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David Kelly
David Kelly
PCI Counselling Service Co-ordinator
David is a pre-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist having completed the BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at PCI College. He has been working in a clinical capacity since 2022 and is currently working toward full accreditation.
During his final year as a student, his case study centred on integrating person-centred and psychodynamic approaches to therapy, and he continues to pursue this interest in his clinical practice. His dissertation was titled “The Digital Nurse and Black Mirroring: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Flowing” and investigated the psychodynamics behind seemingly mindless social media scrolling.
In his role as the PCI Counselling Service Co-Ordinator, David ensures the referral pathway between client and trainee counsellors at PCI College is achieved efficiently and seamlessly. He provides support to students connected with the PCI Counselling Service and works closely with the PCI Counselling Service Manager, assisting in the nationwide expansion of the service.
David loves long conversations, listening to podcasts, and spending quality time with friends and family.
PCI Counselling Service Co-ordinator
David Maher
David Maher
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
David McPhillips
David McPhillips
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
David O’Mara
David O’Mara
Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager
David joined PCI College in May 2022 as a Senior Marketing Executive. He is primarily responsible for the digital marketing efforts of the college, assisting the Marketing & Student Recruitment department wherever he can to achieve its targets. Since September 2023, David has been the Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager.
David holds a BA from UCD, an MSc in Marketing from TUD, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.
In his spare time, David enjoys reading, running, and cooking.
Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager
Diane Gowing
Diane Gowing
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Donna Kealy
Donna Kealy
Student Services Executive
Donna gained qualifications in travel & tourism at The Liberties College. She has a background in financial services working in banks for many years before her time at PCI College. Donna has been with the college for the last 9 years. Her main role is Student Services Executive which she looks after student tuition fees, applications, registrations, and many student services administration tasks.
Over the years she also worked on reception and was the first point of contact for all external communications with always an enthusiastic manner and great customer service.
Donna is also our Health & Safety Officer; she takes responsibly for all staff and students safety in our main campus at Corrig House.
Student Services Executive
Dr Paul Hayes
Dr Paul Hayes
MSc Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy Programme Leader
Doctorate Counselling Psychology, MA Addiction Studies, BA Psychology.
Dr Paul Hayes is a Senior Counselling Psychologist, a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, and works with the Health Service Executive in adult mental health. He first undertook psychology undergraduate studies more than 25 years ago in University College Dublin.
Paul developed an interest in evidence-based person-centred models of treatment after completing a Master’s in Addiction Studies in 2004 and worked for several years in a residential addiction treatment setting specifically designed with this ethos at its core. He gained an Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) accreditation and became a Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) before pursuing the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Trinity College Dublin in 2009.
Paul’s work brought him to a variety of well-known residential addiction treatment settings, where he worked for 10 years. He has also worked in primary care psychology, inpatient mental health settings, early intervention teams, CAMHS, and psycho-oncology before taking up his current role implementing the Talking Therapies Model of Care with the HSE. Although primarily regarding himself as a practitioner, Paul enjoys the diversity that a career in counselling allows, including assessment, managing, supervising, research, and training early career counsellors and psychotherapists. Dr Hayes was delighted to join PCI College in 2017, where his role has included lecturing and research supervision. He is current Programme Leader for the MSc. in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy.
MSc Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy Programme Leader
Dr. Lorna Fortune
Dr. Lorna Fortune
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Dr. Teresa Graham
Dr. Teresa Graham
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Eileen Hopkins
Eileen Hopkins
Associate Lecturer
Dip. BSc. (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Dip in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Dip in Child Psychology. Dip.Coaching. MIACP. MICF.
Eileen is an accredited Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapist, Life, Career & Public Speaking Coach, certified trainer & professional speaker. She spent over 30 years in nursing and nurse management & witnessed first-hand stress, burn-out & vicarious trauma in many colleagues.
Eileen set up her own company to pursue her passion for emotional health, self-care, resilience, personal development, pain management, education, and empowering change. Eileen believes that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilled life despite the many obstacles’ life can throw in their way. Lecturing on our Certificate Programme. Eileen holds the position of Student Development & Progression Officer for our Students in Kilkenny. 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.
Associate Lecturer
Eleanor Glennon
Eleanor Glennon
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Emily McArdle
Emily McArdle
HR and Health & Safety Administrator
Emily is responsible for HR and Health & Safety Administration and supporting the college in maintaining and updating HR & Health and Safety standards She is a HR and administration professional, with over twenty years’ experience in HR and administrative roles in the hospitality, recruitment and pharmaceutical sectors.
