Therapy is essentially about understanding and healing ‘pain’.

Pain can be experienced in many different ways; anxiety, depression, difficult relationships with others, and addicting to various negative sublimations that exist in the world.

A good practitioner should constantly seek to evolve themself through their own learning, clinical supervision and personal therapy, in order to help others.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD)

  • MSc Health Psychology (Distinction)

  • MSc Counselling Psychology (Distinction)

  • BSc (First Class Honours) Psychology

  • PGCE (Education)

  • MEd (Education)

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Couples Counselling – Tavistock Clinic, London
  • Diploma in Clinical Supervision (RAPPS) for Psychologists and Counsellors – British Psychological Society

  • Qualified Yoga and Meditation Teacher with over 30 years of teaching and personal practice

These additional qualifications complement Dr Mooney’s doctoral training and reflect her longstanding commitment to the integration of psychological science, contemplative practice and holistic wellbeing. Her background in yoga and meditation further informs her understanding of the relationship between the mind, body and emotional health, where appropriate within psychological therapy.

ACADEMIC WORK

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Dr Mooney is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice through ongoing registration, accreditation and active involvement within the psychological profession.
  • She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a member of its Division of Counselling Psychology and its Addiction Faculty.

  • Dr Mooney is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

These professional memberships reflect Dr Mooney’s commitment to evidence-based practice, continuing professional development, professional accountability and the highest standards of ethical clinical care.