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Jean Forbes PDF Print E-mail

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science (Sociology)
  • Certificate of Qualification in Social Work
  • Master of Science (Psychotherapy)

Professional Memberships:

  • Irish Forum for Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy (IFCAPP)
  • Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)

 

Jean began her professional career as a social worker and worked in the public health service with children and families.  She is a registered psychotherapist with 15 year’s experience.  As well as working with individual adults, adolescents and children in Arduna, Jean works in a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  

Jean is very experienced in working with parents as well as children and adolescents.  She takes a family treatment approach to eating disorders in young adolescents.  Jean also uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to helping young people to deal with their difficulties and reach their goals.