A Trusted Leader in CPD Postgraduate Psychotherapy & Mental Health Training
The Greenane Centre
The Greenane Centre is an award winning therapeutic teaching centre dedicated to ensuring therapeutic excellence through the design and delivery of specialised CPD courses for counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health professionals and allied practitioners seeking to expand their core training to reflect areas of specialisation.
We are renowned for our student centred approach and our therapeutic teaching framework which integrates academic rigour, practical application and ethical principles.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and progressive environment, empowering students to enhance their therapeutic practice by achieving Postgraduate CPD Specialisations in Adolescent Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy, Neurodiversity-Informed Practice, Eating Disorders and Sand Tray Therapy.
Our Therapeutic Teaching Space
The Greenane Centre in Tipperary Town features a purpose-built training facility designed to support therapeutic teaching within a student-centered and nurturing environment. The Centre offers a tranquil, welcoming and nurturing environment ensuring a private and comfortable space conducive to creative expression, exploration and experiential learning.
The Centre also boasts extensive therapeutic garden spaces, offering a serene setting where trainees can relax and reflect during breaks. Additionally, parking facilities are available for all attendees.
Meet The Team
Liz Quish
Founder & Academic Director
Liz Quish is the founder and Academic Director of The Greenane Centre. As an IACP and AACPI accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, Liz holds an Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Master of Science in Mental Health from Trinity College Dublin, where she received an award for outstanding academic achievement. A strong advocate of lifelong learning, she has also earned Diplomas in Clinical Supervision, Early Childhood, Sand Tray Therapy, CBT, Adolescent Psychotherapy, Neurodiversity and Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy.
Prior to establishing The Greenane Centre, Liz made significant academic contributions in child development and mental health promotion. She served as a tutor at London Metropolitan University, teaching on their BA in Early Childhood program, and was part of the academic teaching team for the Mental Health Promotion Programme at University College Cork.
Liz’s commitment to mental health and therapeutic excellence extends beyond her clinical work and program development. She is also a published author. Her book “Overcoming Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts, A Practical Guide for The Adolescent Years”, was published by Hammersmith Health in 2015 and was shortlisted for The People’s Book Prize. Liz is also a familiar face and voice in media circles, having appeared on numerous TV and radio chat shows. She has also contributed a range of articles to national press outlets on mental health.
Paul Quish
Director of Operations
Paul Quish is the Director of Operations at The Greenane Centre, where he utilises his extensive experience in accounting, IT management, broadcasting and communications to enhance the Centre’s operational efficiency. Paul is central to ensuring the Centre’s smooth functioning by overseeing operational planning and co-ordinating critical aspects such as enrollment, timetabling, tuition fees and the IT infrastructure. Paul’s extensive experience in IT management enables him to integrate advanced technology solutions into the Centre’s operations. This expertise is instrumental in maintaining a seamless and user-friendly IT infrastructure that supports the academic faculty and students enhancing their overall experience at the Centre. Paul is committed to student support and customer service, playing a vital role in managing student enquiries and refining operational processes to deliver an exceptional student experience.
Kevin Noonan
Operations Assistant
HOW WE WORK
Therapeutic Teaching Approach
At The Greenane Centre, we employ a therapeutic teaching approach that seamlessly integrates the personal and professional expansion of our students. Our therapeutic teaching approach ensures an enriching learning experience which is underpinned by compassionate guidance, collaborative learning, theoretical integration and reflective practice.
OUR VALUES
The Greenane Centre Ethos
TESTIMONIALS
What Students & Professionals Are Saying
Thank you so much for a great learning experience. It has exceeded my expectations and sparked my curiosity around future learning also. Communication, support and structure was excellent.
This course was excellent and provided a grounding and framework in which to work with teens. I have felt very held and supported as I did this course which give me the confidence to do counselling work with adolescents. I would recommend this course for anyone wishing to work with teens.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Each lecturer brought so much of their experience to their module. It was very well organised and structured. I would highly recommend studying with the Greenane Centre.
I very much enjoyed the course. It was very comprehensive and each lesson was timely delivered for maximum benefit as we progressed towards the client work module. The course managers were always on hand to help with any questions. The in-person modules were a pleasure, not least because the setting is so beautiful. All-in-all, it was a very positive experience.
