My name is Grace Harrison. I am a qualified and accredited psychotherapist and counsellor. I hold a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy with Dublin City University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology with the University of Limerick. I run a busy private practice in Ennis Therapy Centre, and I work part-time as a student counsellor in the Student Counselling Service of the University of Galway. In my role as student counsellor, I provide one-to-one counselling to students of all ages and design and lead counselling group programmes on eating disorder recovery and neurodivergence. Previous counselling groups I have led include managing anxiety and depression, building self-confidence and self-compassion and healthy relationships. I practice in line with the IACP ethical framework and code of practice.

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I have a particular interest in youth mental health, eating disorders and neurodivergence hence I have completed further training in each of these areas. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy, a Practitioner Certificate in Working with Autistic Adults, and completed an Excellence in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders training.

I like to contribute to research where possible hence, I conducted research into student counselling services in Ireland and this was published in the international peer-reviewed, 'Counselling & Psychotherapy Research' Journal (Harrison, G. & Gordon, E., 2021). I also like to raise awareness of mental health issues, and advocate where possible, particularly in my special areas of interest, hence I enjoy writing informative pieces on mental health topics, featuring on podcasts, and joining Gavin Grace/ Alan Morrisey on the ‘Morning Focus’ Clare FM radio show to participate in discussions on mental health in the Irish context today. 

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From time to time, I offer talks in secondary schools on topics such as anxiety and self-esteem, and eating behaviours and body image.

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