all forms of chronic pain, trauma, relationships and for their professional development. 

 If you are interested in hiring me for your audience, for professional development, or for 1:1 coaching—the first step is a quick enquiry call.

If you have a general question about my services or would like to apply for 1:1 coaching, click below.

Advanced Education, Training & Accreditation

  • Women's Quest Apprenticeship Training in Menstruality with Red School, 2017

  • Certified Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilitator with Red School, 2018 

  • Looking through the lens of Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana, 20 CPD

  • ‘A Year of Polyvagal’ with Deb Dana, 50 CPD 

  • Advanced Family Constellations Facilitator with Julie Williams 

  • Somatic Experiencing, the work of Peter Levine

  • Internal Family Systems model with Dr. Richard Schwartz, 14 CPD

  • Advanced Diploma in Pilates Matwork, National Training Centre, Dublin

  • Womb Blessing with Miranda Gray

  • Womb Yoga with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli

  • Miscarriage and Abortion Support training for care providers with Samantha Zipporah

  • Online Psoas Muscle course with Liz Koch

  • Shamanic Medicine Wheel with Maura Clesham in Ireland

  • Sacred Circle Facilitator Training with Sora Surya No

  • Ancestral Healing, Womb Twin Healing and Loss & Recovery with Jim Cogley

  • Fascial Fitness training with Daniela Meinl

  • Introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Planning  WRAP Seminar 1 with  the Copeland Center and Suicide or Survive, 2020

  • Rahanni Celestial Healing Level 1 Practitioner, 2020

  • Write to Your Truth with Clare Mulvany

  • Wild Discernment - Women and Power with Kimberely Johnson & Liz Koch, 2021

  • Lovingkindness Metta Meditation with Marjo Oosterhoff

  • 8-week Mindfulness with Self Help, UK

  • Meditation within the Wisdom Traditions with Dominic Cogan, 2021

  • CELTA

  • M.Phil Linguistics, Trinity College Dublin

  • B.A Business Studies and French, Trinity College Dublin

  • Start Your Own Business QQI Level 5 Further Education and Training, awarded Distinction, 15 FET Credits, 2020

  • Member of the Anti Victim Blaming Trauma Informed Network of VictimFocus with Dr. Jessica Taylor

  • Member of the Feminist Coach Academy, specialising in social justice and inclusive feminism in coaching.

  • Accredited Practitioner & Training Provider with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine, IPHM