Dr. Anne-Marie Daly

Dr. Anne-Marie Daly

Dr. Anne-Marie Daly is a senior clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting adults through periods of emotional difficulty, life transition, and psychological distress. Her calm, collaborative approach creates a space where clients can feel safe to explore longstanding patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

She brings a particular interest in working with people navigating complex life stages, occupational stress, and relational challenges. Whether clients are adjusting to change, managing inner conflict, or seeking to deepen their self-understanding, Anne-Marie supports them to reflect, heal, and grow

Areas of Expertise

Anne-Marie works with adults facing a range of psychological challenges, including:

Anxiety, low mood, and emotional distress
Work-related stress and burnout
Relationship or interpersonal difficulties
Life transitions and identity issues
Low self-esteem or self-criticism
Persistent or complex mental health difficulties

She has specialist experience in working with healthcare professionals, university staff, and individuals managing dual roles involving clinical and managerial responsibilities.

Anne-Marie also provides clinical supervision and consultation for qualified psychologists and allied professionals, and offers personal therapy for trainee clinical psychologists.

Therapeutic Approach

Anne-Marie offers an integrative and emotionally-focused style of therapy, grounded in relational and evidence-based practice. She works collaboratively with clients to explore how early experiences and emotional defences may shape current patterns of behaviour, thought, and feeling.

Her approach draws on:

Experiential dynamic therapy
Attachment-based models
Third-wave therapies (e.g. ACT, mindfulness-based approaches)
Cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused techniques

Anne-Marie places strong emphasis on the quality of the therapeutic relationship, regularly seeking feedback from clients to ensure the work remains aligned and constructive. She has a particular interest in identifying and repairing ruptures in therapy, recognising that these moments when sensitively explored can deepen trust, emotional insight, and therapeutic progress.

Background & Experience

Anne-Marie holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University, completed in 2008. Prior to this, she obtained her MA in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen in 2002, followed by further training in Counselling Skills and Transactional Analysis.

She has worked across NHS, university, corporate, and private settings:

Over 10 years in the UK National Health Service, specialising in adult mental health psychotherapy
A further decade as Senior Counsellor and Deputy Head of the University of Oxford’s Student Counselling Service
Clinical and leadership roles at Bupa Health Clinics, including Mental Health Clinical Lead
Private practice experience in Oxford since 2013, working within a clinical psychology-led team
Joined Evidence-Based Therapy Centre in Galway as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in 2023

Anne-Marie continues to be actively involved in professional consultation, supervision, and training.

Research & Professional Interests

Anne-Marie has a specialist interest in the therapeutic alliance, especially in how ruptures and repairs within the relationship can impact outcomes. Her published research has explored these dynamics in work with adolescents diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

Selected Publication

Daly, A., Llewelyn, S., McDougall, E., & Chanen, A. (2010). Rupture resolution in cognitive analytic therapy for adolescents with borderline personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 83(3), 273–288.

Professional Memberships & Registration

British Psychological Society (BPS) – Chartered Member & Associate Fellow (AFBPsS)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy (RoPSiP)
Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) – Graduate Member (Chartership pending)

Once PSI Chartership is confirmed, clients may be eligible to claim insurance for sessions.

Anne-Marie is committed to ethical, reflective, and evidence-based practice, engaging in regular supervision and ongoing professional development.

Availability

Dr. Anne-Marie Daly offers online appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

To book an appointment, please contact the clinic on 091 727777 or visit our contact page.