Kevin Leahy MIACP
Glanmire,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in ethical conduct and building trustworthiness, complemented by exceptional interpersonal intelligence and communication skills. Demonstrates a commitment to safety consciousness and professional integrity, with proven abilities in risk assessment and management. An empathic and experienced practitioner passionate about supporting individuals through complex emotional challenges and promoting personal growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
EAP service provider
Inspire by Lena
Nationwide, Ireland
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Providing evidence-based, person-centred mental health and well-being interventions to a variety of workplace employees.
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Private practice
Cork city, Ireland
09.2019 - 02.2026
- Private psychotherapy practice serving Cork City and Midleton. Also online.
- Assisted clients in coping with challenging life events, fostering resilience.
Care Assistant
Brothers of Charity (Southern Services)
Cork, Ireland
06.2002 - 09.2016
- Based in a residential care setting assisting adults with special needs while working in coordination with a Unit Leader, colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals to provide continuity of care, assisting other units with staff shortages as required.
Education
Master of Science - Loss & Bereavement (Clinical Practice)
Irish Hospice Foundation
Dublin, Leinster 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Munster Technological University
Cork, County Cork 09.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - International Relations
University College Cork
Cork 09.2004 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History & Economics
University College Cork
Cork 09.1998 - 09.2001
Skills
- Ethical conduct
- Building trustworthiness
- Interpersonal intelligence
- Ethical judgment
- Professional integrity
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Resourcefulness
- Time-management
- Risk Assessment
- Active listening
- Risk Management
- Self-motivation
Websites
Certification
Fully-accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
EMDR Europe Standard Training (EMDR Training w /Gus Murray) - December 2023
Certificate in Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse (HSE) - September 2023
Introduction to 'Children First' eLearning Programme (Tusla) - May 2023
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - March 2018
Suicide Alertness For Everyone (safeTALK) - January 2018
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Loss & Bereavement: Currently a second-year student in the Irish Hospice Foundation's MSc in Loss & Bereavement (Clinical Practice). Kevin is writing his Masters dissertation on the subject of peer support opportunities for fathers of children with complex neuro-disabilities. As part of this program, Kevin has received training in the diagnosis and treatment of Prolonged Grief Disorder.
- EMDR: Trained in the use of EMDR (Level 3) as a clinical intervention.
- Additional work experience: Cork City Partnership (Sep 18 - Oct 19); Headway (Sep 18 - Oct 19); MyMind (Mar 23 - Jan 24)
- Presentations Kevin has worked with: suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, panic attacks, OCD, alcoholism, acquired brain injury, age-related issues, anger management, low self-esteem, family conflict (including family estrangement), issues of lone parenthood, neurodivergent issues, relationship issues, sexuality, bereavement, chronic illness, unemployment, men's issues, homelessness, life transitions, PTSD.
Referees
Antoinette Stanbridge - Programme Director, MSc Loss and Bereavement/Clinical Practice, Irish Hospice Foundation
antoinettestanbridge@hospicefoundation.ie
(Ext 215) +353 1 963 1135
Ann Ruth, IAHIP-accredited Clinical Supervisor
info@annruth.ie
+353872492479
Timeline
Master of Science - Loss & Bereavement (Clinical Practice)
Irish Hospice Foundation
09.2024 -
EAP service provider
Inspire by Lena
11.2023 - 02.2026
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Private practice
09.2019 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Munster Technological University
09.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - International Relations
University College Cork
09.2004 - 09.2005
Care Assistant
Brothers of Charity (Southern Services)
06.2002 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History & Economics
University College Cork
09.1998 - 09.2001