Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuropsychology Services in Ireland
Dr Orlagh Keating
Senior Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons), MSc, DClinPsy, PGDip
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Specialities
Child Neuropsychology
Children with Complex Disabilities
Haematology and Oncology
Mental Health (Child and Adult)
Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Paediatric Psychology
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Neuropsychological Assessment
Trauma-Focused CBT
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Location
Republic of Ireland
Remote (on-line)
A Bit About Me
Dr Keating is a highly qualified Clinical Psychologist with a specialisation in paediatric neuropsychology. As an associate with NeuroKids, she brings extensive experience in neurorehabilitation, supporting children and young people with neurological conditions, neurodevelopmental challenges, and acquired brain injuries. Dr Keating is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, helping clients and their families navigate complex rehabilitation journeys.
Dr Keating’s expertise includes conducting neuropsychological assessments, formulating individualised care plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Her therapeutic approaches draw from frameworks such as Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), ensuring tailored and effective care. Dr Keating brings extensive expertise in conducting diagnostic assessments, including being ADOS-trained for evaluating social communication disorders. She is particularly skilled in addressing the psychological and cognitive challenges associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired injuries. Dr Keating aims to provide innovative, evidence-based support to children and their families, fostering resilience and recovery.
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In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Keating has held senior roles across leading healthcare organisations, including NHS Forth Valley and NHS Lothian. She has worked in paediatric neuropsychology teams supporting children in haematology-oncology and general neuropsychology services, as well as in a paediatric psychology role in intensive care with children and families. Her collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams ensures holistic, family-centered support for each child
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Dr Keating holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology from University College London. Her academic achievements, coupled with her research contributions on neurorehabilitation and developmental psychology, highlight her commitment to advancing the field.
Neuropsychology Services
Our specialist team is neuropsychology led, with clinical and educational psychologists working collaboratively to support the cognitive, emotional, behavioural, social, and educational needs of children and young people. We work closely with case managers to ensure interventions align with rehabilitation goals and support therapeutic and legal processes.
We support children’s mental health needs with evidence-based approaches like cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), systemic therapy and trauma-focused interventions. Therapeutic provision is goal focused to promote well-being and empower children and families to manage challenges effectively.
Through assessments and tailored interventions, we support children and young people to manage educational challenges, develop skills and achieve their full potential. We work with families and educational professionals to foster positive relationships and promote inclusive practices.
We conduct in-depth assessments to identify cognitive strengths and challenges, providing information to inform interventions and rehabilitation. Assessments address needs such as behaviour, learning, memory, attention, executive functioning, and social-emotional regulation.
We specialise in working in the medico-legal setting providing expert witness neuropsychology and educational psychology assessments. delivering comprehensive evaluations, impartial reports, and tailored rehabilitation recommendations. We assist both Claimants and Defendants, providing unbiased opinions to inform legal proceedings.
At NeuroKids, we offer exceptional care and support for children and young people, with services tailored to their therapeutic and medico-legal needs through a comprehensive, development-focused approach. We pride ourselves on offering:
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Specialist Leadership​
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Highly Qualified Practitioners​
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Child-Centred & Needs-Led Approach ​​
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Comprehensive Medico-Legal Expertise​
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Collaborative Care​
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Transparent & Measurable Outcomes
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Liaison & Support