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Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald
Associate Lecturer
Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling,
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology,
Diploma in Life and Business Coaching,
Diploma in Youth and Community Work,
Certificate in Youth Studies.
My name is Michael Fitzgerald and I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Life & Business Coach, Counsellor Trainer, and Yoga Teacher. When I am not with my wife and two children, I am hill walking, surfing, running, swimming or cycling. I find exercise very complimentary to mental health. My approach to friendly, compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental.
I have taught therapists locally, nationally and internationally. The process change is fundamental to counselling; the only guarantee I can give is that in life is that our perspective can be different if we choose it to be different. As well as training future therapists have a private practice where I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families.
Associate Lecturer
Michelle Daly
Michelle Daly
Associate Lecturer
Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy IICP, Assist- Suicide first Aid,
Certificate in Trauma and addiction – Open College Network,
Certificate in Grief and Trauma – Open College Network,
BSC (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy Middlesex University,
Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy PCI College.
Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Level 9)
Michelle is an Integrative therapist practising since 2011. She spent numerous years working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence in their lives. Michelle works mostly in private practice working with adolescents and adults. Michelle is also a supervisor.
Michelle lecturers on the Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy programme.
Associate Lecturer
Niamh Holohan
Niamh Holohan
Finance Manager
CPA Accountant PQ, IATI
As Finance Manager, Niamh is responsible for the financial wellbeing of the College, supporting all Heads of Department and the Board of Management bringing the College successfully through each academic year. Niamh is a qualified Accountant Technician, and part qualified Accountant CPA from CIT and Griffith College Cork & Dublin. Niamh has worked in Finance for over 20 years, starting her career in the IFC (International Finance Corporation) in Washington DC, following on to working in various SME’s and Multi-National experience as a Financial Analyst. Niamh provides valuable knowledge and experience in all areas of finance and is very focused on assisting Management in effective decision making and strategic growth.
Finance Manager
Nicola Hurley
Nicola Hurley
Associate Lecturer
BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy,
BA (Hons) English and History,
MA (Research) Women’s Studies,
Rape Crisis Network Ireland Counsellor,
Crisis Pregnancy Counsellor,
Jungian Psychology and Art Therapy.
Nicola is an accredited psychotherapist working in private practice in Limerick. She has coordinated a dedicated support service for adult learners and student parents at Mary Immaculate College since 2007 and previously worked as part of the Counselling Team at Limerick Social Services Centre. Nicola is a registered counsellor with Rape Crisis Network Ireland. She has significant experience in the provision of pregnancy counselling/support and a background in Women’s reproductive and sexual health. She is particularly interested in supporting clients with life events and transitions, and working in relationship to heal past wounds. She is passionate about Psychotherapy and Adult learning and is delighted to bring her experience in both areas to PCI, having trained herself with PCI (2007-2010). Nicola works from a person-centred, relational approach, and brings an interest in depth psychology and spirituality, which centres on a deep respect for the individual and the journey to self.
Associate Lecturer
Noeleen Murphy
Noeleen Murphy
Associate Lecturer
BA BSC, MA ADS, Family Civil and Commercial mediator.
Noeleen is an experienced Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Supervisor. She has worked in in field of mental health for 20 years. She has lead the team of counsellors in a family centre in Waterford in her role as Counsellor Admistrator. She trained with PCI College and achieved a BA in Psychotherapy and Counselling. She also obtained her Master’s degree in Counselling from UCC. Her training includes an advanced Diploma in Supervision awarded by PCI College and validated by Middlesex. Noeleen has worked as a lecturer with PCI College since 2006. She has been a recipient of the IACP 2020 South East Regional Committee award.
Associate Lecturer
Nuala McDonnell
Nuala McDonnell
Associate Lecturer
MSc in Adolescent Psychotherapy from Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre
Nuala McDonnell is a counsellor and therapist working in private practice in Cork city. She trained in humanistic and integrative psychotherapy with the Flatstone Institute and holds an MSc in Adolescent Psychotherapy from Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre. Nuala is accredited with IAHIP and works with adolescents and adults. She also works with groups of adults facilitating groups in Women’s Wellbeing, Effective Communication, Managing Stress in our Daily Lives and Personal Development. In addition, Nuala is a part time lecturer in UCC on the Social and Psychological Health Studies Diploma course.
