Our Team

MSc in Comparative Social Change from Trinity and UCD & BSc in Sociology and Social Policy from UCD

Aiden oversees venue management and academic timetable planning at PCI College, ensuring the efficient scheduling and delivery of all programmes across multiple teaching sites. He coordinates with internal teams and external partners to maintain a robust venue booking system, develop new site relationships, and resolve any scheduling or capacity issues. A key aspect of Aiden’s role is ensuring full compliance with GDPR and institutional policies, safeguarding data across all programme operations. He supports the smooth running of academic activities by maintaining accurate records, communicating timetable changes, and upholding high operational standards. Aiden’s expertise lies in timetable coordination, venue operations, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder management within a higher education environment.

BA Honours in Film and Video Production, QQI Level 6 Certificate in Media Production.

Aisling oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Programmes Office, supporting the team and ensuring key administrative processes run smoothly. She also acts as the Disability Officer, working closely with students to ensure they receive the appropriate support throughout their studies.

BA & MA in Integrative Counselling (CIT, 2010-2019)

Andrew is an IACP accredited Psychotherapist/Counsellor in private practice in Cork and online, since 2010. He holds a BA degree and MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy from CIT (Now MTU) and has post qualification training in IFS and EMDR modalities. He has been with PCI for a number of years now with his role encompassing the Certificate Programme Leader, Faculty Lecturer, & Academic Team Leader for Cork.

BSc in Psychology, BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy, MA in CBT, MIACP

Anna is a Humanistic and Integrative therapist specialising in CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy. She works in private practice and adopts a flexible and personalised approach to support clients with stress-management techniques for anxiety and panic attacks. She is passionate about languages and culture, and offers therapy in English, Italian and Spanish. Anna is also experienced working online through the EAP Programmes across Europe. In recent years, she has focused on children and adolescents, both in private practice and in Primary Schools in Ireland. 

PhD. Candidate, Technological University of the Shannon, TUS (Currently). MSc. Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling, PCI College, Middlesex University. Higher Diploma, University College Cork. Higher Diploma, National College of Ireland.   Aoife is an Academic Lecturer at PCI College, currently lecturing on several modules on the BSC. Counselling & Psychotherapy and the MSc. Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling programmes. She also works in private practice in a large psychotherapy practice, seeing adults and adolescents. She has a particular professional interest in and experience of working with transgender/gender questioning adolescents, the LGBTQIA+ community and neuro-divergent individuals. Aoife is currently a PhD. candidate at the Technological University of Shannon (TUS), where her research is focused on exploring the meaning of relational safety in psychotherapeutic spaces.

Microsoft Office Specialist Award in Word and Excel. AHEAD Start (Disability Training)

Breda joined PCI College in 2014 as the receptionist. She has since been promoted to her current role as Student Services Senior Manager. Breda is responsible for areas such as overseeing the student services team, maintaining the functionality of the department and supporting the students, including those with disabilities along their educational journey.

MSc Systemic Family Psychotherapy

Brian is an accredited Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with the Irish Council of Psychotherapy and the Family Therapy Association of Ireland. His private practice is based in Stillorgan, Dublin and Laois where he works therapeutically with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families drawing upon evidence based best theory and practice in a confidential and non-judgemental manner.

Brian has several years lecturing experience as well as several years’ experience designing and delivering undergraduate and post graduate degree programs in Ireland and abroad.



His research interest relates to high conflict relationship breakdowns and the impact of these on children and young people. He has been invited to deliver his research findings at national and international post graduate research conferences such as St. Petersburg, Russia, European Parliament Brussels, Queens University, Belfast, the Tavistock Clinic, London, British Psychological Society, and Dublin City University among others.



Brian is passionate about inviting professionals and practitioners to consider integrating systemic family ideas and interventions into their existing skill set enabling and empowering practitioners working with one or more individuals in a therapeutic setting.

Another area of Brian’s practice relates to family law mediation. He is accredited with the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland where he facilitates separating couples to retain decision making control regarding the dissolution of the marriage / relationship resulting in legally binding agreements as an alternative to the lengthy, costly, adversarial and arbitrary court process that can last many years perpetuating conflict, adding to the emotional and psychological distress to children and young people as well as dis-empowering parents from making their own decisions about their own lives in a timely manner. Brian Mainly runs CPD for PCI College in his area of expertise of Family work.

BA, MSc
M.Ps.S.I, MACI

Bridin is the Clinical Administrator at PCI College since September 2024. She is responsible for implementing & co-ordinating all clinical requirement protocols across PCI College programmes, including all tasks critical to the effective operation of the clinical department. She works closely with and ensures students adherence to programme-specific clinical requirements alongside providing comprehensive support to facilitate students in the completion of their programme-required clinical obligations.

