Dr Shaun Sweeney is a Clinical Psychologist and Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. He has several years of experience of working with a range of different people, across a range of different ages and backgrounds, including young people, adults, asylum seekers and individuals with intellectual disabilities, and is currently working with adults in a primary care setting. He has a genuine interest in working collaboratively and compassionately with individuals in order to develop trusting relationships

Shaun first earned his Bachelor of Arts in the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), before completing his Psychology degree in Dublin Business School (DBS). Following this, he moved to Scotland and completed an MSc in the University of Edinburgh. Shaun then worked in Edinburgh for several years as a support worker and assistant psychologist with young adults and adults with acquired brain injuries, before returning home to Ireland to gain his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Trinity College Dublin  

Over the course of this time, Shaun has gained valuable experience working with people experiencing a range of different psychological difficulties. He has a particular interest in working with trauma and always tries to meet each client where they at, in order to foster a space that feels comfortable, safe and accepting. His therapeutic approach is grounded in a person-centred way that encourages empathy and respect when exploring an individual’s Autistic/ADHD identity. Shaun feels it is a privilege to have the opportunity to support individuals in their Autistic/ADHD identification process and as such, he is committed to the neurodiversity-affirmative approach delivered by The Adult Autism Practice and strongly supports empowering and recognizing individuals’ strengths and differences.