Who We Are

Brian O’Connor

A.P.P.I., I.C.P. Contact: 087 284 7920  brian@lumina-psychotherapy.ie 

Brian works with individuals and couples, helping them with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, work challenges, identity and sexuality. Prior to practicing as a psychotherapist, Brian ran his own advertising communications consultancy, working with not-for-profit organisations and in the visual and performing arts. Brian combines his experience in creative problem solving with clinical training in psychoanalysis, couples therapy and CBT to help people find their own solutions to the challenges of modern life. He has been a member of the Executive Committee of APPI (Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland) and has also served on its Training Committee.

Harriet Parsons

M.A., MSc, A.P.P.I., I.C.P. Contact: 087 133 5417  harrieteparsons@gmail.com

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.

Madeleine Connolly

F.T.A.I., I.C.P., C.O.R.U. Contact: 086 275 3559

Madeleine is a Family Psychotherapist and Senior Psychiatric Social worker specialising in parenting & child and adolescent mental health and well-being. She has over two decades of working with children, parents and families. Parent education and support with responding to challenging behaviour, living with autism, parenting when separated/divorced and child-to-parent-violence and abuse are areas of special interest for Madeleine. In addition to qualifications in Social Work , Family Therapy & Early Childhood Care and Education, she has trained in evidence based parent education programmes and provides training, lecturing and consultation in her areas of expertise.  Madeleine is an experienced practice teacher for post graduate students of Social Work in UCD and TCD.

Louise Bastick

I.F.C.A.P.P., I.C.P., N.M.B.I. Contact: 087 138 3675

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.

Una Kenny

PTIrl, IFPP, IIPP. Contact: 086 173 1187

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.

Maeve Cosgrove

B.A., HDip., A.P.P.I. Contact: 087 249 3441

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 Mulvin

M.A., M.Phil., MSc. Contact: 089 960 7206

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 Blyth

MSc., DCPsych.(Candidate) Contact: 089 467 7849

Rob is a doctoral student working towards becoming a chartered psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland. Trained to a master’s level, he works with an emphasis on a psychodynamic model of distress with a particular focus on the relational world of the individual. He has a specific interest in addiction and behavioral disorders and his research is concerned with the developmental aspects of alcohol dependency. Prior to his training as a psychotherapist, Rob worked in education.

Siobhan McCullough

I.A.S.L.T. Contact: 085 261 3038

Siobhan McCullough has a Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Limerick. She has 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 Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome and queried/ongoing issues related to mental health. Siobhan is a full member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists. Siobhan is certified to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland by CORU and is insured to practice in Ireland. 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.