MEET OUR THERAPISTS
DR PATRICIA BARBER
Chartered Counselling Psychologist & Director
My Psychology Ireland was founded in 2022 by Dr Patricia Barber. Patricia is a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and a Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Patricia worked in Scotland for five years prior to moving back to Ireland where she worked within the NHS. In 2021 she opened her own practice in Galway City which has quickly expanded to My Psychology Ireland.
Across her career she has worked in a variety of mental health teams, including working within secondary and higher education colleges, third sector organisations and the National Health Service (NHS). Patricia is passionate about working with children and young people dealing with anxiety & depression. Patricia has worked extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma of various natures and has a passion for providing evidence based psychological therapy to survivors of abuse.
As a Counselling Psychologist Patricia is trained in Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural therapy. She also has experience working with parental alienation, reunification therapy and family based therapy.
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DR MÉABH NÍ MAOLALAIDH
Senior Psychotherapist & Chartered Psychologist
Associate in My Psychology Ireland.
Méabh has studied psychology for 12 years and worked as a
psychology researcher and lecturer for an additional 8 years. She
has also trained as a psychotherapist and worked as a mental
health practitioner, in schools, AWARE and Helplink. Méabh is
APCP registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor and Chartered
member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Méabh practices evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person Centred Therapy that incorporates collaboration, solution-focus, education and strength-based
approaches. Méabh provides support to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, identity and grief.
She has specialized training in supporting neurodivergent people and people with identity ssues. Méabh does not offer formal clinical diagnoses to clients.
Dr Mark Corcoran
Chartered Clinical Psychologist & Associate.
Mark is a Clinical Psychologist who is Chartered with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). He has worked with the HSE for over 6 years in various services, ranging from early intervention to older adult mental health. Mark is interested in adult mental health and has experience working with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, psychosis and eating disorders. He is trained in a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.
CBT Therapists
Deirdre Ferriter
CBT Therapist & Associate
Deirdre is a CBT and Person-Centred therapist, working online.
She completed a Pgdip in Counselling and Psychotherapy (CBT). She holds a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology. She is a qualified yoga teacher and has a particular interest in the body/mind connection.
She has over 5 years experience working in various support roles, including services for people with Autism, ID and most recently in the domestic violence sector.
She works collaboratively with clients, building a strong therapeutic relationship to enable meaningful change in their lives.
Deirdre is a pre accredited therapist with the NAPCP & works with mild-moderate presentations.
Administrative Team
Office Administrator
My name is Jennifer. I am originally from Roscommon.
I have worked in customer service in retail prior to completing a HND in business in Belfast metropolitan college from September 2009 until May 2011. I then went on to further my education in GMIT in september 2011 and graduated with a business degree in 2014.
I worked in Evidence-Based Therapy centre for 7 years for a busy multi-disciplinary team including clinical psychology and physiotherapy where I was responsible for the smooth running of the centre which involves excellent customer service and administration.
In my spare time I like reading and going for walks.