Nuala has a background of working in education and disability services and is a member of ICP.
Associate Lecturer
Oisin Newport
Oisin Newport
Executive Examinations Officer
OisÃn is the Examinations Officer working collaboratively with the programmes office. He is responsible for processing assignments, managing the student portal and corresponding with student queries surrounding assessment. Having worked as a tutor in UCD and through his experience as a student, OisÃn is very familiar with the examination processes involved in higher education.
OisÃn holds an MSc in Experimental Archaeology from UCD. In his spare time OisÃn enjoys Historical fencing, playing his guitar, research and cooking.
Executive Examinations Officer
Oonagh Hogan
Oonagh Hogan
Associate Lecturer
B. Social Science;
Dip in Life and Exceutive Coaching;
Masters of Philosophy in Ethnic and Racial Studies;
B. in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Oonagh Hogan works as a psychotherapist (IACP), trainer and lecturer. She also continues to work with the HSE has worked with this organisation for over 20 years. Oonagh joined PCI College in 2015 and predominantly lectures in the areas of Skills and Personal Development. In recent years Oonagh has trained extensively in the area of Mindfulness and incorporates this practice into her lecturing, client work and into her facilitation of retreats and group work.
Associate Lecturer
Padraig Mahon
Padraig Mahon
Associate Lecturer
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Padraig is an accredited member of ICP as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist since 2004 and has been working as a supervisor since 2017. He has worked as a counsellor in a HSE residential unit for substance misuse and trauma and runs a successful private practice providing one to one therapy to clients with dual diagnosis presentations, along with his supervision work. As a past student of PCI, training to become a supervisor, he has further training in the areas of CBT, DBT and EMDR.
As I’m in a matured stage of life I value my leisure time and enjoy reading fiction, music, swimming and as much time in sunny climate as I can get.
Associate Lecturer
Pat Kitterick
Pat Kitterick
Board Member
BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University.
Pat is co-Director of PCI Counselling Ltd. After 10 years in primary teaching, he joined the Department of Education and Skills as Inspector of Schools, retiring some years ago as Assistant Chief Inspector. Subsequently, he graduated from PCI College with the degree of B.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University. Pat’s lifelong interest in teaching and learning continues through voluntary involvement in educational administration.
Board Member
Patricia Farrell
Patricia Farrell
Associate Lecturer
Patricia is an experienced Counsellor and Supervisor with over 25 years of varied counselling and supervision practice, so including 13 years with the HSE . I am also fully accredited with the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Following my work with the HSE I establish a private practice based in Fitzwilliam square specialising in the following areas:
• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Psychosexual Health
• Gender/Relationships
• Workplace Stress
• Bereavement
• General Counselling
One of my principal areas of activity is psychosexual work and I am a member of the Institute for Psychosexual Medicine (IPM) and the Society for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Ireland (SSSTDI). To maintain continuous professional development I attend ongoing seminars with both organisations and am currently engaged in the IPM diploma course.
In my spare time I am an avid reader and gardener. I travel extensively and enjoy swimming and walking.
Associate Lecturer
Philomena Clarke
Philomena Clarke
Faculty Lecturer
BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy
Philomena’s role with PCI College is CPD Lead, Faculty Lecturer, Academic Team Leader for Belfast and Student Development and Progression Officer for Dublin Year 2 BSc 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. Philomena, BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (Hons), is an accredited therapist with the IACP and maintains a private practice in Carlow. Philomena trained as an integrative therapist with a speciality in CBT, working with Adults, Couples and Adolescents. She has spent numerous years working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence in their lives. Philomena is currently finishing a MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy which assist’s her work. Philomena is a keen cyclist, trains an U10 soccer team and enjoys the area of personal development and has a special interest in mindfulness.
Faculty Lecturer
Ramesh Ramsahoye
Ramesh Ramsahoye
Faculty Lecturer
BA (Hons) Art History and Theory,
BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy,
MA History of Art, PGCE Art and Design.
