Life’s greatest challenges can become the doorway to your deepest growth
One-to-one mentoring for anxiety, burnout, relationships, intimacy and life’s big transitions, with men’s work at the heart of what I do. Grounded in science, counselling and somatic practice, and nine years of guiding people through deep change.
- Online worldwide
- In person in Ireland
- Confidential
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You’ve done the thinking. You’re ready for deeper change.
People usually come to me when they sense there’s more to life, and more to themselves, than the patterns they keep repeating.
- Anxiety, stress or overwhelm is running more of your life than you’d like.
- You’re in the middle of a big life change and aren’t sure who you are on the other side of it.
- Your relationship feels distant, or you keep meeting the same patterns in love.
- Intimacy, desire or sexuality feels complicated, and you’ve never had a safe place to talk about it.
- You’re a man carrying a lot on your own, and you’re ready to stop doing it in silence.
- You’ve had a powerful experience, spiritual or psychedelic, and want help bringing it into everyday life.
If any of this feels familiar, you’re in the right place. This work meets you exactly where you are. Let’s talk
What we can work on together
Personalised support for men and women, online or in person, drawing on counselling, somatic practice, relationship and intimacy work, and the wisdom of men’s work.
Anxiety, stress and burnout
Understand what’s driving the overwhelm, calm your nervous system and build steadier ways of living.
Relationships and intimacy
Deeper connection, healthier patterns and more honest communication, including desire and sexuality.
Men’s work and masculinity
A space for men to be honest, feel supported and explore what healthy, grounded masculinity means for them.
Life transitions and purpose
Breakups, career change, loss or a quiet sense of “is this it?”. Find clarity and your next direction.
Emotional healing and self-worth
Heal old wounds, quieten the inner critic and meet yourself with more kindness and confidence.
Psychedelic and spiritual integration
Make sense of powerful experiences and bring their insights into your relationships, choices and daily life.
Starting is simple
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Book a consultation call
We talk about where you are, what you’d like to change and whether we’re a good fit. There’s no pressure to commit.
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Shape your plan together
We design an approach around you, whether that’s short-term support over three months or deeper ongoing work.
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Begin your sessions
Meet online or in person, with regular check-ins on your goals so you can see and feel your progress.
Not sure where to start? The consultation call is the best first step.
Book a consultation call- 9 yearsGuiding people through healing and transformation
- 500+Men in our men’s group and through men’s work retreats and circles in Ireland
- 20+Connection retreats held across Ireland
- 1,000+People guided through legal psilocybin retreats with Inwardbound
From science, through suffering, to this work
“I came to this work through science, through suffering, and through the practices that eventually brought me home to myself.”
I trained as a scientist, completing a Ph.D. in plant developmental genetics at Trinity College Dublin. In my mid-twenties, the pressure of my Ph.D., a painful breakup and the loss of a close family member arrived all at once, and I went through a period of deep depression and anxiety. Around the same time, two colleagues at my institute died by suicide. That became a calling: to help people, especially men, find support before they reach that point.
- From science to soulA Ph.D. that gave me a deep respect for evidence and rigour.
- A dark night of the soulThe breaking point that became an awakening, and the start of my own healing.
- Years of trainingCounselling, shamanic and transpersonal practice, bodywork, and five years of study and silent retreats in India.
- TodayMentoring, men’s work, relationship and intimacy work with men and women, and psychedelic facilitation.
Qualifications and training
- Ph.D. Plant Developmental Genetics, Trinity College Dublin
- Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies, IICP Dublin
- Transpersonal Therapist and Shamanic Counsellor, Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies
- ISTA sexuality training Levels 1 and 2, and programme assistant
- Trauma-focused ACT for psychedelic-assisted therapy
- Traumatic Incident Reduction, pre-accredited
- Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy
- Yoga Alliance registered teacher (RYT 200)
What people say
Darragh is the perfect combination of humour, fun, joy, experience and professionalism. His knowledge is unsurpassed and his ability to communicate with empathy and true caring is obvious.
Anonymous · Retreat Guru
Inwardbound retreats have helped me slow down, take stock, think about my values, and change direction in my life. I have gone to two connection retreats, and each time Darragh created such a fun, non-judgemental and warm atmosphere.
Jessica Holland · Google
I can only describe Darragh and the team as truly transformative. I was apprehensive, as this was out of my comfort zone, but after the first evening of honest, heartfelt conversation I felt right at home. I’m a better person coming away from this retreat.
Chris McLaughlin · Founder
I found him to be open, thoughtful, compassionate, insightful and uplifting. I recommend him as a facilitator.
David · Retreat Guru
An absolutely transformative event, I’m hoping to return every year. I left feeling so open, so grounded and entirely mentally and physically refreshed and nourished. Thank you so much Darragh for all you do.
Catherine Griffin · Google
Darragh was an excellent facilitator and a great human being who helped us all through a wonderful experience. Thank you.
