Norman Warden    Director of Training
M. Coun. (UCC), BA Training & Ed. (NUIG), Dip. Groupwork, European Certificate for Psychotherapy, MIACP, MIAHIP

Accredited Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor (IACP & IAHIP). 28 years extensive experience of working in the mental health services of UK and Ireland, with EAP's and in private practice. Lecturer on counselling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and Stress Management at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. more or Email

Ann Marie Collins  
B. Ed., H. Dip., T Deaf P. G., Dip. A. T., MIACAT

Art therapist with post-graduate qualification in art therapy from the University of Hertfordshire. Has used art therapy in the contexts of addiction treatment, psychiatry, challenging behaviour, primary and secondary education. Currently works in private practice with individuals and groups in Galway

Elaine King
B Rel Sc., Diploma in Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy, MIAHIP, IAHIP Accred Supervisor

Elaine is a teacher, having worked in second level, community and adult education. She has worked in psychiatric settings, national organisations and in Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institutes. Elaine presently works as a psychotherapist with individuals and groups combining analytical thinking with bodywork, breath work and movement. Supervisor of psychotherapists and other professionals in individual and group settings

Bobbie Sparrow   
Dip. S.C., Dip. Psych., MIAHIP
Bobbie maintains a Private Psychotherapy Practice in Headford,
Co. Galway. Her therapeutic orientation is Humanistic in essence and draws on Bodywork, Gestalt and Psychosynthesis. Bobbie's original qualification is in Residential child care and she currently sees young people in her practice


Occasional Facilitators and Guest Speakers

Dr. Simon Western 
PhD, MA Consultation to Organisations, MA Couns., UK Reg. Cllr., BACP
Simon works at the Tavistock Clinic, London and is the author of
Leadership: A Critical Text

 Alan Delahunty  
Senior Psychologist: Couple & Family therapy

 

Abbreviations

ECP (The European Certificate of Psychotherapy). The holder has completed a minimum of 3200 hours of theory, practice, personal development work and supervision. Awarded by the ICP and EAP European association for psychotherapy

MIAHIP  Accredited member of Irish Association for Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy

MIACP  Accredited member of Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

ICP  Irish Council for Psychotherapy

M.Coun   Masters in Counselling

MIACAT  Registered member of Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists