Marta O'Connor

Marta O'Connor has a diverse range of work experience in the field of psychology. Marta started their career as an Assistant Psychologist at Regional Specialist Hospital Neuropsychiatric, where they worked with patients on a psychiatric ward. Marta then interned as a Psychologist Intern at AEIPS, where they worked with mentally ill individuals and supported them in their daily tasks. Marta also worked as a Play Therapist at Mental Health Association, creating a safe space for children and adolescents to express their emotions. Marta continued their career as an Assistant Psychologist at Centre of Diagnostic and Therapeutic "PSYCHOMED", conducting interviews and assisting in assessments. Marta then joined Centre for Counselling and Therapy for Addicted People and Their Families as an Assistant Psychologist, followed by roles as a Psychologist at MyMind and Pieta House, providing counseling and therapy services. Marta also worked as a Clinical Manager at MyMind and is currently the Head of Support Services at Fighting Blindness. Marta has extensive experience working in professional and multidisciplinary teams and has a strong background in psychological assessments and diagnosis.

Marta O'Connor has a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology from Uniwersytet Opolski, which they obtained from 2009 to 2012. Marta then pursued a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university, completing it from 2010 to 2015. Marta also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sociotherapy from Uniwersytet Opolski, which they earned between 2013 and 2015. Marta further expanded their education by acquiring a Diploma in Traumatology and PTSD from City Colleges Ireland in 2019. Marta specialized in Couples Therapy by studying at the Gottman Institute from 2017 to 2019. Marta also gained expertise in Group Facilitation Skills through a program at Fusion Training and Development in 2018. Additionally, they enrolled in a Trauma Informed Psychotherapy Practitioner course at The Greenane Centre from 2020 to 2021. Lastly, Marta received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) from EMDR in 2021, further enhancing their skills in psychotherapy.