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ABOUT LOIS BRIDGES

Here with you, every step of the way

LOIS BRIDGES

Lois Bridges was established in 2010 with a vision to provide a specialised eating disorders service focusing on providing the highest standards of care in an safe nurturing and welcoming environment . We continuously evolve our program to meet the needs of our clients and inline with best evidence based practice. Lois Bridges are winners of the Specialist Care Centre of the year award 2017 and were shortlisted for the Mental Health Centre of the year award, also shortlisted for Clinical team of the year award. We have a dedicated, experienced team of professionals who will walk the journey of recovery with you. We are well-reputed Eating Disorder Treatment center in Ireland.

MEET OUR TEAM

With over 13 years of dedicated experience in the field of eating disorders, Alicia is a compassionate and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist who brings both depth of knowledge and warmth to her practice. She has worked extensively with individuals facing a wide range of eating disorders and is equally committed to supporting their families through the recovery journey.

Alicia has completed a Master Practitioner Program in Eating Disorders, equipping her with advanced training in a variety of evidence-based therapies. These include MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults), SSCM (Specialist Supportive Clinical Management), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and RO-DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Her therapeutic approach is holistic, person-centered, and always collaborative—ensuring that each individual’s unique needs and strengths are central to the care they receive.

Known for her gentle, approachable style and unwavering commitment to patient well-being, Alicia plays a vital role in fostering healing, resilience, and hope for those she supports.

Tamzin Williams Gaine, RD, MSc, is a CORU-registered dietitian. She supports individuals living with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. She provides evidence-based, compassionate nutrition care that focuses on safety, nutritional rehabilitation and sustainable behaviour change.
 
Tamzin conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments, develops individualised meal plans and offers ongoing follow-up informed by motivational interviewing and behavioural coaching. She is committed to delivering patient-centred, trauma-informed care and works with the multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive, recovery-focused support.
 
She also facilitates group education, webinars and patient resources that translate nutrition science into accessible, practical guidance for individuals and families.
 
Tamzin holds a First-Class Honours MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Limerick and a BSc in Food Science from University College Dublin. Her broader clinical experience spans acute hospital care, nutrigenomics and public health nutrition. 
 
As Chair of the Emerging INDI Committee and a member of EFADs communications team, she contributes to professional education, public health communication and leadership within the Irish & European dietetic communities.  
 
Tamzin is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based nutrition support and to helping individuals develop a more positive and sustainable relationship with food.
 
Anna Czuczman is a Counselling Psychologist whose work centres on supporting individuals experiencing eating disorders. She brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-diet approach to her clinical practice, helping clients develop a safer relationship with their bodies and navigate the complex interplay between food, emotions, and mental health. Anna is particularly committed to supporting individuals whose eating challenges may stem from chronic stress, trauma, low self-worth, perfectionism, or neurodivergence.
 
Anna holds an MSc in Psychology (Opole University, Poland) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodietetics (SWPS University, Warsaw). She is a certified Mind-Body Nutrition Coach (Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Colorado) and has completed specialist training in Practical Interventions for Eating Disorders (NCFED). Anna is a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and maintains international professional affiliations through the APA and IAEDP.
 
Her integrative therapeutic style combines Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), humanistic counselling and nutritional psychology. This multidimensional approach allows her to address not only eating behaviours but also the emotional, psychological, and physiological factors that shape them.
 
Originally from Poland and based in Ireland for the last 10 years, Anna offers therapy in both English and Polish, supporting a diverse range of clients navigating eating disorder recovery. Anna welcomes all body sizes, identities, and backgrounds and will hold space for your story with warmth and respect.
 

Tiggy is a psychotherapist who works with adults experiencing all types of eating disorders. With many years of experience in the field, she brings a compassionate, informed, and client-centered approach to her work. Tiggy is a board member of Bodywhys, the national organization supporting people affected by eating disorders in Ireland, where she also supports their helpline services.
In addition to her clinical work, Tiggy serves on the Board of Trustees for the Psychology Protective Society, reflecting her broader commitment to ethical and accessible mental health care. She is currently training to become a clinical supervisor, deepening her support for eating disorder recovery and professional development within the field.

