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Our Therapists
Alison power
About:
Alison is the founder of WoodsGift Counselling Services and WoodsGift Retreats and Training, She also serves as the Chief Psychotherapist at Patrick’s Street Medical Centre and the Chief Group Supervisor at Cois Nore, Kilkenny.
Alison is an experienced and compassionate therapist. Steeped in research her approach is integrated psychotherapy when working with children and adolescents. Drawing on modalities such as CBT, Narrative and Gestalt Therapy.
With over 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health field, she is dedicated to helping young individuals navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, low self-esteem, and behavioural difficulties.
Her interventions are tailored to each child’s developmental stage and individual needs, ensuring a personalized, supportive, and engaging therapeutic experience that fosters growth, self-confidence, and emotional well-being
Qualifications:
✔ Accredited
✔ BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
✔ QQI Level 9 Certificate in Trauma Informed Therapy with Children & Adolescents.
✔ Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
✔ Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
✔ Diploma in Personal & Business Coaching
✔ Diploma in Integrative Supervision
✔ Currently completing a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy
✔ Passionate about changing how we see and treat neurodivergence
Approach:
Committed to ongoing professional development, Alison integrates the latest research and therapeutic techniques to provide the highest standard of care. Passionate about early intervention and mental well-being, She is dedicated to helping young individuals build the skills they need to lead fulfilling and resilient lives.
Ways to Connect:
✔ Online Zoom
✔ Telephone
✔ In-Person
Kellie Farrell
About:
Kellie is the assistant counsellor at Patrick Street medical centre. Her passion for this work stems from her own journey with mental health challenges. Experiencing the transformative power of therapy firsthand inspired her to help others find healing through their own journeys of self-discovery and growth. She understands that life can be overwhelming and that it takes courage to seek support. She is deeply committed to helping clients find mental clarity, inner peace, emotional strength and fulfilment in their lives.
Qualifications:
✔ BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
✔ Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
✔ Pre-Accredited
Approach:
Kellie believes in creating a warm, welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She formulates an individualised approach tailored for each client depending on their needs.
Kellie applies an integrative approach and uses psychodynamic theories like Adlerian Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy which explore how our past experiences influence our current thoughts, feelings, behaviours and emotional struggles. This is blended with theories and techniques from Reality Therapy, Existentialism, CBT and other therapies which help to equip clients with self-awareness and practical tools for meaningful change.
Kellie supports clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, eating disorders, or those striving for a greater purpose in life. The goal is to improve self-awareness and foster emotional healing - Through empathy, compassion and trust.
Ways to Connect:
✔ Online Zoom
✔ Telephone
✔ In-Person
Benefits:
David O'Holloran
About:
David's screenwriting background, naturally brought him into the world of narrative therapy.Were his clients are invited to tell there story.
Narrative therapy encourages self-reflection, personal exploration, and the creation of new, more accurate and healthy stories about oneself.
David has worked at all the major private schools in the country, The Institute of Education, Bruce College, Yeats College and Limerick Tutorial College.
Qualifications:
✔ BSc Psychotherapy & Counselling
✔ BSc Psychology & English Literature
✔ MA Screenwriting
✔ Med ( Masters in Education )
✔ Diploma Adolescent Psychotherapy
✔ Pre-Accredited
Approach
Integrative approach, predominately humanistic. Speciality interest, ADHD & Adult ADHD
Ways to Connect:
✔ Online Zoom
Patrick Hamill
About:
Patrick is a qualified psychotherapist. In his role, he works with clients over the age of 18 from diverse cultural, social, and age backgrounds. He provides assessment, support, and therapy for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, bereavement, and trauma related to childhood abuse and neglect.
Qualifications:
✔ BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
✔ QQI Level 9 Certificate in Trauma Informed Therapy with Children & Adolescents.
✔ QQI Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
✔ Accredited
Approach
Patrick’s formal training has provided him with an integrative, multicultural approach to therapy. He draws from humanistic and existential psychology, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy, while incorporating psychoanalytic elements and mindfulness practices when appropriate. His approach is adaptable to each client’s needs, with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Central to his practice is a therapeutic partnership where goals are established together, and progress is regularly reviewed through both informal and formal feedback.
Ways to Connect:
✔ Online Zoom
✔ Telephone
✔ In-Person
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Loreena Dowdall
About:
Loreena spent over 20 years in financial services before pursuing her passion for psychotherapy. She earned a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2015 and is an accredited IACP psychotherapist. She later qualified as an Adolescent Psychotherapist and recently completed additional training in couples counseling.
Qualifications:
✔ BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
✔ Accredited
Client Support:
✔ Teens
Approach
Loreena uses an integrated therapy approach, offering a warm, non-judgmental space. She supports teens navigating modern challenges, helping them explore their experiences and find their own answers with compassion.
Ways to Connect:
✔ Online Zoom
✔ Telephone
✔ In-Person