The concept of neurodiversity describes differences in the way people's brains work, acknowledging that there are normal variations within the human population in how individuals perceive and respond to the world.
Neurodivergent populations can suffer poor mental health
disproportionately to the general population. While it is very important to acknowledge and address this significant reality, I am also very interested in how neurodivergence can be freed to flourish and reframed as a strength.
I have a significant interest in this new and ancient way of working therapeutically with psychedelic substances.
I can work with clients who are using or considering using psychedelic medicines for ritual, exploration or recreation. In this context, I can work from a harm reduction perspective in preparing clients and helping to integrate experiences.
I do not endorse the use of substances that are currently under legal restriction.
I have published research exploring the views of psychotherapists in Ireland on psychedelic therapy and i am interested in working to address the stigma related to these substances and ease concerns that therapists and clients may have.
I am interested in the ways in which psychotherapy can influence social and political change.
I believe that therapists' collective shared knowledges about individual human experiences and their wider contexts can help to inform changes in communities and societies at large.