Meet the Team

Marie Byrne
Glosna Founder & Psychotherapist
Marie is a qualified Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapist & also is the Glosna House Founder. She is a fully accredited member of The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists. All IAHIP accredited psychotherapists are fully qualified and experienced practitioners. She is also registered with The Irish Council for Psychotherapy - ICP.

Jacinta Maher
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
Jacinta is a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist with a specialisation in Play Therapy, following training with the renowned Children’s Therapy Centre (CTC). She is a fully accredited member of The Irish Association of Play Therapy and Psychotherapy (IAPTP)

Peter Mulvihill
Psychotherapist
Peter Mulvihill is a dedicated accredited psychotherapist who has completed a four-year Master’s Degree in Integrative Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Turning Point Institute and University College Cork. As a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Peter adheres to the highest professional standards in his practice. Peter holds several therapeutic qualifications:
• MSc in Integrative Humanistic Counselling & Psychotherapy
• MA in Advanced Facilitation Skills for Promoting Health & Wellbeing
• Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy
• Advanced Diploma in Personal Leadership and Executive Coaching

David O'Dea
Psychotherapist
David is an accredited psychotherapist with the National Association for Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP). He holds a PSI accredited BA Degree in Psychology (QQI Level 8) and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (QQI Level 9). With a strong background in social care, David has extensive experience working with children, adolescents & adults with complex emotional needs and individuals with addiction issues

Liz Hutton
Psychotherapist
Liz is a qualified Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist who trained with the Tivoli Institute, Dun Laoghaire. She is a fully accredited member of The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists. All IAHIP accredited psychotherapists are fully qualified and experienced practitioners.

Kamila Flemming
Training Therapist
Kamila holds a bachelor's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from ICHAS and is currently in her fourth year of Integrative Psychotherapy studies at IICP. As a student member of the IACP, Kamila adheres to their ethical framework and professional standards. She offers therapy sessions in both English and Polish.

Sarah Donnelly
Psychotherapist
Sarah is an accredited psychotherapist with APCP, holding a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities). With a deep passion for human psychology and mental health, Sarah is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client, combining person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and creative therapies.

Marion Byrne
Psychotherapist
Marion holds a first-class honours degree in Counselling with Addiction from Munster Technological University. She also attained a certificate in Gambling Addiction in June 2022 & is a fully accredited member of IACP. Marion attends regular supervision and is committed to continued personal & professional development.

Geraldine Kennedy
Psychotherapist
Geraldine is an accredited member of IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy); a registrant of ICP (Irish Council for Psychotherapy) and a member of EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy). She has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with adults as a psychotherapist.

Anna Venegas
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist
Anna has completed her degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy with ICHAS. Her stream/speciality is in adolescent therapy (14 years upwards.) Additionally Anna holds certificates in Suicide Intervention, Working with Trauma, CBT, DBT & REBT. She holds a diploma in psychology.

Michelle Mason
Art Psychotherapist
Michelle is a Fully Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Art Psychotherapist, having achieved her BA (HONs) with Dublin Art Therapy College. She is a fully accredited member of IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), and attends regular Supervision, with a commitment to on-going personal and professional development.
Michelle also holds a BA in Applied Social Studies, with over 10 years’ experience in the field of Mental Health and Trauma informed care.

Cathy O'Donoghue
Psychotherapist
Cathy is a fully accredited psychotherapist with the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP). She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Dublin City University along with a master’s in counselling & Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities and Science.

Caroline Shore
Systemic Family Therapist
Caroline completed her Masters in Family Therapy at UCD in 2022 achieving first class honours. Since graduating with a Degree in Social Studies from Trinity College in 2007, she has worked with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of areas including mental health and disabilities.

Niamh O'Donovan
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist
Niamh has just completed a MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP). She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in School Guidance Counselling and has extensive experience in providing emotional and psychological support to adolescents and young adults.

Sinead Shortall
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist
Sinead has completed a BSc in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy at the Institute of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (IICP). She works exclusively with clients over the age of 18. Before becoming a Psychotherapist, Sinead was a Research Scientist, working as a Research Associate in a university, as well as managing a small team in a research company. She has a PhD in Neuroscience, which helps to inform her therapeutic work with clients, as understanding how our brains work and interact with our bodies can help us make sense of the natural, but sometimes difficult, feelings and physical reactions we all experience.

