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Ruairi M

Psychotherapy Dublin

Ruairi M

10 years of experience

6,179+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ruairi M at a glance

Ruairi M is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Ruairí McKiernan is a highly skilled and passionate counsellor, psychotherapist, and coach, bringing over 20 years of experience in mental health, wellbeing, and personal development. Originally from County Cavan, he has cultivated a diverse background through international work and extensive education in counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, health promotion, youth development, meditation, mindfulness, leadership, and management. Ruairí holds a Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is recognised as a Fulbright scholar.
Beyond his clinical practice, Ruairí is celebrated for founding a national charity and is an accomplished bestselling author, advocate, speaker, and consultant. His contributions to society have been acknowledged with numerous awards, and he previously served as one of President Higgins’ appointees to the Council of State.
In his therapeutic practice, Ruairí creates a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. He offers compassionate and confidential support across a broad spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, confidence, self-esteem, relationships, bullying, work-related challenges, conflict, illness, trauma, and grief.
Additionally, Ruairí serves as an experienced coach and mentor, assisting individuals in areas such as career development, leadership skills, public speaking, and overall personal and professional growth. His therapeutic approach is person-centred (humanistic) and integrative, integrating techniques such as Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards, Ruairí invests in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development. He is affiliated with several reputable organisations including the National Association for Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO), the International Association for Counselling, and the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL).

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

— Ruairi M

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychotherapy
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-834165 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-F38D4EE0 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,613
Annual physical exam 99395 2,555
Vaccination administration 90471 1,715
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,916

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ruairi M
HEADSHOT
Ruairi M in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ruairi M with the team
WITH TEAM
Ruairi M at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet Ruairi M

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Ruairi M, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8412/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37268902 · cited by 109
  2. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ruairi M, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7041/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36686246 · cited by 135
  3. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Ruairi M, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6609/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34632044 · cited by 145
  4. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ruairi M, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7504/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31775518 · cited by 75

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

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 Psychotherapy 2026-03-23 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy? 2026-01-03 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ruairi.mckiernan@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

Ruairi M's Areas of Specialty

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

Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Ruairi M speaks English.

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