Galway Simon Community
Orla Sheil is an experienced professional in the field of psychology and support services, currently serving as a Housing Support Officer at Galway Simon Community since September 2022. Previously, Orla worked as a Project Worker at Focus Ireland and held dual roles as an Assistant Psychologist and Psychology Support Worker at St Michael's House, focusing on adults with autism spectrum disorder. Orla's earlier experience includes serving as a Health Care Assistant at Nurse on Call Ireland and a Social Care Worker at Nua Healthcare Services, where the emphasis was on residential care for individuals with various needs. Additionally, Orla worked as an Assistant Psychologist at JIFACA free counselling, providing therapeutic support to a diverse clientele using various therapeutic methods. Orla holds a Master of Science in Foundations of Clinical Society from Bangor University, a Higher Diploma in Psychology from the University of Galway, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Galway Simon Community
Galway Simon Community was set up in 1979 by a group of volunteers who refused to accept homelessness on the streets of Galway. With the support of the wider community, we have grown, developed, learned and adapted over the years to become a leading provider of homeless and homelessness prevention services in the region. At Galway Simon Community, we support a person’s right to security, dignity and wellbeing in their own home. We are relentlessly committed to ¬finding answers to the questions faced by real people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. It is our belief that early intervention is the most effective means of reducing the trauma and cost associated with homelessness. We work with a clear vision in mind: A community where everyone has a place to call home. Registered Charity No. 20018962