Eileen Hopkins
Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Keynote Speaker, LecturerHi, I’m Eileen Hopkins! I am so glad that you have chosen to check out my website today.
My Story
My road to counselling and psychotherapy has been interesting. Having worked in a caring profession, nursing for over 30 years, I was always at my happiest when interacting with my patients & I have always been a people person.
Having experienced a rather challenging period in my personal life a few years ago and realized then that I needed to change my circumstances. I took early retirement from my Nursing Career in 2015. I trained as a professional Life Coach with one the Irish Life Coach Institute This proved to be a life-changing experience for me. I then trained as a Psychotherapist at PCI College in Dublin.
I am very passionate about emotional health and my mission is to make a difference, one person at a time.
Certifications
B.Sc. (Hons) Dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma in Business and Personal Development Coaching
Advanced Certificate in Career Coaching
Advanced Certificate in Addiction Coaching
Advanced Certificate in Compassionate Inquiry (Dr Gabor Mate).
Advanced Certificate in Pain Management
Advanced Certificate in the therapeutic use of Mindfulness
My Approach
I work from a humanistic perspective. I place importance on the therapeutic relationship and view this as the foundation in order to create a safe and confidential space where you can talk without fear of being judged.
Psychotherapy is a two-person project. It relies not only on my skills and knowledge but also on your willingness to participate in the therapy. A therapy session involves give and take between you and the therapist. It involves hard work, yes – but the benefits for you are enormous.
Your emotional difficulties do not have to be a long-term problem. With the help of a psychotherapist, you can move past your personal issues and build the strength to take them on again, should they return. When you find the right psychotherapist, you will know. You want a therapist who is able to connect with you, who listens and understands you.
Best in Ireland: Listed in the top 10 life Coaches in Dublin – 2021/2022
Why Is Supervision Essential?
'The practice of supervision will become increasingly essential if humanity is going to preserve and develop its ability to care for the most vulnerable members of society, in a time when resources are stretched, and challenges are continuously increasing, in size and complexity’
Hawkins and McMahon, 2020, p. 285
As a Psychotherapist, supervision is required to ensure the highest standards of professional, ethical practice (IACP).
As a Life Coach, supervision is not mandatory; however, up to 10 hours of supervision can count toward Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credential renewal (ICF).
As a Nurse, supervision is a core component of professional development and workplace support (INMO). Supervision is a structured, confidential space to talk through clinical experiences, process emotions, and improve patient care (RCN).
As a Social Care worker, supervision is critical to practitioners' capacity to grow and develop a sense of themselves in their role and in relation to the people they work with.
As a Social Worker, supervision is a structured, collaborative process where Social Workers examine their practice, emotional responses, and ethical decisions (IASW).
In summary, supervision is not just a checkbox in your professional development; it is vital to maintaining your mental and emotional wellbeing. It fosters ongoing growth & empowers you.