Michael Conlon · Boxer
Men need men’s spaces to heal
In 2018 I co-founded a Dublin-based men’s group where men connect, explore their inner worlds and support one another with honesty and vulnerability. What began as a small gathering has grown into monthly circles, workshops, online seminars and men’s initiation retreats, rooted in the hero’s journey and the masculine archetypes.
When men gather with honesty and vulnerability, they find the courage to face what they’ve carried alone for too long.
- 500+men in our men’s group, retreats and circles
- Monthlycircles, workshops and seminars
- Retreatsmen’s initiation retreats in Ireland
- FestivalsHealing the Father Wound and Inner Warrior workshops
A leading Irish voice on men’s work and psychedelics
A scientist and a facilitator, I make complex, sensitive topics clear, grounded and human, whether that’s a keynote, a panel, a workshop for your team or expert comment for a story.
Topics
- Men’s mental health and healthy masculinityWhy men suffer in silence, and what helps them open up
- Psychedelics: science, history and harm reductionA balanced, evidence-informed look at the promise and the pitfalls
- Stress, burnout and wellbeing at workPractical tools for teams to look after their mental health
- Connection, relationships and belongingRebuilding connection to ourselves, each other and our communities
Formats
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Corporate workshops
- Festival workshops
- Podcasts
- Press and expert comment
Safe, legal and grounded in science
In 2018 I co-founded Inwardbound, where our multidisciplinary team in the Netherlands facilitates high-dose psilocybin retreats that blend the scientific approach of Stanislav Grof with Celtic and world shamanic practices.
- Retreats take place legally in the Netherlands
- Every retreat includes a personalised preparation and counselling programme
- Support for integration afterwards, so insights become lasting change
I do not do any psychedelic work in Ireland, and I do not sell psychedelics or microdosing kits. Psychedelics are not right for everyone. If you are considering one, please speak with your doctor first, especially if you take medication or have a personal or family history of mental health conditions.
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Retreats, training and online learning
Connection retreats
Retreats in beautiful places across Ireland, centred on connection to ourselves, each other and the natural world.
- Yoga, meditation and ecstatic dance
- Sharing circles and embodiment practices
- 20+ retreats held across Ireland
Online masterclasses
Join live, or download the recordings and learn in your own time.
- Embracing the Shadow
- The Magic of Mushrooms Masterclass
- Microdosing 101
Introduction to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
A 33-module foundation in the safe, therapeutic use of psychedelics, and the first step of Inwardbound’s three-stage facilitator pathway. Cutting-edge science and psychotherapy, taught alongside the ancestral wisdom of Ireland by 17 psychiatrists, psychotherapists, researchers and practitioners. I teach the modules on the science and healing power of psychedelics, and microdosing science and protocols.
- 33modules
- 60+hours of video
- 17faculty
- 300+graduates, 20 countries
For psychotherapists, psychologists, doctors, counsellors, coaches, facilitators and anyone with an open, curious mind. Self-paced, with two years of access and a Certificate of Attendance.
Or 3 monthly payments of €267.
The Inner Insights Podcast
Conversations with pioneers in health and wellness, science, spirituality and creativity about their work and their own journeys of transformation.
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a collaborative process that helps you gain clarity, overcome challenges and create meaningful change. Rather than giving you all the answers, I help you build self-awareness, challenge limiting beliefs, strengthen emotional resilience and take practical steps towards the life you want, drawing on counselling, somatic practice and, where it fits, spiritual perspectives.
Who do you work with?
Men and women who are ready to grow. People often come to me while navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship or intimacy difficulties, life transitions, questions of purpose, men’s wellbeing, emotional healing or integrating powerful experiences.
How are sessions run?
Online by video call or in person, depending on where you are. Each session is tailored to you and may include reflective conversation, coaching tools, psychological insight, somatic exercises, mindfulness and practical next steps.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. Some people benefit from short-term support over three months; others choose ongoing mentoring for deeper growth and accountability. We’ll talk about what suits you on your consultation call.
How much does it cost?
Programmes are tailored to each person, so pricing depends on the level of support and length of the programme. We’ll go through the options on your consultation call so you can choose what fits.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in our sessions is treated with strict confidentiality, so you can speak openly and honestly.
Do you work with people outside Ireland?
Yes. I work with clients around the world through secure online sessions.
Do you work with psychedelics in Ireland?
No. Psilocybin retreats take place legally in the Netherlands through Inwardbound. I do not do any psychedelic work in Ireland, and I do not sell psychedelics or microdosing kits.
Can I book you to speak or run a workshop?
Yes. I offer keynotes, panels and interactive workshops for companies, conferences and festivals, in person or online. Get in touch with your event details.
Your next chapter can start with one conversation
Book a consultation call and we’ll explore where you are, where you want to be, and whether working together is the right fit.
Online worldwide · In person in Ireland · Always confidential