Meet the Team
Dr Carol O'Dwyer
Carol is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Director of the practice with over 10 years of experience. Carol is a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). She has an overarching interest is in promoting the strengths of all individuals. She works within a genuine, empathic and person-centered framework to support personal reflection and growth. She has trained and worked in Ireland, the UK and Australia public, private and forensic mental health settings, which has provided a broad range of experiences and expertise. She also has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual disability across a range of settings, including as a Senior Practice Advisor for the Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria, Australia.
Carol more recently completed her PhD in the area of sexual violence and women’s mental health at the University of Melbourne. She has a special interest in trauma experiences and completed training in a number of trauma-focused therapies including DBT, EMDR and CPT. Carol believes in the importance of collaborating with multi-disciplinary professionals to conduct assessments and provide a holistic approach to your individual needs. She is also passionate about supporting and the continuing professional development professional development of her peers and those developing their skills as psychologists through clinical supervision.
Rebecca Ní Shé
Rebecca is an Assistant Psychologist whose academic background spans developmental, forensic, and criminal aspects of psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice, both awarded by Liverpool John Moores University. Rebecca is a graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Rebecca has a strong passion for working with both adults and children in the areas of psychological assessment and therapeutic support. She has particular interest and experience in working with neurodivergent individuals and has completed specialist training to ensure assessments and therapeutic interventions meet their unique needs. She has also undertaken additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and more recently Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) .
Rebecca believes in providing an empathy-driven, individualised approach to all her work. She is committed to ongoing professional development to foster inclusive, person-centred support for every client who engages with the clinic. Her background in forensic psychology also gives her insight into behavioural presentations across the lifespan, enabling her to apply appropriate and informed approaches to both assessment and intervention.
Ahlem Bouchekrit
Ahlem is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist opening her own private practice at Time to Talk in September 2020. She is fully registered with CORU (Regulating Health & Social Care Professionals) and IASLT (Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists) and RCSLT (Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists). Ahlem completed her PG Dip and Masters in Speech and Language Therapy at City University London and has over 10 years if experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Ahlem is committed to working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. She believes in the importance of speech and language therapists working directly with children to support their communication in collaboration with all other professionals who support the child. She is committed to continuing professional development to provide up to date best practice for my clients. Post qualification training include Gina Davis -Attention Autism for Professionals Stammering therapy for under 5’s and for 5-15 year olds, Word Aware 2 Teaching vocabulary in Early Years Talkabout Training – Introduction to Assessing and Teaching Social Skills SCERTS Training Course, ADOS-2, Clinical Training Signing Course (Module 1), ADI-R training, Picture Exchange Communication System (level), Palin Parent –Child Interaction Therapy Practical Intervention to qualification.
Theresa O’Gorman
Theresa is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist and fully registered with CORU (Regulating Health & Social Care Professionals) and IASLT (Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists). She graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science (B.SC) Degree in Clinical Speech & Language Studies. She has experience working in a variety of settings including; primary care, disability services, early intervention, special schools and adult residential settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing autism-specific diagnostic and intervention services.
While Theresa works with a wide range of children and adults who present with speech, language and communication difficulties she has a special interest in providing assessment, intervention and support to Autistic children with additional and complex needs and their families. Theresa is also a qualified LÁMH tutor [QQI UITCA Tutor] and provides LÁMH training across a variety of settings for those supporting children and adults with complex needs. She is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring her knowledge and skills are up-to-date and attends regular CPD events. In addition to her primary degree she has also completed specialist training in; Hanen ‘More Than Words’, Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ (For Parents of Children with Language Delay), DISCO – clinical training (Diagnostic interview for social and Communication Disorders), ADOS-2 -Clinical training.
Laura Harte
Laura is a caring and experienced clinician with over 25 years’ experience as a social care worker. Laura has completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Social Studies from Cork Institute of Technology and also holds a Higher Diploma in cognitive behaviour therapy and psychotherapy from University College Cork. Laura is committed to ongoing professional development and has recently completed a Diploma in Child Psychology and a Diploma in Psychology through Dublin Business School. She is due to commence further training in Play Therapy in the coming year.
Laura has worked with children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual disability across a wide range of settings from preschool to residential care. Laura has worked in Australia, Qatar and Ireland in a variety of roles including advocacy, support and team leader positions. Laura has a keen interest in progressing her understanding the overlap between neurodiversity and trauma. She has completed certified training in autism assessment.
In addition to her clinical interests, Laura provides vital administrative support to the team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.
Ellen Murray
Ellen is an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate and dedicated clinician with extensive experience working with autistic individuals. Ellen has completed her Undergraduate in Psychology in Maynooth University and Masters in Applied Developmental Psychology in Queens University. Ellen is a registered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. She is passionate about continuous professional and career development.
Ellen is regarded for her compassionate approach, thorough assessments and commitment to improving the lives of autistic individuals and their families. She has several years’ experience working with children and teenagers, including working as the Welfare and Wellbeing Leader for the ASLFL Youth leadership programme, and has experience caring for children with additional needs. She has an interest in early diagnosis and intervention and has completed certified training in both autism and ADHD assessments.
Publications
Carol is a Research Fellow whose areas of research includes gender-based violence, support service responses and positive behaviour support. You can find a number of her publications listed here.
O'Dwyer, C., McVilly, K. R., & Webber, L. (2017)
The impact of positive behavioural support training on staff and the people they support. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 7(2), 13-23
O’Dwyer, C., Tarzia, L., Fernbacher, S., & Hegarty, K. (2019)
Health professionals’ experiences of providing care for women survivors of sexual violence in psychiatric inpatient units. BMC health services research, 19(1), 1-9.
O’Dwyer, C., Tarzia, L., Fernbacher, S., & Hegarty, K. (2021)
Health professionals’ experiences of providing trauma-informed care in acute psychiatric inpatient settings: A scoping review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 22(5), 1057-1067.
O’Dwyer, C., Tarzia, L., Fernbacher, S., & Hegarty, K. (2019)
Health professionals’ perceptions of how gender sensitive care is enacted across acute psychiatric inpatient units for women who are survivors of sexual violence. BMC health services research, 19(1), 1-10.
We provide comprehensive psychological and educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults across Ireland—both in person and online. Our services support parents seeking to better understand their child’s learning, behaviour, or development; schools requiring tailored assessments for students; healthcare professionals referring clients; and adults exploring areas such as ADHD, dyslexia, or cognitive functioning.
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