EPT Clinic’s Team

Julie graduated with a first class honours in Applied Psychology in 2020. She also volunteered with Barretstown’s bereavement camp, providing a safe and supportive environment for parents and families who had lost a child to serious illness. Julie then went on to complete her Master’s in Applied Psychology in UCC in 2021 and achieved a first class honours.

During her training, Julie worked in an Adolescent Addiction Treatment Centre, gaining invaluable experience in relation to therapeutic interventions with adolescents, young adults and families. Following her Master’s, Julie worked as a Youth Justice Worker, working to divert young people from very marginalised and at risk communities from entering or remaining within the justice system. Julie has a special interest in the area of trauma and childhood adversity. More recently, Julie completed training in Level 1 of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.

Julie enjoys event planning, and has used her skills in this area to raise money for several organisations including Pieta House and the Irish Cancer Society.

Deirdre began her career in 2005 working across home and school as a tutor for autistic children. She continued to work in this role whilst simultaneously studying psychology. Deirdre also worked in private practice for many years providing social and emotional regulation support to children and adolescence.

In 2014, Deirdre commenced her role as a specialist teacher at Middletown Centre for Autism and is a case co-ordinator for referrals to the Learning Support and Assessment service. As part of this role, she works within a transdisciplinary team model with children, their families and educational professionals to support the young person’s access to education. She works extensively across home, school and community settings, enabling her to implement a holistic approach. Within this role Deirdre also engages in assessment, therapeutic support as well as providing ongoing advice and guidance to parents and professionals across Ireland. Deirdre has vast experience in providing training and coaching to parents and professionals across the island of Ireland. She is currently an associate lecturer with St. Angela’s College in Sligo.

Deirdre has a keen interest in family systemic work and trauma informed practices in education. She is passionate about enhancing relationships within families, in school settings and individualising supports to meet a person’s unique needs. Deirdre has worked within the trauma specialist team at the EPT clinic since 2021. She has provided support to children and families using Dyadic Developmental Practice, an evidence-based approach aimed at building positive attachments between children and their primary caregivers.

Dr. Beverley Maxwell is a. Chartered Child and Adolescent Educational Psychologist. Having studied a Bachelor in Psychology (Hons), Beverley continued her studies in University College Dublin where she completed her Doctorate in Educational Psychology. Prior to studying psychology, Beverley trained and worked as a primary school teacher in both mainstream and SET settings and has over 24 years of experience working with and supporting children and their families.

Her areas of interest are Neurodiversity, Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and she implements Trauma Informed and Strengths Based practices in her work with clients.

In her free time, Beverley enjoys walking, reading, listening to music, playing hockey, meeting friends and spending time with her family. She is passionate about supporting families and helping young people to believe in their strengths and gifts and to overcome challenges they may encounter so that they can flourish and thrive.

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Laura is a counsellor, psychotherapist and group facilitator. She holds a BA in Sociology and English from U.C.C. Her journey into the mental health field began with an Advanced Certificate in Adlerian Psychology and Counselling Skills from L.I.T. She completed her counselling training with Cork Counselling Services Training Institute and has since undertaken the Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy with the Greenane Centre in Tipperary. She completed her training hours in the University of Limerick Counselling Department and loved the work with students there.

Laura worked with Inform Psychological Services as Business Manager, & then therapist, for a number of years. She is now working in private practice in Clonmel, along with her work with the E.P.T. Clinic.

Laura has facilitated suicide awareness training, schools mental health workshops, fostering support workshops, to name but a few. Her core training is humanistic integrative psychotherapy. She works with a variety of approaches, depending on the individual client. C.B.T., solution-focussed therapy and mindfulness all play a role in Laura’s work. Following training with Deb Dana in 2020, Laura has developed a particular interest in polyvagal theory and has found it hugely empowering for clients of all ages. She has also completed the certificate in Understanding Autism with I.C.E.P.

Laura is a mother of two from Tipperary. She loves hiking, dancing, music and sea-swimming. She is passionate about supporting clients to live a healthy and fulfilling life, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Laughter plays an important part in her work, as well as everyday life!

Siobhan is a passionate psychology student and assistant psychologist whose personal experience with Dyscalculia and Autism informs her professional work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Psychology from the National College of Ireland. Where her undergraduate thesis examined how the cumulative impact of various life stressors, such as neglect and poverty, impact problem solving abilities. Siobhan holds Diplomas in Criminal Psychology and in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Currently, she is enrolled in a Master in Developmental Psychology at Queens University.

Her commitment to supporting and raising awareness for neurodiverse individuals and those from minority demographics is evident throughout her extensive voluntary work. Currently, Siobhan is involved with the 50808 suicide helpline and the social enterprise “Working to Change”. Throughout her undergraduate years, Siobhan dedicated her time to ABE, organising and instructing two college courses for adult refugees over a four-year period. This experience honed skills in lecturing, examination, and in supporting vulnerable individuals. Prior to this, Siobhan provided educational support for children in the Ossory Community Centre where she first discovered her enthusiasm for teaching and the value of her personal experience when providing support to children with diverse learning needs.

Siobhan’s creativity and enthusiasm for learning extends beyond her work and studies. In her free time, she engages in sculpting, sketching, costume making, and debating analytic philosophy. Additionally, she is involved in medieval re-enactment events, dedicated to preserving historical skills for future generations.

Emma graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2020 with a B.Sc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Throughout her studies she gained invaluable experience working with people of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings.

Emma has been working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for the past number of years, where she supports young people to engage in meaningful activities.  Emma works with young people with a variety of mental health conditions, some of whom are also autistic, or who have ADHD or developmental coordination disorder. Emma takes pride in her commitment to providing client and family-centred care and recognising the unique strengths of each child. She developed a greater appreciation for trauma-informed care and uses these principles to guide her daily practice. Emma has also been exploring art as a therapeutic tool in her sessions and is currently working towards a professional certificate in Sensorimotor Art Therapy.

Emma has volunteered in Sunshine House, a summer camp hosted by St Vincent de Paul for children from a disadvantaged background, and has also volunteered in ChildVision, the National Education Centre for Blind Children. She is currently involved with Foróige’s Big Brother, Big Sister youth mentoring programme.

Emma is motivated to continue her professional development, with a particular focus on early intervention to ensure she provides a high standard of service delivery. Emma also plans to continue developing her interests in art and yoga, with the hope of integrating these into her work as an occupational therapist. She is almost finished a Specialist Training: Overview of Sensorimotor Art Therapy from Australia. Emma is currently working with HSE’s CAMHS and works as a consultant with EPT Clinic.