Meet Doireann

Hi, I’m Doireann, the Speech and Language Therapist and founder of Ceangal. I am registered with CORU and am a member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists and Speech Pathology Australia.

I have worked across Ireland and Australia in hospitals, clinics, schools, residential care, community settings and telehealth.

While working in Sydney, I specialised in supporting neurodivergent teenagers and young adults with communication, friendships, relationships, self-advocacy, independence and preparing for education and employment. Alongside individual therapy, I designed and delivered regular groups, school and community-based programmes, holiday programmes and work-experience initiatives. These were often built around shared interests and real-life activities, creating relaxed and meaningful opportunities to connect, communicate and build confidence.

A significant part of my work in Ireland has been with adults across hospitals, residential care and community settings. I have particular experience in dysphagia, including assessment, management and education, as well as supporting adults with communication and voice needs.

My approach is warm, practical and collaborative. I take time to understand each person’s communication style, strengths and priorities, and connect sessions with the situations that matter in their everyday life.

There is no fixed programme or expectation to communicate in one particular way. We work together to find strategies that feel useful, realistic and authentic.

Outside of work, I love swimming, cooking and baking, travelling and spending time with animals. I’m always excited to hear about the interests and activities that are important to the people I work with too!