Ramesh Ramsahoye is a Faculty Lecturer and Academic Team Leader for PCI Kilkenny. Before qualifying as a counsellor, Ramesh taught Art and Art History at secondary level. He also has considerable experience in student support, helping young people with the day-to-day challenges of college life and the challenge of gaining entry to top universities. As one of our Academic Team Leaders, Ramesh provides support for both lecturers and students on the BSc programme. He is also a module leader, helping to ensure that the highest educational standards are maintained across our venues. Ramesh currently teaches Humanistic and Existential Psychotherapy and Personal Development. He also runs a thriving private practice, Wexford Counselling Service, and enjoys writing articles for publication on diverse topics in the fields of art history and counselling and psychotherapy.
Faculty Lecturer
Ray Tonge
Ray Tonge
Diploma in Supervision for the Helping Professions Programme Leader
BSC PCI College, Postgrad in integrative bodywork -The Integrative psychotherapy practice.
Ray has a BSc. in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University. Postgraduate diploma in integrative bodywork and bioenergetics. Spent a number of years working with individuals and groups in the field of Addiction. He works as a Humanistic Integrative therapist and supervisor in private practice since 2007. He also lectures in both Certificate and BSc courses at PCI College. Ray is the Programme Leader for the Diploma in Supervision for the Helping Professions, overseeing all aspects of the programme.
Diploma in Supervision for the Helping Professions Programme Leader
Rebecca Monaghan
Rebecca Monaghan
Student Applications Administrator
Rebecca’s primary responsiblities as a Student Applications Administrator, are to support the Marketing and Student Recruitment Department, focusing on Student enquiries and applications. Rebecca is often the first point of contact for potential students. She is responsible for managing the student application process with the Student Services Department.
Rebecca has a Double Major Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and History from Maynooth Univeristy. In her spare time, she enjoys movies, video games and music.
Student Applications Administrator
Rhiannon Murphy
Rhiannon Murphy
College Director
BSc Hons Communication Systems and Marketing from University of Lincoln and a Certificate in Equality in Training and Education from NUI Maynooth
As College Director, Rhiannon manages all aspects of the smooth running of the College as well as coordinating operational planning and future developments. Rhiannon holds a degree in Communication Systems and Marketing from the University of Lincoln and a certificate in Equality in Training and Education from NUI Maynooth. Coupled with over 20 years’ experience in higher education working with both UK and USA universities specifically in the fields of; recruitment, admissions, academic boards and student services, Rhiannon provides valuable knowledge and experience in higher education matters.
Rhiannon has a keen interest in strategic change and business management development and is highly focussed on student support and customer service.
College Director
Rita Stanford
Rita Stanford
Associate Lecturer
BSC Counselling & Psychotherapy Middlesex, Diploma psychotherapy, diploma in counselling.
Rita is currently in private practice psychotherapist and supervisor. She is a lecturer and group supervisor with PCI College Dublin. Rita is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She is a counsellor specialising in duel-diagnoses mental health and addiction with the HSE and member of a multidisciplinary team.
Associate Lecturer
Samantha O’Sullivan
Samantha O’Sullivan
Associate Lecturer
BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Samantha O’Sullivan is a Psychotherapist, and former student of PCI. She has a successful private practice in Cork City centre that provides counselling to individuals and EAP sessions privately to local businesses. Samantha also has an online personal development and mentoring business, Chapter You.
Although she is new to lecturing, she has spent the past 15 years training and teaching through various careers.
She regularly hosts workshops in personal development and mental health matters. Samantha is passionate about psychoeducation, and believes it is paramount in a client’s journey to healing.
Associate Lecturer
Sarah Sutton
Sarah Sutton
Associate Lecturer
BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sarah Sutton is an IACP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor, with 13 years clinical experience. She has worked in private practice in the Carlow area for 11 years and provides supervision to individuals and within local organisations. Sarah is a cross-professional supervisor, trained to provide supervision to a variety of professions. She is an integrative clinician, but has strong leanings towards the Gestalt modality and believes this to be at the core of the relationship she develops, with both clients and supervisees.
Associate Lecturer
Scott O’Brien
Scott O’Brien
Marketing Executive
Scott’s primary responsibilities are in the development & execution of PCI College’s marketing strategies, where he supports the Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager. His role covers delivering & evolving digital marketing campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop & implement innovative marketing campaigns, and ensuring all campaigns & activities are thoroughly integrated across all touchpoints and are engaging to the target audience.
Scott has a Bachelor of Business Studies degree in Marketing from Maynooth University, and in his spare time, enjoys playing football, watching sports, and listening to podcasts.
Marketing Executive