Our Team
Mr Colin Shaw
M.Sc Systemic Family Psychotherapist FTAI, ICP, EAP
Colin brings a cumulative 20 years of experience working in the healing arts. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology & Philosophy and undertook further specialist training attaining a Masters of Science Degree in Systemic (Couples and Family) Psychotherapy.
Colin has worked across multi-various clinical and community contexts including model leading organisations ( Shine, Crosscare, Clanwilliam Institute, Genesis family Therapy Centre) , residential addiction services and private practice. Over the course of this professional journey he has integrated a broad range of evidenced based methodologies into a clinical skillset and continues to engage with the most up to date research and training in the field.
Mr Keith Styles
BSc, Dip Psych MIACP
Keith is the owner and Clinical Director of Castlepollard Therapy Centre.
Keith has worked for 19 years as a trauma informed psychotherapist. Keith uses primarily EMDR to treat a range of mental health issues caused by developmental or acute traumas.
Keith also works with adults who have been recently diagnosed with a life changing condition. He helps individuals navigate their new realities and build a roadmap for acceptance and adaptation.
Ms Olive Buckley
BSc Psych, Dip Child & Adolescent, MIACP.
Alongside her BSc Hons Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy (specialising in group therapy and sexual dysfunction & abuse), Olive holds a Diploma in Child and Adolescent Counselling; Cert in Relational Couples Therapy; Cert in Addiction Studies; CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide); Positive Behavioural Coaching and Mental Health First Aid.
Olive’s background before training as a therapist was in the disability and mental health services.
Olives primary focus is on using a Person-Centred approach, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Reality Therapy to help you explore your issues freely, overcome your struggles, and build resilience for your future.
Ms Alison Shortt
Ba, Ma Counselling & Psychotherapy (Addiction)
Alison is a Humanistic and Holistic Therapist specialising in addiction counselling, with a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. Her work is grounded in the belief that every individual is unique, and therefore therapy should be tailored to meet each person’s needs.
Alison is trained and qualified in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Schema Therapy, Inner Child Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Community Reinforcement Approach, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, amongst others. This allows her to draw from different techniques to support clients in the way that works best for them.
Alison offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner world, develop self-understanding, and reflect on the relationships they hold with themselves and others.
Dr Louise Reilly
BA, M.Sc, DEd. Psych, C.Psychol., Ps.S.I Chartered Educational Psychologist
Dr Reilly is a Chartered Educational Psychologist with a BA, M.Sc and Doctorate in Educational Psychology (D.Ed.Psych). For over ten years she has supported children, families, schools and organisations to understand what’s happening and agree simple, workable steps that make daily life easier.
Louise believes that every child and every team deserves to be understood. When behaviour or learning is confusing, she helps get to the “why” and then turn that insight into clear actions that fit real routines.
If needed, Louise carries out assessments and then formulates a plan that works at home, in the classroom, or at work, and reviews it together so it can be adapted if things change. You will always leave with guidance you can use and share easily with schools or other supports.