When your child is struggling, I help you understand what's going on and what will actually help.
Online parent consultations for families anywhere in Ireland. In-person sessions for children and teenagers in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork.
90 minutes · online · €400 · your child doesn't attend
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Chartered Psychologist · 21 years' experience · As featured in Newstalk, the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times · 110K across Instagram and Facebook
What parents come to me about
Parents usually get in touch about:
- Anxiety, worries and OCD
- School refusal and school-related anxiety
- Meltdowns and angry outbursts
- Behaviour, defiance and constant battles
- Sibling rivalry and fighting
- Friendship and social difficulties
- Change, separation or difficult life events
- Sleep difficulties
- Low confidence and self-esteem
- Understanding and supporting your child before or after an ADHD or autism diagnosis
Not sure whether your child needs support, or what to do next? A parent consultation is the place to start.
How I can help
Parent Consultations
Online · 90 minutes · €400 · anywhere in Ireland · for parents of children of all ages
We talk through what's happening in depth and you leave with a practical plan for your child and family. For many parents, this is all they need.
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Child & Teen Psychology
In person in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork · 45 minutes · €200 · ages 5–18
One-to-one psychology support for anxiety, emotions, behaviour and confidence. Every child starts with a parent consultation, so sessions are planned around your child's needs.
Currently taking new referrals.
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Reclaim Parenthood Membership
Online · ongoing support · €29 a month or €261 a year (3 months free) · Cancel anytime
Monthly live Q&A with me and a growing library of 45+ practical masterclasses. For parents who want regular guidance at their own pace.
What happens next
1. Book a parent consultation. It’s online and your child doesn’t attend.
2. Leave with a practical plan. We make sense of what's happening and agree what you can do next.
3. Decide the next step together. That might be putting the plan into practice and booking a follow-up consultation in 4–6 weeks (90 minutes, €400). Or it might be arranging in-person sessions for your child in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork.
Meet Catherine
I've worked with children, teenagers and families for 21 years, and I'm also a mum of five. I know the difference between advice that sounds good and advice that works at 7:45am on a school morning.
My approach is practical, warm and relationship-focused. I help parents make sense of what's happening for their child, understand the psychology behind it, and find realistic ways forward that fit their family.
I believe in playing the long game: supporting your child now while strengthening your relationship, building skills and making family life a little easier along the way.
Common questions
Does my child come to the first appointment?
No. The first appointment is a 90-minute online consultation with you, the parent. This gives us the opportunity to talk openly about your concerns and build a full picture of what's happening.
How much does it cost?
Parent consultation: €400. Follow-up consultation: €400. Child and teen session: €200. Reclaim Parenthood membership: €29 a month or €261 a year (3 months free).
How soon can I get an appointment?
Current availability is shown when you book.
Do I need a GP referral?
No, you can book directly.
Can I claim on health insurance?
Many health insurance plans cover part of the cost of sessions with a Chartered Psychologist. Check your own policy. I provide receipts for every appointment.
Do you assess for ADHD or autism?
I don't carry out diagnostic assessments, but I can help you decide whether one is worth pursuing, and support your child and family before and after a diagnosis.
I’m not in Cork. Can you still help?
Yes. Parent consultations are online and open to families anywhere in Ireland, and the Reclaim Parenthood membership is open to parents anywhere in the world. Child and teen sessions take place in person in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork.
What if I need to cancel?
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 48 hours before the session; after that, the full fee applies.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a 90-minute online parent consultation and leave with a plan for how to help your child.