Our Team

Katrina Dennehy

Katrina is a senior Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Lecturer and owner of Smaointe CBT. Read her full bio here.

Amy Geary

Amy graduated with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She has been working with clients for just over 2 years now and has worked with presenting issues such as low mood, generalised anxiety and panic and self-esteem issues. Amy is an integrative therapist and supports her clients using a person-centred approach and may integrate CBT approaches.

Amy recognises the mind body connection in healing and as a qualified fitness coach and yoga practitioner she may bring this into her practice. Amongst many areas, she is interested in the regulation of the nervous system and the menstrual cycle for mental wellness.

Maureen Casey

Maureen graduated with an M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy and uses a Person Centred Therapy, CBT and Mindfulness as her core therapeutic approaches. She is currently working towards accreditation and comes from a nursing background, with over 20 years experience.

"Life brings plenty of challenges, and my passion is to help people overcome these. I use an integrative, humanistic approach in working with clients, and I am passionate about empowering, supporting and motivating people to reach their full potential."

Noel Dillon-Daly

Noel is a Psychotherapist with a core focus on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and is an accredited member of the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy).

He has experience working with clients experiencing issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders, work-related stress, masculinity and sexuality. In 2022, he completed his BSc (Hons) thesis on 'CBT as a treatment for performance anxiety in athletes'.

Andrea Donovan

Andrea is a fully accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering integrative psychotherapeutic support to clients, with specialized training in CBT, Mindfulness and Adolescent Counselling. She completed her studies in 2014 and has been working in mental health services ever since.

Andrea has degree qualifications in Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Counselling and Psychotherapy and she frequently works with clients in areas such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, communication, low motivation, processing and managing emotions, dealing with change, and grief/loss.

Tara Kearns

Tara has Masters qualifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and
Healthcare Ethics and Law; a primary degree in Speech and Language
Therapy; and over 15 years of clinical experience. Tara has additional
qualifications in working with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing
Impairment and Voice disorders. Tara is currently working towards
accreditation.

Using CBT, metacognitive and REBT techniques Tara works with
adolescents and adults presenting with anxiety, panic, depression, mood
disorders, low self-esteem, and communication difficulties. Tara is
particularly interested in the interaction between communication
disorders and mental health.

Vivienne Lillis

Vivienne is a pre-accredited counsellor with a BA (HONS) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with clients with a variety of presenting issue and has a particular interest in the area of
trauma and the effect of domestic abuse having worked as a counsellor with Clare Haven Domestic Abuse Services.

She uses an Integrative, person centred approach with clients. Drawing on her background as a yoga teacher she encompasses grounding techniques and breathwork to provide a safe and calm space for her clients.

Tessa Kingston

Tessa is a Pre-Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She draws from a variety of therapeutic backgrounds to tailor the experience to individual needs and preferences. Her approach is based in CBT and incorporates other therapeutic fields where appropriate.

Tessa’s style is person-centred and is rooted in trauma-informed, solution-focused, and psycho-educational principals.

“I meet people where they are. Every state is welcome. The focus is to make a safe space where we can co-create a plan using your strengths and capabilities to help you find your way.”

Tessa has worked with a variety of clients ranging from adolescents to retirees. Common areas of support include anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, ASD specific struggles and significant life-changes. Tessa also works as an ‘Adventure Therapist’ where she takes therapy outdoors and engages in activities as an alternative approach.

Murray Mackenzie

Murray is a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist registered with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).

He completed an MSC in CBT in 2021 and has been delivering CBT to third level students ever since. Murray has an M.A in Psychology and a Post-graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing and has over 20 years of experience working in mental health. His work history also includes several years serving as a tree surgeon and he maintains a strong belief in the healing power of time spent in nature.

Murray delivers CBT which is informed by CFT (Compassion-Focused therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) skills and has experience adapting therapy for clients who are neurodivergent.

He provides CBT to adults struggling with mood and anxiety issues such as phobias, illness anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, OCD and PTSD which has developed following a single unanticipated event.

He also treats clients with transdiagnostic issues like low self esteem, clinical perfectionism and repetitive negative thinking.

Kevin Noonan

Kevin is a trainee Psychotherapist and is currently pursuing a BSc degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is working towards his accreditation.

As an integrative therapist, he employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, which allows him to tailor his approach to meet each client's unique needs and provide a personalised, supportive experience.

Kevin has a strong passion for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which he has found to be highly effective for his clients. He strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges