Peter O'Toole has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Peter is currently serving as the Head of Counselling, Wellbeing & Emotional Support at Vision Ireland since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Fighting Blindness as the Head of Support & Counselling from 2019 to 2022. From 2014 to 2019, they held the position of Head of Support Services at the Irish Foster Care Association. Peter also worked as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist at Boyne Therapy Centre from 2010 to 2015. Throughout their career, they have gained experience in providing support services, counselling, and therapeutic interventions to individuals, children, and youth.
Peter O'Toole has a Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) in Positive Health from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), which they obtained from 2022 to 2023. Peter also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Counselling & Therapeutic Communication (Distinction) from Ulster University, earned between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with honors in Psychology and English Literature from Dublin City University, completed from 2002 to 2006. Furthermore, they have achieved a Certificate in Group Facilitation (Distinction) from FETAC in 2010 and a Certificate in Grief and Loss in Children (Distinction) from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2009-2010. It is not specified when they attended Theraplay or their academic achievements in that area.
March, 2022 - present