EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Fiona joined the Sexual Health Centre as Chief Executive in November 2024, bringing over two decades of experience in leading organisations focused on advancing social justice and equality for marginalized communities. more

SENIOR HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER (WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND HIV SUPPORT)

Phil has worked here since 2004.
In his current role as senior health promotion officer, Phil has responsibility for Communications, HIV support and training of staff. more

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

We are delighted to announce that Muire O'Farrell has joined the Sexual Health Centre as our new Head of Operations as of April 2024. more

RECEPTIONIST

Niamh has been the head receptionist at the Sexual Health Centre since 2014. Niamh’s wide range of duties and skills include pregnancy testing and condom demonstrations for anyone attending our drop-in service. more

CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELLOR

Evelyn Dickinson joined the team in March 2018 as a crisis pregnancy counsellor. She is responsible for providing non-judgemental counselling and information on all options to individuals and couples experiencing a crisis pregnancy. more

COUNSELLOR

Mary joined the team in 2018 to support who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, sexual issues or living with HIV. Mary worked with Cura as a non-directive crisis pregnancy counsellor for 18 years. more

HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER

Elshaddai started as a Senior Health Promotion Officer at the Sexual Health Centre in March 2024. He holds a Master of Public Health from UCC, an MSc in Global Health from Thammasat University, and a BSc Honors in Health Education and Health Promotion from the University of Zimbabwe. more

DASH NIGHT TIME CO-ORDINATOR

Saorlaith joined the Sexual Health Centre in May 2025 as part of the DASH Night time project. Saorlaith has a passion for empowering individuals and ensuring every voice is heard in their healthcare journey. more

DASH CO-ORDINATOR

Evelyn began working with The Sexual Health Centre as the DASH Project Coordinator in September 2023. Evelyn has qualifications from UCC and Maynooth University in Youth and Community Work, Public Relations and Counselling Skills. more

LGBTQIA+ COUNSELLOR

Graham Nagle joined the team in 2023 as part of S.A.L.T. (sex and love therapy) and then as the LGBTQIA+ sexual health counsellor. Graham is  responsible for offering non-judgemental counselling from a queer perspective. more

MANAGER OF THE FAST TRACK CITIES PROJECT

Tara Russell is the manager of the Fast Track Cities Project for Cork City. She has experience in management of programs and research for vulnerable communities in Ireland, Myanmar, Thailand, Ukraine and Australia. more

CSB/HIV Counsellor

DASH NIGHTIME WORKER

Anna began working with The Sexual Health Centre as the DASH Nighttime Worker in the summer of 2024. She holds a diploma in Addictions, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health and is currently studying Substance Misuse and Community Development. more

YOUTH OUTREACH

Craig Daly-Hayes brings over 16 years of experience working with young people across a range of educational and community settings. He has held key roles in organisations such as the Cork Life Centre, where he served as Deputy Director. Craig also played an integral part in the development of the Edmund Rice Camps in Cork, which continue to provide valuable opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and build resilience. more

OUTREACH WORKER

Nina is a dedicated advocate for human and women's rights with extensive experience in migrant support, peace building, and sexual health. She has worked extensively with migrant support services, including direct provision and refugee assistance. more

COMMS ASSISTANT

RECEPTIONIST