About
My name is Anne Crossey and I have been studying and teaching about happiness and trauma recovery for over 25 years. In 2000, after studying Philosophy, I completed an M.Phil in Psychoanalytic Studies at Trinity College, Dublin. Around this time I moved to West Cork and opened my first clinic which was holistic in nature, focused mainly on mental-emotional conditions. Continuing my studies into the human mind, I completed an M.Sc in Psychology (Brunel University, London). I've also qualified in various approaches to coaching, with a particular emphasis on trauma recovery and the psychology of happiness. An accredited CBT coach, I have a post-graduate Diploma in Treating Trauma and PTSD, and I have been lucky to be able to get further training in highly specialised areas of complex trauma recovery from some of the top names currently in the field, such as Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, Janina Fisher and Arielle Schwartz.
As well as individual practice, I organise group classes for local businesses and mental health services, teaching people how we can increase our tolerance for difficult emotions to increase our capacity for happiness. For me, teaching about happiness is an extension of treating trauma and often also involves using CBT, DBT or EMDR to help resolve anxiety or difficult memories to strengthen our window of tolerance, which creates an emotional blue-zone. I've been invited to give talks about happiness and/or trauma at TCD, UCC, and various other Irish and UK universities and colleges.
I still live in West Cork and enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, going on campervan trips with my dog Freddie, bookclub, playing Bridge and continuing to learn everything I can about what I think is the most interesting topic- the human mind.
This is a neurodiverse friendly clinic.
I also run https://thehappinessclinic.life/
For urgent mental health care:
https://www.mhcirl.ie/help-and-advice/urgent-help-and-support
Understanding Neurodiversity: