The Connolly Counselling Team

Led by Dr Susan Byrne, our team all have advanced credentials and are recognised experts in their fields. Years of experience and training ensure that our team is able to create client-focused treatment plans. Confidentiality is guaranteed at all times.

DIRECTORS

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Founder & Counselling Psychologist
Director & Managing Partner
Lead Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Addiction Specialist, Cognitive & Behavioural Therapist and Couples Counsellor
Joyce Kelly

Joyce Kelly
Director & Office Manager

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Nuala Noone
Receptionist

Fiona Dudley

Fiona Dudley
Receptionist

COUNSELLING, PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Carly Salter psychotherapist
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Isobel Carr Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist

Isobel Carr
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist

Tara Logan Buckley Clinical Psychologist

Dr Tara Logan Buckley
Clinical Psychologist
Registered psychologist with the PSI Clinical Division
(Remote sessions only – currently unavailable)

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Sheila O’Hara
Psychotherapist and Child & Adolescent Therapist

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Consultant Psychologist
Registered psychologist with the PSI Clinical Division.
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Roseleen Flaherty
Psychotherapist

Dr Teyhou Smyth
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University
(Remote sessions only)
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Systemic Family Psychotherapist
Family Law Mediator
Registered psychotherapist with Laya, VHI and Irish Life Health.
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Ross Campbell
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Accredited Member IACP
Registered Psychotherapist with LAYA Healthcare

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Gerry Ward
Psychotherapist

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John Lalor
Certified Coach (Association for Coaching);
Psychotherapist (IACP);
Chartered Psychologist (PSI, BPS).
Registered psychologist with the PSI;
Registered psychotherapist with Laya, VHI and Irish Life Health

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Dr Deirdre Walsh
Counselling Psychologist
Registered psychologist with the PSI

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Dr Dareth Newton
Chartered Psychologist
Registered psychologist with the PSI

Andrew O’Shaughnessy
Psychotherapist

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Pauline McCloskey
Psychotherapist
Registered with Laya Healthcare

Darach Maclochlainn
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Accredited Member IACP
Registered Psychotherapist with LAYA Healthcare

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Tara Thompson
Psychotherapist & Addiction Counsellor
Registered psychotherapist with Laya Healthcare

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Counsellor/Psychotherapist
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Paula Roseingrave
Counselling Psychologist

Margaret Somers O’Brien
Counsellor
Registered with Laya Healthcare

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Gráinne Clancy
Counsellor/Psychotherapist

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Claire Quinlan
Psychotherapist

Laura McCaffery - Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Registered with Laya Healthcare
(currently on extended leave)
Farrah Tayob

Farrah Tayob
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist

Róisín Ní Bhriain
Psychotherapist

Helen Byrne
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Chartered Clinical Psychologist
(remote sessions only)
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Psychotherapist
Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor
Adult and Adolescent Psychotherapy
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Psychotherapist
Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Wellness Coach
Tanaë Salvetti
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
IACP Membership no. M16099
Psychotherapist & Sophrologist
M.Ps.S.I
PSI Membership no. M13402 (Graduate Member)
MSc Pluralistic Psychotherapy
Postgraduate University Diploma in Brief Systemic Strategic Therapy
BSc Psychology, CBT speciality
Sophrology training
BSc Health Sciences (Midwifery & Psychology)
Ailbhe O’Reilly
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
IACP membership no. M15881
BSc Applied Psychology
BSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
MSc Psychology and Wellbeing
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
IACP membership no. M16578
BSc. Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
IACP Membership no.M16974
BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy (September 2022 – Present)
Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness
Special Needs Assistant Diploma
AMI Montessori Diploma
Pre Accredited Psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
IACP Membership no.M16140
Master’s degree in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Pre accredited psychotherapist with I.A.C.P.
I.A.C.P. Membership no: M17630
BSc in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Final Year)
Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies
BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Certificate in Youth & Community Work
Professional Certificate in Corporate Fundraising

EDUCATION - TRAINEE COUNSELLORS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

Dr. Zahra Farahani
MSc Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (currently)
PhD Psychology, UCD
MSc Clinical Psychology, Azad University
Certificate in Schema Therapy
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate in ParentPlus Programmes (early years, children, adolescents)
Fiona Lennon - trainee counsellor/psychotherapist
MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (currently)
Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies
BEd (Primary Teaching)
MA Management (Business)
Diploma Personal & Business Coaching
Bsc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (currently)
MSc in Guidance and Counselling
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MSc in Education
National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness
Psychotherapist
Counsellor Psychotherapist
B.Sc. Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (currently)
PSI Mentor for less experienced psychologists, early graduates
M.Sc. Cyberpsychology
Diploma in Mediation Studies
B.Sc. Psychology
Diploma in Counselling
Diploma in Women and Work
Higher Diploma in Education
M.A. English Language and Literature
MSc Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (currently)
Bachelors of Education
Masters in Literature
Diploma in Yoga Therapy
Diploma in Life Coaching
Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bsc in Counselling and Psychotherapy (currently)
BA in World religions and Theology
Trainee Systemic Family Therapist
M.Sc. in Systemic Psychotherapy, Individuals, couples, families (currently)
B.Sc. in Psychology
Certificate in Applied Social Studies

WELLNESS ROOM

AnnmarieJohnson, Podiatrist

Annmarie Johnson
Podiatrist

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Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor

Emma Nicolai
Holistic/Sports Therapist

Phone: +353 1 2100 600
297 Beechwood Court
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 N726