Personal Experience & Biography
Sandra Gorman is an Irish, Western-trained Counselling Psychologist with over 19 years of experience supporting Adults and Adolescents across Ireland and the UAE. She is CDA licensed in Dubai and an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Languages
- English
- Irish
Qualifications
- MSc in Psychology (UK)
- MA in Child & Adolescent Studies (Ireland)
- BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Ireland)
Professional associations and memberships
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Specializations:
- Stress & Anxiety
- Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
- Depression & Low Mood
- Life Transitions & Adjustment
- Relationships (Personal & Professional)
- Grief, Loss & Trauma
- Parenting & Family Dynamics
- Female Empowerment & Identity
- Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation
Using Person Centered Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness approaches, Sandra works with individuals from diverse multicultural backgrounds, helping them build self-awareness, strengthen self-worth, and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Her approach is warm, direct, and results-focused—supporting clients to create meaningful and lasting change.
Her experience spans hospitals, clinics, and schools, giving her a strong understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges people face at different stages of life. She supports clients through issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
Sandra believes many struggles stem from the relationship we have with ourselves and others, as well as feeling stuck without clear direction. Her work focuses on helping clients gain insight, break unhelpful patterns, and develop the tools needed to move forward with confidence.
She takes an integrative approach, combining evidence-based psychological methods, psychoeducation, and practical strategies tailored to each individual. Whether working with adolescents or adults, Sandra meets each client where they are taking into account their developmental stage, personal experiences, and goals.
In addition to one-to-one therapy, Sandra delivers workshops and group programs focused on mindful living, emotional resilience, empowerment, and conscious parenting.
