FAQs

I work Friday-Sunday day time and evening time with some availability Monday-Thursday evenings. 

I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss expectations, previous experience in a relevant area, familiarity with evidence-based interventions and whether we would be a good fit to work together.

Topics can include goal setting, background history, confidentiality, record keeping, responsibilities as a mandated person, expectations of sessions and frequency.

€75 in person and €70 online. For some clients that are pacing and conserving their energy, I offer 30 minute online sessions for €40. 

There is a €15 cancellation fee for face to face sessions if cancelled within 48 hours of a booked appointment. This is to cover rent for the therapy room.

Yes, I use Microsoft Teams to conduct online sessions and will generally follow the same format as face to face sessions. An invite will be sent by email in advance of the session. You will be able to join the waiting room until  the session begins if arriving early.

 Sessions generally last 50 minutes. For some clients that are pacing and conserving their energy sessions can last 30 minutes at a lower cost. They generally cover a review since the previous session and an agreed topic/s to focus on, followed by making any relevant plan of action, organising payment and next session as needed. 

This depends on the level of cover. If people are covered for a number of sessions by Irish insurers they generally pay and claim using receipts. Some insurers require Psychologists to be chartered members with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Yes, as long as you have a referral from a medical practitioner and attend a qualified Psychologist or Psychotherapist. This may vary in different countries. 

“Psychologist” or “Psychotherapist” are not protected terms in Ireland. At the time of writing we are not yet registered with CORU like other health and social care professionals (e.g Dieticians, Physiotherapists, OTs, SLTs). This is partly due to the different training and qualifications in the area. You should consider asking what training your therapist has received and if they are registered with relevant organisations such as the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (ICAP). This can be cross referenced on their website directories. 

Choosing a therapist is personal. The working relationship is the most important factor in psychotherapy. There should be trust so that you can discuss what’s needed at the right pace. One therapist will not suit every client. Having an honest conversation about this topic with a therapist early on should always be welcomed.