PCI Senior Staff & Faculty

Eoin Stephens

M.A. (Counselling), Dip. Couns., B.A. (Psychology), MIACP, MIAAAC
College President and Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy

One of Ireland’s leading Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Eoin has more than 20 years experience in the field as a therapist, teacher and supervisor. Eoin is also a co-founder of Dual Diagnosis Ireland. He has held positions on various committees of both the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Irish Association of Alcohol and Addiction Counsellors. He has been acknowledged by the IACP for his work in the field of counselling and psychotherapy as the recipient of the 2010 Carl Berkeley Memorial award.
 

Dr. Derek Dorris

(B.A.), Masters (M.Litt.), and PhD in Psychology
Head of Academia & Head of Psychology

Dr. Derek Dorris is one of Ireland's leading cognitive scientists who previous to coming here held the position of College Lecturer in University College Cork for five years. Dr. Dorris is a graduate of University College Dublin where he obtained a degree (B.A.), masters
(M.Litt.), and PhD in Psychology. He has published in top ranked international peer-reviewed journals and in 2007 he was awarded the prestigious IRCHSS Postdoctoral Fellowship. His background is in cognitive psychology with specific interests in self-regulation, motor cognition, and sport psychology.

Rhiannon Murphy 

BSc (Hons) Communication Systems and Marketing.               College Manager

As College Manager, Rhiannon manages all aspects of the smooth running of the College as well as being involved in planning and future developments.  Rhiannon has over 12 years experience in higher education, working specifically in the fields of recruitment, admissions, academic boards and student services.  With experience within an international setting, working with both UK and USA universities, Rhiannon provides valuable knowledge and experience in higher education matters.  Rhiannon has a keen interest in business and management development and is highly focussed on student support and customer service.

Antoinette Stanbridge

B.A. (Hons) Psychology (U.C.D); H.Dip. Counselling (U.C.C.) 
Middlesex University - Link Tutor

Antoinette is a full-time faculty lecturer at PCI College since March 2011 and has lectured extensively for other Colleges. She lectures across all modules and has a particular interest in Mental Health. Antoinette is a published writer in a range of publications and is a regular contributor to our college articles and Reflections magazine. Antoinette has been in private practise since 2001 and has worked under contract for the H.S.E., Barnardos and Co. Waterford V.E.C. Antoinette is also currently a member of the Éisteach editorial board. 

Gisela Oates 

BBSc {Hons} Counselling Psychotherapy; Diploma in Addiction Studies; Cert in Reality Therapy / Choice Theory; Prof Cert in CBT.MIAAAC, MIACP, and WGII.
Certificate Level & Yr1 Head - BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Gisela works as a Core Tutor with PCI college and is involved in both tutoring a number of modules and administrative roles. She is the coordinator for Module 1105b {Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches} and is the coordinator for Module 2F in the Foundation Level Course. She has previously held the role of Student Care and Progression Officer for two years. She has works within the field of Mental Health for 20 years with the NHS in the UK and the HSE in Ireland. In conjunction with the HSE and the Rathmines Pembroke Partnership she was an advocate for Mental Health and facilitated a drop-in centre “The Gateway Project” for six years. Gisela has a keen interest in the process of Intergenerational Healing and Family Constellation work.Gisela is the founder of Serenity Counselling and maintains a Private Practice in Newbridge.

Colm Early

M.Sc. (Couns. & Psychotherapy), Dip Couns, Dip Gestalt, Dip Couns Supervision, MIACP, MAPPI
Yr 2 Head & Supervision/Placement Co Ordinator - BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy 

Colm is a founder member of The Centre For The Care Of Survivors Of Torture (CCST) in Dublin and of the H.S.E. Asylum Seeker And Refugee Support Service in Drogheda (ARCSS). He works as a supervisor, facilitator and tutor. He has an interest with Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) schemes and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) work and he maintains a private practice in Dublin. Colm coordinates Supervision & Placements as well as Modules 2210; 2312 (Clinical Placement) and 2209a (Abnormal Psychology).

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