Lorraine is an integrative and exploratory therapist who works with children, adolescents,
and adults. Her approach is deeply rooted in unwavering empathy, genuine care, and
authentic connection, and she wants people to feel safe building a trusting therapeutic
relationship — a value at the core of her work.
Interventions from family systems therapy, CBT, psychoanalytic teachings, mindfulness,
body/mind healing, solution-focused work, narrative, and play therapy shape her
integrative, evidence-informed approach. Her practice is rooted in holistic methods and
guided by each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, whether addressing current
challenges or pursuing personal growth and transformation.
In a typical session with Lorraine, you might start by talking about what’s going on in your
life and how you’ve been feeling lately. However, sometimes there are no words, and
depending on your comfort level with expression and interests, you could try drawing or
painting, moving gently, or sharing stories in writing, gently guided by Lorraine. Sometimes
you might try mindfulness exercises or explore feelings through music or play. Each session
is guided by what feels right for you, and Lorraine will check in regularly to see what is
helping and what you might want to try (or not). The goal is always to create a space where
you feel safe, heard and supported.
Lorraine brings over 20 years of clinically relevant experience working with people facing
mental health challenges, supported by continuous training and ongoing development to
enhance her work with individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges,
including (but not limited to) generalised anxiety and depression, addiction, work and
relationship issues and challenges arising from neurodivergent challenges.
Qualifications and achievements:
BSc (Hons) General Nursing, (DCU) Higher Degree in Holistic Psychotherapy, (ICPPD), Higher
Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, (NUIG), Diploma in Journalism, (British College of
Journalism), Certificate in caring for safeguarding vulnerable adults (HSELand). Reiki Healing-
level 1 and 2 (Reiki Ireland)
Diploma in Play and Art Therapy
Certification in Narrative Therapy
Published author: Positive Mental Health literature.
Senior Freelance Memoir writer-narrative trauma.
Current studies. Trauma-informed care, EMDR, Suicide ideation and bereavement.
Lorraine believes in the incredible power within each of us to heal,
rebuild and find profound, transformative meaning beyond our
current experiences.
