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Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness based CBT
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
For over 20 years I have been working with psychosomatic and mental health presentations and have been able to acquire a depth of understanding and skill in the treatment of a wide range of neurotic disorders and other difficulties that can affect wellbeing and functioning in a person’s personal and/or working life.
I have been working in different environments including rehabilitation and treatment of clients with psychosomatic and mental health difficulties and have experience in assessment, diagnosis, formulation, treatment, multi-disciplinary work, teaching/training of other health professionals, supervision and therapeutic work with individuals, couples and groups. I am working in private practice and the NHS.
I use a variety of techniques in order to achieve optimal results for the individual client using psychological formulation as a foundation from which to target tailored interventions using a wide range of contemporary and evidence based techniques.
I try to work closely together with the client to find out what individual goals someone wishes to achieve. The approach can be described as person centred in nature, whereby collaborative and proactive, explorative and solution-focused.
Areas of interest
Psychological assessment and therapy for a range of problems including: Abuse; Anxiety disorders; Health anxiety; Panic; Phobia; Social anxiety; Obsessive compulsive disorders; Low mood & depression; PTSD; Eating disorders; Work-related problems; Pain management; Stress management; Relationship problems; Psychosomatic problems; Coping with health problems; Identity problems; Self-esteem issues; Shyness; Self-confidence and self-assertiveness problems; Loss and bereavement; Emotional and behavioural problems; Anger management.
This is not an exhaustive list and if you have any questions or are uncertain whether therapy might be of help please feel free to get in touch either by phone (0161 799 2323) or e-mail (info@irismccarthy.com) to discuss.
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Cardiac conditions
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynaecological disorders
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Oncology
- Pain management
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Physical disability
About me
Research interests
Research in the area of self-harm in children & adolescents (2006; publication)
Research in the area of gender specific acculturation beliefs and affects (1996)
The body as a symbol. Dance therapy - considerations from a depth-psychology perspective (1994)
Research in the area of children's behaviour in a Snoezelen-centre (1992)
(Additional) Languages spoken
My outcomes
Outcomes (self-reported)
Before & after self-report scales used as a measure for change showed overall positive results.
Most clients felt that they have achieved a greater understanding, felt more able to cope and deal with their difficulties, distress had reduced and the level of functioning and extend to which they felt able to participate in life had increased.
'I feel as though I am ready to move forward in a positive way'
'.. issues don't affect my quality of life any longer'
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Certificate 'Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology' ('Chartered Clinical Psychologist')
BPS 2005
- BABCP Accreditation as 'Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist'
BABCP 2003
- BPS Registration as 'Chartered Counselling Psychologist'
BPS 2003
- 'Approbation'/Practising Certificate 'Psychological Psychotherapist'
Examinations Office Hannover 1999
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Behavioural Therapy / Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy as Individual and Group Treatment, including relaxation and imaginative techniques
CBT Training Institue Bad Pyrmont 2000
- Training course in Client Centered Therapy
GWG 1997
- Certificate of Permission of Healing in Psychotherapy
Department for Public and Trade, Osnabrueck 1996
- Clinical Psychology Degree
University Osnabrueck 1996
- Nursing assistance qualification
German Red Cross 1991
- Accreditation DBT Therapist
SfDBT 2024
- Accreditation EMDR Practitioner
EMDR Europe 2024
Additional training
- Advanced Teacher Training for Mindfulness based Approaches - Level 2
Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor 2007
- Engagement in continuous professional development and attendance at training courses e.g. ACT, Schema therapy, DBT, MBCT/Mindfulness, Compassion focused therapy etc.
continuous cpd with e.g. BABCP, SfDBT, EMDR UK etc. 2013
- EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy
EMDR WORKS 2019
- ACT & MBCT development course
Sheffield Health & Social Care 2019
- Level 1 Child & Adolescent EMDR Training
EMDR Europe 2021
- PGDip DBT 2021 - 2023
University Bangor 2023
- Level 2 Child & Adolescent EMDR Training
EMDR Europe 2022
Details of entry to specialist register
- Practitioner Psychologist, Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
, 2009
Affiliations / memberships
Since 2002 Member of BPS; since 2003 BPS Registration as 'Chartered Psychologist' (CPsychol), full member of Division of Counselling Psychology (BPS); since 2003 membership with BABCP (Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist); since 2005 full member of Division of Clinical Psychology (BPS); since 2009 fully registered with HCPC (Practitioner Psychologist). Since 2024 accredited member of EMDR UK; since 2024 accredited member of SfDBT.
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 5 Bleasefell Chase Worsley MANCHESTER M28 1UZ
- Monday
- 09:30
- 19:30
- 0161 799 2323
- 5 Bleasefell Chase Worsley MANCHESTER M28 1UZ
- Friday
- 09:30
- 19:30
- 0161 799 2323
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.