Counseling Center

Kelly and Susan Curry established FICM in 1993. Originally from Kentucky, the Currys have been married since 1977. They have two daughters who were both raised in Ireland. Kelly formerly served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HMA, Inc and Susan is a trained learning disabilities teacher. Both of the Currys graduated from Ravencrest Bible School. Kelly is an ordained minister and Susan is a qualified Christian counselor.

Originally from Belfast, Mike came to An Tobar Nua in 2001 after several years in the medical manufacturing industry. With nearly two decades of experience in charity work and his business expertise, he oversees our daily operations. He also leads our Youth Outreach initiatives which works with students (secondary school) across the country. He is an avid fan of full-contact sports and trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. When not at An Tobar Nua, Mike can be found pursuing his passion for kayaking with his family.

Having grown up in Galway, Natalie found various ways over the years to be involved at An Tobar Nua in Galway, eventually joining the team in 2003 as a Mission Experience Volunteer. Although now located stateside, she joined the Foundation In Christ Ministries team in 2015 to assist with its operations in the US and provide administrative support to the An Tobar Nua team. Natalie is a graduate of Asbury University and is a licensed CPA in Kentucky. Natalie is passionate about FICM’s mission and views each interaction as an opportunity to continue spreading the Hope of Christ into the world. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and supporting her three sons at their various sporting events.

Thomas joined the An Tobar Nua staff in 2002. As an MIACP certified Irish counselor, he has a BSc in Counseling & Psychotherapy and is fully accredited by the Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy and the Irish Association of Christian Counselors. As our Head Counselor, Thomas has been a vital part of developing our confidential and non-judgmental counseling service. Thomas has a heart to accompany individuals as they journey towards healing and wholeness.

Licensure & Accreditations: M.I.A.C.P., BSc (with Honors) in Counseling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Christian Counseling & Psychotherapy, Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Post-Graduate Diploma in Child & Adolescent Counseling

Megan joined the An Tobar Nua team in 2004. She plays an active role in staff leadership and pastoral care. Megan has a BSc in Counseling & Psychotherapy and is fully accredited by the Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has a heart to support and assist people in overcoming life’s challenges as they move towards healing and positive change.

Licensure & Accreditations: M.I.A.C.P., BSc (with Honors) in Counseling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Christian Counseling & Psychotherapy, Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Therapeutic Skills

A native Galwegian, Andrew came to An Tobar Nua in 2014 after working for two years prior with a local church  in Galway City. He graduated with a degree in Highway Engineering and was a former student of IBI (Irish Bible Institute) College. A talented singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Andrew often leads worship in different venues in Galway City and for student ministries associated with the café. He enjoys writing music, kickboxing and spending time with his wife and children.

Ruth is a native Galway woman and has lived there all her life. She joined the An Tobar Nua retreat team in July 2017. Ruth loves connecting with young people, and gets a real sense of joy from spending time listening to and sharing her life experiences with the students she meets on retreat. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys music, singing, coffee, running, and spending time with her young family.

A true Galwegian, Paul has been a face at An Tobar Nua since its very first year. Originally spending his lunchtimes with us while in secondary school, he has now come full circle and is managing Cafe operations. He has an extensive background in hospitality, including in our Cafe from 2006 to 2009, returning as our Cafe Manager in 2022. He brings a deep passion for relationship evangelism and demonstrating the Hope of Christ to our customers each day. He holds a bachelors degree in English Literature, and in his spare time he enjoys reading, music, movies, video games, and camping.

After many years in the retail industry with one of Ireland’s most successful brands, Deirdre joined the team in 2006. Her love for knowledge and her heart to help others find scriptural answers to life’s problems made the bookshop the perfect fit. She is originally from Cavan but has been a Galwegian since 1991. When not at An Tobar Nua, Deirdre can be found volunteering in her local parish or spending time with her daughter and granddaughter.

Originally from Poland, Tomasz joined the An Tobar Nua team in 2014, driven by his passion for great coffee and student ministry. Tomasz holds two Master’s degrees: one in Philosophy from Jagiellonian University in Krakow and the other in Theology from Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Theology through Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tomasz has a heart to walk alongside his students as they grow in their knowledge of Christ. When not at An Tobar Nua, Tomasz can be found playing strategy games or exploring the West of Ireland with his wife and three kids.