Experience and Training
Colin is a psychoanalyst and Clinic Director of the Other clinic.
He has worked extensively with symptoms relating to anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, addiction, eating ‘disorders’, relationship difficulties, sexual issues and life stagnancy.
Formerly he was Clinic Director of ‘Psychotherapy Dublin’ for just under 6 years. Prior to that he has worked in a variety of environments in both general and specialised fields of treatment. Namely, he has worked within Connolly Hospital, St. Brendan’s Hospital, Stewart’s Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospice, Dublin Institute of Technology and two projects addressing drug addiction.
Before and during training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist Colin also worked as a care assistant at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross, over a period of ten years.
Complimenting his clinical experience is a history of continued professional development. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology he went on to complete a Masters in Addiction Studies and another Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Memberships
Colin is a member of The Association for Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI), the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Psychologists Protection Society (PPS).
Contact:
0871006667
colinmcdonnell@theotherclinic.ie