Bridin is an Addiction Counsellor with previous experience in Forensics, Youth Justice, and co-ordinating corporate & clinical programmes in psychological clinics.

Bruno’s primary responsibilities as a Student Recruitment & Retention Officer are to support the Marketing and Student Recruitment Department, focusing on student enquiries and applications. He is often the first point of contact for potential students and is responsible for managing the student application process with the Student Services Department.



Bruno holds a BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care from Technological University Dublin. In his spare time, Bruno enjoys going to the gym, movies, and video games.

Dip. in Counselling and Psychotherapy PCI College, BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy PCI College

Carol is a faculty lecturer with the Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon campus’, lecturing on all aspects of the BSc programme. She is the Academic Team leader for Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon, which involves supporting the lecturing teams in those venues. Carol is the module leader for CP633 Personal and Professional Integration, involved in both module delivery and module development and improvement. She also developed and facilitated numerous CPD courses, including Working with Couples and Trauma-informed practice.

BA in Business Management
PG Degree in Marketing Strategy
MSc Digital Marketing Strategy from Trinity College

As the Head of Marketing & Student Recruitment, Carol assumes a pivotal role in orchestrating a comprehensive array of responsibilities. This encompasses overseeing marketing initiatives, both traditional and digital, as well as driving business development efforts. Furthermore, Carol adeptly manages all aspects of public relations endeavors. A crucial facet of her role involves guiding student enquiries, facilitating course applications, and cultivating continuous professional development, alongside personal development growth planning.



Carol’s responsibilities extend to the meticulous organisation of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference, alongside the supervision of bespoke training opportunities. Collaborating closely with College Directories, Carol diligently crafts and implements optimal business strategies, while also directing effective marketing and sales tactics. She is instrumental in refining operational processes and procedures to ensure an exemplary student experience. It’s worth noting that Carol’s proficiency extends to her role as a Data Protection Officer, spearheading GDPR-related concerns.



Educationally, Carol holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, a Postgraduate degree in Marketing Strategy, and an MSc degree in Digital Marketing Strategy from Trinity College. Her career has been dedicated to leveraging her personal and professional acumen to elevate companies in their respective fields, steering them toward success. This commitment echoes her aspiration to consistently deliver unparalleled customer service to PCI students, all the while fostering mental health awareness and disseminating counseling & psychotherapy updates to both the community and its student body.



Beyond her professional sphere, Carol is deeply dedicated to spending cherished moments with her family, friends, and her loyal canine companion, Thor. During her leisure hours, she indulges in reading, culinary pursuits, and immersing herself in the realm of movies and TV series. Carol’s preferred genres encompass Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Crime, and Fantasy.

MSc in Digital Marketing Practice from SETU
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute

As Marketing Executive, Chiara is responsible for the college’s website, digital marketing initiatives, and broader promotional efforts. Her work involves launching new courses and events, developing comprehensive marketing strategies, and supporting various communication channels to enhance student recruitment and engagement.

MSc (MHS) (Open), BSc (Hons), HE Dip Counselling, Dip Advanced Reflexive Supervision

Chris an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist and supervisor with an interest in substance misuse disorders and mental health. He is an experienced tutor and group facilitator and works both online and in person. Chris is passionate about counselling and self-development and facilitates workshops in MI as well as counselling approaches and skills. Further work facilitated learning for young people excluded from mainstream education, adults returning to education and leadership training. He continues to work as a manager of counselling services and contributes to the development of policy and practice in community-based interventions for people with substance misuse disorders and mental health across NI.

Dip Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. MA Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. MIACP Colette completed a Master’s in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy following completion of the Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP). She is the current Vice President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC), a member of IACP and a former member of the IACP Southern Region Committee. Colette is also a registered counsellor with the Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI). 

Dip. Counselling (Tivoli), Diploma. Gestalt (Dubh Linn), Adv. Dip. Clinical Supervision (Middlesex), MSc Psychotherapy (UCD)

Colm is a founder member of The Centre for The Care of Survivors of Torture (CCST) in Dublin and of the former H.S.E. Asylum Seeker And Refugee Support Service in Drogheda (ARCSS).



Colm works as a clinical supervisor, psychotherapist and tutor. He has an interest in Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) schemes and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) work. He maintains a private practice online and he is interested in cross cultural counselling and the psychoanalytic discourse.



At PCI College he manages the students in Year 2 of their BSc study programme and he lectures in humanistic and existential psychotherapy as well as personal development and psychoanalysis.

