Wayne Hamilton BA (Hons), Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Founder and practice manager at RISE, Wayne is a qualified psychotherapist holding a 1 st Class Honours Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from DBS. He works within the codes of ethics and practice as set out by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Previously Wayne has volunteered with ISPCC ChildLine and also has a background in social care settings having worked with service users who are marginalised or disadvantaged in some way within the community such as those with serious illness and children on the autism spectrum. He also practices as a psychotherapist at Living Life Counselling in Bray, a charitable organisation.. Wayne creates a warm, safe, non-judgemental space for one to one counselling with adults and his practice is Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Integrative in nature, also incorporating creativity and the transpersonal sphere. In addition he includes some body- centred psychotherapeutic techniques in his practice.
Sandra Devlin BA, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Sandra is a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and holds a Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from IICP. She is a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adheres to the strict code of ethics and practice as set out by the IACP. Sandra provides both individual and couples counselling, working only with adults 18+. Sandra works as a volunteer Psychotherapist in both Living Life in Bray and the Village Counselling Service in Tallaght. Sandra uses both an integrative and mindfulness approach to counselling. She integrates mindfulness, Person-Centred, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Choice Theory and Reality Therapy approaches in the therapy sessions she provides, using what best suits each individual so therapy is tailor made for each client. Sandra provides a safe and confidential space for clients so they can experience being heard, accepted and understood.
Maeve Ferns BA, PGCert, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Maeve is a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist holding a Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from IICP and a Postgraduate Cert in Child and Adolescent Counselling. She has a wealth of experience working in educational and special needs settings and has volunteered for organisations such as Arthritis Ireland and Living Life Counselling. Maeve uses a non-directive, person-centred approach when working as a therapist with children and adolescents. She sees her role as supporting the client to discover the individual path which is right for them. This allows growth, a realisation of self-confidence and self-belief, a deep understanding of themselves and a sense of what their own personal meaning is in their lives. Maeve acknowledges that counselling is an intimate and sometimes frightening process, which requires trust and a genuine relationship of understanding to exist between therapist and client. Maeve feels that this relationship is vital and strives to provide safety and security on what can be a rocky journey.
Moya Nulty BSc. PGCert, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Moya graduated from UCD with a degree in Psychology and History. Having worked as a teacher for many years she studied at PCI college and obtained a Diploma in Psychotherapy/Counselling and went on to receive a BSc. (1 st class Honours) in Psychotherapy/Counselling from Middlesex University. Later she completed a Postgraduate Cert in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with IICP Institute. Working from an integrative humanistic perspective, Moya draws on different therapeutic approaches but the work is always grounded in a person centred approach tailored to the suitability of the client. Moya is particularly interested in working with children and young adults. Through play therapy she has worked with young people who are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, bereavement and loss, panic attacks, self-harm, eating disorders, stress, trauma and school related issues.
Susan Sneyd, BSc. MSc, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Susan studied counselling and psychotherapy at PCI college before completing her clinical Masters in Family Therapy at UCD/Mater Hospital. Susan has over four years’ experience working full time in addiction with Keltoi (St. Marys Hospital) and also works for the Ballymun Youth Action Project. In the past she has volunteered for organisations such as Pieta House. She is also an ASIST suicide intervention trainer and has given workshops on eating disorders within organisations like BodyWhys. Susan works with families, couples, youths and individuals creating the core conditions and facilitating positive change through systemic exploration which uncovers the dynamics within a family that perpetuate their problems. Susan also integrates creativity into her practice such as the use of sand play.
*RISE COUNSELLING PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE ETHICAL BOUNDARY OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND TO ENHANCE THIS WE ENSURE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE PLACED WITH A COUNSELLOR YOU KNOW. WE ALSO STAGGER OUR APPOINTMENT TIMES IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO MEET OTHER CLIENTS AT THE PRACTICE.