Allan Clarke
Psychotherapist/ Counsellor/ Speaker
MSc, Bsc (H), MIACP
My name is Allan Clarke MSc, BSc (H) and I am the proprietor of Kildare Psychotherapy & Counselling. On top of maintaining a full time private practice, I am frequently invited to design or facilitate workshops for various groups.
I hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (BSc H) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the University of Middlesex, London; a Diploma from PCI College and a Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness as well as Narrative Therapy.
My MSc research dissertation was The Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (Video Game Addiction) in Irish Adolescents.
I have also completed extensive further training related to the psychotherapy field.
Additional Training
On top of my MSc & BSc (H) degrees, I also undertake additional training every year. Below is just some of the additional training I have undertaken:
- A Year of Polyvagal Theory (with Deb Dana)
- Anxiety in Childhood and Adolescence
- Art Therapy
- Attachment & Enactment in Psychotherapy (with Dr. David Wallin)
- Body Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Narrative Therapy
- Certificate in Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness
- Exploring & Owning Your Own Power & Authority
- Freedom, Choice, Death & Meaning: Exploring Existentialism
- Intensive Gestalt Training
- Know Your Mind – A Buddhist Approach
- Master Class. Dreams in Counselling & Psychotherapy: A Person Centred Approach
- Neural Integration as a Pathway to Resilience and Well-Being (With Dr. Dan Siegel)
- Psychology of the Body: Character Structures
- Positive Psychology, University of North Carolina.
- Sexuality, The Body & Body Image
- The Science of Happiness (University of California – Berkeley)
- The Neurobiology of Attachment
- Transforming Anger: A Buddhist Approach
- Trauma & Inflammation (Arizona Trauma Institute)
- Trauma, The Brain & Biology: Foundations & Treatment of Trauma (With Bessel Van Der Kolk)
- Working With Core Beliefs of “Never Good Enough”
- Working With The Fragmented Selves Of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation (With Dr Janina Fisher)
- Working With The Pain Of Abandonment
My Approach
I believe no two clients are the same, and thus as a counsellor I utilise an integrative approach, which is how I believe I can be of the most assistance. My two main approaches are Humanistic (Person Centred) & Psychodynamic.
I also utilise:
- Art Therapy
- Buddhist Psychology
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Choice Theory
- Dream Interpretation
- Existentialism
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)
- Mindfulness
- REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy)
- Sandplay Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
I understand counselling can be a daunting experience but I believe it is my responsibility to help you feel as much at ease as possible. As a fully qualified and insured counsellor/ psychotherapist I believe in practicing ethically and being transparent, therefore if I can answer any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
MIACP
I am a fully accredited member of the IACP (Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and adhere to their Code of Ethics & Practice.