Deirdre Griffin
Educational Psychologist
& Psychotherapist
I cannot think of anything more satisfying than helping people that really want to understand their experiences better.
Assessments for Children
Working with parents and schools to learn more about how your child learns and how we can help.
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Assessments for Teenagers
Helping your teenager to better understand how they learn, and then finding an approach that works.
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Assessments for Adults
Working with adults that may be struggling in one area or another, finding the right tool to help you.
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Psychotherapy
for all ages
Struggling with a specific issue? Feeling stuck and just need some help? Let me try to help.
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My Approach
My absolute favourite part of being an Educational Psychologist is getting to work with people of all ages and figuring out the exact, targeted support they need to thrive. I’ve learned that you can’t get the best diagnoses or truly helpful follow-up info without a solid foundation, which is why I focus so much on building real, trust-based relationships with young people right from the start.
I love bringing a mix of deep expertise and a warm, down-to-earth approach to the table, making sure everyone I work with feels comfortable and heard. For me, it’s all about connecting with people, uncovering their unique strengths, and doing whatever it takes to help them reach their full potential.
When it comes to my overall approach, I believe improving your well-being is my business.
Reg Ed Psych AFPSI, CPsych AFBPS,
Integrative Psychotherapist MIACP
What clients say...
These reviews can be found on Google under "Deirdre Griffin Psychologist".
"Deirdre is an exceptionally warm child centred psychologist, I would highly recommend her."
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Sarah
"Deirdre offered a great service and was wonderful with my seven-year-old son. I would highly recommend her."
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Keith
"I received an empathetic and comprehensive assessment. Highly recommended!"
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Vimbai
"Deirdre was extremely friendly and put myself and my son at ease from the moment we arrived. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her, to anyone in need of her services."
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Tracy
"Deirdre is great with kids, made us feel very welcome and comfortable, she identified all of my child's weaknesses providing solutions and support. I'd highly recommend her services."
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Maria
"Our son does not like change but during the assessment it was if they knew each other for years. The assessment and facilities are very professional and the report we received was exact and precise."
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Willie
"Our daughter felt at ease straight away and didn’t mind myself and my husband leaving her for a while. We came out of the assessment with so much information and clarity. I would highly recommend Deirdre."
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Michelle H.
"We will always and forever be so grateful to her and her kind, funny caring nature that we HIGHLY recommend Deirdre if you are struggling with any child and need help."
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Fran L.
"Her knowledge is extensive and her reports & recommendations are very detailed but easy for the parent & school to understand for implementation purposes."
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Caroline H.
"I have brought all my children to Deirdre griffen she is excellent kind compassionate and extremely professional I would highly recommend Deirdre."
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Colm
"I met Deirdre yesterday and i was so inpressed with her. Very caring and such a good persona about her, Deirdre made me feel so relaxed and the office was like a healing room that i would go into for reiki."
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Leona
"Deirdre spoke to me and my son about her findings in good detail and made some suggestions about things we could move on right away while waiting for her report. Both my son and I found it a very positive experience."
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Orlagh
"I can fully understand now why Deirdre has so many good reviews. She's wonderful - competent, friendly, connected, knowledgeable - I could go on... Brilliant with the student and the parent."
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Camilla
"There is no one more professional and reassuring than Deirdre. She keeps your child at the centre in such a kind way. She will deliver her general findings so gently to you and your child, same day."
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Aoife
"Oh how our lives changed yesterday, from the moment we met Deirdre we knew we were in good hands. I left my 14 year old son with Deirdre and on returning after his assessment he was a different child."
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Shirley
"I am so glad myself and my son got to meet her,she was amazing my son was so relaxed with her and she made him feel like a champion his confidence Is soaring!!"
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Claire
"Deirdre professionally and compassionately assessed my teen for an additional educational need in Maths.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough."
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Lisa
"Our daughter was struggling in school, as soon as the school received the report, they gave my daughter the extra resource she needed.
The school commented on how detailed the report was."
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Laura
"We recently attended Deirdre for an educational assessment and felt that she was incredibly professional and helpful. She really read the situation perfectly. We were instantly put at ease."
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Gillian
"Deirdre is kind and very understanding and understands the teenage mind so well. She puts them at ease and is so knowedgeable in her expertise. Excellent follow-up also."
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Maeve
"We can’t put to words the positive impact Deirdre has had on our family.
An amazing clinician and an even better person."
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Kritee
"Deirdre was so professional in her work and made myself and my daughter feel so relaxed on such sensitive topics.
I would highly recommend Deirdre to anyone at anytime"
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Alan
"Absolutely amazing. She was fantastic with my son he was so relaxed with her. She was also so quick with the report aswell."
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Stephanie
"Deirdre helped me out alot she was very friendly and easy to communicate with, thanks again Deirdre, 10/10 recommend!!!"
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Nelly
My Office, your Safe Space
While the assessment itself is very important, so too is your comfort.
Many of my clients tell me that it's a really relaxing place to be.
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