Patricia Bourke D'Souza

Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Somatic Trauma Therapist, international workshop facilitator with a passion for people and a significant background in working with diverse populations and dynamics. My strengths include working both on a one to one and strategic level. Active listening, empathy, trauma informed practice, problem-solving, and adaptability form the pillars of my work. In addition to my therapy work, my past roles have included working with individuals, communities and organisations, planning and executing workshops, fostering individual and team growth and self care, and supporting and empowering the mental health and wellbeing of those with whom I have supported and worked with.

• When not working I am a singer, recording artist and choir director. I have performed for many state events and national including the reinterrment of the volunteers in Mountjoy Jail and the National Rememberance Service to mark the events of September 11th. I have also released multiple cd's and recordings including 'the Darkest Hour' which i performed on the Late Late Show to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Famine in Ireland and 'A Candle for You' in remembrance of missing people (specifically Philip Kearns).
• I have organised, managed and performed at concerts for over 10 years to raise funds for various charities.
• I am currently the choir director in Bonnybrook Dublin 5.