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Dr. Matthew MacGillivray

Psychology Donabate, Dublin

Dr. Matthew MacGillivray

10 years of experience

8,834+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Matthew MacGillivray at a glance

Dr. Matthew MacGillivray is a Psychology practitioner based in Donabate, Dublin, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Donabate, Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Matthew MacGillivray is a Clinical Psychologist at MindBridge Medical, providing evidence-based psychological therapy and consultation for adults. His therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while also integrating psychodynamic and attachment-informed perspectives where appropriate. This approach supports both the understanding of current behavioural and emotional patterns and the exploration of earlier relational and developmental experiences that may contribute to ongoing difficulties.
Dr MacGillivray provides therapy in a structured, collaborative, and reflective environment with a focus on meaningful and goal-oriented psychological change. He offers both short-term focused interventions and longer-term therapy depending on individual clinical needs.
He works with individuals experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, low mood and depression, stress and burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, longstanding interpersonal patterns, and ADHD-related challenges alongside medication management where appropriate.
Dr MacGillivray is a Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and adheres to the organisation’s professional and ethical standards.
His professional experience spans a broad range of healthcare and specialist services, including the Irish Prison Service, Primary Care Psychology Services, Community Mental Health Services, Beaumont Hospital, Children’s Disability Network Teams, and organisations supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities including WALK and Cheeverstown. He currently works within a multidisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team, where he provides assessment, formulation, and intervention for children with complex needs.
Originally from Scotland, Dr MacGillivray completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology in Edinburgh before moving to Ireland to undertake postgraduate training in Psychological Science at University College Dublin. He later completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick.

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

— Dr. Matthew MacGillivray

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Donabate, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychology
    University College Dublin (UCD), Donabate, Dublin (IE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-531216 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-858BA0BF · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 956
Annual physical exam 99395 386
Vaccination administration 90471 290
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 77

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Matthew MacGillivray
HEADSHOT
Matthew MacGillivray in consultation
IN OFFICE
Matthew MacGillivray with the team
WITH TEAM
Matthew MacGillivray at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Matthew MacGillivray

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Matthew MacGillivray, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9140/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30309300 · cited by 44
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew MacGillivray, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6146/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36172230 · cited by 22
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Matthew MacGillivray, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2399/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30494399 · cited by 200

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · Donabate, Dublin · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Donabate, Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology 2026-03-16 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology? 2026-01-27 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · matthew.macgillivray@euroclinics.example

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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. Matthew MacGillivray's Areas of Specialty

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Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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