Lecturers

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. 

MSc. (PCI & Middlesex University), H.Dip. (UCC), H. Dip. (NCI) Aoife holds space for clients to explore all aspects of themselves and examine their relationships with themselves and others. Her approach is nonjudgmental, kind, and loving. She firmly believes that with the proper support, individuals will uncover their own unique solutions to any challenges they may face. She strives to help clients recognise their innate wisdom, creativity, genius, and immeasurable power. She works with clients to co-create solutions for various life challenges. Aoife has a deep interest in people and the human spirit/condition, and believes in the power of positive, affirming relationships. Aoife has a strong interest in and considerable experience working with Transgender/gender-diverse adolescents and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She also likes to work with parents who need support, a space to breathe, and freedom to explore what is arising for them. Her city centre practice affirms all neurodiversity and identities.

Aoife is passionate about lifelong learning, consistently undertakes further training and CPD, and is currently a PhD candidate at the Technological University of Shannon (TUS), exploring the meaning of relational safety in psychotherapeutic spaces.

She currently lectures on the BSc. Counselling and Psychotherapy, and MSc. Child and Adolescent programmes.

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.

Dip, BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy. Pro Cert in Couples Counselling. Pro Cert in Trauma

Aside from lecturing with PCI Carol runs a private practice in Co. Mayo, working with adults and couples. Practising from an integrative style of counselling with the person-centred approach and its philosophy of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard at the heart of each and every session. Carol also holds the position of Student Development & Progression Officer for our Athlone Students. The role as Student Development and Progression Officer (SDPO) is at the heart of this Care Team and a direct point of contact for both students and lecturers concerning actively supporting the development of the therapist in training throughout their programme.

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 studied with PCI College completing our certificate course and gaining qualifications of diploma, and BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dan has been a practicing counsellor/psychotherapist, in Dublin since 2016. He works from an integrative approach with a foundation in humanistic counselling/psychotherapy. Incorporating CBT, Solution-focused, and psychodynamic perspectives depending on the needs of the client. Dan held position of Psychotherapist with Pieta, for over 2 years working specifically in the areas of Suicide Intervention, Self – Harm and Bereavement, and is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.

His role as Academic Support Officer is to provide flexible programme support through various pathways, such as guidance and mentoring to Associate and new Lecturers, co-ordination and management of Student Development & Progression Officers. The role of SDPO is at the heart of the Care Team at PCI. A direct point of contact for both students and lecturers actively supporting the development of the therapist in training throughout their programme. and advocacy, marketing, and recruitment support. Dan is one of our faculty lecturers, lecturing on the Certificate and the BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dan also holds the position of Dublin Academic Team Leader and manages Student Concerns & Resolutions. The primary role of the Academic Team Leader is to provide academic and administrative leadership within the Dublin region. Duties include ensuring Lecturers provide a top-quality learning experience to students along with overseeing the delivery of your programme to the highest standard and within the expectations of the college as stated within college policies and procedures. Dan acts as the main point of contact and guidance on all informal/formal student concerns in line with college policies and procedures through the establishment of effective reporting channels. Initiates relevant mechanisms for investigation/response, which includes facilitating discussions on resolution within the framework of the college guidelines. Oversees all actions required to address concerns/complaints in line with the appropriate college policies and procedures.

BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy (PCI)

David lecturers on the BSc & Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy. David is an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP).

As well as working with PCI College, David also runs a busy private practice providing counselling, psychotherapy to individuals, specialising in working with younger people. David also provides workshops in Secondary Schools across Ireland in topics such as mental health awareness, exam preparation and building reliance, social media pitfalls and personal development for teenagers in the modern world. In this work, David aims to empower people to embrace emotions that they may experience as negative or overwhelming with the aim of building their resilience and becoming more self-aware, confident and motivated.

Masters of science Drug and Alcohol Policy Trinity 2012,

Post graduate – Business Ul 1999, Diploma in Adult Guidance and Counseling Maynooth – 2009,

PhD candidate UL- psychology,

Adolescent Community Reinforcement Trainer,

MI expert.

David McPhillips has worked with adolescent substance misusers and has previously worked with long term unemployed as well as working as a trainer for a number of years. David is a qualified ACRA trainer, holds a PhD from the University of Limerick and an MSc from Trinity College in Drug and Alcohol Policy. David’s interests lie in the area of addiction and recovery, engagement and creative interventions.

BA Communications. BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy. Derek is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and a graduate of PCI College. Derek has his private practice and works as a DBT therapist with the DBT Centre of 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, increasing distress tolerance, and building emotional resilience in clients.

Derek is also a certified Olympic weightlifting coach, musician and enjoys yoga.

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.

 

Counselling Psychologist with Psychological Society of Ireland

I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist with Psychological Society of Ireland and an accredited CBT supervisor and therapist with BABCP, having qualified 25 years ago. I am involved in the CBT programmes at PCI College.

Much of my work has been within the UK NHS, including senior clinical leadership, expert clinical practice, training and research. My teaching and training roles span academia, health care and corporate settings working with a wide range of professionals.
My voluntary sector experience includes working with overseas NGOs and UK based charities, predominantly working with the impact of extreme and complex trauma supporting capacity building across multiple systems.

I am passionate about using evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR and systemic modalities, to work collaboratively with individuals and teams to help them better understand their psychological wellbeing and to feel more confident in making meaningful changes to improve their lives. I have specialist skills and knowledge in working with people presenting with complex trauma, severe depression and anxiety, and with psychological distress associated with physical illness.

Psychology & Sociology degree, PHD Sociology & Healthcare.

