Ed Murphy (Online Only)
Qualifications
- MA in Psychotherapy
- BA in Psychology
Profile 
Ed is a fully accredited member of the IACP since 2017 and the Supervisors Association of Ireland since 2021. He is a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist who holds a Master of Science Degree in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University and Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology from Maynooth University. Ed has worked in the non-profit and charity sector for over 25 years. Initially working in the Clinical Addiction Services working for a number of years in a management capacity within a therapeutic community for those recovering from addiction. Over the last number of years Ed has managed Community Employment Projects within the North Inner City funded through the Department of Social Protection. He has sat on a number of Committees and Boards such as the Rehabilitation Committee of the the North Dublin Drugs Task Force and the Tolka River Drug Project in Mulhuddart.
A trained Social Care Worker, Ed has worked in many social sectors to include Elderly, Disabilities, Education, Youth Work and LGBT services. Ed has experience working amongst the clinical team in Pieta House the Centre for suicide and self -harm working with both individuals and families in a crisis intervention capacity. Working for a number of years with the HSE, Ed has worked as a Psychotherapist in St Vincent’s Hospital offering outpatient counselling to those in the community catchment area with mental health support needs. Since 2021, Ed has worked with First Light an Organization who provides crisis bereavement support to parents and families who have lost a child unexpectedly through still birth, sudden infant death syndrome, fetal trauma or tragedy.
Having managed a number of community funded projects and initiatives, Ed has also designed and delivered a range of Personal development, Stress management and Well Being courses to local communities and teachers at primary school level while also organizing Well Being Staff Days for a variety of Community Organisations. Qualifying in 2021 as a Cross Professional Supervisor, Ed provides supervision to frontline staff working in the Social Care Profession on an external basis and has also provided external supervision to Senior Management in Parent Line the National Helpline for Parents in Ireland.
My individual approach:
I believe in creating a safe therapeutic space that is welcoming warm, sensitive and attuned to the unique individual needs of each person. Creating a space that promotes reflection, exploration and re-framing while fostering insight at a pace that is comfortable, attainable and client led. My approach is to create a rich therapeutic environment where client’s stories and experiences are met with empathy, understanding and a deep held respect. Using a number of eclectic approaches such as Gestalt Psychotherapy, Person Centered and Psychoanalytical, I work in a holistic way to invite all parts of the person to be present, body mind and spirit. I approach my work with a focus on the present moment which emphasizes and promotes personal awareness, inner strength and capacity for self- regulation, expansion and development. Using the power of the therapeutic relationship as a tool to identify and work through patterns, blocks and obstacles while also identifying areas for growth using the here and now as a vehicle to foster inner awareness and deeper insights, therefore creating tangible opportunity for growth and change. I am committed to helping clients to cultivate more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others and to realize their full potential.
Ed has experience with:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Abuse
Bereavement
Addiction
Psychosexual
Self esteem.
Post Qualification Training in the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy:
Postgraduate Certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy 2014 (One year programme)
Certificate in Multicultural Wellness, Training in Healing and Transformation, 2017 (One year programme)
Certificate in the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness 2019
Professional Diploma in Cross Professional Supervision 2020 (One year programme)
Addiction and Developmental Trauma Certificate Course 2022
Introduction to Internal Family Systems with Dr Richard Swartz 2023
Parental Bereavement Crisis Intervention, First Light, 2023
Speak Up Safely – training for appointed contacts for whistleblowing, Carmichael 2024
Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind, Certificate, Bonnie Badenoch, 2024
Domestic Violence Training, Womens Aid, 2024
