Hello, I'm Rita
I believe psychology should make sense in real life.
I'm a Health Psychology Practitioner based in Dublin, supporting people with stress and emotional wellbeing, healthier behaviour change, and the everyday challenges of living with a health condition.
My approach is warm, practical and evidence-based, while always taking into account what feels realistic and meaningful for you.
Why health psychology?
Most of us already know many of the things that are good for us - manage stress, sleep better, move more, set boundaries, make time to recover.
But knowing what to do and being able to make it happen are two different things.
Think about a personal trainer. You probably already know exercise is good for you. But knowing that doesn't necessarily make it easy to start, stay motivated or know what approach will work for you.
Health psychology works on a similar principle - but goes deeper than simply helping you follow a plan.
We look at what's happening underneath: your thoughts, emotions, habits, stress, physical health and everyday circumstances. By understanding what might be getting in the way, we can find practical ways forward that make sense for you and are realistic enough to last.
My background
I hold a BA (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology, with a strong academic grounding in behaviour change, stress, emotional wellbeing and the psychological aspects of physical health.
I also spent many years working in community and non-profit settings, supporting people through different life challenges. Those experiences have strongly shaped the way I work today.
I'm also a mother of two, so I understand personally that time, energy and responsibilities don't always leave much space for ourselves.
“Small steps leave the biggest footprints.”
Rita · Health Psychology, MSc
I believe meaningful change doesn't have to start with a complete overhaul. Small, realistic changes that can become part of everyday life often take us much further than big changes we can't sustain.
What you can expect from me
Evidence-based
Psychological research translated into practical support that makes sense in everyday life.
Realistic
We work with your actual circumstances - your health, energy, responsibilities and priorities - not an idealised version of them.
Collaborative
You know your life. I bring psychological knowledge, guidance and a different perspective. We work together.
Warm & Non-Judgemental
You don't need to have everything figured out before you come. We start with where you are and take it from there.