Personal Psychotherapy
“My approach to psychotherapy integrates a number of therapeutic approaches, each of which has a different emphasis. My practice is rooted in the belief of the potential in all individuals for healthy development and growth. This humanistic, collaborative approach enables me to provide a professional, supportive service informed by extensive training and experience in providing evidence based psychological therapies.” – Dr Gerardine Curtin
Your Initial Consultation:
Psychological Therapy involves an initial consultation where the nature of the problem is shared and clarified. Background information is obtained and an individualized therapeutic approach is developed collaboratively with each client.
The best possible method to address the problem is selected based on best practice and evidence. This is implemented over time in regular sessions which are usually weekly. This process may include exploration of broader life experiences which impact on the problem with the ultimate aim of alleviating distress, developing insight, enhancing wellbeing and quality of life.
Types of Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a practical and problem-focused approach to understanding problems in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Psychodynamic Therapy is also known as insight oriented therapy. Briefly, a psychodynamic approach enables the client to examine and address the impact of past relationships on current personal and interpersonal difficulties i.e. developing an understanding of our history helps us address difficulties in our present lives.
Interpersonal Therapy focuses on interpersonal relationships and improving communication patterns.
Group Therapy provides psychotherapy treatment in a group format where there is typically one therapist and six to twelve participants.
Psychological Therapy can help with :
- Individual, Interpersonal, Couple & Marital Issues
- Life Changes and Transitions
- Health Related Problem, Cancer, Cardiac, Chronic Fatigue, Fybromyalgia
- Anxiety: Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, O.C.D.
- Mood Difficulties: Depression, Post Natal Depression
- Grief, Bereavement or Major Losses
- Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Eating Disorders: Severe Overweight, Anorexia, Bulimia
- Low self-esteem
- Anger Management
- Chronic Pain and Fatigue
- Stress, Worry, Sadness
- Critical Incident Stress Management, Acute Stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Online Psychotherapy
Online therapy has started to become more widely available and more extensively researched world-wide. Recent evidence demonstrates the positive benefits of providing therapy online.
Access to therapy online
Therapy sessions are similar in many ways to office based appointments. You will receive a link via email or text to use at your appointment time. You can log onto the secure and reliable Doxy telemedicine service which is simple and easy to use.
There is no need to download software or create an account. No information is recorded or retained your sessions are anonymous, and none of your information is stored. The system is GDPR, HIPAAA & HITECH compliant.
If you have any queries in relation to the online/digital service or the information leaflet below please feel free to contact me by phone.
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Medico Legal Assessment
Dr. Gerardine Curtin provides specialist Medico-Legal Assessment services in personal injury and criminal proceedings; including the following areas:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Reports
- Victim Impact Reports
- Psychological Impact Associated With Occupational Accidents
- Road Traffic / Moving Vehicle Accidents
- Victims Of Abuse – Institutional, Clerical, Sexual, Physical And Emotional
- Domestic Violence
- Victim Of Assaults – Violent And Sexual
Dr Curtin undertakes to offer a timely response in assessment and reporting arrangements.
Clinical Consultation
Clinical consultation and supervision provides a reflective space for practitioners of all disciplines to consider professional issues in their clinical and organizational work. Clinical supervision is recognized as an essential adjunct to clinical practice ensuring the health and well being of the practitioner, promoting learning and safeguarding the client.
Gerardine has provided clinical and managerial supervision to clinical psychologists and psychotherapists at all stages of development – trainees, practitioners and managers.
Allied and other health care professionals engaged in clinical work also benefit from this service.
Gerardine is accredited by IAHIP for supervision of training and practicing psychotherapists.
