I’m the Training Director at Studio 3, bringing over 30 years’ experience supporting individuals in distress across a range of settings.

I’ve spent more than 20 of those years as a lead practitioner and trainer within Studio 3, and now oversee our training direction.

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My work is grounded in the belief that people are doing their best in difficult circumstances. I focus on empathy, connection and practical strategies that support wellbeing for both individuals and those around them.

I work at Studio 3, supporting people and organisations when situations feel difficult or stuck.

My background is in Clinical Psychology, with over 30 years’ experience across services for children, young people and adults with complex needs.

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My approach is shaped by informed optimism. I have seen progress in situations that once felt impossible.

I believe understanding starts with the story, how someone or a service has reached this point. Real change begins with listening carefully and valuing the experience of families and staff.

I am the Business Manager at Studio 3, bringing a deep understanding of the organisation built through my long-standing role as Finance Manager.

With a strong foundation in financial leadership, I now play a broader role across operations, supporting the day-to-day running of the business and helping to drive its continued growth.

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I work closely with the leadership team to strengthen internal systems, improve efficiency and support the delivery of Studio 3’s services.

I’m a Senior Trainer, Practitioner and Coach and have over 20 years’ experience working across adult and children’s disability services in Australia, Ireland and the UK.

I’ve worked on the frontline and in service management, and I’ve delivered training internationally.

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My work centres on how people experience stress. I look closely at the impact of trauma and past support, and how our responses can either reduce or intensify distress.

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I focus on wellbeing, coping skills and the power of safe, genuine and empathetic relationships. A human rights based, humanistic approach sits at the core of everything I do.

I’m a Training Practitioner at Studio 3, specialising in Low Arousal Approaches.

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I bring over 14 years’ experience across children’s and adult services in Northern Ireland, supporting autistic individuals, people with intellectual disabilities and those with acquired brain injury.

I previously worked as a Service Manager within services for autistic adults.

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I focus on proactive, compassionate support rather than reactive responses.  My aim is to support families and organisations to respond calmly and respectfully.

I work as a consultant Clinical psychologist at Studio 3, with over 20 years of practitioner experience.

I have practical experience of a variety of populations including, children with emotional and behavioural disorders, older adults, and autistic people.

My specialist interests are varied and include challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD and dyslexia.

I am Principal Trainer for Studio 3. I deliver Managing Signs of Stress, Low Arousal and Train the Trainer, and tutor the Atlass programme across Ireland and the UK.

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I have over 20 years’ experience supporting people with behaviours of concern and coaching staff teams. I am a qualified TEACCH trainer with a strong interest in positive autism support.

My work includes risk assessment, strategy development, family support, service audits and staff coaching. I also piloted the Studio 3 Ambassadors programme, creating space for people with lived experience to become trainers in Low Arousal Approaches.

I work as a Deputy Project Coordinator, supporting services to reduce distress and respond thoughtfully when situations feel challenging.

My background is in Mental Health Nursing and Health Studies. I bring years of frontline experience, alongside coordination and training roles, into the work I do now.

I’m a certified Studio 3 trainer in the Low Arousal Approach. I’m interested in how stress shows up in behaviour, and how our responses can calm or escalate a situation. I help teams slow things down, look at context and think about what sits beneath behaviour.

I am Educational Adviser for Studio 3. Before this, I spent 25 years working in UK schools, including 17 years as a SENCo in a large inclusive secondary school in the North West of England.

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I have supported schools, families and young people across the UK and internationally, including Chile, Dubai, Portugal, Scandinavia and Ireland. As an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, my work has focused on inclusion and supporting autistic learners in mainstream settings.

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I am Co Director of the Studio 3 LASER Programme, bringing together the Saturation Model and Low Arousal Approaches to support system led inclusive practice.

I work as an Operational Support Coordinator, helping the organisation deliver safe, consistent and well structured services.

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I joined Studio 3 in 2020 and bring a background in social care, leadership and operational practice. My experience includes residential and community services, team leadership and frontline management within regulated settings.

