BIOGRAPHY

Tom Conlon (MSc [Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy], MICP, MBA, Dip. Group Work Practice) is a psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, organisational consultant and group facilitator. Tom’s core skills are in the area of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, group facilitation, coaching, change management, organisational development, career management and psychometric assessment.

Tom Conlon Discusses Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Tom holds an MSc Degree in (clinical) Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from University College Dublin. He is an accredited and full member of the Irish Forum for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI) and is registered as a psychotherapist with the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). He has completed introductory training in CBT and is presently undertaking a Level 9 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at IICP College in Dublin. Tom has a keen interest in eating disorders and has recently completed a CPD Training in Emotional and Binge Eating with Opal Success.
Tom offers appointments in Dublin City Centre, Midleton (Co. Cork) and Cork City, and also works online (via Zoom etc).
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