Our Team

Dip & BSc Hons Counselling & Psychotherapy (PCI College/Middlesex University); Practitioner Cert Creative Writing For Therapeutic Purposes (Metanoia Institute)

Simon is an IACP-accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who has worked with PCI College since 2016. He has specialised training in the therapeutic use of writing and a particular link to creative, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ folks. As a lecturer, he has specialised in leading modules around personal and professional development. He also facilitates the College’s trainings around therapeutic writing and gender, sexual, and relationship diversity.

Diploma in Montessori Teaching, BSc Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Sinéad’s responsibilities include lecturer engagement across recruitment, contractual processes, performance reviews, and ongoing professional development. She also plays a key role in assisting the HR function, supporting a range of people‑focused processes within the organisation. In addition, Sinéad oversees facilities management, including the coordination and supervision of housekeeping and caretaking teams.

MA, MIAPTP (Supervisor) MIPD (UK) MEAIP (EU)

Sorca is a psychotherapist, play therapist and clinical supervisor accredited by The Irish Association for Play Therapy and Psychotherapy (IAPTP), holds certification with The European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP) and is a member of The Institute of Disability Psychotherapy (IPD). She is a board member of IAPTP the Irish Association of Psychotherapy and Play Therapy’s National Executive Committee and currently serves as Vice Chairperson.



Sorca is also a member of Disability Psychotherapy Ireland (DPI) and has presented her work nationally and internationally, focusing on the use of creative psychotherapy approaches with neurodiverse people.



Sorca specialises in attachment and trauma work and has extensive experience working with people, young and old, living in care. She has created the Every Body Moves™ range of therapeutic programmes for people with learning differences who share spaces, based on an embodied approach to relationship and emotional regulation.



Sorca has a special interest in working with organisations that provide residential care in Ireland, developing ways of sharing psychotherapeutic language, neurobiology and therapeutic thinking from the top down.

MSc, BSc, HDip

Suzanne is an accredited member of both the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). She is a qualified psychotherapist and also has a masters and undergraduate degree in health psychology. She has been working in her own private practice since 2016 where she specialises in working with clients seeking support for physical health concerns. Prior to this Suzanne worked in Social Services, mainly homeless services supporting individuals and families with many complex needs such as addiction, mental ill health, learning difficulties and child protection concerns.

My academic background started with a BA (Hons) in Law from Letterkenny Institute of Technology in 2015. I later followed my true calling in mental health, earning a BSc (Hons) and a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from PCI College and the University of Middlesex. In 2022, I completed a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, and in 2025, I finished a postgraduate degree in traumatology. I’m also a proud member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), upholding the highest ethical standards in my work. 

I’m Sylwia Kuchenna—Founder of Horizon Mental Health Clinic. I’m a qualified and accredited psychotherapist and traumatologist with a deep passion for supporting people on their journey to healing, growth, and self-discovery. 



Alongside my clinical practice, I’m passionate about education and raising awareness around mental health. I regularly share insights through my blog and YouTube channel, Back to Self, where I explore emotional well-being, resilience, and personal development in an accessible and engaging way. 



As an author, I’ve written three books—Grow into Your Happiness, The Secret Codes to Happiness, and Trauma Through Inner Child Eyes—and I offer workshops focused on Inner Child healing and trauma recovery. I’ve also created online courses designed to help people heal from the past, build confidence, and create more fulfilling relationships. 



For me, psychotherapy is more than a profession—it’s a privilege. I truly value the trust my patients place in me, and I’m committed to creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where they feel heard, respected, and supported. 



Every person’s story is unique, which is why I take an integrative approach to therapy. I draw from various methods—including psychodynamic, humanistic, family systems, Gestalt, and trauma-informed approaches—tailoring each session to meet my patients’ individual needs. 



At its heart, therapy is a powerful journey of understanding yourself more deeply, exploring past patterns, and making meaningful, lasting change. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of that process with the people I work with. 

TTI Mindfulness Teacher Training,

Certificate in facilitation,

BSC Counselling & Psychotherapy,

NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies,

NUI Certificate in Psychology.

Teresa is an experienced and fully accredited therapist. She runs her own very busy private practice in Kilkenny and is also a lecturer on the Certificate and BSc programmes, focusing on Personal Development and skills. In addition, she is also a fully qualified and accredited Mindfulness Teacher.

BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Postgrad Cert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. MIACP  Tina Leonard is an IACP-accredited Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with a strong background in trauma-informed care. She holds a QQI Level 8 Honours Degree and a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, along with a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Tina also has qualifications in Forensic Psychology, Criminology, Forensic Interviewing, and Adult Education.



In addition to her lecturing role at PCI College, Tina works independently as a psychotherapist, supporting adults with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, and the impact of narcissistic abuse. She has extensive experience in management within the not-for-profit sector and has worked widely with neurodiverse individuals. Tina is passionate about guiding the next generation of therapists through a blend of clinical insight and reflective teaching.

BSocSC (UCC), HDip (Psychotherapy, UCC), MA (Integrative Psychotherapy, UCC), MIAHIP Tom has lectured with PCI College for many years and has also taught at MTU and UCC. Along with private practice he works as a counsellor with Aspect, a HSE funded support service for autistic adults in the Cork Kerry region. Tom is interested in Lacanian Psychoanalysis and is a member of the Irish Circle of the Lacanian Orientation (ICLO-NLS).

BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. MSc in Adolescent Psychotherapy. Diploma in Supervision Across Helping Professions.

Associate Lecturer with PCI college for a number of years. I have lectured on a variety of modules, and I particularly enjoy facilitating the personal development modules.

Developed and maintained a busy private practice in Meath and Dublin. Working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

Experienced & currently working with adolescents within schools and other state-funded organisations in Dublin.

DBS, DABS, BSc, MA, PGDE (Cantab.), BFP, FCA

William is a board member of the College and of our parent company, CCS Training. A graduate of the University of Dublin, Trinity College and the University of Cambridge, William is a chartered accountant and holds a number of directorships.