Allan Clarke
Psychotherapist/ Counsellor/ Speaker
MSc, Bsc (H), MIACP

Allan Clarke PsychotherapistMy 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
  • Empowering Men To Stay Engaged in Therapy
  • 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)
  • Personality Styles in Psychotherapy (With Jonathan Shedler PhD)
  • 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

Allan Clarke MScI 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.