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Mr David O Farrell

Verified Psychotherapy Co. Galway

Mr David O Farrell

5 years of experience 4.9 (20 verified reviews)

10,662+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David O Farrell at a glance

Mr David O Farrell is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Co. Galway, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Co. Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Phone number/WhatsApp: +353857637059
Email: dofarrell@mindandbody.ie
https://www.mindandbody.ie/get-in-touch/
Mr. David O'Farrell is an esteemed Clinical Psychotherapist with extensive experience and training in various psychological treatments and therapies. He has a deep understanding of trauma-informed evidence-based psychotherapy.
Specialising in a number of areas of intrest, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders,Grief and Complicated Grief,Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse, David has undergone specialised training in these challenging areas of counselling. He is well-versed in supporting individuals who have experienced psychological abuse in intimate relationships, providing interventions to address fear, distress, and patterns of intimidation or humiliation.
Additionally, David offers expertise in Bereavement and Loss, having received training from the Irish Hospice Foundation. He focuses on helping individuals navigate through grief, with particular attention to complicated grief situations.
As an Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, NLP Life Coach, Auricular Acupuncturist (NADA) and Functional Medicine practitioner, David integrates various approaches into his practice, including Internal Family Systems,Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychological Nutrition. He provides psychological healthcare management for individuals struggling with various medical diagnoses, such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addiction, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions.
David's therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, among others. He also has expertise in trauma treatment modalities like Brainspotting and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
Furthermore, David addresses traumatic childhood issues that impact individuals' quality of life and their relationships. He continually updates his knowledge through ongoing professional development, ensuring that his therapeutic interventions remain informed by the latest research and practices.
Overall, David O'Farrell offers a compassionate and comprehensive approach to psychotherapy, empowering individuals to overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and enhance their overall well-being.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr David O Farrell

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Co. Galway (IE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Psychotherapy
    University College Dublin (UCD), Co. Galway (IE)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-673923 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-757701E9 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,088
Annual physical exam 99395 1,806
Vaccination administration 90471 206
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 729

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David O Farrell
HEADSHOT
David O Farrell in consultation
IN OFFICE
David O Farrell with the team
WITH TEAM
David O Farrell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet David O Farrell

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David O Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5013/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37285687 · cited by 8
  2. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    David O Farrell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8361/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32330233 · cited by 186

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychotherapy European Annual Congress (Psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Co. Galway · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — Co. Galway · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy 2026-03-16 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy? 2026-01-13 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.ofarrell@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
4.87
★★★★⯨
20 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr David O Farrell's Areas of Specialty

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Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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