Liz has been working with teenagers and adults since 2004. She also works with companies, and colleges providing individual psychoanalytical support. She has lectured in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at UCD, DCU, Independent College, and The Addiction Training Institute, is a clinical supervisor and regularly gives talks in schools. Liz has served as a director of APPI and regularly presents at conferences in Ireland and abroad. She is a member of the U.S. based Affiliated Psychoanalytic Workgroups (APW) and is a committee member of the Irish Psychoanalytic Film Festival. Liz has been involved with publications and research for the Family Support Agency, the National Office for Suicide Prevention and the Probation Office. She is currently interested in language, art and the unconscious. Liz is a foodie, reader and walker.

Maeve is a psychotherapist and holds an MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the UCD School of Medicine. Maeve is particularly interested in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, stress and trauma amongst other issues. Prior to this Maeve has worked in arts administration and the technology industry and has a background in the humanities.

Elizabeth is a psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin and a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy from The School of Psychotherapy, UCD. Elizabeth engages with a wide variety of people including those who suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief, relationship problems and stress. Having worked in education and the arts, Elizabeth has a keen interest in the humanities.

Rob is a UKCP registered psychotherapist as well as a doctoral candidate working towards chartered status with the British Psychological Society and the Psychological Society of Ireland. Rob has experience of working with individuals who experience depression and anxiety and has a specific interest in the treatment of behavioural and mood disorders, such as OCD and ADHD. He works with an emphasis on a psychodynamic model of distress with a particular focus on the relational world of the individual. His research is concerned with the impact of complex developmental trauma on addiction and the recovery process. Prior to his training as a psychotherapist/psychologist, Rob worked in education.

Harriet has been working and studying in the area of psychotherapy for nearly two decades, specialising in the area of eating disorders. After her psychology degree she worked as a telephone counsellor with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. Following this, Harriet completed an MA in Addiction Studies and then an MSc. in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Harriet has been working for BODYWHYS The Eating Disorders Association, since 2004. During this time she has trained, managed and supervised all the volunteers working on the various support services. More recently, Harriet has been working closely with the HSE, and the development of theIr clinical programme for eating disorders, a national and expansive development in public service provision for those with eating disorders. In addition to this, Harriet regularly contributes to media discussions, via radio, tv, and in print. Harriet frequently lectures and trains students and professionals (Psychiatrists, GPs, youth workers, foster carers, social workers, therapists) in the area of eating disorders, treatment and support provision. She has lectured on psychoanalysis and eating disorders in UCD, TCD and Dublin Business School. Harriet is a member of the ICP, and is a registered practitioner with APPI. She served on its scientific committee on its executive committee and was chair of the organisation from 2014 to 2016. Harriet is a ballerina – trained in Perm, Russia, she then danced with Moscow City Ballet before pursuing her current career.

Una is a Psychotherapist, Play Therapist and a Theraplay practitioner. Una has worked with children, young people and families for over 10 years in family support services. She delivers research informed parenting support programmes and works therapeutically with children, young people and adults. Una offers children a non-directive play space to process challenges influencing their development and well-being. When working with older teens and adults a safe one to one space is provided to support and facilitate change. Una works with individuals helping them with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, bereavement, substance use, self-harm, low mood, behaviour challenges, stress, low self-esteem and identity issues.

Louise is a child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a clinical nurse specialist. She has been working therapeutically with children and teenagers since 2009. Louise is actively involved in education and currently mentor’s students on the Master’s Degree in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Trinity College. Louise also lectures in UCD on the Post Graduate Diploma in Children’s Mental Health. Louise has a keen interest in helping young people with emotional difficulties such as low mood, eating disorders, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, stress and worries. Louise focuses on understanding the world of the child or teenager in a non-judgemental way. She works individually with young people and can offer consultations to parents as part of a united approach to overcome the personal difficulties of the child/teenager.

Madeleine is an FTAI  registered Systemic Family Psychotherapist, CORU registered Social Worker, Teacher and Trainer she offers a reflective & therapeutic space for individuals, couples, family members, parents and young people.  She  engages people in conversations that can create safety and introduce difference, through rich meaningful dialogue. With over 20 years of experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services and 10 years in private practice, Madeleine offers therapy for anxiety, life stage challenges, relationship difficulties, family breakdown.  She also works with Neurodivergent individuals and families. She has  experience in multidisciplinary assessment and parenting education of Autism and ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, School attendance difficulties & Self-harm.  Parenting Support, parenting when separated/divorced and Child-to-Parent-Violence and Abuse are areas of special interest for Madeleine.

Siobhan McCullough has a Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Limerick. She has extensive experience assessing and working with children and young people aged 0-18 with delays and disorders related to speech, language, and communication, queried, and/or diagnosed developmental disabilities such as autism and intellectual disabilities, and queried/ongoing issues related to mental health. She is currently the Senior SLT in LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and HSCP representative on the government’s Specialist Advisory Group for Children’s Palliative Care. Siobhan is a full member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists and sat on the Board of the IASLT from 2021-2024. Siobhan is certified to practice as an SLT in Ireland by CORU. She is a native Irish speaker and holds EU C2 certificates in French and German. Siobhan has a bachelor’s degree from University College Dublin in French and German language and literature and a master’s degree in international relations from Dublin City University.