Micheal

Mr Micheal O'Rourke

Chartered Psychologist

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life? Do you find it challenging to balance work, relationships, and your own well-being? As a dedicated psychologist, I understand the unique challenges that people face today and, you are not alone.

About Me

I offer a supportive space to explore these pressures and help you navigate the complexities of modern living. We can work together to understand what feels overwhelming. My aim is to help you develop practical strategies to restore balance and cultivate your well-being. My approach is collaborative, focusing on tailored insights and tools you can integrate into your daily life. If you're seeking clarity and sustainable ways to manage life's demands, I am here to guide you.

Approach

Often the first step is to slow the rush and map how daily pressures and urges show up for you, naming patterns without judgment so change feels manageable. Sessions in Dundalk or online in English are practical and paced to suit busy lives, mixing shorter focused tasks with quieter reflective moments between meetings. I invite small experiments, values-led choices and simple skill practice to reduce avoidance, manage cravings and ease burnout. People balancing work, relationships and recovery tend to find this steady, practical rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications


University of Ulster, Coleraine

Registrations


Psychological Society of Ireland

Chartered Psychologist

College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

University of Hertfordshire/British Psychological Society

Chartered Psychologist CPsychol.

Service Area


Online from Ireland

In-person & Online

Louth

Dundalk, Ireland

Ireland