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Ms Lydia Kernan

Verified Psychotherapy Dublin

Ms Lydia Kernan

2 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

6,709+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Lydia Kernan at a glance

Ms Lydia Kernan is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Ms Lydia Kernan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychotherapy
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-168749 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-9533759F · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,712
Annual physical exam 99395 1,574
Vaccination administration 90471 558
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,145

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lydia Kernan
HEADSHOT
Lydia Kernan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lydia Kernan with the team
WITH TEAM
Lydia Kernan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Lydia Kernan

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
    Lydia Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7416/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31628111 · cited by 48
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across IE
    Lydia Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7446/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35033513 · cited by 42
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
    Lydia Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2299/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32144498 · cited by 20
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across IE
    Lydia Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    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

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Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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1★ 0
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Lydia Kernan specialises in Psychotherapy in Dublin, IE. 20 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Lydia Kernan practise?

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    Lydia Kernan speaks English.

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