NCSE-approved educational psychologists

The Department of Education and National Council for Special Education have published their list of approved psychologists for this school year (SCPA Panel 2024/25). Parents seeking a private educational assessment for their child can contact one of these professionals to seek further information, including time-line and cost

Assessment of Need

Parents seeking a multi-disciplinary assessment, generally including psychologist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist, can apply via the Assessment of Need process. This assessment is free but takes considerable time, given public waiting lists.

Community Counselling

Village Counselling Service is a low-cost counselling option for people of all ages, including children, based in Killinarden.

Drop-in advice clinic with Psychologist

The HSE run a parent advice drop-in clinic once a month, where parents can seek advice from a clinical psychologist, without bringing their child with them. The HSE run a similar clinic with an Occupational Therapist also. The HSE have some lovely advice/guidance leaflets too - worth checking out!

St. Kevin's Family Resource Centre

St. Kevin's Family Resource Centre provide activities, counselling and classes for all the family.