Dr. Katie Baird is a
practising compassion focused therapist, and the founder of the Irish
Centre for Compassion Focused Therapy (ICCFT). Katie is a counselling
psychologist with over 30 years experience working with young people and
adults. Katie trained in the U.S. and has worked in mental health care
and academic settings in Ireland for more than 20 years.
Katie is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), and is a member of PSI's Division of Psychologists Specialising in
Psychotherapy. She holds a doctorate degree in counselling psychology, a
master's degree in professional counselling, and an undergraduate
degree in psychology. She has also completed advanced clinical training
in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with Professor Paul Gilbert.
Katie's enthusiasm
for and commitment to compassion and CFT, and the wish to bring CFT to
more people in Ireland, were the inspiration for the establishment of the
ICCFT. Katie believes that each individual's life has meaning, and she works to bring warmth, encouragement, and honesty to her therapeutic relationships. Katie accepts referrals from professionals and you can also self refer.
Katie is accepting new clients. If you would like to join the waiting list for therapy with Katie, please email her at katie@iccft.com or call her at 085 721 6957. You will be offered an initial meeting to discuss your needs and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you have about CFT or Katie's training and approach to therapy.
