Contact / directions & resources

My office is a short walk from the centre of Kilkenny City. It is close to Kilkenny train station, and it is on the KK2 bus route. There is free parking available. The office is on the first floor above the Tomás Keogh Pharmacy, and it is accessible by a lift. Payment for appointments is by cash or card, and receipts are available for health insurance reimbursement.

Resources:

It is very common for people to seek assistance on the internet when we feel confused or distressed or overwhelmed. There are some wonderful resources on the internet, however there is also a huge amount of misinformation, and some of that may be very harmful. It is very important that if we are seeking advice or support, that we can trust the source of that advice or support. 

These are some external resources which I have no connection to, but which are regarded as trustworthy and reliable. There are many more helpful resources available - this is just a small sample.

• The Health Service Executive, (HSE - Irish Health Authority) mental health resources - Mental health
• The National Health Service (NHS, UK) mental health resources - Mental health - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health 
• Recallify is a mobile device app that has been developed by psychologists and has been shown to be helpful in managing conditions that impact on memory and concentration - ADHD for example. - https://recallify.app/ 
• Headspace is a mobile phone app that provides resources to help manage stress and anxiety - https://www.headspace.com/ 
• Hearing Voices Network provides support to those who struggle with hearing voices - https://hearingvoicesnetworkireland.ie/ 
• Bodywhys is a national organisation that helps those experiencing eating disorders, and their families -https://www.bodywhys.ie/ 
• Jigsaw is the national centre for youth mental health in Ireland - www.jigsaw.ie/ 
• Belong To, is the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation in Ireland offering youth services, advocacy and education to LGBTQ+ children and young people: https://www.belongto.org/ 
• Campaign to End Loneliness. Loneliness is a problem that effects many people worldwide. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds and touches the lives of millions. It causes real emotional pain and can impact our physical and mental health. This organisation, which is based in the UK, offers advice and support to tackle loneliness: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/