In this episode I speak to Clinical Psychologist Dr Tony Bates. Tony was a lead author on the Vision for Change policy, a lead clinical psychologist and founder of headstrong. He is a strong advocate for the clients he has worked with over the years and an early adopter of the power threat meaning framework which is an alternative model of mental distress, beyond the medical model.  Three (but actually five) things in Tony's mental health tool box; Whiskey A walk along the head land Mindfulness His chickens Playing the piano Mentions on this podcast; Tony's award winning podcast episode w ..read more

In this episode I speak to Dr. Roisin Flanagan about her journey to Educational and Child Psychology. We discuss Roisin's prior experience, recommendations for others who want to pursue the career, what Roisin's job is like now, the options open to graduates of Educational and Child Psychology and much more! I am so grateful to Roisin for her time. She is an amazing speaker and teacher, she explains what her role is like in a really clear and inspiring way.  Here is a link to Roisin's PSI presentation on her research into children's self talk and learning; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ..read more

In this episode I continue my conversation with John Moriarty and David Staunton. Apologies for the sound issues on this episode. We continue our conversation on John and David's journey so far. John and David share their mental health tool boxes and their self care after providing therapeutic work. We also discuss John and David's experiences of having dyslexia and a strengths based view of dyslexia. We also discuss their experiences of working and studying abroad. What's in David Staunton's mental health toolbox? Boundaries. Token system: Four things you have to do a day. Cursing creatively ..read more

In this episode of the Road to Psychology I speak to John Moriarty and David Staunton. This is Part 1 of our conversation. John and Dave both recently applied for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. We discuss their experience thus far the extensive work they have put in to develop themselves as individuals and professionals. We discuss; Routes to psychology outside the B.A (8:30min).  John and Dave's research into Carl Jung and the nazis (13min) Getting research published (24:30min) Applying for the doctorate in clinical psychology (27min) Applying to the Doctorate in Clinical Psycholo ..read more

In this episode I bring you conversation with Counselling Psychologists Dr Abiola Muhammed Ogunfowora and Dr Anjali Chaudri. Abiola and Anjali are recent graduates of the doctorate in counselling psychology from Trinity college Dublin. We discuss their roads to psychology, 'Black Therapists Ireland' and a new initiative they have started called Racism on the Couch highlighting systemic racism in Psychology and providing a community for psychologists and aspiring psychologists from minority backgrounds. Abiola and Anjali provide valuable advice on how to provide effective therapy to someone of ..read more

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Claire Hayes. Claire was our first ever guest on the podcast. Claire shares some lovely tips about coping at Christmas. I was motivated to create this episode because I lost my Dad at Christmas. I can empathise with those who find this to be a difficult time. Claire shares some valuable tips about looking after your mental health at Christmas. I also share what has worked for me. I hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas from the Road to Psychology. 11:45 min: Dealing with expectations at Christmas. 20 min: Maintaining a balance. 21:30 min: Limiting alcohol at Ch ..read more

In this episode we bring you a conversation with a recent graduate of the Clinical Psychology Doctorate from UCD. Antaine Stiobhairt is a true scientist practitioner with a Masters in Neuropsychology. Antaine has conducted research into delirium in an older population and more recently he conducted research into seclusion and the recovery model. He has extensive experience both as a support worker, AP and trainee psychologist. He offers a unique and honest perspective on the career path. What are three things in Antaine Stiobhairt's mental health toolbox? Music Nature  Friends Time Stam ..read more

In our final episode of series 1 I bring you a conversation on Health Psychology with Orna Murray. Orna is a graduate of the MSc in Health Psychology, an athlete and founder of Your Health Psychology. In this episode we discuss; Orna's Road to Psychology: 3:00 Doing the inner work as an early career Psychologist: 15:00 Women and girls in sport: 25:00 Athletes and the menstrual cycle: 28:00 Building Relationships and working with young women: 30:00 The menstrual cycle and mental health: 31:00 Staying well during winter: 38:00 Ending comparison and finding your own road to psychology: 43:00 Your ..read more

In this episode I bring you a conversation with Padraig Walsh. Padraig is a behaviour specialist, improv enthusiast and fellow podcaster with a degree in Psychology and a masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis. He is also CEO of Actualise Academy which offers CPD courses online. Padraig and I discuss his career path to becoming a Behaviour Specialist, Imposter syndrome, public speaking, positive behaviour support and much more. Resources and terms mentioned in this episode; All about Dis podcast series; https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-about-dis Actualise Academy; https://www.actualiseacade ..read more

In this episode I bring you an interview with Dr Eoin Galavan. Eoin is a Senior Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in the HSE, North Dublin Adult Mental Health Services. He is currently the Clinical Lead for the North Dublin Suicide Assessment and Treatment Service, and former team leader for the Evolve Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program, both of which are dedicated to treating suicidality and self harm within the public mental health services.  In this episode we discuss the Dr Eoin Galavan's journey to psychology, The CAMS model of working with suicidal individuals, caring for you ..read more