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Our Experienced Team
Dr. Michael McArdle
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Job Title:
Manager, Lecturer, Psychotherapist, Counsellor
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Location:
Ballymahon, Co Longford
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Accesability:
In-Person & Online
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Price per (1-Hour Session):
70 Euro
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Accreditations & Registrations:
IACP, BACP, NAPCP, APCP, NCPS, ACC, NCPS, APAPM, CPDSO, PTE
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Additional Accreditations:
CPD & Provider of Training Excellence (Accredited)
Coach of Excellence (Expert) (Accredited)
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Specialisations:
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Abuse, ADD/ADHD, Addiction(s), AIDS/HIV, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Cancer, Coercive Control, Cultural Issues, Dementia, Depression, Disability, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, General Counselling, Health Related Issues, Identity Problems, Infertility, Life Coaching, Loss, Mens Issues, Mental Health Issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, OCD, Personal Development, Post-Traumatic Stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self Esteem / Confidence, Self Harm, Sex Related Issues, Sexual Orientation, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender / Gender Variance, Trauma, Womens Issues, Work Related Issues
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Qualifications:
PhD Researcher, M.Phil Psychoanalytic Studies, MA Addiction Studies, BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons) General Nursing, Professional Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Professional Certificate & Diploma in CBT, Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD, Special Purpose Award (Training & Development), Professional Certificate in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse.
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Languages:
English, Spanish, French​​
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Payment Methods:
Cash, Credit/Debit Card​
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About me:
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Why I work in this field!
My work as a psychotherapist is not just a profession—it’s personal. It’s grounded in extensive lived life experience.
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I come to this field not only with training and qualifications, but with the deep understanding that comes from surviving a life shaped by trauma. I have lived through childhood neglect, emotional and physical abuse, poverty, and the kind of trauma that leaves lasting imprints on both body and mind. In my adult life, I faced addiction, domestic violence, coercive control, and the silent struggles that so often accompany them.
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These are not just words to me—they are chapters of my own story. And it is this lived life experience that has become the driving force behind the work I do today.
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I know what it feels like to be unheard, misunderstood, and judged. I also know what it takes to rebuild, to heal, and to find meaning on the other side of pain. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and connection. I don’t just work from textbooks—I work from the heart, and from having walked the road myself.
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Lived life experience is not something that can be taught. It shapes how I listen, how I understand, and how I support those who sit across from me. It allows me to meet people exactly where they are—with no judgment, only respect for their courage.
I work in this field because I know change is possible. I’ve lived it. And I am deeply committed to helping others find hope, healing, and a renewed sense of self—just as I did.
Professor Helen Noble
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Job Title:
Lecturer, Nurse, Mindfulness
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Location:
United Kingdom
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Specialisations:
Chronic Kidney Disease, Palliative Care, Qualitative Research Methods, Mixed methods, End of Life Care, Mindfulness, Bereavement.
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Biography:
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Welcome to the Team, Helen Noble!
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As Professor of Nursing and Director of Postgraduate Research, I am a leading researcher in the field of nephrology as evidenced by:
- (A) my award of the prestigious ‘Walls Bursary’ from the Renal Association for my ‘significant contribution to the field of Academic Nephrology
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- (B) My distinguished collaborative programme of international research activity and dissemination which is cited in national and international evidence-based guidelines
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-(C) My research which focuses on improving nephrology care whilst ensuring health professionals are prepared for this challenging field, and addresses UN sustainable goals including good health and well-being and reduced inequalities
- (D) My consistent track record of building and sustaining research internationally. I have successfully led multi-institutional bids with international collaborators submitted to high calibre funders including the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Marie Curie
- (E) My commitment to patient and public involvement. I have developed novel collaborations with creative artists and those living with kidney disease, leading the inaugural UK Renal Arts Group. I have conceived and deployed original creative arts approaches to improving wellbeing and quality of life for people living with renal disease. Events provide a forum, for unprecedented discussion about dying with renal disease. RAG has been extensively reported in the UK media, for example on NITV and radio Ulster and I supported a RAG member to publish an article describing the role of RAG and its impact on patients, carers and healthcare staff
- (F) My further contribution to QUB’s international research profile as previous Chair of the inaugural European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses’ Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) Research Board (2017-19) and subsequently a Scientific Board Committee (SPC) member. The joint Research Board and SPC has collaborated on international published papers and co-ordinated international webinars attended by 100s of healthcare professionals globally
-(G) The global recognition of my academic leadership evidenced by invitations to speak to international audiences at high profile conferences globally, most recently at the Danish Society of Renal Nurses annual conference (2021) and the World Congress of Nephrology, Canada (2021) attended by 3918 participants and several other awards for my work
- (H) My commitment to junior scholars working in the field including MSc and PhD supervision.
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We are excited to have Helen on board and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and professionalism she brings to our team.​
Ms. Jana Hayes
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Job Title:
Counsellor, Psychotherapist
Location:
Clonakilty, Co.Cork
Accesability:
In-Person & Online
Price per (1-Hour Session):
60 Euro
Payment Methods:
Cash, Bank Transfer
Specialisations:
Psychotherapy, Counselling, Perinatal Mental Health, Birth trauma
Biography:
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Welcome to the Team, Jana Hayes!
