Joanne Hanrahan

My Qualifications

I have completed five years of post graduate study in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy including a Masters from Dublin City University & Turning Point Institute. My MSc research was in the area of Outdoor Therapy and Nature Based Health, and I have presented my findings and clinical practice at a number of International Conferences. I have developed and now run both in person and online courses for mental health practitioners who wish to embrace nature more in their work.

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As a strong believer in Lifelong Learning, I have most recently completed a four year advanced Postgraduate Professional Training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and considerable training in Polyvagal Theory. Hence I have developed skills in these internationally regarded Psychobiological approaches to Trauma Resolution.  With a keen interest in nature’s regulating properties and ongoing research in ‘Green Care’ I bring my knowledge of both trauma and ‘Ecotherapy’ to my practice and offer both indoor and outdoor sessions to my clients and supervisees. I regularly facilitate workshops and trainings, on a variety of topics, in the Corporate, Educational and Mental Health sectors both in Ireland, UK, Europe and Asia.

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I have also completed a post graduate diploma in Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice, as well as a graduate diploma in Guidance & Counselling. Additional training include Outdoor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jungian Sand Therapy, 'Psychotherapy & Mental Health Diagnosis', and ASIST Suicide Prevention.