Corrie is a Systemic Family Therapist accredited to work with individuals, groups, couples, adolescents, children and families. She has an M.Sc. in Systemic Psychotherapy, a B.Sc. in Psychology and an M.Sc. in Developmental Psychology. Corrie is registered with the Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP) and the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI).
Corrie’s therapeutic approach involves helping clients make sense of their lives within the context of their relationships and experiences. She aims to understand people’s pain through discovering with them the patterns in their lives and relationships that might be causing distress. Corrie aims to work collaboratively with clients to help them explore new perspectives. Corrie also has a special interest in working with clients impacted by chronic health issues, in particular those living with Type 1 Diabetes themselves or within their family.
As a therapist Corrie has clinical experience working in different services including child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS), the Healthy Living Centre at DCU, Living Life Counselling service, Zestlife Therapeutic Services and the Clanwilliam Institute.
Corrie’s professional background is varied with experience working in child psychiatry research and working clinically as part of an inpatient mental health team in NHS Scotland. She also has 12 years of experience in International Development through her work founding and leading a children’s charity in Kampala, Uganda. Her work in Uganda has included delivering social support, counselling, family reunification and education projects for children, young people and families.