Our Team

At the Iris House, our team members all work in unison to provide the highest level of care to all our members. From our board of directors, to our administration team and on to our dedicated counsellors and therapists, we are all here to support you through your journey.

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Directors and Management

Linda Goggin James

Linda Goggin Jame is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Cork Cancer Care Centre.

Ralph O’Flaherty

Ralph O’Flaherty is a Director of the Cork Cancer Care Centre

Alma Riordan

Alma was one of the first Directors of the Cork Cancer Care Centre

Dr Claire McCarthy

Dr. McCarthy is a valued member of the Irish College of General Practitioners and brings with her a wealth of expertise, particularly in the areas of health screening, paediatrics, and women’s health.

Jessica Mulcahy

In her role, Jessica is dedicated to assisting our clients and ensuring their needs are met with the utmost care and attention.

Emilia Gorecka

Working on a daily basis, Emilia is committed to enhancing the efficiency of our volunteer services and supporting our mission

James P White

James is the Head Psychotherapist /Chief Operating Officer of Iris House

Colin Heffernan

Colin gained his Masters in Health Psychology in Sheffield Hallam University in the UK in 2011.

Valerie Linehan

Valerie is currently completing a BA (Honours) Counselling & Psychotherapy in Cork Institute of Technology.

Jennifer Malone

Jennifer joined Iris House in 2016, and provides a safe, supportive and accepting space for clients

Lynn Costello

Lynn is currently in her final year of a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Munster Technological University.

Kati Bori

My name is Kati Bori and I’m a Cancer Recovery and Confidence Coach, I’m also trained in Oncology Aesthetic Beauty and I support my clients with inside and outside transformation

Valarie Parkes

Valerie has an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Patrick Dillane

His techniques are based on his qualifications and many years of experience and are shared simple easy formats with dollops of humour, over the years in fact many have called him their ‘Chat Buddy’. Few things can match a good chat that’s non-judgemental attentive and supportive.

Marilou Pantaleon

My name is Marilou Pantaleon, I am from the Philippines and finished my Batchelor of Science Major in Physical Therapy

Marilla Healy

I am a qualified naturopathic nutritional therapist and also a nurse with 20 years’
experience in oncology.

Petra Kopalova

Shiatsu is rooted in Traditional Oriental Medicine with an effective system of healthcare for over 3000 years.

Mary McNicholas

I’ve acquired a diverse range of qualifications, certifications, and experiences in various modalities aimed at holistic healing and personal growth.

Aisling Considine

Aisling volunteers with Cork Cancer Care Centre and The Blankets Of Hope.

Christine Cooper

Christine became involved with Cork Cancer Care Centre in 2019 when the company she works for became a charity partner with the centre.

Liz Cullinane

Liz Cullinane is one of our amazing fundraiser”s with the Cork Cancer Care Centre.

Mandy Gabriel

It’s hard to ask for help.

Liz Muldoon

When I was asked to be an ambassador for Cork Cancer Care Centre

Helena O’ Brien

There are those moments in life where you feel most humbled

Shirley O’ Leary

Ambassador to Cork Cancer Care Centre

Grainne Farran

Shortly before I finished chemotherapy I discovered Cork Cancer Care Centre, and it had a
massive impact on my mental and emotional wellbeing.

Elizabeth Osagie-Alli

I walked through the purple door up the stairs, one Tuesday morning. After a while of being there, I knew straight away that I had come to the right place.