Jigsaw North Fingal

Study and work

I completed a B.A. in Social Science from UCD in 2004, adding a masters in Social Policy from there too. Since then, I have gained qualifications from NUI Maynooth in Professional Supervision and Leadership & Management. In 2020, I graduated from the NYCI Youth Health Promotion Course with NUI Galway.

I have worked for the last 15 years in the youth work sector. Most recently, I was the manager of Crosscare Swords Youth Service.

Study and work

Originally from Romania, I qualified as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in 2012. After moving to Ireland in 2018, I worked in a variety of settings. These ranged from crisis intervention to offering online and phone-based mental health support. I am a registered member of ICP and practice within their Code of Ethics.

Currently, I am studying for a Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Trinity College. I am fascinated by the inner working of the human psyche.

Study and work

I completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at Middlesex University, through the Think Ahead programme. As a social worker, I have previously worked in Worcestershire with adults with mental health difficulties living in the community. Before training as a social worker I worked in a variety of different settings, including in a residential homeless community in London and in a pastoral/ mental health support role at a college for students aged 16-18 in Birmingham.

I trained as a Mental Health Nurse in DCU. While training, I also worked part-time as a healthcare assistant in a nursing home, providing care to individuals with Dementia. I have worked as a mental health nurse since October 2017, working primarily in adult mental health services.

I worked in an acute adult mental health day hospital for 3 years. During my time there, I developed a keen interest in psychosocial interventions.

I have a BA Hons in Personal & Professional Development – Child & Family Studies from DCU. I also hold a post graduate certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise, from UCD. My administration experience includes an animation studio that produced ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, a private IVF Clinic and Citizens Information. And last, but not least, Jigsaw, where my heart is now.

I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 10 years and completed my masters in child and adolescent psychotherapy in 2020. Before moving to Jigsaw I worked for Rape Crisis North East. In my spare time I enjoy walking and cycling but my real loves are movies and books!

I was previously a youth worker in North Dublin working with young people and their families in disadvantaged areas with a number of social issues. I am really passionate about youth voice and making sure young people have a say in decisions that affect them.  

Study and Work

I am a psychotherapist with a master’s degree in child and adolescent psychotherapy from IICP. I previously worked in disability services as a social care practitioner and manager. I particularly enjoyed supporting people with disabilities to be activists and supporting many projects in promoting disability awareness and change. I qualified as a psychotherapist in 2018 and I am registered with IACP.