Stuart Watson

Music Therapist

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Stuart fulfils a dual role, serving as a registered music therapist and the role of lead clinician for the team. With  experience in  a range of settings such as schools, care homes, hospitals, hospice care, and living support, he provides a broad spectrum of sessions. Currently, his primary focus is on working with children, young people, and adults in the learning disability and autism sectors.

Diane Thompson

Counsellor

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Diane is an accredited integrative counsellor working in school settings since 2019, and has previously worked in Special & Primary settings also.  She works closely with students & staff to help students with their social & emotional health, to achieve their goals and help them become their own therapists. Diane believes in early intervention and strives to provide a safe confidential space for all.  ​​

Lisa McManus

Play Therapist​

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Lisa is an accredited Play Therapist, Certified Filial Play Parent Coach/Mentor, and a Certified Forest School Leader. She has over 20 years experience of working with children and young people, and their families as well as supporting professionals who work with them.

Bethany Coulter 

Music Therapist

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Bethany is a music therapist with a passion for helping individuals connect with their emotions and rediscover their voice through music. She specialises in working with teenagers and adults dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma, using creative, person-centred approaches to support emotional exploration, healing and confidence-building.  

Adeline Quinn

Counsellor

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Adeline has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy which specialises in helping people recognise their thought processes and subsequent behaviours. She's been working as a Therapist since 2010 and enjoys working with both adults and children across a broad range of spectrums including those who are suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, & bereavement.

Aoife Rodgers

Counsellor

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Aoife has been working since 2010 as a Person Centred Couples Counsellor and continues to work with couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulties within their relationships. She started Schools therapy in 2019 and has been working in mainstream schools and EOTAS Centres. She brings a holistic approach to all her clinical work, aiming to incorporate a variety of  therapeutic strategies.

Bernie McCullagh

Counsellor

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Bernie is a very experienced and passionate counsellor believing in the power of empathy; to listen in all sense of the word, not just to the words spoken, but to the unspoken, the tone, what is not said, and to support someone in their reflections towards their journey of self-actualisation. She works mostly in schools but has experience working with all people from all walks of life.

Laura Clark

Art Therapist

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Laura is an Art Therapist passionate about using creative expression to support young people in their emotional and psychological journeys. With a deep understanding of developmental needs, she combines therapeutic techniques with art-based approaches to support self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.  ​​

Lisa Metsamaa

Music Therapist

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Lisa's experience as a music therapist was further enriched during her two-year journey in Portugal, where she passionately provided music therapy services to diverse communities. We are thrilled to welcome her back to Northern Ireland, where her expertise will once again contribute to the well-being and healing of individuals through the transformative medium of music.

Tom Birbeck

Music Therapist

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Tom, a registered music therapist, completed his training at the University of Limerick, Ireland. He delivers impactful music therapy services to various settings, this includes working with schools to enhance the well-being of students, extending his support to young individuals within the Foster Care system, and conducting personalised home visits to cater to all unique needs.

Angela Scrivens

Counsellor

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Angela works integratively using a collaborative relationship of mutual curiosity in a space to explore experiences, issues and feelings that each client might be struggling with, and with the support of reflection, and creative interventions that hope to aid self empowerment.

Catherine Gordon

Music Therapist

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Catherine is a HCPC registered Music Therapist who qualified in 2011. From then she has been working with clients in Pallative Care, Learning Disability and adolescents with emotional and mental health problems. She is based in the Greater Belfast area, where she works in EOTAs with teenagers who present with behavioural and emotional problems.

Conor Blaney

Music Therapist

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Conor is an experienced music therapist who has been practising for over seven years He specialises in working with children and young people who live with additional support needs and often works in special educational settings. He has always taken a holistic approach with clients and value making connections with people. 

Tori Sergeant

Play Therapist

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​As a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, I love being able to offer children and young people an alternative way to express and process how they are feeling which goes beyond words. I am passionate about promoting the healing power of play and have experience delivering sessions in community and school settings. My areas of expertise include anxiety, attachment and trauma.  

Lisa Kelly

Art Therapist

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Lisa is an experienced and caring art psychotherapist. Her approach is non-directive, self-compassion focused and person centred. Through the process of art making, the client is able to explore their experiences non-verbally. We then reflect on this artwork and allow the client to integrate their mind and body experience.

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Brenda McElroy

Counsellor

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Brenda is a professionally qualified youth and community worker, with almost 20 years of experience in the community and voluntary sector, before beginning her counselling career. She trys to incorporate youth work approaches in her counselling practice to engage young people and bring creativity to the work.  She has completed her level 5 CPCAB diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy.

Pui Sze Cheung

Music Therapist

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Pui Sze is a registered music therapist and an arts and health researcher specialising in perinatal mental health. She's also worked extensively with older adults in both community and residential settings, children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges, as well as those with ASD and various special needs.

Cecilia Keaveney

Music Therapist

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Cecilia has experience working with adults within neurological rehabilitation; as well aschild and adolescent mental health which includes developmental trauma and special education remits. Cecilia particularly values working within multi-disciplinary teams, where the collective input, adds so much to the outcomes for clients.

Cherith Johnston

Music Therapist

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In her multifaceted role, Cherith navigates dual responsibilities, actively contributing her skills to local politics while simultaneously providing valuable music therapy services. It's a testament to her commitment and versatility that she has made herself available to work closely with clients, embodying a dedication to both civic engagement and therapy.