Tiggy integrates humanistic and integrative modalities in her practice, drawing on various forms of creative therapy, including art, sand, and play therapy. She is known not only for her extensive expertise but also for her warmth, advocacy, and dedication to those navigating mental illness and eating disorders.

Liam has been a practicing Psychotherapist/Art therapist/Counsellor in Dublin since 1985, he is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Liam is a state registered Art Therapist with the U.K. Health and Care Professions Council, and a founding member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists.
Liam is also a Gestalt Therapist and accredited Counselling Supervisor.
Liam is an integrative therapist, which means that he can use a variety of approaches in his work which helps aid those on their eating disorder journey to recovery.

Laura is an enhanced psychiatric nurse who brings over 11 years of dedicated experience in supporting individuals with mental illness, with a particular focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in holistic and person-centred care, ensuring that each individual’s needs are met with compassion and clinical expertise.

Laura has completed extensive professional development to enhance her skills, including STORM training, Decider Skills, and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Levels 1 and 2. She is also certified in working from an RAID technique/perspective, equipping her with the tools to provide comprehensive and empathetic support for those navigating complex mental health challenges.

In her role, Laura is responsible for overseeing the therapeutic timetable, ensuring a structured and supportive environment for all clients. She also plays a key liaison role, fostering clear communication and continuity of care between clinicians and patients.

DJ brings a wealth of compassion, insight, and lived experience to their role as a Peer Support Worker specializing in eating disorder recovery. 

Having navigated his own journey toward healing, DJ is deeply committed to supporting others through the complex emotional and psychological landscape of recovery. William’s approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and mutual respect, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel understood and empowered. 

DJ works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, foster self-compassion, and develop healthy coping strategies, while serving as a living example that recovery is not only possible but sustainable. Passionate about reducing stigma and strengthening community connections, DJ plays a vital role in bridging clinical care with personal transformation.

DJ is a trauma informed and person-centred mental health professional who believes that human distress doesn’t need to be medicalised and that recovery is 100% possible for everyone.

Natalia Camilotto is an Assistant Psychologist at Lois Bridges, where she facilitates both group and one-to-one sessions. She supports clients in exploring the links between their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and goals, offering compassionate, individualised care that takes into account each person’s strengths, life context, and challenges. She works from a practical, compassionate, and evidence-based perspective, helping clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and make choices aligned with their personal values. Her approach draws on CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and transdiagnostic strategies in a collaborative and practical way, supporting clients in managing challenges and difficulties while fostering long-term personal growth.

Natalia is a qualified Psychologist from Argentina, a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), and a member of both the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). She works in English and Spanish, creating a safe, warm, and welcoming therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported through evidence-based care

Denise Wogan is a Counselling Psychotherapist (MIACP), Nutritional Therapist (MNTOI), and ICF Professional Coach working from an integrative, trauma-informed framework. She holds a First-Class Honours BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy, an ICF Level 2 Diploma in Integrative Coaching, and an IACP-approved Certificate in Adolescent Psychotherapy. Denise is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor trained by Evelyn Tribole.
 
Her clinical work spans the spectrum of eating disorders and disordered eating, with a focus on body image, burnout, shame, and nervous system regulation. She works with individuals and groups to foster self-awareness, resilience, and connection. Denise also brings over a decade in financial services, informing her understanding of stress, burnout, and performance culture.

Her therapeutic style is integrative and humanistic, grounded in a mind–body framework that honours the links between emotional, physiological, and relational processes. Combining nutrition counselling with DBT and ACT, she supports emotional regulation, psychological flexibility, and values-led change, with a core emphasis on helping clients develop a stronger sense of self and agency.

