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Ms Lydia Kernan
👤 2 years of experience
6,709+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Ms Lydia Kernan is a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She completed a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2006 and later obtained her clinical psychotherapy license, beginning her practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2010. Lydia is currently completing an MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at University College Dublin, expected in 2025.
Originally trained and practiced in the United States, Lydia has worked across diverse clinical settings, including substance abuse rehabilitation centres and university counselling services. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health across different life stages and environments. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, and substance misuse.
Lydia’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and client-centred. She is committed to creating a calm, confidential, and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Sessions are paced carefully, with an emphasis on building trust and exploring experiences without judgement. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychoanalytic theory, Lydia tailors therapy to meet each individual’s unique needs, fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Originally trained and practiced in the United States, Lydia has worked across diverse clinical settings, including substance abuse rehabilitation centres and university counselling services. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health across different life stages and environments. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, and substance misuse.
Lydia’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and client-centred. She is committed to creating a calm, confidential, and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Sessions are paced carefully, with an emphasis on building trust and exploring experiences without judgement. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychoanalytic theory, Lydia tailors therapy to meet each individual’s unique needs, fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Lydia Kernan
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Psychotherapy
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Psychotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,712 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,574 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 558 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,145 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
DOI: 10.7416/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31628111 · cited by 48
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Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across IE
DOI: 10.7446/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35033513 · cited by 42
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
DOI: 10.2299/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32144498 · cited by 20
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Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across IE
DOI: 10.4359/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32194670 · cited by 78
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychotherapy European Annual Congress (Psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Dublin · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy
- Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · lydia.kernan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
1 verified reviews5.00
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1 review
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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