
A bit about me.
COUNSELLOR & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Iris
My name is Iris Brennan. I’m originally from Israel but I have been living in Lisburn for over 35 years.
I spent 27 years of my life working at Marks and Spencer as a Section Coordinator. After studying for 5 years, I became an MNCS accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people. When we went into lockdown in 2020, I embraced the opportunity to reflect on my career path and took the plunge to pursue a full-time career in counselling.
I’m a living example that it’s never too late to take the first step.
Qualifications
CPCAB – Level 2 certificate in counselling skills. European Qualification Framework Level 3. (2016)
Diploma Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Advanced. O.A. Dip. (2019)
Diploma In Counselling Skills and Theory. Dip CST (2020)
AIM Award Advance Diploma Psychtheraputic counselling. AD Dip Psc C (2021)
AIM Award Professional Diploma in PSychtheraputic counselling practice. Prof.Dip.Psyc. (2021)
Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-informed children and young people.
Level 5 diploma in relationship and couple counselling (Relate )
THERAPY DOGS
Red & Noah
We’re father and son therapy dogs (TDN), Red and Noah. We love assisting in the recovery of people who have experienced trauma. We work with our owner Iris to help those who suffer from depression, anxiety, stress and worry. We work with adults, children and young people… pretty much everyone but cats!