Dr Benita Battiss

Chartered Psychologist

“I am a chartered psychologist offering in-person and online evidence-based therapy and assessments to adults. Services offered: a) Counselling; b) Assessments (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Cognitive, and Personality); c) Consulting”

About Me

I offer a clear, evidence-based path to understanding yourself. For adults, I provide support through Counseling or specific assessments for ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. My focus is on gaining clarity. We will explore your unique experiences and develop practical strategies together. This allows you to move forward with confidence and a clearer sense of direction.

Approach

To build on that clarity, I focus each session on small, practical steps that feel manageable and relevant to your day-to-day life. In my Galway clinic or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are paced to your needs—structured, yet flexible—and often blend focused assessment tasks with brief reflective exercises. Between meetings I may suggest short, measurable activities or mindfulness practices to test what helps and what doesn’t. This way of working suits adults seeking clear, usable approaches to anxiety, attention differences, mood or memory concerns.

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Basic Information

Galway, Ireland

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Alzheimer's / Dementia
A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
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Psychosis
A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.
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