Carla

Dr Carla Dukas

Clinical Psychologist

I aim to provide a warm and stimulating therapeutic space which facilitates new thoughts, actions, and a greater quality of life.

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About Me

I offer a warm, stimulating space for you to explore your experiences. We will work together to uncover new perspectives and practical ways forward. My aim is to help you foster fresh thoughts and actions. This approach supports individuals seeking clarity and a greater sense of well-being. You can expect to develop tangible insights that improve your daily life.

Approach

Therapy here emphasises gentle momentum toward clearer thinking and practical change, using attentive listening and structured reflection to untangle patterns that feel stuck. From my Kildare consulting room or through secure online sessions in English, we pace work to suit you, combining focused assessment, collaborative planning and small experiments between appointments to test what helps. Sessions are straightforward and responsive, balancing emotional work with everyday problem-solving. People seeking clarity around anxiety, mood or parenting often find this steady, practical style helpful.
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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • 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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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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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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

Registrations


Health Professions Council of Namibia

Psychologist

Psychological Society of Ireland

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Carlow

In-person & Online

Carlow, County Carlow

Ireland