John Bourke is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Rathfarnham Village, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 4+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Rathfarnham Village, Ireland and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
John Bourke is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, supporting individuals from all walks of life in addressing their healthcare challenges and promoting wellness. Throughout his career, John has worked in a variety of healthcare roles within both community and commercial settings, which has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse needs of individuals seeking therapeutic support.
As an accredited member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), John specialises in helping individuals overcome emotional and psychological suffering. He believes that psychotherapy can offer effective relief, particularly when the sources of suffering are complex and difficult to access. The therapeutic relationship, he recognises, is a powerful resource for healing, growth, and personal transformation. John's research at University College Dublin (UCD) focuses on the role of the therapist's personal self in supporting the therapeutic process and the concept of therapeutic presencing.
John understands the intensity and invisibility of psychological and emotional suffering, which can leave individuals feeling threatened, confused, and isolated. He is committed to helping his clients find the next step in their journey toward healing and vitality within the safe and supportive environment of therapy.
John offers therapy for a range of issues, including stress related to family, parenting, relationships, work (such as burnout or bullying), anxiety, panic, trauma (including sexual and emotional trauma), self-harm, depression, low self-esteem, grief, loss, and bereavement. He also supports clients through relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, parenting challenges, and life transitions such as career changes and personal development.
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SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
John Bourke's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures John Bourke treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.
Why local healthcare in Rathfarnham Village 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 Rathfarnham Village 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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What does John Bourke specialise in?
John Bourke specialises in Psychotherapy in Rathfarnham Village, IE. 4 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does John Bourke treat?
John Bourke treats conditions within Psychotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does John Bourke practise?
John Bourke practises in Rathfarnham Village, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does John Bourke speak?
John Bourke speaks English.
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