Cert. Psychology. Prof Dip. BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy MIACP

Dan brings a strong foundation in psychology, counselling, and education to his work at PCI College. He completed a Certificate in Psychology, Human Growth and Development, holds a QQI Train the Trainer qualification, and trained extensively with PCI College, completing the Certificate course and gaining both the Diploma (which was, at the time, accredited with the IACP) and the BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dan has been a practising counsellor/psychotherapist in Dublin since 2016, working from a robust integrative therapeutic framework rooted in humanistic counselling and psychotherapy. He incorporates CBT, solution‑focused, and psychodynamic approaches as required, tailoring his work to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Dan also spent more than two years as a Psychotherapist with Pieta, where he provided specialised therapeutic support in the areas of suicide intervention, self‑harm, and bereavement. He is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP), reflecting his commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.



In his role as Academic Support Officer, Dan plays a key leadership role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of academic processes across the college. He provides structured guidance and mentorship to Associate and new Lecturers, and oversees the work of Student Development & Progression Officers (SDPOs), who are central to the Care Team at PCI. Through this work, Dan contributes directly to maintaining a high‑quality student experience and supporting the academic and professional formation of therapists‑in‑training.



A core part of Dan’s responsibilities is the management of Student Concerns & Resolutions. He serves as the primary point of contact for all informal and formal student concerns, ensuring matters are addressed in line with college policies and procedures. Dan maintains clear reporting pathways, initiates appropriate mechanisms for investigation and response, and facilitates constructive discussions aimed at fair, timely, and student‑centred resolutions. He ensures all concerns and complaints are handled with consistency, transparency, and care. Beyond his academic and administrative duties, Dan contributes significantly to student engagement, programme progression, and PCI’s wider community outreach. This includes delivering progression visits to discuss the BSc pathway, hosting PCI’s podcast Empathic Exchange, and participating in both Certificate and BSc Opening Evenings. These initiatives help students navigate their training journey and build a strong sense of community within the college.



Dan is also a member of the PCI faculty, lecturing across Years 1 to 3 of the BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy, where he supports students’ academic, clinical, and personal development throughout their training. Dan previously served as the Dublin Academic Team Leader, providing academic and administrative leadership across the region. In that role, he ensured the delivery of high‑quality learning experiences and oversaw programme standards in alignment with college policies and expectations.

MSc Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing

As Acting Head of Marketing & Student Recruitment, David brings over nine years of experience in the dynamic marketing landscape to his leadership role at PCI College. He is responsible for leading the marketing of all of PCI College programmes and initiatives, such as our Bespoke Training offering, in addition to organising the annual National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference.

Bsc Counselling & Psychotherapy (PCI College), Foundational Certificate in DBT (Marsha Linehan Psychwire) , BA Communications (DCU), Msc Multimedia (DCU)   Derek is an associate lecturer who is responsible for student personal development which includes fostering a students sense of self and how they relate to others. Derek aids students in the generalisation of therapeutic skills and interventions with a keen focus on preparing students for working professionally as counsellors and psychotherapists.

Derek has a private practice as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and works as a DBT therapist/skills trainer in partnership with DBT UK & Ireland. He is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

Derek draws on a range of approaches in his clinical work, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic-informed interventions, mindfulness, and philosophical perspectives. His areas of focus include the development of self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, increasing distress tolerance and building emotional resilience in clients.

BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy (PCI College)

BA Hons in English Language and Literature (Queen’s University Belfast)

Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (PCI College)

Masters in Public Administration (Ulster University)

NLP Licensed Practitioner (Irish Institute of Neuro Linguistic Programming)

Diane is an accredited counsellor / psychotherapist in private practice. She also facilitates workshops in personal development and handling difficult relationships. Apart from lecturing for PCI College she assists in training undergraduate psychology Students on placement with Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Programme. Before becoming a counsellor Diane lectured in management and personal development for Southern Regional College, Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and regionally across organisations in health and social care, where she was also a coach and a coach supervisor. Her work with groups and individuals embodies acceptance, compassion and intuitive connection.



 

Post Leaving Cert in Travel & Tourism, Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy

With almost 14 years of dedicated service in Student Services at PCI College, Donna has gained extensive experience supporting students throughout their educational journey. Her role has involved overseeing student services operations, coordinating departmental functions, and ensuring smooth communication between students, lecturers, and administrative teams. Over the years, she has contributed to improving student engagement, streamlining service processes, and fostering a supportive and efficient learning environment. This long-term experience has deepened her understanding of higher education operations and strengthened her skills in administration, problem-solving, and student support.