About Us
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Artwork – YOU CAN – by Sheila Gilroy Collins
Aisling Centre
Established in 1990 Aisling Centre is dedicated to the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. Aisling is an Irish word meaning ‘dream’ or ‘vision’ and the dream is realised through the provision of a safe space where people can find hope and healing at difficult times in their lives.
The Centre is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors drawn from across the community who are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
The Aisling Centre adheres to the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) ethical framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Beyond my wildest imaginings: Sr Edel Bannon reflects on 30 Years of Aisling Centre.
Aisling Centre achieves the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Our Patron Adrian Dunbar
As patron of Aisling Centre, Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar has been a proud proponent of our work, particularly the Centre’s annual Hope Healing Growth event.
“It is a great honour for me to find myself as patron of Aisling Centre. It has long been a matter of pride to me that the people of Enniskillen and Fermanagh have never allowed the strictures of local politics to stop them opening their hearts to those in need. Our Society is enriched and empowered by those brave people who notice a need to somehow fill the vacuum where others might think hope is gone. The practical work they do underpins the dream of new beginning for those who cross the door.”
Lifetime Honorary Member Sr Edel Bannon
As a founding member of Aisling Centre, Sr Edel Bannon was instrumental in shaping its mission and ethos. She has continued to play an important role in life of Aisling Centre for over thirty years.
“It is a rare honour to become a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Aisling Centre. On a personal level, I feel unworthy, but I am very happy to receive it on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy who initially supported the project with both personnel and finance. I am also delighted to receive it on behalf of my fellow founding members Sr Mary Daly and the late Sr Helena Hunt.
It has been a great privilege to serve with Board colleagues of the greatest integrity and commitment to Aisling Centre. Also, a staff and sessional team who continue to be an inspiration to us all with their faithfulness to the ethos and mission of the Centre. “
Meet The Team
Board of Directors
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Alison Annan
Chairperson
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Deirdre Kane
Vice-Chairperson
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Marshall Coalter
Company Secretary
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Roberta Hamilton
Director
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Iain Kennedy
Director
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Aideen McGinley
Director
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Grainne Scott
Director
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Richard Smith
Director
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Maeve Corrigan
Director
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Monica Corrigan
Director
Management Team
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Bridie Sweeney
Service Director
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John Bennett
Clinical Lead
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Patricia Kelly
Admin & Facilities Manager
Admin Team
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Fiona Beatty
Clinical Administrator
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Jimmy Britton
Warden
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Fionnuala Curran
Receptionist
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Aoife McManus
Fundraising & Communications Assistant
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Joan Thompson
Receptionist
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Indre Burns
Finance Administrator
Staff Psychotherapists
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Sharon Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist
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Clare Love
Psychotherapist
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Edel McGuinness
Play Therapist
Sessional Psychotherapists
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Ann Farrell
Psychotherapist
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Rosa Furey
Psychotherapist
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Joy Graham
Psychotherapist
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Michelle Halpin
Psychotherapist
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Jane Labib
Psychotherapist
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Cahir Maguire
Psychotherapist
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Aine Martin
Psychotherapist
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Edith Matthews
Psychotherapist
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Áine McCaffrey
Psychotherapist
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Fiona McCaughey
Psychotherapist
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Nuala McGovern
Psychotherapist
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Patricia McGovern
Psychotherapist
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Seana McKeaney
Psychotherapist
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Holly Reid
Psychotherapist
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Anja Rosler
Psychotherapist
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Karen Whaley
Psychotherapist
Complementary Therapy Team
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Siobhan Conlon
Complementary Therapist
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Sheila Johnston
Complementary Therapist
FUNDERS
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All ideas, opinions and comments are entirely the responsibility of Aisling Centre and do not necessarily represent or reflect funder policy.