Denise serves as Vice-Chair of the North East Regional Committee of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, contributing to practitioner support and governance. She has also mentored therapists internationally through her role as an Eating Freely Training Facilitator.

Outside of work, she enjoys coaching Gaelic games, spending time outdoors, and never saying no to a good coffee.

 

Dr Rachel Hanson is an experienced clinical psychologist who specialised in eating disorders research and practice while completing her clinical training at University of Glasgow. She has worked within CAMHS services, and in both primary and secondary care services within adult mental health services at the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. Rachel is passionate about supporting young people and young adults’ mental health and was previously Consultant Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Spectrum.Life’s student assistance program which was delivered to 45 universities and colleges across UK and Ireland. Rachel also works with young people and families in Primary Care Psychology services in the HSE. Rachel is passionate about early intervention, holistic treatment of restrictive eating disorders, caregivers experiences, and strengths based models of treatment.

LOIS BRIDGES TEAM

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WHO WE ARE

At Lois Bridges our team consists of specialised practitioners in Eating Disorders from many fields:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Medical
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Family Therapy
  • Dietetic

Our wealth of knowledge and understanding in treating this illness is distinct upon arrival at Lois Bridges. Full recovery from an Eating Disorder is possible with the correct support and treatment. All we need from you is honesty and a willingness to open yourself to what recovery has to offer.

                                                                          Our team are dedicated to crossing these difficult bridges with you.

TESTIMONIALS

I found my treatment here to be exceptionally beneficial. All areas of treatment were of high standards. All therapists, members of staff and Nurses were kind, caring, knowledgeable and very helpful.
Female20 year old client
I am so happy with my decision to come here. All the therapists are so helpful and understanding. They each understand Eds better than any other medical professional I have ever seen.
Female30 year old client
I felt completely supported by the staff here in order to fight my Eating Disorder. I felt safe, listened to and understood. My needs were always met. I feel very lucky to have been treated here.
Female31 year old client
Lois Bridges, the staff have went above and beyond to help me here. Groups and the therapists were always so understanding and made me understand things and see things I couldn’t before. Everyone here have played a huge part in my recovery, changing me and my life for the better. I never felt judged here. I only wish there was more places and people like you around. I hope you all get recognised more for the lives you have saved!
Female30 year old client
Keep doing what ye are doing, treating patients as human, listening, giving empathy & compassion. This was an experience that changed my life.
Female39 year old client
My stay at Lois Bridges was very beneficial. I felt cared for and listened to. The staff from Nurses to HCAs were excellent and attentive. There was a wide range of therapies I found most beneficial.
Female28 year old client
I leave Lois Bridges with friends. I leave here with people who have become cornerstones in my battle against the dominant of my adult existence. I leave here with people I can trust and rely on to understand me and believe in me. I leave here with a supportive team who can truly feel and viscerally understand the struggles of an eating disorder. I leave here knowing who I am and what I have the possibilities of achieving. I leave here confident in my body and soul. I have learned how to be self-compassionate.
Female21 year old client

LOIS BRIDGES GALLERY

Lois Bridges is Ireland’s only dedicated Residential and Daypatient care facility solely for treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorders based in Dublin. 

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LOIS BRIDGES CAREERS

Lois Bridges are currently recruiting experienced and newly qualified registered Psychiatric Nurses for our specialised centre in Dublin 13 for both full time and part time positions.

Lois Bridges is a private, voluntary, 7-bed residential facility specialising in the treatment of eating disorders for adults.

Be part of our growing, award-winning specialist team, call today!

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Be currently registered with NMBI or eligible to register
  • Must hold a degree or diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
  • Have a patient centred approach to nursing care
  • All New Graduates welcome to apply!
We offer RPNs:
  • Temporary or Permanent Positions
  • Days and Nights available / Flexibility offered
  • Free Parking
  • Free Meals while on shift
  • Access to further training
  • A great team to work with

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