Dr Boothroyd has worked across general medicine, general practice and Psychiatry for many years. Along with raising her own family, she has kept updated and skilled in the area of Psychiatry. She offers a practical, down-to-earth approach and has a strong interest in the therapeutic process of helping clients and looking at alternative ways to help clients manage their emotions and trauma.

Carla Johnston, Director of Services, has worked in Healthcare in various roles for many years and leads the wonderful NEDRC team in providing a quality, person-centred service. Carla has worked hard to improve Mental Health Commission compliance whilst working with other services and managed to bring up their compliance ratings until she spread her wings to NEDRC. Carla keeps up-to-date with the most recent evidence and treatments in eating disorders care.

Niall Murphy, Assistant Director of Services comes from a background of adult, adolescent and pediatric services having worked in A&E, Medical, Surgical and Mental Health. Niall has excellent skills around the identification of physical deterioration and fast interventions when needed. Niall is driven by improving client’s quality of life and encouraging different approaches until the client feels they have reached the right one for themself.

Dr Andreana Pulcrano, PSI registered Charted Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist & FTAI accredited Family Therapist.

Andreana has worked in public and private practice in Ireland and Italy for many years. Her skills include assessments, individual and group work. She has worked as a staff trainer and delivered parental support.

With dynamic experience in mental health, Andreana has particular skills with clients who have autism, ADHD & associated conditions. Andreana works with children, teenagers and adults. She takes a person-centred approach and aims to meet clients were they are at and work towards progress and improving their life experiences.

Natalia has a strong background in Psychology both in study and practice. She has also been heavily involved in research and published materials. She is a supervisor for a BSc in Psychology course in Dublin and lectures in Psychology and Psychotherapy. Natalia has experience in working with both adults and adolescents and focuses on providing clients on tools they can use in managing their emotions and more widely within their life, eg CBT and DBT. Natalia helps clients with emotional regulation techniques and helps them to discover and build on their own strengths.

Sandra is a Clinical Psychologist, having trained in the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and worked between public and private services. Sandra has also carried out training with the Maudsley Hospital, London. She is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) and underwent training in CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy). Sandra is experienced in working with neurodivergent people, particularly those who are Autistic. She has experience and skills in carrying out assessments and adapting interventions to the needs of clients. Sandra has particular skills working with clients to help with emotional recognition and regulation.

Orla returns to Ireland, having spend much of her carer as a therapist working within the UK- NHS and private services. Orla’s works with people experiencing moderate to severe anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Phobias, health anxiety, depression and individually and in group setting with those who have an eating disorder. Orla plans to incorporate EMDR into her skill mix in the near future.

Danielle has studied and worked across the UK & Ireland and most recently completed some time contributing to the Intensive Treatment Programme at the Maudsley Centre for Child Eating Disorders. Here, the programme uses an integrative systemic family therapy approach to treating anorexia. Danielle’s experience working in ITP sparked a strong desire to continue working directly with individuals and families affected by eating disorders which in turn compelled her to train as a systemic psychotherapist. Danielle is currently pursuing a Professional Master’s in Systemic Psychotherapy at UCD.

Elena has a passion for working with people to help them develop a better understanding of their challenges, how they came to be and learning how to overcome their struggles in life. Elena works with adults and teenagers and is particularly drawn to the Gestalt approach. She has completed studies in working from a trauma approach and in body work which is particularly beneficial when working with clients who have an eating disorder, PTSD, anxiety and relationship difficulties.

Aoife has been a qualified, registered OT for a number of years, working across a variety of areas as an OT in the UK and Ireland. Aoife is involved in ADHD support through individual and group coaching, education, training and mentoring. She has a strong professional and personal interest in neurodivergencey. Aoife takes a warm, dynamic, person-centred approach in her work with clients and is focused on the clients’ strengths and building on those.

Ayuko is a qualified OT over ten years and has worked with adults, adolescents and children in Japan where she originates from. Ayuko has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental processes. She won a scholarship for her work carried out in her Masters research in: Autism friendly paediatric spaces in Hospital and the Healthcare environment. Ayuko’s goal to improve the client’s quality of life has been seen in her work by the increased activity and participation levels in areas of interest and the success of improving children’s writing and studying skills.

Karen Mertig Social Worker and Family Therapist. Coru & Teaching Counselling registered. Holds a BSc Psychology, MA Social Worker & multiple relevant CPD certificates & diplomas.

Karen has a wealth of knowledge & experience with young people, adults & families. From working as senior social worker in both mental and general health Hospitals (children’s Hospital included), lecturing at University level to social work students and as family therapist to families experiencing conflict, distress, crisis, trauma and providing intervention. Karen has worked with clients who have various mental health difficulties including eating disorders, other complex conditions, CSA, substance abuse and guidance counselling to young people.

Tamara Chaal holds a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Trinity College Dublin and is a member of INDI. Tamara has an open, friendly approach which helps clients to feel more at ease. She takes a practical approach and meets clients where they are at in order to move forward.

Tamara has a keen interest in cooking, baking and enjoys hiking.

Róisín has a strong background in science and healthcare work. She is approachable and warm with a good level of understanding of Nutrition and Dietetics. Having trained in St George’s Hospital London, she has awareness of the SOS approach to feeding which is used to assess and address problematic feeding behaviours e.g., “picky eaters” & ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). She enjoys music and has been a member of local Irish music session groups.

Michael comes from a strong scientific and research background having worked at Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London and University College Dublin as Senior Research Assistant. Michael possesses great knowledge around the scientific rationale for the importance of human nutrition, functions and meal planning and has a friendly, approachable way in helping clients understand this.

We have Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health Physiotherapists & Movement therapists who can assist in and support families/ loved ones in high stress situations and advise on services and options available to them.