Our story and commitment to care

We are dedicated to providing compassionate and expert assessments and promote mental health in Ireland. Learn more about what drives us and how we can support you.

Our inspiration: transforming lives

Led by Paula Marin, we are proud to serve the Dublin community with comprehensive assessments and tailored support that inspires confidence, promotes well-being, and fosters growth.

We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference for every individual and family who turns to us.

 

 

 Receiving a diagnosis can help provide a clearer understanding of a person’s difficulties, strengths, and needs.  For many individuals and families, it can bring relief, validation, and a better sense of direction moving forward.

 

 

Our guiding principles

Our team's practice is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to feel understood, valued, and equipped to thrive in all areas of life, powered by these core values:

  • Compassion: Putting the individual’s needs at the heart of everything we do.
  • Expertise: Providing the highest standard of care through ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Inclusivity: Celebrating neurodiversity and fostering an environment where everyone feels seen and valued.
  • Integrity: Delivering care that is transparent, ethical, and always in the best interest of our clients.

Our Team

Paula Marin

Paula Marin is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a fully accredited member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), with over 20 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of clinical settings.

She graduated in Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil, and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical and Psychoanalytic Psychopathology from the Sorbonne University in Paris.Paula is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Special Interest Group in Autism and is committed to ongoing professional development, and evidence-based practice.

Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals experiencing a broad range of emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental difficulties. Her areas of expertise include autism assessments, trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders, and psychological interventions for children, adolescents, and adults. Paula's approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual's unique strengths, needs, and goals.

Clinical Psychologist 

PSI: M15061C

Michael Gerard O'Brien

Michael is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT), having earned my BScOT degree from University College Cork in 2010. Over the course of seven years, he gained valuable experience working as an Occupational Therapist in various settings in London, including Neurological rehabilitation and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

In 2015, Michael furthered his expertise by obtaining a Masters in Sports Therapy from London Metropolitan University. Seeking additional challenges and experiences, he relocated to New Zealand and Australia in 2017, where he spent three years honing my skills in areas such as Concussion Rehab, Vocational Rehab, and Paediatrics.

His approach involves specialised training and extensive experience in utilising assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs. Michael is an invaluable member of the multidisciplinary clinic team, contributing significantly to autism diagnosis.

He specialises in developmental delay, upper limb rehabilitation, feeding difficulties, developmental coordination disorders, autism, and sensory processing challenges.

Occupational Therapist

Our Policies

 

Child Safeguarding Policy

Where clinicians are mandated persons under the Children First Act 2015, they have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns to Tusla – Child and Family Agency - when the concern reaches the statutory threshold for a mandated report. All safeguarding concerns are assessed in accordance with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) and the requirements of the Children First Act 2015.

Our safeguarding practice is informed by current Irish legislation, national guidance, and recognised standards, including:

  • Children First Act 2015

  • Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017)

  • Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice (Tusla)

  • National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children (HIQA)

  • HSE Clinical Governance

  • Any subsequent updates to Irish child protection legislation and guidance.

 

Data Protection and Record Retention

Client records are stored securely, with access restricted to authorised personnel only.

  • Paper records are stored securely and retained for seven (7) years following the completion of the assessment or clinical service, unless a longer retention period is required by law or professional guidance. At the end of the retention period, records will be securely destroyed.

  • Electronic records are stored using secure, password-protected systems and retained for ten (10) years following the completion of the assessment or clinical service, after which they will be permanently and securely deleted in accordance with our data retention policy.

If you decide to withdraw from the assessment process before it is completed, we will review the personal data we hold and retain only the information that we are legally or professionally required to keep. Any personal data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected will be securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and our record retention policy.