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Rachel Ardagh is a Mindfulness Teacher and Mental Health Occupational Therapist at The Mindfulness and Compassion Therapy Centre, who specialises in supporting neurodivergent young people and adults.
This bespoke in-person course will run over 4 weeks and is open to neurodivergent adults aged 18 and over. All neurotypes are welcome, and no formal diagnosis is required to attend. The course will draw on mindfulness practices adapted for neurodivergent profiles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion. The emphasis will be on trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches particularly relevant for ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, or related traits.
4 Wednesday evenings over November: From 6.30-8.30pm
Sliding Scale:
€175 – Supported Rate
€210 – Standard Rate
€250 – Supporter Rate
(If money is an obstacle to attend please contact the teacher)
Please note this course is most helpful for those who identify as neurodivergent or who are exploring this identity. For family members/partners please see ADHD Ireland, or Neurodiversity Ireland for family support groups.
Rachel Ardagh is a Mindfulness Teacher and Mental Health Occupational Therapist at The Mindfulness and Compassion Therapy Centre, who specialises in supporting neurodivergent young people and adults.
This bespoke in-person course will run over 4 weeks and is open to neurodivergent adults aged 18 and over. All neurotypes are welcome, and no formal diagnosis is required to attend. The course will draw on mindfulness practices adapted for neurodivergent profiles, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion. The emphasis will be on trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches particularly relevant for ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, or related traits.
4 Wednesday evenings over November: From 6.30-8.30pm
Sliding Scale:
€175 – Supported Rate
€210 – Standard Rate
€250 – Supporter Rate
(If money is an obstacle to attend please contact the teacher)
Please note this course is most helpful for those who identify as neurodivergent or who are exploring this identity. For family members/partners please see ADHD Ireland, or Neurodiversity Ireland for family support groups.
MSc Mindfulness Based Intervention, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, CORU Registered Occupational Therapist
Mindfulness Teacher with The Mindfulness and Compassion Centre:
Rachel began her training in teaching mindfulness in 2017 in Bangor University through their teacher training pathway. In 2020 she completed a Masters in Mindfulness Based Interventions in UCD, and was awarded with the Mindfulness Award for best performance in the Masters from the UCD School of Psychology. She has completed further training in other mindfulness based interventions including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness. Rachel is a part of the Tutor Team for Trainee Mindfulness Teacher's in The Mindfulness and Compassion Centre. She is a registered member of the The Mindfulness Teacher's Association of Ireland.
In 2020 Rachel set up Insight Out Mindfulness and Therapy, a platform where she provides evidence-based mindfulness courses, retreats and one to one sessions for members of the public, hospitals, members of the LGBTQI+ Community and Direct Provision Centres. She has a special interest in the role of mindfulness and compassion in supporting adults with ADHD, and women experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist with The Mindfulness and Compassion Therapy Centre:
Rachel is a Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist who graduated from Trinity College in 2007. She now specialises in Occupational Therapy Mental health and neurodiversity. She has worked in various sectors for the past 16 years, including disability, paediatrics, equine assisted therapy, and has specialised in the area of mental health for the past 9 years. Rachel spent 7 years working as a Senior Clinician in the National Centre for Youth Mental Health before moving into OT private practice.
Rachel’s approach to OT is firmly grounded in cultivating more self-compassion and awareness in order to support people to engage meaningfully in what’s important to them in their lives. Rachel has training in various therapeutic approaches which are also woven into her practice, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
She specialises in providing occupational therapy for adults and young people who are neurodivergent, or who are experiencing mental health difficulties. She also has a special interest in supporting people with ADHD. Rachel is CORU Registered and a Member of AOTI