She studied HR (CIPD) and employment law (IBEC) in The National College of Ireland and completed a diploma in Hotel and Catering Management in DIT (TU Dublin). She is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
In her spare time she enjoys baking, cooking, walking and listening to music.
HR and Health & Safety Administrator
Eric Lupu
Eric Lupu
Student Recruitment & Retention Executive
Eric’s primary responsibilities as an administrative officer, are to support the Marketing and Student Recruitment Department, particularly regarding tasks such as customer engagement and often acting as the first point of contact for potential customers. The role involves responding to enquiries and developing positive relations and networking opportunities. He is also responsible for communicating with potential students and managing the student application process with the Student Services Department, as well as contributing to PCI College’s marketing campaign through analysis of enquiry data.
Eric has a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in Law & Criminology, and in his spare time, enjoys watching movies, sports and reading.
Student Recruitment & Retention Executive
Ericka Fitzgerald
Ericka Fitzgerald
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Ethan Moore
Ethan Moore
Head of Operations
BA International degree in Geography Sociology and Politics from NUI Galway
MA in Human Geography from University College Cork
Ethan joined PCI College in 2017 as the Examinations Officer, he has developed and grown his career first being promoted to the role of Programmes Office Administration Manager in 2019 before taking on his current role as Head of Administrative Services from January 2022. One of the primary responsibilities of this role is the management of both Programmes Office and Student Services departments. Ethan is responsible for overseeing the admissions, registry, enrolment, boards, timetabling and general programmes management processes including payment of tuition fees. He also helps to provide clear administrative processes that meet all quality assurance directives and improve the supports and customer service level to the student body.
Ethan holds a BA International degree in Geography Sociology and Politics from NUI Galway and a MA in Human Geography from University College Cork. Having worked as a tutor in UCC and studied degrees at both undergraduate and master’s level he is well aware of the common issues students can experience and uses this knowledge to help PCI College in supporting students in these areas. In his spare time Ethan enjoys watching Rugby and football and is a diehard Connacht and Chelsea supporter.
Head of Operations
Gael Kilduff
Gael Kilduff
Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy
BSC Counselling & Psychotherapy,
Advanced Diploma Supervision,
Diploma couples counselling,
Post Grad cert CBT,
Cert in Mindfulness based cognitive therapy,
Cert in the developmental model of couples therapy.
Gael Kilduff is an IACP-accredited therapist and supervisor with a career spanning over 25 years. Initially specialising in Relationship and Couples Counselling, Gael went on to further study in the area of counselling & psychotherapy and has worked for many years in Athlone Counselling Practice, which she co-founded in 2009. Along with her practice work, she also worked on behalf of the Longford Westmeath Educational Training Board, offering psychological support to teenagers and young adults. In more recent years, she expanded her practice to include supervision with a special interest in fostering reflective practice among therapists and guidance counsellors. Gael has, for the last fifteen years, focused additional efforts on counselling education and now holds the position of Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy programmes with PCI College, where her primary responsibilities encompass leading the lecturing team and ensuring all programmes meet the quality standards required by the college and any respective validation/accrediting bodies.
Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Gavin Healy
Gavin Healy
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Georgina Campbell-Morrison
Georgina Campbell-Morrison
Associate Lecturer
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.
Associate Lecturer
Georgina Kennedy
Georgina Kennedy
Counselling Service Manager
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. Her role as the PCI Counselling Service Manager is to oversee the operation and expansion of the counselling service. To manage the referral path between the client and the student counsellor, ensuring efficient and smooth-running service and identifying opportunities for growth. The PCI Counselling Service Manager encompasses the Designated Liaison Person position. This role requires compliance with all confidentiality and GDPR protocols.
In her spare time, Georgina likes to go to spend time with family, go to concerts, and travel.
Counselling Service Manager
Isabel de Cea Oroz
Isabel de Cea Oroz
Student Services Executive Officer
Isabel joined PCI College in 2022 as Student Services Executive Officer. In her role, Isabel deals with day-to-day student queries, ensuring friendly and effective communication with our students, as well as handling student applications, enrolments, tuition fees and student records.
Isabel has a degree in English Studies from the University of Valladolid in Spain, where she is from. She has previously worked in Customer Service and English Language Teaching before moving on to Administration in higher education.
In her spare time, Isabel enjoys cooking, reading, and going to the cinema and concerts.
Student Services Executive Officer