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About Me
I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2014 when I qualified from Tivoli institute, the course was humanistic & integrative in approach. It is understood that the therapist’s personal awareness and development are central to the therapeutic relationship. With this in mind, I undertook 3 years of personal therapy to qualify in this professional course. This helped me deepen my understanding of how important safety and alliance are within the therapeutic relationship when working with trauma.
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I started by volunteering in Living Life Counselling in Arklow, where I got to work with a diverse clientele. I moved on to working at Enniscorthy Vocational College, working with adolescents with complex behaviours. I then continued to open a private practice specialising in trauma, and in conjunction with that, I became a part of the Wexford Rape Crisis Centre, working with clients who have suffered childhood sexual abuse, rape, or domestic violence, and I also work with a charity called ‘First Light’ supporting suddenly bereaved parents and families.
Since I qualified as a psychotherapist, I have continued in my professional development to go on and achieve a professional qualification in the therapeutic use of mindfulness from the Irish Mindfulness Institute.
I have completed various workshops in relation to somatic approach’s and Eco and creativity, I also host selfcare workshops and I am a member of Emotionally focused Therapy (EFT) community Ireland.
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To add to this I completed an intense program including CFT (compassion focused therapy & PVT (Poly vagal Theory), which fed into my passion for the nervous system and the power it holds behind the quality of our lives.
I Can Help You:
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By simply hearing you and helping you feel less alone and stuck.
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Get clarity on what’s keeping you stuck so you can make decisions that are right for you.
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Feel more comfortable in your body and more open to new ways of improving your well-being.
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Get in touch with your desires and dreams so your goals become clear
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Take action steps to align with who you truly are and experience more joy, relatedness, and flow.
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Be more connected to the people in your life and have relationships that thrive over time.
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Recognise the thoughts that contribute to negative feelings and teach you the tools through mindfulness to change them.
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Learn to trust yourself and your inner sense of what you need right now.
"I’m so glad I went to therapy to you. It has made such a difference to my life. I think of you with heartfelt gratitude."
Barbara
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Who is the therapist at Present Tree Therapy?The therapist at Present Tree Therapy is Ciara Murray, qualified since 2014 & accredited with IAHIP. Based in Ferns, Wexford, Ireland.
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What are Ciara Murray's qualifications?Ciara Murray completed a four-year training program at the Tivoli Institute, specialising in humanistic and integrative psychotherapy. She has also pursued advanced training in mindfulness, CFT & PVT & creative therapy approaches to trauma, and Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT).
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What therapeutic approaches does Ciara use?Ciara uses an integrative and humanistic approach, combining various therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. These include mindfulness, CFT & PVT & creative therapy, nature therapy, and EFT.
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What is Ciara's experience in the field?Ciara has extensive experience working with diverse clientele, including adolescents with complex behaviours, survivors of childhood sexual abuse, victims of domestic violence, and suddenly bereaved families. She has worked with organisations like Living Life Counselling, Enniscorthy Vocational College, Wexford Rape Crisis Centre, and First Light charity.