Dr Claire O’Driscoll- Lawrie
Clinical Psychologist
My name is Claire, and I’m a Senior Clinical Psychologist with clinical experience in both the UK and Ireland since 2012. I am committed to helping people make meaningful changes in their lives through effective psychological assessment, formulation and therapy.
Choosing a psychologist can be an overwhelming experience, so I encourage you to explore my website and consider whether my qualifications and services are right for you.
I’m also very happy for you to contact me at claire@beopsychology.com to discuss any specific questions. Read more about me here.
How can I help?
Have you experienced a traumatic event or adverse life experience that is preventing you live the life that you had hoped for?
When we have experienced very challenging situations, we can find that the past keeps invading our present. This might mean that we are thinking or worrying about what happened too often, finding it difficult to relax or experience joy and being overwhelmed by strong emotions or physical sensations.
If you are still living with the psychological consequences of a traumatic experience, psychological therapy can help you regain the control and psychological relief that you deserve.
Find out more about what difficulties I can support you with here.
Psychological Therapy
Support and therapy by a qualified professional are important for people who are still being impacted by trauma. With your input, I will plan and facilitate an individualised evidence-based treatment using Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). As well as being trained in EMDR, I have experienced it myself. Through this therapy, I will help you find relief from your distress and begin to move toward living in line with your values.
It is my hope for you that therapy will help improve other areas of your life. That could mean a better school experience, returning to work, improvements in your relationships with loved ones or the confidence to start something new.
The coping strategies that you will learn in therapy will not only help you manage the distress of the past but will also be important tools to help you face and manage future challenges. Give yourself permission to let go of the past, take back control and prioritise your health and well-being. Find out more about therapy at Beo here.
Need urgent support?
Please be aware I do not offer advice or a crisis service outside our session time. If you are in need of urgent help with your mental health please do the following:
- Call emergency service 112 or 999 to request assistance
- Call GP or psychiatrist or out of hours (KDoc 045 848 701)
- Call a responsible family member or friend
- Go to your nearest A&E department
Other Sources of Help:
- Pieta (suicidal distress) Free 24/7 Crisis helpline: 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444 / www.pieta.ie
- Emotional Support Helpline: Dial 116 123 (from a mobile or fixed phone line)
- Rape Crisis Help and Support: 0800 778 888 /www.rapecrisishelp.ie
- Women’s Aid (domestic/emotional violence or coercion): Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 300 / www.womensaid.ie
- Men’s Aid (domestic/emotional violence or coercion): Confidential National Support Line: 01 554 3811 / www.mensaid.ie
- Transgender Equality Network Ireland & LGBT Helpline: 1890 929 539
- Bodywhys (The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland) Helpline: 012 107 906 / www.bodywhys.ie
- Childline: 1800 666 666
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