To support individuals experiencing negative impacts of speaking up, TI Ireland has developed a psychological support service. Our aim is to provide a range of services including individual and group therapeutic support.
The below practitioners are members of the Psychological Support Service panel who are available to provide individual support.
Therapy, psychotherapy, and counselling are all terms to describe types psychological support. These practitioners have diverse backgrounds and approaches.
To understand more about different types of talking therapies, see here.
Contact can be made directly with the PSS Panel Member after speaking to one of our Speak Up Helpline Coordinators who will be able to provide you with information on how to avail of the service.
Karen Bradley
By way of introduction my name is Karen Bradley, and I am based in Co. Galway. I have been seeing clients for therapy since 2017.
Before moving into this work my background was in financial services, working as a fund accountant with different investment banks.
At present, the clients I work with are dealing with various challenges such as work stresses, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My intention is always to provide a safe and confidential space for them to speak openly about any issues they are facing. For me, the relationship between us is key, so I value the importance of building trust in the initial sessions.
I work with some Employee Assistance Programmes, so many clients referred to me are experiencing workplace difficulties. I’ve witnessed the distress that comes with bullying, intimidation, micro-managing., and harassment. Having worked in large institutions previously myself, I also have first-hand experience of the type of negative cultures that can exist in many organisations.
I am fully accredited with the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and hold both a Higher Diploma and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I trained as an integrative therapist which means I often combine various approaches. Some of the therapies I like to incorporate are referred to as Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
If you feel I would be a suitable fit for your needs right now, please get in touch.
Tara Coleman
Hello, I am Tara Coleman and I have been working as a therapist for several years. Before this, I worked in social care and community settings.
I currently provide therapy for both individuals and groups. Much of my experience involves working with people with trauma and addictions. I believe it is important to explore how previous or current traumatic experiences impact our lives in the present.
I know through my work that people who have experienced sustained periods of high stress need a calm, empathetic and trusting space where they can acknowledge and understand such experiences, and the accompanying feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I am confident in my ability to both create and contain such a space - where clients can speak confidentially about the issues affecting them.
In working with groups, I have gained insights into the dynamics, influence, and psychology of groups, both their destructive and their reparative nature as well as how these impact on the individual. I have learnt that it is their destructive nature most known to the whistleblower.
I am a fully accredited psychotherapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I hold an honours degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychoanalytical psychotherapy. I also hold a qualification in art therapy and facilitate art therapy sessions with different community groups.
I am able to offer sessions online. Should you feel that working with me could be beneficial then I look forward to speaking with you.
Sinéad Coyne
Hello, my name is Sinead Coyne and I am a consultant psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals who have chosen to speak out against injustice.
I have years of experience in providing support to individuals and have developed a unique understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges that whistleblowers face.
Based in Dublin and working from my private practice in Lucan, I can offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore your experiences, process emotions and develop coping strategies. Online and phone therapy are also available.
I am committed to empowering clients to find resilience and healing, even in the face of adversity.
With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I aim to be a trusted ally for whistleblowers seeking support on their journey towards personal growth and wellbeing.
I have experience working with clients on a range of issues, including trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, anxiety, relationship issues and work-related stress
I am accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and hold a H. Dip in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a BA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and an MA in Child and Adolescent Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have experience in providing Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and intensive longer-term interventions.
Geraldine McLoughlin
My name is Geraldine McLoughlin and I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience.
I have worked extensively with adults who have experienced abuse, intra-familial, institutional and in organisational settings. I have considerable experience in conducting and providing clinical assessments. I also have extensive experience in preparing Court reports and attending as an expert clinical professional witness in Court proceedings.
I have provided individual and group supervision processes and I have presented papers at national and international conferences on the significant importance of supervision in the delivery of a “whole systems” approach to clinical teams. I regularly provide training to trainee counsellors and psychotherapists and other health care professionals.
I am currently completing a Masters’ in International Human Rights Law with my thesis submitted is entitled “In the Shadow of the Law: Institutional abuse victim’s search for truth and justice”.
I am currently undertaking specialist training in a) employment law and b) employee rights (including EU Law and Human Rights Law), Dignity at Work Conduct of Investigations and Restorative Justice Mechanisms.
I am accredited with the Irish Association for Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APPI) and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy.