Our Team
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Dr. Katarina Krausova C. Psychol., Ps.S.I
We are fortunate here at the clinic to have Chartered Counselling Psychologist Dr. Katarina Krausova as part of our team. She comes to us as a Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Her treatment approach is Pluralistic. Pluralism accommodates each client’s individual cultural and religious background. It uses, where appropriate, a range of therapy models, including CBT, gestalt, psycho-dynamics, and choice therapy. Katarina speaks fluent English, Slovak and Czech. She also has a strong conversational understanding of Spanish and French.
In addition to her work with adults she is a qualified Play therapist and so we are also happy to accommodate children and young adults (age range 8 yrs to 17 yrs.) . Dr Krausova is also running our ASD diagnostic service here at the clinic which caters to both children and adults patients.
Sample of Client feedback :
“Katerina was a wonderful therapist. I found her very insightful and gentle, and easy to talk to, and she was able to help me approach problems from a new and insightful viewpoint.
She was able to gently suggest that anything was open to discussion, and within 2 or 3 sessions, I felt like I was starting to be able to approach my anxiety from a practical viewpoint.
I saw real results when she took me through the possible causes and solutions to my problems. She is a very gentle and kind person, and I found her easy to open up to and talk to. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone for CBT.”……. C.M, Dublin. (Review is email verified)
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Zak Powers, BSc (Hons) MIACP
Is Clinical Director at Bergin Psychological Services. He has been serving the mental health needs of people for the last 25 years. He is a graduate of Middlesex University London and PCI College Dublin.
He is fully accredited with the IACP (Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). He has extensive experience in private and public health care systems and has built a strong working relationship with GP’s and Psychiatrists around Ireland.
Zak oversees all client work at the clinic. He has worked with world sporting champions in their particular fields of sport, and he continues to provide Psycho-educational programs to organisations and companies on topics such as CBT, Adult ADHD, Stress Management, Depression, and building Self-esteem. His work is supervised, and through his ongoing professional learning, he continues to grow as a Psychotherapist.
Sample of client feedback:
“This clinic is an excellent alternative to the public route if you are in a position to do this. The process is very timely and I personally within three weeks had a diagnosis and treatment initiated . Zak has an in-depth knowledge of ADHD and has an excellent way of interpreting what I was saying even when I was not sure how to articulate it…… I highly recommend this clinic, Zak is very easy to talk to and will help you feel at ease throughout the whole process!” … Helena, Dublin Oct 2023.
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Alan Kavanagh BA (Hons), MIACP
Alan is one of our senior member’s and brings many years of experience as a fully qualified Psychotherapist. He is deeply passionate about helping individuals improve their mental well-being and empowering them to overcome obstacles and live fulfilling lives.
Alan is an integrative psychotherapist, meaning that he will use elements from different counselling approaches (such as Cognitive Behavioural and Rational Emotive therapy ) to make your therapy unique to you and your particular circumstances. He works one-on-one with both younger and older adults and helps facilitate the journey of healing from trauma and other life challenges.
Alan also has extensive experience working as a school Counsellor and couples therapy. He is also the proud recipient of an IACP award for his contribution to men’s mental health (2025),.
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Mr John Mcateer , CORU Reg SW063210
John brings to the clinic extensive 20 years of experience in working both in Ireland and the United States as a Psychotherapist. He is also a registered social worker and is a full accredited member of CORU ( Health and Social Care Professionals Council).
He brings a dynamic and energetic approach to Neurodevelopemental Psychotherapy and he Team leads our ADHD drug-free program. He also has extensive experience working with individuals and families in Addiction and trauma recovery.
His grounded and warm approach to his clients makes him a highly successful helper in his ability to motivate and encourage people to grow and thrive.
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Sinéad Coughlan (Occupational Therapist ) M.Sc.SLP-CCC, CORU
Sinéad is a registered member of CORU and a member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)
With over 20 years of experience, She has developed extensive expertise supporting children, young people, and adults with a wide range of communication needs. Her work across diverse settings has strengthened her skills in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers and ANAs. She especially values the many opportunities she has had to work alongside autistic individuals, their families, and support networks to enhance communication and promote meaningful connections.
Sinéad has been an integral member of many assessment teams over the years and we are delighted to have such an experienced OT on our team.
Sinéad has dedicated much of her continuous learning to becoming a more neurodiverse affirming therapist by tuning into the autistic people’s voices and their experiences, alongside the completion of many courses in this area.
She brings fresh insight and energy to working with Children with Neurodisabilities.
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Catherine Finlay, BA (Hons) MIACP
Catherine Finley is an IACP-accredited Psychotherapist with over ten years of clinical experience supporting adults, adolescents, and children across a broad range of emotional challenges. With her deeply compassionate style, she offers both adults and children a safe and learning environment to take on life's anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, and crisis intervention.
As an integrative Psychotherapist, Catherine recognises that every individual brings a unique life story, and rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, she tailors her work to the specific needs of each client, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic perspectives.
Catherine has a particular interest in family systems and relational dynamics, helping clients and their families gain insight into the influences that have shaped their sense of self.
“A fantastic listener, non judgemental. Personally the best counselling I have experienced. I recommend 100%., I was put as ease straight away “ …J.D
“Catherine is attentive and so very knowledgeable and personable. I can be free and my true self here.”