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Student Support at EBTC with Martin Browne, Assistant Psychologist
Being a student can be a time of transition, leading to a range of emotions from excitement to fear. Whether going to college for the first time or coming back for another year, challenges and opportunities exist for everyone. Recognising and being honest about this can be really valuable and help people navigate their way […]
Anxiety
by Kate Kearney Cognitive Behavioural Therapist / Compassion Focused Therapist / Occupational Therapist We all experience a vast array of emotions in our daily life. Emotions colour our world and guide us in our actions and behaviours; hence the word (e) motion. The feeling of anxiety is one of these many emotions that we experience […]
What is Occupational Therapy?
Our Occupational Therapist – Pauline Robinson has put together this brilliant infographic which summarises nicely the OT service at Evidence-Based Therapy Centre. If you would like to book an appointment to see Pauline, you can contact the clinic on 091 727777 or get in touch via the contact page
Developing a REAL self-care practice
Lisa Healy Psychotherapist at Evidence-Based Therapy Centre What comes to mind when you think about self-care? When you think about self-care, does your mind give you images of being wrapped in a pristine fluffy dressing gown being pampered head to toe in a luxury spa? Do you picture yourself going on a blow-out shopping spree? […]
Penetration: why is it hard to get hard?
by Linsey Blair Individual & Couples Psychotherapist & Psychosexual Counsellor Erectile problems are the most common male presentation in sex therapy and psychological ED is normally easy to treat. However it isn’t easy to make the first step and book an appointment with a sex therapist so here are some common questions and answers, which […]
Sex: what a pain!
by Linsey Blair Individual & Couple Psychotherapist & Psychosexual Counsellor Are you having problems with painful sex? If so, you are not alone! One of the most common referrals I get as a sex therapist is from women who are experiencing pain on penetration. Is it a case of no pain no gain? Should I […]
The stigma of incontinence
Our latest blog is a brilliant and personal account by one of our clients describing her experience of encountering the stigma of incontinence. We are very appreciative of Nicola for writing this piece as we think that it will help and reassure others with similar experiences. The Stigma of Incontinence By Nicola Hampson Stigma is […]
Using your intentions as a compass for life
In this insightful and very practical blog, Lead Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Róisín Joyce walks us through a really useful exercise that can help us move towards the life that we want. Do you every struggle with staying on track with your goals and intentions? Staying on track with goals and intentions can be tough. Oftentimes […]
“How’s that physio?” – chatting about chronic pain
Two men are chatting in their local pub in Dublin. ‘So how are things Frank?’ ‘Ah, you know, grand. Well not great really actually – the old back and the sciatic is really giving me gip still.’ ‘Didn’t the doctor send you for physio for that?’ ‘Yeah, yeah, I had me appointment today.’ ‘Was […]
5 Top Tips for Coping with Worry
by Dr Michelle Hopkins Clinical Psychologist, Adult Mental Health Worrying Thoughts At times in our life when we have choices and decisions to make, change presents itself, and this uncertainty can lead us to become overly concerned about the “What ifs…” of the future. This process of thinking things through can be helpful in that […]