About

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Louise is a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland and mother of two, based in Dalkey, Co. Dublin where she operates a busy therapy clinic supporting children and adolescents experiencing psychological, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Louise specialises in one-to-one therapy with children ages 5 to 18 year who are experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. She also provides Functional Behaviour Assessment and Behaviour Supports Plans for behaviour that challenges at home or in school

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Louise has close to 20 years experience working within the helping professions. In 2017, she established small clinical practise in Blanchardstown Co. Dublin supporting parents and children with ASD and behaviours that challenge. In 2018, Louise relocated to her hometown of Dalkey where she continues to practise privately from private practice. Louise holds a Bachelor of science in Applied Psychology, a Master of Science in Research and a Doctorate of Psychological Science in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy. She is clinically trained in Process-based Behaviour Therapy  PBBT which is rooted in Relational Frame Theory RFT which is rooted in behavioural science literature. Louise also practices Decider Therapy, a cognitive behaviour therapy/ CBT-based program. 

​Louise has first-hand insight into the social, emotional, psychological and practical challenges that can affect children with additional challenges and works to empower her clients with the skills, understanding and self-compassion required to overcome psychological adversity. Having served as Students' Union Disability Officer during her time studying for her masters, Louise continues to exercise her opinion about promoting diversity and inclusive educational practices. 

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Clinical Approach

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Louise draws on an eclectic combination of evidence-based methodologies in her clinical practice including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy methods, behavioural psychotherapy, play-based methods and creative writing, ensuring that self-esteem, self-compassion and self-acceptance skills are taught concurrently as foundational prerequisites for psychological wellness. Parents play a fundamental role in encouraging and celebrating their child's efforts as they engage in new behavioural changes, thus parents should expect a high level of participation and home-practise when engaging Louise to work with their child in order for positive behavioural changes to occur and maintain. 

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Services

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Louise provides a range of assessment and intervention services for parents and schools, including:  

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy interventions for emotional and behaviour management 

• Early intervention assessments & learning plans

• Language & communication skills assessments & interventions

• Social skills assessments & interventions (for children and adolescents)

• Emotional regulation/ resilience skills interventions

• Challenging behaviour assessments (aka Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)) & learning interventions

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Louise also conducts group-based learning interventions e.g. social skills groups and emotional resilience courses, school-staff training workshops, parent workshops and talks on a regular basis.