I am a psychotherapist and counsellor (MIACP) who works with adults and adolescents. My primary training is integrative in nature which means it included a mix of psychotherapy and counselling theories and methods allowing me to work in a way that best suits each individuals needs.
About Me
I'm Erica McKinney, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Healer and Life Coach.
ABOUT ME
Main Training
- BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy – Middlesex University
- Diploma in Brennan Healing Science – Brennan Healing School of Healing
- Diploma in Business & Personal Coaching – Coach Institute of Ireland
- EMDR Training – EMDR Europe
- Certificate in Mindfuless based approaches and 3rd wave CBT interventions – The Mindfulness Clinic
Since graduating I have undertaken further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and have qualified in EMDR Therapy (Trauma Therapy). I am a graduate of the Brennan School of Healing Europe (Austria and Germany, Grad BBSHE 2007) having completed a 4 year healership training with Barbara Ann Brennan, a world renowned healer and author of best selling books on energy healing “Hands of Light” and “Light Emerging”. I have also studied for 2 years in a therapeutic practice called “psycho-energetics” which is a form of therapy that uses mindfulness, presence and energy to access deep inner knowledge and healing. I am a qualified Quantum Touch practitioner and hold a diploma in life, business and executive coaching (grad Coach Institute of Ireland 2006).
I have a special interest in the area of authentic relationships and communication and in following this interest have undertaken training in Non-Violent Communication and in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I also have a particular interest in anxiety and self esteem issues and am finding that using a mixture of person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR therapy is an effective way of working with these issues.
I offer psychotherapy, counselling, healing and coaching, I worked for 17 years in Irish financial institutions and have over 10 years management and leadership experience. My work draws on many disciplines including person centred therapy, humanistic counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, motivational interviewing, bio-energetic psychotherapy, Brennan Healing Science, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, Quantum Touch, life coaching, NLP, non violent communication and Byron Katies work. Healing and psychology are one of my passions in life. I have been in Private Practice since 2006.
About IACP
IACP is the largest counselling and psychotherapy associaion in Ireland and is made up of thousands of practitioners who are commited to raising counselling and psychotherapy skills in Ireland.
About Brennan Healing Science
Barbara Ann Brennan is a world renowned spiritual leader and healer. She has written 2 best selling books. Her healing school has been in operation for over 20 years and teaches hands on healing and personal transformation. The school is dedicated to the evolution of the human spirit through education, research and world service.
Quantum Touch Healing
Quantum-Touch is a relatively new healing technique which was founded by Richard Gordon. It applies the scientific principles of resonance and entrainment, in combination with specific – and easy to learn – breathing techniques and meditations and can results in powerful results.
Book a Consultation
My counselling, psychotherapy, healing, life coaching practise is in South County Dublin, Dublin 18 and is easily accessible from Dublin city and county, the M50, N11 and Wicklow. I also offer online counselling, online psychotherapy and online coaching by video.
If you cannot find a suitable appointment below, please contact me by email. There may be appointments coming available shortly that are not currently showing on the booking system. I also operate a waiting list.
Send Me a Message
Not ready to book yet? You can always send me a message first to learn more.