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Dr Geraldine McCarthy

Psychiatry Sligo

Dr Geraldine McCarthy

15 years of experience

9,114+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Geraldine McCarthy at a glance

Dr Geraldine McCarthy is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Geraldine McCarthy is a highly esteemed psychiatrist.
Their expertise lies in providing compassionate and evidence-based mental healthcare. They are dedicated to delivering individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Their approach to patient care is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health.

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

— Dr Geraldine McCarthy

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Sligo (IE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychiatry
    University College Dublin (UCD), Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-282610 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-6C6236D1 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,997
Medication management 90833 2,794
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,813
Family therapy 90847 464

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Geraldine McCarthy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Geraldine McCarthy with the team
WITH TEAM
Geraldine McCarthy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Geraldine McCarthy

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Geraldine McCarthy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9351/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32175051 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across IE
    Geraldine McCarthy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8237/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33697346 · cited by 34
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Geraldine McCarthy, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3457/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31606478 · cited by 172

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Sligo · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Sligo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · geraldine.mccarthy@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Dr Geraldine McCarthy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Geraldine McCarthy treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sligo matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Sligo carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Geraldine McCarthy specialise in?

    Geraldine McCarthy specialises in Psychiatry in Sligo, IE.

  • What conditions does Geraldine McCarthy treat?

    Geraldine McCarthy treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Geraldine McCarthy practise?

    Geraldine McCarthy practises in Sligo, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Geraldine McCarthy speak?

    Geraldine McCarthy speaks English.

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