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Supporting Students Under Academic Pressure: A Psychotherapist’s Perspective

In today’s hyper-competitive academic environment, students face an overwhelming mix of expectations, from parents, teachers, peers, and most intensely, themselves. As a psychotherapist, I work closely with students navigating the emotional weight of academic pressure, helping them build resilience, manage stress, and reconnect with their internal motivation. Understanding the Nature of Academic Pressure Academic pressure isn’t just about getting good grades. It’s about ident

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Supporting Young People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Written by Assistant of Psychologist: Eleonora Fetter My Psychology Ireland When it comes to supporting young people with OCD, most people would feel fairly overwhelmed and lost. That is because OCD as a condition can be particularly tricky to spot. OCD can represent itself in a variety of symptoms that may not always look quite typical. Moreover, OCD can show itself differently in the young people compared to the adult population. One of the best ways to support the you

Aug 12, 20256 min read

So, You’ve Received a Mental Health Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of a mental health condition can be a major turning point. People’s responses to this news can vary greatly. For some, it may bring immense relief. Finally, an answer—someone understands what’s going on. There’s a reason for the suffering you’ve experienced. Having a name for something that feels so personal and complicated can feel validating. If your journey to this point has been long and difficult, or if you’ve encountered conflicting diagnoses, rece

Jan 19, 20253 min read

Some Frequently asked questions:

1. Do you carry out assessments for Dyslexia? No, unfortunately we do not carry out assessments for Dyslexia. However, Dr. Anne O’Rourke carries out these assessments. Her website can be found https://AnneORourke.intakeq.com/booking 2. Do you carry out ADHD assessments for children? No, unfortunately we don’t carry out ADHD assessments for children. We would recommend looking on the ADHD Ireland website for a list of practitioners in your area. https://adhdireland.ie/children

Dec 10, 20241 min read

What are the steps for making an appointment?

Appointment requests are made through 2 main forms of communication – Email or phone call Request via email:  We take the name, contact...

Oct 16, 20241 min read