Loved it, has really helped my practice and I continuously refer back to materials. Highly recommend this course.
I found the course amazing my only take away would be maybe a face to face orientation to meet everyone in person at the beginning of the course as I found the in person day so beneficial and lovely.
I am delighted to have completed my Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy with the Greenane Centre. It was an enjoyable and informative experience delivered with care and integrity by all involved. I have learnt so much about myself personally and professionally which has been transformative. I now feel more equipped and ethically grounded to support adolescents through their therapeutic journeys. Overall, I found the course great and I’d highly recommend to other professionals. Thank you to all involved and to Liz and Paul for everything.
Excellent. I would highly recommend the course.
Absolutely fantastic course, excellent teaching and practical reflection and equipping.
This was a very informative and relevant course which I feel has really equipped me for working therapeutically with adolescent clients. The workshops on how to work creatively with young clients, were a highlight of the year for me. The team at the Grenane Centre was very professional and thorough in providing this course as well as being very approachable and supportive. I have recommended this course to many of my colleagues already and I wouldn’t hesitate to undertake any other trainings with Greenane.
I enjoyed this course so much as it has given me so much knowledge and insight into working with Adolescents.
The course provided me with a comprehensive education on adolescent psychotherapy. The blended approach afforded me the opportunity to partake in the course.
An amazing experience with fantastic supports right through both from facilitators and Liz & Paul. A very relaxed, warm welcoming and contained experience, thank you for everything and I hope to see you again in the future.
“A truly neurodivergent affirming course, informative and interesting throughout. It exceeded all my expectations. Left me feeling empowered to make immediate changes to my practice in ways I wasn’t always expecting. This is a course grounded in theory and evidence, with so many practical applications for clients and colleagues. Thank you – highly recommend.”
– Lucy J. | Therapist
“This programme far exceed my expectations. Fantastic and relevant content, delivered by a team of passionate and neurodiverse facilitators. I learned so much, every part of the programme was highly considered and extremely engaging. This programme has greatly enhanced my understanding in relation to Neurodiversity and has had an immediate positive effect on my work practices.”
– Sarah P. | Social Worker
“This is my third training programme with the Greenane Centre and certainly won’t be my last. Top class trainers who are so passionate and informed. Having access to class recordings was fantastic as were the class notes and support offered by Liz and Paul. I really enjoyed the blend of theory, skills and experiential nature of the programme. The experiential days were brillant, Liz really made me feel welcome, supported and safe. The therapeutic garden spaces are wonderful, a haven!”
– E O’B | Play & Art Therapist
“The Greenane Centre courses are well planned and supplemented by a professional support system for the participants and the course facilitators. The team in Greenane create and cultivate a great sense of community among the course participants and a fantastic learning atmosphere that assists the theoretical and practice inputs. I look forward to our continued working relationship and providing a high standard of training that benefits the practitioner and ultimately the service user.”
– Brian Foley | MI Ireland
“Family Carers Ireland Counselling Service has twice had Liz Quish deliver her workshop on ‘Understanding the Suicidal Mind and Self-Harming Behaviours’ to our staff, volunteers and members of our external counselling panel. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, and attendance at the workshop is now mandatory for all staff and volunteers with the service. In this workshop Liz provides a clear, comprehensive and practical framework for understanding, and working therapeutically with, both suicide and self-harm. I would have no hesitation in recommending this workshop to any counselling service who wish to establish a safe, consistent and evidence based approach to managing suicidal ideation and intent.”
– Anna de Siún | National Lead for Psychosocial Support
“The therapists at the Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre recently undertook a 30 hour training with the Greenane Centre. This training was tailor made to suit the needs of the organisation, all queries were dealt with in a swift, professional manner. The feedback from the therapists was that they found the different workshops beneficial and really appreciated the resources given to them. They are now using some of the resources and learnings with their clients.”
– Vera O’Leary Manager | Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre
“Entering the centre was like being hugged, so calm and tranquil. I immediately felt safe and regulated.”
– A Greenane Centre Student
Reserve Your Place Today
The Greenane Centre is the Leading Provider of Specialised CPD Postgraduate Psychotherapy and Mental Health Promotion Training Courses.
We are highly regarded for our robust, informative, dynamic and engaging training courses offering our students an interactive, reflective and immersive learning experience.
