Qualifications: Kathleen trained and worked in General Nursing , Midwifery and Public Health Nursing. When working as a Public Health Nurse she developed a special interest in Women’s Maternal mental Health. She trained as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Dublin Business School. Kathleen is a fully accredited member of the IACP and adheres to their code of Ethics, engages in ongoing Supervision and continuous professional development
Kathleen O’Donohoe
Work experience
Kathleen established and facilitated a Postnatal Mental Health Support Group when working as PHN in the community. Later Kathleen joined the Rotunda Hospital as a Mental Health Support Midwife providing one to one therapy for pregnant women with Depression, Anxiety and Stress related to pregnancy. She worked closely with multi- disciplinary teams of Perinatal Psychiatry, Medical team and Midwifery services.
Kathleen works in a Humanistic and Integrative way providing support for both individuals and groups. She has experience of working with Anxiety and Depression , Anxiety and Stress during and after pregnancy, Bereavement and loss , Relationship Issues and Substance Abuse and Trauma.
More Recently she trained in EMDR Therapy, recognised by The World Health Organisation 2013 and NICE guidelines 2005, as a treatment for Trauma, and PTSD.
Underpinning Philosophy
Kathleen believes that given the opportunity to talk clients can explore their feelings and emotions within the therapeutic relationship. This takes place in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment thus allowing the individual to achieve peace of mind, to grow and reach their potential.