State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy is delighted to welcome Jana Hayes to our team. Jana joins us from County Cork and holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a MA in Clinical and Health Psychology and a MA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
Jana also has specialised training in Perinatal Mental Health and Birth trauma.
She is originally from Spain but has been in Ireland for over a decade. She offers therapy in English, Spanish and Catalan.
Jana works with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or wanting to better understand their emotions and the patterns they feel stuck in. She takes an integrative approach to therapy, meaning that each process is thoughtfully adapted to meet the unique needs, goals, and pace of the individual. In a collaborative and supportive space, Jana helps clients gain insight, develop more helpful coping strategies, and work toward lasting emotional growth and wellbeing.
She supports clients through a range of issues including grief, anxiety, low mood, trauma, birth trauma, maternal and paternal mental health, life transitions, identity concerns, low self-esteem, and more.
We are excited to have Jana on board and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and professionalism she brings to our practice.
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Dr. Hugh Cummins
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Job Title:
Lecturer, Psychoanalysis, Addiction, Philosophy
Location:
Dublin
Accesability:
Online Lectures
Specialisations:
Lecturing, Addiction, Psychoanalysis & Philosophy
Biography:
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Welcome to the Team, Hugh Cummins!
State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy is delighted to welcome Hugh Cummins to our team!
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Hugh joins us from Dublin and holds an M.Phil. in Psychoanalytic Studies (Trinity College, Dublin) and a Doctorate in Philosophy (University College, Dublin). Dr Cummins brings with him a wealth of academic (Psychoanalysis and Philosophy) and clinically relevant experience, the latter from many years working with homeless people and, more recently, ex-prisoners and ex-psychiatric patients. He has lectured for several years at postgraduate level, delivering courses in Addiction Studies at DBS (Dublin Business School) School of Arts and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at St Vincent’s University Hospital, in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD).
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His diverse experience and learning, and years of critical reflection on what he calls, after Freud, ‘our discontent in civilization,’ and the ways that despite this we seek some form of accommodation within it, will significantly enrich the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes offered by State of Mind.​
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We are excited to have Hugh on board and look forward to the passion, knowledge, critical reflection and questions he brings to our practice.
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Ms. Laura McHugh Harrington
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Job Title:
Counsellor, Psychotherapist
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Location:
Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
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Accesability:
In-Person & Online
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Price per (50 Minutes):
60 Euro
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Payment Methods:
Cash, Revolut
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Specialisations:
Anxiety, Chronic Stress, Low Mood & Depression, Coping Skills, Trauma, Attachment Issues, Bereavement & Grief, Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health, Major Life Transitions, Self-Worth & Self Esteem
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Biography:
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Welcome to the Team, Laura McHugh Harrington!
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State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy is delighted to welcome Laura McHugh Harrington to our team. Laura joins us from County Westmeath and holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, awarded by IICP College and is currently studying for a MSc in Psychology at Wolverhampton University.
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Laura is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to clients facing mental health struggles, as well as to individuals pursuing a path of personal development and growth. Laura's approach is at all times person-centred and, because of the nature of her training, Laura is in a position to offer a style of therapy that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Laura this by providing a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental environment in which clients can explore past experiences, current challenges and struggles, and goals and aspirations for the future, while also being given practical knowledge and tools to apply in their daily life.
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We are excited to have Laura on board and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and professionalism she brings to our practice. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Ms. Caroline Crotty
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Job Title:
Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Lecturer
Location:
Cork City
Accessibility:
In-Person & Online
Price per (50 minutes):
On application
Payment Methods:
Online invoice, Bank Transfer Cash
Welcome to the Team, Caroline Crotty!
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Specialisations:
Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm, Low Mood & Depression, Life Transitions, Adolescent Wellbeing, Self-Worth & Identity, Stress Management, Coping Skills, Relationship Difficulties, Psychoeducation, Parenting Support, Sexual Health & Emotional Wellbeing
State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy is delighted to welcome Caroline Crotty to our team. Originally from Tipperary and now based in Cork city, Caroline brings a wealth of academic training and therapeutic experience. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from University College Cork, a Higher Diploma in Psychology from Dublin Business School, a Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy from NCPII, a MSc in Psychology from Mid Sweden University and a Master of Psychological Science from the University of Limerick.
Caroline works with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty navigating life transitions. She offers a safe, compassionate space where people feel heard and supported to explore their experiences at their own pace. Her integrative, evidence-informed approach is shaped by training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), mindfulness-based approaches and solution-focused work. Caroline is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for adults and adolescents. Her practice is grounded in psychological science and guided by each individual’s unique needs, strengths and goals.
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We are excited to have Caroline on board and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and professionalism she brings to our practice.
Mr. Aiden Kelly
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Job Title:
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Location:
Longford
Accessibility:
In-Person & Online
Price per (60 minutes):
60 Euro
Payment Methods:
Cash, Credit/Debit Card
Welcome to the Team, Aiden Kelly!
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State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy is delighted to welcome Aiden Kelly to our team. Aiden joins us from County Longford and holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, awarded by Middlesex University.
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We are excited to have Aiden on board and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and professionalism he brings to our practice. ​​​