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My focus is on strengthening systems — policies, finance processes, recruitment, staffing and HSE contract management. I’m interested in how clear structures support good decisions and reduce pressure for teams working in complex environments.

I work as a Training and Development Officer, supporting people, families and organisations to understand distress and respond in ways that reduce harm.

My background is in applied practice, training and behavioural support, shaped by work in complex environments.

I focus on how stress shows up in behaviour and how responses can ease or increase pressure. I help teams slow things down, look at context and think about what sits beneath behaviour.

I am a Lead Behaviour Therapist with an MSc in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology and postgraduate qualifications in Autism and Research Methods.

My background also includes a BSc in Psychology and Physiology, alongside teaching, counselling and behaviour management training.

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I bring over 20 years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health needs, addiction, head injury, dementia and children with emotional and behavioural needs.

I have worked across the NHS, private and charitable sectors.

I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3.

I work closely with young people and the staff teams who support them in care settings, helping build a clearer understanding of behaviour and lived experience.

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Before this, I spent 10 years as a mainstream primary school teacher. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I stay calm under pressure and focus on building trust, consistency and thoughtful responses.

I’m committed to helping young people move towards meaningful, fulfilling lives in ways that feel safe and achievable.

I’m a Clinical Associate Psychologist at Studio 3, supporting children, young people and adults who experience high levels of stress or distress.

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I hold a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Psychology. My background includes work with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health needs and trauma.

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I work alongside families, foster carers and residential teams to understand what may be driving behaviour and to create calmer environments.

I also work directly with individuals to help them make sense of their experiences and move forward with support.

I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3, developing support plans for individuals with complex needs and behaviours.

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I previously worked as a support worker and trainer, and have experience formulating for complex situations.

Seeing positive change through thoughtful, consistent practice is what drives me.

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I’m particularly interested in how approaches such as mindfulness support calm for both individuals and staff. I’ve seen how a steady, confident response can shift crisis moments.

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I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3, providing clinical support to residential care homes. I work closely with children in care and the staff who support them, assessing needs, formulating care strategies and making sense of behaviour.

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My aim is to promote low arousal, person centred care that meets individual needs and supports development.

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In practice, I value being playful, respectful and trauma informed. I believe good work starts with relationships — taking time to listen, understand and ensure each person feels heard.

I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3, supporting people who are experiencing stress and emotional overwhelm.

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My background is in psychology, with a focus on how stress shapes behaviour and wellbeing. I take a person centred approach, looking at the individual’s experiences and environment to understand what may be driving distress.

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I use a low arousal approach to reduce pressure and create safety. I believe change happens when people feel listened to, respected and supported.

I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3, primarily working in Wales.I joined Studio 3 in 2018 and have supported a wide range of individuals over the years.

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I hold a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology and a PGCert in Integrative Counselling.

My background includes work in low secure forensic mental health settings and with children in care across the NHS and private sector.

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I focus on building strong, trusting relationships with individuals and staff teams, supporting them to provide thoughtful and consistent care.

I’m an Assistant Psychologist at Studio 3, supporting individuals with different perspectives on what success means in their lives.

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My background is in psychology and clinical neuroscience, with applied experience across youth mental health, psychosis and disability.

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I’m curious about how people experience distress, and how relationships, history and environment shape that experience. I take a flexible, individual approach, building therapy plans around what matters most to the person.

I’m the Project Coordinator for Studio 3 Kerry and have been part of the service since 2017.

My background is in social care and business management, with experience across family support, disability and community services in Ireland and Canada.

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My role focuses on putting clear, practical systems in place so people feel safer and more settled day to day. I work to strengthen communication and consistency, particularly when situations feel pressured.

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I believe when staff feel supported and clear in their roles, the people at the centre of the service experience greater stability.

I am a Studio 3 Trainer with extensive experience of working directly with distressed behaviours.

I have a specialist interest in the training of frontline teaching staff in behaviour management practices.

I have responsibilities for the development of Studio 3 training in classroom settings.