Bernie Jeffery is a retired accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (2026). Bernie has for over 25 years worked in private practice and with groups through the work of the Cork Social & Education project. Her background is in nursing and midwifery, and she also trained in therapeutic massage. Bernie is a founder member of the first Cork Educate Together National School. For several years she has co-facilitated Rigpa Meditation courses in Cork and is an Educator in the Spiritual Care Education Programme. Bernie has been a main holder of the Facing Loss and Healing Grief weekends for over 15 years.