Helena O'Reilly
Wicklow
Summary
Empathetic Psychotherapist skilled in non-judgemental listening and client engagement. Manages client schedules through excellent timekeeping and organisational skills, ensuring reliable care. Utilises safety and risk assessment to promote client well-being and build trusting therapeutic relationships.
Overview
4
4
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Glosna House
Laois
08.2024 - Current
- Employed client-centred approach, tailoring therapy sessions to individual needs and preferences to foster deeper engagement.
- Delivered psychoeducation to clients, improving their understanding of mental health conditions and equipping them with effective coping strategies.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay updated with the latest psychotherapy techniques and theories.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments through effective timekeeping and organisation, ensuring consistent and reliable client care.
Secondary School Teacher
St. Leo's College, Carlow
Carlow
09.2005 - 05.2026
- Taught maths to second level students, fostering understanding and engagement across all levels of the school curriculum for two decades.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to address diverse needs and learning styles, enhancing student participation and comprehension.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Provided comprehensive career, educational, and personal guidance, supporting students' growth and development as a school guidance counsellor.
Education
Master of Science - Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Turning Point Institute
Dublin01-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - School Guidance Counselling
Maynooth University
Maynooth01-2021
Higher Diploma - Education
University College Dublin
Dublin01-2002
Arts Degree - Maths and Sociology
University College Dublin
Dublin01-2000
Skills
- Non-judgemental listening
- Client engagement
- Time management
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Excellent listener
- Empathetic
- Safety and risk assessment
- Report-writing
- Developing relationships
Certification
- Currently competing a yoga and Ayurveda teacher training course with the view to incorporating body awareness and movement into my work.
- Completed an introductory course on somatic experiencing with Somatic Experiencing Ireland and have enrolled for their level 1 training course.
- Completed several online workshops through PSEI on trauma treatment, Internal Family Systems and shame.
References
- Marie Byrne, Glosna House Owner
- Lisa Betts, Supervisor, 086 1562453
- Niamh Broderick, Principal St. Leo's College, 059 9143660
Hobbies and interests
- Nature is my resource, providing space and sustenance when necessary. I love to sea swim, run along my local river or walk in the woods in my free time.
- When not outside, I enjoy baking, reading and yoga.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Glosna House
08.2024 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
St. Leo's College, Carlow
09.2005 - 05.2026
Master of Science - Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Turning Point Institute
Post Graduate Diploma - School Guidance Counselling
Maynooth University
Higher Diploma - Education
University College Dublin
Arts Degree - Maths and Sociology
University College Dublin