Dr. Grace O'Malley

My approach to psychological intervention is integrative, meaning that I draw from a range of schools of thought. I have formal training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave variants thereof, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy and mindfulness. I have a particular interest in process work, which draws on observations of patterns you and I may share on your day-to-day experiences and behaviours (including within the session). Lastly, I am a firm believer that knowledge is power, so psychoeducation is a hallmark of my work as and when needed in the context of working with the topics individuals bring into the therapy room.

2020 - Present: Part-time Clinical Psychologist on Pediatric Oncology Unit, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin 2017 - Present: Part-time Research Associate at the Medical School Brandenburg, Theodor Fontane. 2016 - 2017: Clinical Psychologist, Brothers of Charity Services, Ireland 2013 - 2016: Clinical Psychologist in Training on placement in various clinical settings in Ireland and Germany; e.g., Psychiatrische Institutsambulanz, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin; Cluain Mhuire Community Adult Mental Health Services, Dublin; St. John of God’s Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin; Brothers of Charity Services for adults with intellectual disabilities and children with developmental delays (Early Intervention); Health Service Executive Dublin North City and County Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS); North Cork Child and Family Primary Care Psychology, Cork, Ireland 2012 - 2013: Assistant Psychologist in Psycho-Oncology Department, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland 2011 - 2012: Assistant Psychologist at ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Now Ireland, Dublin, Ireland 2010-2011: Research Intern - later Research Assistant - at the Affect Across the Lifespan Small Research Group, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany

2021 Approbation as a Psychologische Psychotherapeutin granted by recognition by LaGeSo Berlin, Germany 2013-2016 Doctor of Psychological Science (D.Psych.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland 2011-2012 Masters of Psychological Science (M.Psych.Sc.), University College Dublin, Ireland 2006-2010 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A. International with German), University College Dublin, Ireland (with one year Erasmus study at the Freie Universität of Berlin, Germany)