Yifa McDonald

M.Sc.Psychotherapy; M.APPI; Reg.ICP, H.Dip. Psychotherapeutic Studies, Cert. Therapeutic Play Skills, Cert. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cert. Couples Counselling
Experience and Training
Yifa is a fully accredited psychoanalytic psychotherapist/psychoanalyst and a member of APPI – Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland, with many years’ clinical experience.
“As a psychotherapist I possess the skills and the knowledge which are essential for working with people in a therapeutic setting. I aspire to help you to realise your full potential, ability for growth and self-fulfilment. In addition to my psychoanalytic training, I have trained in other aspects of therapy such as therapeutic play skills, cognitive behaviour therapy, and couples counselling. My areas of specialisation are in couples counselling, parental guidance, trauma – especially early trauma. I have worked extensively with survivors of historical/institutional abuse.  In my private practice I am currently working with couples, adults and adolescents.”
Memberships
Yifa is a member of the Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapist Ireland and a registrant of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy.