Eithne Hagan

Senior Psychotherapist
BA (Hons) Psychology
Accredited Psychotherapist with IACP and registered member of BABCP
Eithne Hagan

Eithne's Profile

Eithne Hagan

Eithne Hagan is a Senior Psychotherapist with a strong integrative and cognitive approach, grounded in over a decade of experience in both therapeutic and corporate environments. Her early career in leadership roles within the business sector sparked a deep curiosity about human behaviour, how we think, feel, and respond under pressure. This led to her transition into psychology and psychotherapy, where she now supports individuals in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and workplace stress. Eithne works with people across all walks of life, helping them explore their emotional world with curiosity and clarity, and empowering them to create meaningful change. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), including a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin, Eithne brings a structured, evidence-based lens to her work while also holding space with warmth, compassion and presence. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, combining insight with action to help clients move through difficulty, understand themselves more deeply, and feel more confident and connected in everyday life.

Clinical Focus & Experience

Eithne works with adults facing a broad range of emotional and psychological challenges including:

Anxiety & Stress
Eithne has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing generalised anxiety, social anxiety, work-related stress, and burnout. Her CBT training equips her to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build lasting emotional resilience.

Depression & Low Mood
Through integrative and cognitive approaches, Eithne supports clients in understanding the roots of their low mood and reconnecting with purpose, energy, and self-worth.

Trauma, Grief & Loss
Eithne creates a safe space for individuals to explore the impact of past trauma or unresolved grief. She works gently and collaboratively to process difficult experiences, increase emotional awareness, and support healing.

Infertility, Adoption & Family Strain
Eithne also has experience working with clients navigating complex family dynamics, fertility challenges, and the psychological impact of adoption—offering a grounded and compassionate therapeutic space to process these experiences.

 

Professional Background & Qualifications

Eithne’s professional journey began in the corporate world, where she led high-pressure teams and witnessed firsthand the impact of stress on wellbeing. Her curiosity about the human mind led her to retrain in psychology and psychotherapy.

She holds the following qualifications:

  • BA (Hons) Psychology – completed in 2010
  • Higher Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy – 2015
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Psychotherapy – Trinity College Dublin, 2022

Eithne has worked as a psychotherapist in university, corporate, and community settings. She is accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and is also a registered member of BABCP, reflecting her specialist training in CBT.

 

Approach to Therapy

Eithne is an integrative psychotherapist, which means she tailors her approach to the unique needs of each client, drawing from a range of psychological theories and methods.

Her approach combines:

  • Humanistic & Existential Therapy – helping clients explore meaning, identity and personal values in a non-judgemental, respectful space.
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – using practical, evidence-based tools to address anxiety, stress, low mood, and unhelpful thinking.
  • Mindfulness & Psychoeducation – supporting clients to understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions and the body, and developing tools for grounding, insight and resilience.

At the heart of Eithne’s work is the therapeutic relationship. She places a strong emphasis on empathy, respect, warmth and attunement—ensuring each person feels safe, supported, and understood.

 

Ongoing Professional Development

Eithne is committed to continuous learning and regularly attends CPD workshops, clinical supervision and professional conferences. She stays up-to-date with best-practice guidelines to ensure her work is aligned with current research and ethical standards in psychotherapy.

 

Memberships

  • Accredited Psychotherapist with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
  • Registered Member of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

 

Appointments & Availability

Eithne currently offers online appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

If you would like to book an appointment or arrange a consultation through our assessment clinic, please contact Evidence-Based Therapy Centre on 091-727777 or get in touch via the contact page.