Who am I

I am a mental health specialist dedicated to deepening understanding of human behaviour, resilience, and psychological wellbeing. I hold an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy and an Honours Degree majoring in Psychology, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Science, Management, and Training. My professional focus is on veterans and military mental health, providing evidence based, trauma informed care and developing training programs and resources that address the complex intersections of psychological wellbeing, housing instability, and the lasting impact of military service. Through advocacy, clinical practice, research, and ongoing learning, I work to promote stability, recovery, and holistic wellbeing for veterans and their families.

I currently serve as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel. In this role, I provide leadership and strategic oversight to support the CEO, with a focus on strengthening ONE’s mission: “No Irish Veteran is Left Behind.” I collaborate with stakeholders, advocacy groups, and veteran organisations to promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing for all who have served. I have contributed evidence to the Joint Committee on Defence and National Security and my work has been featured across national and regional media, including RTÉ, Radio 1, Newstalk, the Irish Independent, The Southern Star, Tipperary Live, and Radio Kerry. These platforms have highlighted my role as ONE’s first female Veteran Support Officer, the establishment of a Veteran Support Centre, and my ongoing work in veteran mental health, housing, peer support, and professional training.

Beyond leadership and advocacy, I am also an author and poet. My writing, rooted in lived experience, explores mental health, military life, and personal reflection. I am the author of Letters from the Soul, Vol. 1 and Letters from the Soul, Vol. 2: Lost in the Shadows – A Collection of Military Poetry, honouring the experiences and memories of those who have served. I have also contributed to research, publications, and mental health support resources focused on wellbeing across the lifespan.

Through leadership, advocacy, research, training, and literature, my mission is to foster connection, compassion, and courage, helping veterans and their communities heal, grow, and find strength in their own stories.