About Us
Fern Therapy was set-up by Aoife Cassidy (MIACP, MSc, MFA, Dip., CCTP), who has trained and worked in the therapeutic field for over 15 years. Aoife has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Aoife holds a Clinical MSc in Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy from the University of Dublin and Mater CAMHS, Dublin. Aoife also holds a Dip. in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Practitioners Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Aoife has specialised in the treatment of trauma, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, qualified to work with children, adolescents and adults. Aoife is also trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and employs this in her practice when working safely with trauma and attachment concerns. Aoife is a fully accredited member of IACP.
Some issues Fern Therapy can help with include:
Trauma/PTSD incl. Developmental Trauma & Sexual Trauma
Attachment Concerns
Anxiety
Depression & Low Mood
Eating Disorders
Self-harm & Suicide Ideation
Behavioural Concerns
Bereavement, Loss & Grief
Relationship Difficulties
Fern Therapy believes that just like the fern,
we are resilient,
and can thrive
in the most adverse conditions with the right supports.