MEET DAISY
Daisy O'Donnell, Certified Play Therapist
Cherry Blossom Play Therapy was founded by Certified Play Therapist, Daisy O'Donnell. Daisy trained with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), accredited by the National University Of Ireland Galway. Daisy has worked with play therapy clients covering a wide range of circumstances and needs.
Daisy is regularly Garda vetted and is fully insured. Daisy also attends regular clinical supervision to ensure her work maintains the highest professional standards. Daisy attends Continuing Professional Development to expand and broaden her expertise.
Daisy is also a qualified counsellor for adults, having previously gained a Certificate and a Diploma in Counselling. She is an affiliate member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a member of Play Therapy Ireland and the Irish Play Therapy Community Association.
Before establishing Cherry Blossom Play Therapy, Daisy was part of the Play Therapy team at St. Ultan's Primary School in Cherry Orchard, Co. Dublin. Daisy also setup a Play Therapy practice at Firhouse Educate Together National School.
Qualifications:
- Certificate in Counselling (NUI Maynooth)
- Diploma in Counselling (NUI Maynooth)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (NUI Galway and Play Therapy International)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy (NUI Galway and Play Therapy International)
Daisy is on a leave of absence and not currently available to accept new clients.
Please contact our other three independent Play Therapists at this location:
- Aileen Carrig: aileencarrigplaytherapist@gmail.com
- Jade Kearns: jadekearnsplaytherapy@gmail.com
- Isabelle O'Kane: theheartfeltguide@gmail.com
MEET Aileen
Aileen Carrig, Certified Play Therapist
Aileen is a qualified registered general nurse and has worked as a public health nurse for the past 11 years. It is through her work with children and families in her role as a public health nurse that led her to pursue training in play therapy. Aileen has worked in a school and in the HSE as a Play Therapist working with children of varying needs and complexities. Aileen has great knowledge and understanding of the developing child and the importance of a child’s social, emotional and behavioural development.
Aileen completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy with the Academy on Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), accredited by the National University of Ireland Galway. Aileen is an active member on the Accredited Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists managed by Play Therapy UK, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Aileen attends regular supervision and continues professional development and maintains the regulatory standards on a yearly basis. Aileen is fully insured and Garda vetted.
Qualifications:
- BSc General Nursing, Trinity College, Dublin
- Postgraduate in Public Health Nursing, University College Dublin
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, NUI Galway
- Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy, NUI Galway
For enquiries, please contact Aileen directly at aileencarrigplaytherapist@gmail.com.
MEET JADE
Jade Kearns, Accredited Play Therapist
Jade Kearns is an accredited Play Therapist and a qualified Holistic Therapist. She trained with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC) and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Practiced Based Play Therapy accredited by The National University of Ireland Galway.
She has worked in a Deis Primary School and ran a Private Practice in Stoneybatter. She continues to work part time in a Family Resource Centre where many clients are Tusla referred. Jade has experience working with a wide range of cases. She has a passion for helping children and adolescents and has worked with the age range group of four to sixteen years old.
Jade is a member the Irish Play Therapy Community Association (IPTCA) and can be found on the register. She is Garda Vetted and fully insured. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development meeting the yearly regulatory standards. Jade attends supervision helping to maintain a high professional standard of work within an ethical framework.
Qualifications
- Holistic Health Diploma (Senior College Dun Laoghaire)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (NUI Galway and Play Therapy International)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy (NUI Galway and Play Therapy international)
For enquiries, please contact Jade directly at: jadekearnsplaytherapy@gmail.com.
MEET ISABELLE
Isabelle O'Kane, Pre-Accredited Play Therapist
Isabelle is a child and adolescent psychotherapist specialising in play therapy. She is a pre accredited member of IAPTP who are recognised at the European level by EAIP. Isabelle is professionally insured and garda vetted and attends regular supervision to ensure her practice meets professional and ethical standards. Isabelle attends regular training to continually develop her professional awareness and skills and has been practicing since 2022.
Isabelle works with children, young people and their parents. Isabelle keeps children and young people safe by keeping them in the lead of their own process, empathetically attuning to their experience and gently guiding them to recognise their strengths, deepen their mind-body awareness, become more self-loving, process difficult emotions, and ultimately become more resilient to life’s challenges – whatever they may be. As a mother herself, Isabelle is fully aware of the struggles and complexities of parenting and offers a non-judgemental space for parents to explore their relationship with their child or teen.
Isabelle has worked therapeutically at Loreto Primary School in Crumlin, The Beacon of Light Counselling Centre in Clondalkin and has run a private practice out of Clondalkin. She also currently works at Our Lady’s Secondary School in Terenure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies, Dublin City University.
- Postgraduate Diploma, Play Therapy, Children’s Therapy Centre.
- Masters, Creative Psychotherapy, Children’s Therapy Centre.
For enquiries, please email Isabelle: theheartfeltguide@gmail.com
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