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About

Leigh-Anne Serb

Counselling Psychologist

After completing her first degree, the Bachelor of Psychology in 1998, she started working as a School Counsellor and dealt with a wide range of difficulties experienced by adolescents aged 13 – 19 during formal high school years. Leigh-Anne remained in the role of School Counsellor for 15 years and addressed problems associated with Learning Difficulties, problems with general mood (Anxiety and Depression), Family Problems (domestic violence, childhood difficulties, separation and divorce), Interpersonal Conflict, Victim Support and Sexual Development to name a few. She then completed and Honours Degree in Psychology which was very academic in nature. It covered study areas of psychology like Developmental Psychology (across the lifespan), Abnormal Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Psychology and Psychological Assessment.

Leigh-Anne Serb - Counselling Psychologist
Experience

Counselling Psychologist

Leigh-Anne's special interest in the Developmental Process of Children lead her to pursue further studies in Education, with a focus on English Language and School Counselling. School Counselling in the education sector looks at several areas of optimal development of a child and young person, including Learning Difficulties and inadequate Adaptive Behaviour, which can impact negatively on a learner’s academic and social performance. As a qualified Teacher and School Counsellor she came to understand the importance of early detection and early intervention. The early years in an infant and toddler’s life are extremely important for the laying down of important psychological pathways and building blocks for personality development.


Leigh-Anne then sought further training and professional skills development, which brought her to doctoral studies at Trinity College, Dublin. By studying towards this qualification as a Counselling Psychologist (CP) she has developed a wider set of skills and competencies to equip her for the following areas of work which are of particular interest to her as a Counselling Psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults:

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  • Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • Bereavement Counselling

  • Couples Counselling

  • Family Therapy

  • Parental Guidance

  • Group Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Psychological Assessments

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The type of difficulties that Leigh-Anne can offer Counselling and Psychotherapy for include:

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  • Mood Disorders – Depression / Anxiety (General Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety)

  • Personality Disorders

  • Trauma

  • Abuse

  • Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation & Suicidality

  • Interpersonal Difficulties

  • Relationship Problems

  • Parenting Difficulties

  • Quality of Life Issues

  • Addictions

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexual Problems

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Theoretical Approaches:

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  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Emotion Focused Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

Qualifications

  • Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (Trinity College, Dublin)

Professional Memberships

  • Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

Affiliations

  • Member of the PSI Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP)

  • Member of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Special Interest Group

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