​Steps A Journey of Growth was initiated by two trainees of the  Flatstone Psychotherapy Training course founded by Donal Healy and Claire Murray.  This course originated in Cork in 1993 in response to an interest in experientially-based humanistic and integrative training that was both creative and practical. The training was designed to be holistic, person-centred, rich in creative and spiritual nourishment and at the same time robust in intellectual opportunities and challenges. It was recognised by the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) in 2011.

​Ted Leahy MIAHIP 

Ted trained as a psychotherapist with the Flatstone Institute and now works in private practice providing psychotherapy to adults, couples and adolescents.  He completed further training in couples counselling and adolescent psychotherapy.  Ted has worked for over 35 years in the disability sector providing support and training to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or had a disability.  He also works for a large organisation providing support to those with suicidal ideation, self-harm or who have lost someone to suicide.  He is an accredited member of IAHIP.

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Eileen Ryan MIAHIP

Eileen is a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor. She trained with The Flatstone Institute and is an accredited member of IAHIP. She has many years’ experience working with both individuals and couples on both short and long term basis. She offer a warm,  welcoming space where clients can safely self-reflect and explore their issues in a non-judgemental and  confidential space. Eileen trained as a group facilitator  in WRAP, The Wellness Recovery Action Plan, which she co-facilitates regularly. She holds a Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and a Certificate in Couples Counselling.  She also engages in ongoing CPD