I am delighted to discuss working with addiction today, with my guest Keith Cassidy. Keith is the Clinical Manager of Smarmore Castle addiction treatment centre in Louth and is an associate lecturer with PCI College. We discuss what is at the core of addiction. We also explore the contradiction therapists often face where addiction is a common issue but can feel like something only specialist therapists/centres deal with. Keith talks us through some aspects of working with addiction in private p...
Apr 02, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I am delighted to be joined by a very special panel of guests to celebrate International Women’s Day, including Ejiro Ogbevoan, Black Therapists Ireland, Lisa Molloy CEO of the IACP, Gael Kilduff Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy with PCI College, and Jade Lawless Academic Director of PCI College. They are all women in leadership roles within the counselling and psychotherapy profession who have a range of experience and different perspectives to offer. We have a wide-ranging discussion arou...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to our third panel discussion on the topic of feelings. I am joined by three very interesting guests today. Majella Phelan is a PCI graduate and now lecturer. She has worked in private practice since qualifying in 2015 and is passionate about empowering clients on their healing journey. David Maher is an IACP accredited therapist with a private practice based in Kilkenny. He also works as a PCI lecturer and provides online sessions with Mind and Body Works. Ramesh Ramsahoye is a faculty ...
Feb 01, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to our second panel discussion on the topic of boundaries. I am delighted to be joined by three experienced therapists, and PCI lecturers, Martin Rice, Mark Maguire and Margaret O Connor. We take a detailed look at boundaries and the theory versus reality of both setting, and maintaining boundaries. This includes the first session and contracting, but can also present in very subtle ways throughout the work. We talk about the extra challenge of maintaining boundaries in long term work an...
Jan 16, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the first of our panel discussions. Today’s topic is supervision and I am delighted to be joined by a very experienced panel of guests to discuss this important topic. We have Gael Kilduff, Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy with PCI College, an experienced supervisor and therapist, who specialises in working with couples. We have Colm Early, a founder member of the Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture in Dublin, and of the former HSE Asylum & Refugee Support Service i...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to the second episode of the ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ series. Today, we speak to Anna Zmuda Trzebiatowksa about her thesis research into the impact of social media on young people and their sense of self. Anna was runner up for the 2021 Martin Kitterick award which is given to thesis projects deemed to be of the highest standard and relevant to today’s society. The interview panel includes Shane Morrow and Linda Breathnach from the PCI Faculty team.
Nov 01, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to our first ‘PCI Graduates Investigates’ episode. This is live recording of the event where we speak to graduates about their research projects. In this episode, we speak to Lea Braithwaite, the winner of the 2021 Martin Kitterick Award for her thesis. This is awarded to the thesis deemed to be of the highest quality and exploring a topic relevant to today’s society. Lea explores the role of interactional justice within the therapeutic relationship, a very relevant topic as therapists a...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we explore the world of research in counselling and psychotherapy. This includes some of the barriers which can make it difficult for therapists to engage with research. We also identify opportunities for research to further enhance the great work already being done by therapists in Ireland. Our guest, Antoinette Stanbridge has previously worked with PCI College and is now Senior Lecturer and Academic Coordinator at the Irish Hospice Foundation. She is currently working towards ...
Jun 30, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Eoin Stephens. Formerly, president of PCI College, Eoin has worked in the area of mental health for over 30 years as a counsellor and trainer. He is particularly known for his work in the field of behavioural addictions. Eoin served as Vice-Chair of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and of Addiction Counsellors of Ireland, and was awarded the IACP Carl Be...
Jun 03, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Grainne Mooney. Grainne has been a practicing psychotherapist since 2003. During that time, Grainne's professional focus has sharpened and filtered through the lens of trauma. Initially facilitating individuals and groups following critical incidents and those with complex trauma in private practice, Grainne's experience and knowledge on the subject has both deepened and widen...
Apr 19, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy', a podcast created by therapists, for therapists. Today we are in conversation with Ramesh Ramsahoye. Ramesh is a lecturer with PCI College where he focuses on counselling theory, Humanistic and Existential psychotherapy and personal development. Ramesh previously worked as an Art and Art History teacher at secondary level and so has experience of meeting students at various life stages. Today we are discussing existentialism. We clarify what it is and how, d...
Dec 15, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. Today we are talking to Linda Breathnach. Linda is the programme leader of the PCI Certificate course, as well as a lecturer, therapist and supervisor. Linda works with couples in her own practice and in this episode, we discuss couples therapy. We explore what issues couples bring to therapy, the ethical issues it can raise and Linda talks us through five steps to help couples communicate better with each other. Thi...
Dec 03, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. Today we talk to Mike Hackett, Programme Leader for Advance Diploma Clinical Supervision at PCI College. He is a lecturer, therapist, supervisor and the current chair of IJCP (Irish Journal for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and regional representative of Ireland at the IASD (International Association for the Study of Dreams). In this episode, we discuss working therapeutically online, something that many therapist...
Dec 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to 'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. This is a new podcast, created by PCI College aimed at practitioners and aspiring student therapists. In each episode, we will speak with expert practitioners in their field discussing therapeutic approaches, specialisms, topical and emerging issues, controversies and more. We would love to hear your suggestions for future episodes and hope that you will join us as a regular listener. We want to showcase and add to, ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
