Caroline Goldsmith & IRC Qualifications

Postgraduate

Family & Child Law Certificate Carlow SETU 2023

Certificate Parental Alienation (1st offering) Malta Higher Education Authority 2022

Master of Science - Clinical Applications of Psychology Newman University 2021
(Thesis: Social Media Psychopathy – we haven’t gone away we just moved)

Master of Science - Applied Positive Psychology University of East London 2016
(Thesis: Neurodiverse versus Neurotypical Strengths and Virtues and Satisfaction with Life)

BPS Accredited Certificate Occupational Ability Psychometric Testing Certified Test User 2019

Updated Counselling Techniques 2017

ADOS Clinical Setting Trinity College Dublin Department of Psychiatry 2016

CPD Mathematics and Statistics Institute 2016

WPS Certificate in Autism Testing with ADI-R Competency 2016

Diploma University of East London 2015

Certificate University of East London 2014

CPD BPS Certificate Working with Children with Autism module 3 2014

CPD BPS Certificate Working with Adults with Autism module 2 2014

CPD BPS Certificate Working with Children with Autism module 1 2014

Train the Trainer Certificate Waterford Chamber of Commerce FETAC 2012

Clinical Neuro-anatomy International Neuro-Psychological Society 2011

Clinical Neuro-pharmacology International Neuro-Psychological Society 2010

PEER REVIEW INVITATIONS

Current Advisory/Consultation Roles

Therapeutic Targets Journal of Neuro-genetics ISSN: 0167-7063 Informal Healthcare

About the Psychologist

Caroline Goldsmith is a psychologist with over 23 years of experience, holding Bachelor’s and Master’s level qualifications. She has extensive clinical experience and is well-versed in various therapeutic approaches.

Undergraduate

Drug & Alcohol Counselling Psych Dip CMIT Institute Dublin 2013
Workplace Psych Dip CMIT Institute Dublin 2012
Forensics & Criminal Psych Dip CMIT Institute Dublin 2011
Bachelor’s Program Open University UK - Social Science Certificate 1998

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Bodies (Member in good standing)
American Psychology Association (APA) Div. 40 Neuropsychology
International Neuropsychological Society (INS) no: 1513200
International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)
International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy (IACP)
European Association Psychology & Law (EAPL)

ADVISORY ROLES

Current Advisory/Consultation Roles
Field Study ICD-11 Mental and Behavioural Disorders Revision of ICD Mental and Behavioural
Disorders
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MER/MSD) World Health Organization
Appointed 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Clinical Practice Advisory Panel appointed 2013

APPOINTMENTS

Media & Talks

On-air Psychologist Cork Red FM Radio 1 year appointment 2013- 2014 Producer Jonathan Gold Lecture Post

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Guest Lecturer Psychology Department for undergraduate
student’s exam preparation funded by student union.

Awards

Patient Reviews

5.0
Based on 85 Verified Reviews
Kenneth
Kenneth
27 November 2024

Finding the best answer to my past

Had been requested o get an autism diagnosis by a social worker to discover the extent of development difficulties. Git an immediate reply from resilience and within an hour of...

Helen
Helen
26 November 2024

Experience

Fantastic service felt very comfortable and at ease as soon as we walked in

Breda
Breda
25 November 2024

My son felt at ease and enjoyed taken part in the assessment. I'm very happy I went to this service.

Caroline was extremely friendly and professional. My son felt at ease and actually enjoyed the assessment. Caroline was very informative throughout the assessment.

Hanna
Hanna
25 November 2024

Thank you for diagnosing autism for a child and an adult!

The best impressions. My child was diagnosed for autism at IRC. After that, I also decided to get diagnosed, having received answers to my questions about myself and finally...

Ross
Ross
21 November 2024

10

Very helpful

Sarang MV
Sarang MV
20 November 2024

Got lots of useful information

She is very supportive and nice experience

Rachael
Rachael
20 November 2024

Adult assessment

Making the appointment with Caroline was the best thing I did for myself this year. Going for an assessment as an adult felt intimidating and overwhelming but Caroline was extremely...

Sarah
Sarah
18 November 2024

Amazing

I’ve had two of my Daughters (age 14 + 10) assessed with Caroline over the laser few years and what a great experience she mad it, My oldest daughter said...

Anne
Anne
15 November 2024

So Grateful, Thank you.

My 18 year daughter, although extremely capable, often suffers anxiety. She reports to feeling different and many times stated she thought she had Autism. Found Caroline through the internet. It...

Lillian
Lillian
13 November 2024

Very happy

Went to Caroline with my daughter and I cannot praise her enough she put us at ease straight away as it is daunting with these assessments. The assessment was very...

Veena
Veena
11 November 2024

Psychological assessment

It was a very nice experience with Ms Caroline, she is very professional and accurate in diagnosing my child condition.

