My focus is on trainings, workshops, retreats and IFS consultation for groups. I no longer see individual clients. If you are looking for individual psychotherapy, supervision or consultation from an IFS therapist, please see the Directory Listings at IFS UK and IFS Institute.
Marie Tierney, MSc, MA, IACP, BACP
An authentic, compassionate and engaging trainer whose passion and warmth brings IFS to life.
I am the founder of IFS Ireland and a Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. I am passionate about bringing IFS to as many people as possible worldwide, while building and nurturing the IFS community in Ireland through the facilitation of trainings, workshops, and retreats. I am known as a warm, engaging, and knowledgeable trainer and facilitator.
In response to the growing demand for trained IFS therapists, my practice has evolved from individual psychotherapy to a focus on IFS training and consultation.
My particular interest and expertise lie in the healing potential of IFS for adults who grew up with addiction in the family — including Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) – and other burdened family systems, as well as 12-step and other recovery communities. I also have a deep interest in blending somatic, embodied practice with the IFS approach.
Born and raised in the west of Ireland, I live in Galway and enjoy spending time in nature and hill walking in the wilds of Connemara.
Credentials and Qualifications
IFS Institute Lead Trainer
IFS Certified Therapist & Approved Clinical Consultant
Accredited Member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Accredited Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Diploma in Integrating IFS with Supervision and Consultation
MA in Humanistic & Integrative & Psychotherapy (First Class Honours)
Higher Diploma in Biodynamic & Integrative Psychotherapy (4 year Professional Training Tracht Psychotherapy Foundation)
Certificate in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy (Level 1)
EMDR Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3) & EMDR Certified Therapist
MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (First Class Honours)
Acknowledgements
- Over the years, I have completed many specialised trainings, short courses, retreats, and group learning experiences, all of which have shaped my growth and development as both a therapist and a human being.
- I recognise that my knowledge and experience are not solely my own; they are continually shaped and enriched by the wisdom of many teachers, traditions, cultures, and lived experiences that have come before me.
- I have been deeply inspired by studying, training, and working alongside IFS trainers, including Richard Schwartz, Cece Sykes, Toni Herbine Blank, Kay Gardner, Paul Ginter, Pamela Krause, Chris Burris, Mariel Pastor, Mike Elkin, Mary Kruger, Tamala Floyd, Osnat Arbel, Jory Agate, Olivia Lester, Liz Martins, Kathy Cox, Ann Katrin Bockmann, and Chady Rahme.
- I am grateful to the many other teachers, schools, and traditions I have learned from, including Thich Nhat Hanh, Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Family Constellations, Holotropic Breathwork, the 12-Step community, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
- Above all, I am grateful to my clients, who will always be my greatest teachers and heroes.
