IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU!
I’m Emma O’Byrne a Clinical Psychologist here to provide a safe space to help you thrive.
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“There is never room for judgement in therapy - everyone needs a space to be wholeheartedly themselves, to say the things aloud that fill their mind and to receive only kindness and support no matter how troublesome those thoughts may be.”

EDUCATION
Dr Emma O’Byrne is a Clinical Psychologist and Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (M13131C). She is also a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland’s Special Interest Group in Private Practice, and the Special Interest Group in Autism. Dr. Emma obtained a BA in Psychology from University College Dublin, an MSc in Health Psychology from Middlesex University in London and her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College Cork. During her studies and professional career, she has published several academic research papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented her research at conferences.

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EXPERIENCE
Dr. Emma has a breadth of clinical experience working with clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. She worked in the public health system for over 6 years in mental health, primary care and acute hospital settings. She has also worked with a specialist autism diagnostic service and within a cognitive behavioural therapy practice. Dr. Emma is trained and experienced in providing evidence-based assessments and therapy for psychological, neurodevelopmental and relational challenges using her breadth of experience and clinical skills to tailor the process to each client’s specific needs. Dr. Emma’s approach to psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention always follows the NICE best practice guidelines. As a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland Dr. Emma works under the governance of the society’s Ethical Principles.
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A FUN FACT OR TWO
Dr. Emma is also a qualified yoga teacher completing 200 hours of training at Sampoorna Yoga School Goa, India in 2022. This training has allowed her to integrate some elements of breath work, movement and mindfulness into her therapeutic work when indicated and agreed with the client. She is a runner, coffee lover and human being who loves working with individuals, parents and families during the times of challenge in their life.

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CREDENTIAL SPECIFICS
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University College Cork, 2022
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Middlesex University, 2017.
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University College Dublin, 2016

Dr. Niamh Brazil, Clinical Psychologist
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Dr Niamh Brazil is a Clinical Psychologist and Charterd member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) (M14895C). She is also a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland’s Special Interest Group for Psychologists in Private Practice. Dr Niamh obtained a BA in Psychology (2013-2016), and an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience (2016-2017) from the University of Galway, and recently received her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Trinity College Dublin (2021-2024). Dr Niamh completed her doctoral thesis on women’s experience of coercive control.
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Dr Niamh has over seven years experience working in public services with clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. She currently works full time in a HSE Primary Care Psychology lifespan service. Dr Niamh has completed a variety of clinical placements during her doctorate training such as in Community Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT), Adult Disability, Psychiatry of Old Age, a Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Team, and a specialist placement in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI). Dr Niamh has also worked in the Irish Prison Service (IPS) prior to her clinical training.
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Dr Niamh is trained and experienced in providing evidenced-based assessments and therapy for psychological, neurodevelopmental, and relational challenges. Dr Niamh typically offers interventions for a range of psychological presentations, which are informed by approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She endevours to be neurodiversity affirmative in her approach. Dr Niamh works in line with the PSI’s Code of Professional Ethics, GDPR, and NICE best practice guidelines.