Our therapists
All of our therapists work from an integrative, humanistic stance and view each client as a unique individual who needs a tailored approach to the issues they are presenting. Our therapists have varied training and experience; including Person Centred therapy, Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Body work, Specialist Trauma Training, Couples Therapy and Domestic & Sexual Violence training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. All of our therapists adhere to their professional organisation code of ethics, good practice and undertake continuous professional and personal development.
Dr. Kathleen FitzGerald
As co-founder with the late Peter Dorai Raj, Kathleen has been working in Pro Consult since its foundation in 1992. As a Senior Chartered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, Kathleen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her counselling /psychotherapy practice. She is an Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and an Associated Fellow with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). In addition to her psychology background, Kathleen is also a Certified Gestalt Therapist from the Gestalt Associates of Los Angeles and has a Doctorate in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University. Kathleen is the Clinical Manager in Pro Consult and monitors the Student and Trainee Counsellors to whom we offer placements to advance their training.
Dermot Hughes
Dermot Hughes BSc (Psychology); B.A.Th.; B.Eng; MSc; Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy; Post Grad Dip CBT has been involved in Counselling for over 20 years and is an Accredited member of the IACP and associate member of BABCP. His experience as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist is wide ranging both in Ireland and abroad. Dermot is also an Accredited supervisor with IACP. He has worked in Chile, Sri Lanka and the U.S.A. He is also a fluent Spanish speaker. He uses a wide variety of counselling techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Person-Centred Approach. He has a special training in CBT.
Bernadette McCartan
Bernadette has been working with Pro Consult since 2011 and works from a humanistic integrative perspective. She is an Accredited Member of IAHIP and IACP and a Psychotherapy Graduate of Dublin City University. She holds a B.A Degree in Psychology/Sociology from NUI Galway and a Grad.Dip. (Counselling & Psychotherapy). During her training Bernadette worked with Pieta House and has also gained specialist training with Galway Rape Crisis Centre on sexual violence and abuse. She has trained with the Online Therapy Institute U.K. in online therapy.
Ann Kelly
Ann is a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, trained with The Tivoli Institute in Dun Laoghaire and has a Professional Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy. She is an Accredited member of the IACP and is working towards full accreditation with IAHIP.
Jacinta Murphy
Jactinta Murphy has over 10 years experience working as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and over 20 years of professional experience as an Oncology Nurse. Jacinta holds a BSc in Nursing, is a Registered General Nurse (RGN), and has achieved a Graduate Diploma and MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She trained at Turning Point College and Dublin City University and is an Accredited Member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Jacinta works from a humanistic integrative perspective. She grounds her work variety of counselling techniques including Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Jungian Therapy.
Peter Timlin
Peter holds an MA in Existential Philosophy from University College Galway and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from University College Cork. He is a fully Accredited Member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapists. Peter takes a person centred approach in his work and integrates this with bodywork, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other techniques when appropriate. He works with the belief that talking brings healing and what becomes mentionable becomes manageable.
Mary-Kate Kelly
Mary-Kate has worked as a counsellor/psychotherapist for over 20 years and is an Accredited member of IACP. Her qualifications include: MSc in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy, BA(Hons) English Literature & Language, BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy, Post-graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, Diploma in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy and a Professional Certificate in Psychosynthesis. She has also completed The Sacred Art of Living and Dying programme.