Dr. Teresa Graham works in private practice as a Counselling Psychologist, has a degree in Psychology and Sociology from University College Cork, an MA in Sociology from WIT a PHD in Sociology from the University of Limerick, a Diploma in Counselling from the Institute of Counselling in Glasgow, a Diploma in Psychology from the Open University and a Diploma in Life Coaching from Newcastle College. She belongs to the British Psychological Association, and is qualified to carry out psychometric assessments, Is a Certified Mediator, specialising in family mediation, and mediation through separation and divorce and is member of the Irish Professional Mediators Organisation, and an Associate with Arc Mediation, Waterford. , Teresa lectures in Sociology at degree level for DCU and Counselling at foundation and degree level for PCI College, Dublin. She has been accepted by the Court Services as being qualified to do child assessments in Family Law cases and has been doing this work for thirteen years, is a patient advocate and her research interests include health care and personal development. Has acted as External Examiner for Galilee House and MTU.

MSc. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Dip. BSc. (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

H. Dip. In Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy

Dip. Child Psychology. Dip. Life & Business Coaching. MIACP MICF

Eileen Hopkins is an accredited Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapist, Life, Career & Public Speaking Coach, a Certified Trainer & Professional Speaker. Having worked for over 30 years in nursing and management, Eileen has witnessed the impacts of stress and burnout firsthand, and this fuels her passion for emotional health, resilience, and personal development.

Eileen is an award-winning international speaker, and she recently delivered a TEDx talk entitled: ‘Living beyond your labels’. Eileen believes that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilled life despite the many obstacles’ life can throw in their way.

An accredited member of IACP and ICF. Eileen currently lectures on the BSc. Counselling & Psychotherapy and on our Certificate Programme.

MA Creative Psychotherapy (Humanistic and Integrative Modality), PG Diploma Play Therapy, BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Eleanor is an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. As a lecturer with PCI College, she will be bringing her experience in supporting children, adolescents and their families in her private practice in Kinnegad, Co, Meath, and within organisations and schools in Ireland. Alongside her work as an adult educator delivering QQI Special Needs Assisting and Child Psychology courses, Eleanor has enjoyed delivering talks and workshops for participants which focus on sensory play, parenting and inclusion.

Dip. BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

Ericka is a fully accredited Psychotherapist with an Honours Degree from PCI College. She has been working as a therapist since 2017 and facilitates collaborative therapy through integrative styles. At the heart of her work is safety and empathy based on her core development in humanistic counselling, but she has further training and experience in psychodynamic therapy. Ericka values the relationship between client and therapist as the most important aspect of her work and works with her clients to establish a secure sense of trust and belonging. This is the foundation to a safe working space where clients can explore the ins and outs of their pain.

Ericka Lecturers across the Certificate & BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy Her love of psychotherapy and education merges these two worlds, and she brings that into her teaching style. She relies on vulnerability and psychological safety as keys to success in the creation of a psychotherapist. Ericka also holds the position of Student Development & Progression Officer for our Year 1 Students in Dublin. The role as Student Development and Progression Officer (SDPO) is at the heart of this Care Team and a direct point of contact for both students and lecturers concerning actively supporting the development of the therapist in training throughout their programme.

Dip. BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD. EMDR trained practitioner.

Dip in Neuromuscular therapy. MIACP.

Gavin is an accredited Counsellor/ Psychotherapist with a particular interest in Trauma studies. His interest is in how trauma in many ways manifests as both emotional disturbance and/or physical pain, the mind-body connection. Prior to studying Psychotherapy Gavin qualified as a Physical & Neuromuscular therapist in 2006 and has over 16 years’ experience treating muscular pain and injury and is a member of ANMPT. He had worked in clinical practice before setting up in private practice in 2013. Gavin works from a humanistic and psychodynamic perspective. He places importance on the therapeutic relationship and views this as the foundation to creating a safe and confidential space where people can talk without fear of judgement. Also holding the position of Student Development & Progression Officer for our Year 3 Students in Dublin. The role as Student Development and Progression Officer (SDPO) is at the heart of this Care Team and a direct point of contact for both students and lecturers concerning actively supporting the development of the therapist in training throughout their programme.

MSc Counselling Studies and Therapeutic Communication at the Ulster University

Georgina has been a counsellor with over 13 years of experience, working in my own private practice and in a NHS GP surgery, supporting individuals and couples. She has extensive counselling experience encompassing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and grief counselling, drugs and alcohol, trauma and suicidal ideation, with particular area of interest in anxiety, work-related stress and trauma. Over the last decade as a counselling supervisor and was granted senior accredited supervisor (individuals) by the BACP. Supervising qualified counsellors and counselling trainees. Previously worked in the education sector since 2004 starting in a large comprehensive school and then in a grammar school, counselled for issues such as exam stress; relationship problems –friends, parents, family; self-harm; suicidal ideation; body dysmorphic disorder; eating disorders; bullying and low self-esteem. Also a trainer for Cruse Bereavement Care and then became a tutor at Belfast Metropolitan College, tutoring courses in counselling. I Practicing as an Integrative counsellor, utilizing a compassionate person centred ethos, cognitive behavioural therapy, transactional analysis and psychodynamic theory.

Georgina was a student at PCI College gaining qualifications of Diploma, BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy. She has been working as a therapist over the past 10 years with experience working with adolescents and adults. She works from an Integrative approach with a foundation in Person-Centred counselling & psychotherapy. Georgina has worked in a counselling managerial role before joining our team. She held the role of PCI Counselling Service Manager for three years. She is currently a group supervisor and Student Development & Progression Officer.

In her spare time, Georgina likes to go to spend time with family, go to concerts, and travel.