Meet your Therapist

Viv is a qualified Systemic Psychotherapist. She completed her Masters in Science in Systemic Psychotherapy and Professional Qualification in Family Therapy at Queens University Belfast and Clanwilliam Institute, Dublin. She also works as a qualified Senior Social Worker in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and qualified with a Master’s in Social Work at Trinity College Dublin.

She is trained in CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and DBT (dialectic behavioural therapy) which are useful therapy modalities which can support a range of difficulties when a person is struggling with their mental health. She has worked as a social worker in adult mental health for the past 19 years and has previous experience working with children in care.

She is a member of Family Therapy association of Ireland (FTAI) and professional body CORU, regulator for Health & Social Care Professionals.

A Systemic Psychotherapist works with individuals, couples, and families in the context of their relationships. The therapist helps to identify patterns of communication, explore new ways of communicating and creates space to explore worries and emotions. Sessions are client-led, and the aim is to engage in meaningful conversations that offer the individual, couple, or family different ways to view the difficulties they are experiencing and create new meaning for their relationships.