Galway-based Occupational Therapist
Sinead is a CORU-registered Senior Occupational Therapist based in Galway, with over 18 years of experience working across Ireland and Australia. Her background includes Adult Mental Health, CAMHS, Intellectual Disability, and Old Age Psychiatry.
Sinead provides Occupational Therapy in Galway for teenagers and adults, with a particular focus on supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing, and everyday functioning.
Sinead works with teenagers and adults who may benefit from support with:
- Sensory regulation
- Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Motivation and goal setting
- Executive functioning (planning, organisation, time management)
- Navigating social situations
- Employment and vocational skills
- General mental health and wellbeing
Her work focuses on building practical, meaningful skills that support daily life.
Therapeutic Approaches
Sinead’s approach is holistic, client-centred, and recovery-focused, meeting each person where they are at and working collaboratively towards achievable goals.
She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Sensory Integration and Sensory Attachment approaches
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-informed practice
Experience and training
Sinead has extensive experience supporting both teenagers and adults across a variety of mental health settings.
She is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education and is training as a Trainer in Trauma-Informed Practice within the HSE.
Sinead is a busy mum of two who enjoys travelling, as well as going to concerts and comedy gigs.
Sinead is offering in-person support (Galway area) and online support.