Orla trained as a Clinical Psychologist and Drama therapist. She is a Chi Kung, Tai Chi and Taoist meditation teacher and has been practicing mindfulness and compassion practices for over 30 years. She is a trained teacher in MBSR and Mindful Self Compassion among other mindfulness based approaches. Orla has extensive training in trauma informed mindfulness, somatic approaches to wellbeing and Positive Neuroplasticity. Currently she works as a Rehabilitation and Wellness Facilitator in the area of Mental Health.
