Eimear O Higgins

Eimear has spent almost two decades working with young people in education across the UK, Thailand and Singapore. Throughout her career, she has held a range of teaching, pastoral and leadership roles, including Head of Year, Head of House, Form Tutor and student wellbeing responsibilities. These experiences have given her a strong understanding of the challenges young people may face at different stages of their development, including academic pressure, relationships, identity, belonging, confidence and periods of change.

Over time, Eimear became increasingly drawn to the pastoral and relational aspects of her work, particularly the conversations that take place beyond the classroom. Supporting young people through difficult moments, working alongside families and collaborating with colleagues ultimately led her to pursue professional training in counselling.

She is currently completing a Master of Counselling at Monash University and continues to develop her experience in areas including counselling theory, ethical practice, safeguarding, risk assessment and adolescent mental health. Her professional background has also given her extensive experience working within multicultural and international communities, supporting young people and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.