Description
Clinical psychologists are trained mental health professionals who work in hospitals, community, public and private sectors.A clinical psychologist has completed at least six years of training, their work is regulated by a professional charter and they see people with a wide range of difficulties. Some examples of the kinds of problems people would see a clinical psychologist about include: coping with illness, worry, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, pain management, sexual or relationship difficulties, eating disorders, complicated bereavements and sleep difficulties.
Referrals
The clinical psychology department provides a service to individuals referred from the pain management and urology teams at Mercy University Hospital.Referrals from General Practitioners (GPs) and self-referrals CANNOT be accommodated.
Staff
1 full-time Principal Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist qualified to Doctoral level.
Useful Resources
The Psychological Society of Ireland - www.psihq.ieThe British Psychological Society - www.bps.org.uk