Dr. Alisha Walker , D.Clin.Psych (Ireland)

I am a Clinical Psychologist from the Republic of Ireland, which is where I completed my doctoral training. Working in public health services in Ireland as well as in private practice, my clinical experience has involved working with diverse client presentations, primarily from a biopsychosocial perspective. This has equipped me to work with individuals across the lifespan presenting with a range of biological, systemic, behavioural and emotional difficulties. 

I have extensive experience working with adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families. This fulfilling work has included in depth neuropsychological assessment, behavioural and therapeutic intervention, and neurorehabilitation in residential, community and hospital settings. 

In my therapy work with community mental health teams, hospital teams, private practice and disability services, I have had the privilege in gaining over eight years of experience in providing psychological support, assessment and intervention to adults and families. 

Neurodiversity is also a particular interest of mine, and I offer consultation and best practice assessments to explore autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adults, as well as systemic support in the context of ASD. 

Therapeutically, I adopt an integrative, person-centred approach to provide the most appropriate intervention to respond to individual client needs and unique backgrounds. I have completed clinical training in a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy. I also strongly value the benefits of relational therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy in my practice. 

Providing an empathic, collaborative and non-judgemental space for people to share and explore their difficulties is a key component I emphasise in developing a positive therapeutic relationship with my clients.

Works with Clients:
Adolescents (16 yrs+), Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy

• Psychometric Assessment

• Parent Intake

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Systemic Therapy
• Integrative Therapy

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns: 

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Low mood or depression

• Personal growth and self-improvement

• Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)

Specific Concerns: 

• Obsessive, repetitive and ritualistic thinking and behaviour

• Situation-specific fear and phobias

• Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others

• Sexuality and gender identity

Relationship Concerns: 

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships

• High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship

• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns

• Family and family relationship concerns

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Qualifications & Memberships

• BSc (Honours) Social Psychology, University of Ulster (Northern Ireland)
• Diploma of Industrial Studies (DIS), University of Ulster (Northern Ireland)
• MSc Applied Psychology, University of Ulster (Northern Ireland)
• PG Dip Systemic Psychotherapy, University College Dublin / Mater Misericordiae Hospital (Ireland)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, DClin Psych, Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
• Member of The Compassionate Mind Foundation
• Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), C.Psychol. PsSI (PSI)
• Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), CPsychol (BPS)
• Registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)