My SPECIALIST Areas

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I have substantial experience of working as the Senior Clinical Psychologist in a HSE funded Early Intervention team, in the NHS and in Canada.  I have a particular interest in early attachment, infant mental health, disorders of childhood and supporting parents to understand underlying causes of challenging behaviour. 

I have 4 years training in using specialist Yoga techniques for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and children with developmental delays. This qualification from Special Yoga Foundation UK.

• ​Assessments of disorders of childhood (e.g Developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual disabilities, emotional and behaviour difficulties, sleep disorders, childhood anxiety and depression)  
• Assessment of intellectual ability  
• Post diagnostic support and planning  
• Preschool and school planning, and resource teaching and Special Needs Assistance applications
• Managing childhood anxiety and depression
• Behaviour interventions (e.g difficult behaviour, sleep, toileting)  

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych) from Queens University Belfast
  
• Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc) - University of Ulster at Jordanstown
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology -   (B.A. Hons, App Psych) - University College Cork