| Qualifications: | M.I.A.P.T.P, MA Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy, B.Ed |
| Role: | Lecturer |
Cathy O’ Byrne M.I.A.P.T.P, MA Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy, B.Ed is an experienced and accredited psychotherapist with a specialisation in Play Therapy. She has worked as a teacher, trainer, workshop facilitator and psychotherapist in a variety of settings. Cathy is a part time trainer and subject lead at CTC. She teaches on our Level 9 MA and also our Level 6 Therapeutic Play Skills Certificate course. Cathy worked on the therapeutic team in CARI for many years. During this time, she worked in a systemic manner with children, adolescents, parents and siblings providing specialised child centred psychotherapy and support to families who had been affected by CSA. Cathy now works in her own private practice “The Swallow’s Trail” where she specialises in parent support. Cathy works from an integrative, person centred perspective and endeavours to build strong working relationships with parents/carers using creative approaches to empower parents towards greater awareness and presence in their parenting. Cathy is trained in Filial Therapy and Circle of Security Parent group facilitation. Cathy has also designed and delivered trainings and workshops for parents, teachers and other professionals on the power of play and unconditional positive regard when relating to and working with children.
