Iain

Dr Iain Mays

Clinical Psychologist

“I offer a therapeutic space centred around trust, confidentiality and empathy; no pressure, no judgement, just a supportive place to explore and work through things. I use techniques from a number of models such as CBT, ACT, MBSR and Distress Tolerance.”

About Me

If you are seeking a confidential space to truly be yourself, I offer a non-judgmental environment. I support individuals navigating life's challenges, helping you make sense of difficult emotions. We can explore practical ways forward, using techniques like Distress Tolerance to build resilience. My aim is for you to feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools for lasting change.

Approach

We begin by listening to what matters most to you, then shape each session around short-term steps and gentle inquiry so you can try things out between meetings. Sessions are available in Cork and online, in English, and are paced to suit adolescents, adults and parents. You can expect practical experiments, short grounding exercises and values-based choices between sessions, with simple tracking of progress and coping skills for stressful moments. This way of working often helps people facing transitions, persistent worry, grief or long-term health challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

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.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychological Society of Ireland

Qualifications

University of Galway

Service Areas

McHugh House Counselling Rooms

In-person & Online

Cork City

Cork, County Cork

Ireland

Cork City, Cork, Ireland