Aisling Flood
Training Psychotherapist
Aisling holds a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies from IICP College where she is now a 4th Year student on their BSc (HONS) Degree programme. Aisling is a student member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and has experience working with clients presenting with addiction, anxiety, and trauma.

Darren Reid
Accredited Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
I’m Darren Reid, an accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I have over 10 years of experience working with teenagers, young adults and their families, offering them a safe and supportive space to navigate the challenges of adolescence.
With a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy, my career has focused on working with young people in various settings, including University College Dublin (UCD) and Youthreach. At UCD, I helped students manage the pressures of higher education, supporting them through transitions and mental health challenges. My work with Youthreach involved providing guidance to young people outside the traditional educational system. Both roles reinforced my passion for helping young people unlock their potential and build emotional resilience.

Matthew Buggy
Psychology Student (placement)
Matthew is a 3rd year Psychology student at the University of Limerick. He commenced his 6 month practical placement at Glosna in June 2024. Matthew is keen to observe, learn & experience the practical and therapeutic application of psychology in a thriving centre with such a diverse range of therapeutic approaches.

Sharon Cornally
Training Gestalt Therapist
Sharon is a third year Gestalt Psychotherapist student completing her Level 9 Masters in Gestalt Psychotherapy with the Gestalt Institute of Ireland and the South East Technological University (SETU). She is a student member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP). In addition to her psychotherapy training Sharon has over 16 years’ experience in holistic therapy, is an accredited mindfulness teacher, and a facilitator of adult mindfulness and self-compassion classes.

Eoin Meade
Training Psychotherapist
Eoin is in third year of a BSc degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy in IICP and holds a higher diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from DBS. He is a student member of the IACP and IAHIP. Prior to now, Eoin has a Bachelor of Education degree where he studied human development including psychology, sociology and philosophy.

Mary Conroy
Training Psychotherapist
Mary is a trainee therapist in the fourth year of a BSc (HONS) degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling in IICP and has a certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the same college. As a student member of IACP, Mary adheres to their ethical framework and values and works exclusively with clients over the age of 18 years.

Jess Shekleton
Training Psychotherapist
Jess is in fourth year of a BSc degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy in IICP and holds a certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a student member of the IACP. Prior to now, Jess has a BA in Humanities where she studied human development including psychology, sociology and philosophy. This chapter sparked a deep passion for mental health, human behaviour and the concept of questioning our belief systems.

Louise McNamara
Training Psychotherapist
Louise is a third-year Gestalt Psychotherapist student, completing her Level 9 Masters with the Gestalt Institute of Ireland (SETU). As a student member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), she holds certifications in suicide prevention (ASSIST) and trauma understanding, with experience supporting parents of children with anxiety.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist, Louise believes that psychotherapy involves discovering what needs healing from the past by observing how it manifests in the present. She is passionate about exploring how life experiences shape not only our relationships with ourselves and others but also the choices we make

Maria Ruiz Flynn
Holistic Therapist
Maria is a fully qualified Holistic Therapist, Health & Nutrition coach as well as a birth and postpartum Doula. Having studied several healing & mindfulness modalities, she combines her wide range of skills & knowledge to give each client a truly person centered holistic experience based on how they are & their unique needs.

Clare Cranwell
Solar Sound Healer
Clare Cranwell has worked with Gary Collins the founder of the Jade Sun School for nearly twenty years . The Jade Sun School syllabus trains the human “I” in the art and science of becoming fully human. It is designed to awaken the inner wisdom of the human heart in a way that true individuality is born. True individuality allows us to experience complete independent sovereignty in our being and at the same time one hearted connectedness with all of life.

Gail O'Rourke-Glynn
Holistic Therapist
Gail is a fully qualified Massage and Skin Therapist. She specialises in Dermalogica Skin Health, tailored to the clients skin needs, concerns and goals. She is also fully qualified in many Holistic treatments such as Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Hot Stone Massage & Pregnancy Massage.