Candice
Candice
8 November 2024

The right assessor for our family

Brilliant. Patience and tenderness when dealing with my son, professional when dealing with us.

Taylor
Taylor
6 November 2024

Make that appointment

We meet with Caroline and we're immediately put at ease by her calm and professional demeanor. Even though she was doing an assessment she took time to listen to anecdotes...

Edward
Edward
20 October 2024

Excellent service

Caroline was amazing with our child. Put us at ease straightaway! Gave us an in depth assessment and report, which helped us so much and helped us to improve the...

Hannah
Hannah
18 October 2024

Excellent!

We had an appointment for our teenage daughter as we were aware she was struggling with anxiety and other things. So delighted with the service received and to have a...

Emma
Emma
16 October 2024

Excellent service

Caroline is brilliant. We cannot recommend her enough! Provides an excellent service.

Emma
Emma
16 October 2024

5*

Caroline is fabulous, she is so helpful and efficient with her services. I cannot recommend her enough!

Davin
Davin
8 October 2024

My late diagnosis for Davin

I really loved my diagnosis it was so accurate and I everything was proper I couldn't ask or think of anyone better then diagnoses me it was great now I...

Clodagh
Clodagh
26 September 2024

Autism Diagnosis

I was extremely nervous prior to my ASD assessment but it couldn't have gone any smoother. It was easy to talk about my symptoms and the relief of finally getting...

Grace
Grace
13 September 2024

Highly recommended!

My teen daughter was anxious about attending an assessment for ASD but from the moment we arrived Caroline put her at ease. Caroline's manner during the appointment was highly professional...

Cath
Cath
13 September 2024

Autism diagnosis

I was extremely nervous about this assessment .but very quickly realised Caroline got me.She understood exatly what life has been like for me, accepting and compassionate.she made me feel relaxed...

Suzanne O
Suzanne O
12 September 2024

Aspergers/ADHD diagnosis

I'm really glad I decided to get my diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome made official, and it was a very thorough assessment well worth it. We finished up and I felt...

Ann
Ann
11 September 2024

I would highly recommend

I cannot speak highly enough regarding the service we received from Caroline. She helped put my daughter at ease straight away & was very observant during the assessment. I am...

Janelle W
Janelle W
30 August 2024

Assessment for diagnosis.

We were in with Caroline on short notice as we luckily got a cancellation appointment. Walking in the door as a parent I was nervous and did not know what...

Joanne
Joanne
23 August 2024

Assessment

I met Caroline today with my son She was very helpful and gave us lots of advice on our next steps and a diagnosis for him. Thank you so much Caroline

Shan
Shan
23 August 2024

.10/10

Caroline was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She helped me so much with my sons diagnosis and I'm so greatful I found her. Would highly recommended

Louise
Louise
19 August 2024

Amazing, comforting and relieving diagnosis process with IRC

Going for an autism assessment was something that I had wanted to do for a long time, but I feared I was being dramatic over nothing at all. After finding...

David
David
14 August 2024

Amazing service

Amazing service

Emma
Emma
9 August 2024

Highly recommend

Had an appt with Caroline regarding our daughter. She made us all feel very much at ease from start to finish. It was lovely to have someone understand how our...

Naomi
Naomi
4 June 2024

The assessment was very thorough and it felt great to talk to someone that actually gets it.

Caroline made the journey very efficient and accessible. Firstly, very kind over the phone and didn't have a long waiting list like other clinics. The clinic is also in a...

Danielle
Danielle
15 May 2024

Very professional

Highly recommend Caroline. Wish we had of met sooner, very understanding and easy to speak to, understanding of our concerns. And an overall fast enough process my son has just...

Louise
Louise
2 May 2024

She has been a fountain of knowledge and provided amazing advice and guidance

Have been to see Caroline for the second time now with our two children. She has been a fountain of knowledge and provided amazing advice and guidance to help our...

Nichola D
Nichola D
2 May 2024

Upon contracting her, she was extremely responsive and got back to me the same day

I was really grateful to receive a recommendation for Caroline, regarding a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD for myself. Upon contracting her, she was extremely responsive and got back to...

Davina
Davina
30 March 2024

We felt really relaxed from the time we walked in

I couldn't be happier with our assessment from Caroline Goldsmith. For six years we have been fighting for my son and Caroline was absolutely amazing. Such a lovely earth person....

Nicola C
Nicola C
21 March 2024

What could have been an anxious occasion turned out to be extremely worthwhile and beneficial

I really couldn’t be happier with the assessment we received. Caroline was so approachable and reassuring. She developed an excellent rapport with my son and provided lots of useful information....

Karen F
Karen F
8 March 2024

My only regret is that I didn’t book her sooner

The moment we stepped into the room, Caroline was calming and relaxed, which really helped my daughter. It was like having a chat with a friend. She is just amazing....

Natalie
Natalie
21 February 2024

One of the best around

Just received my report from Caroline and the whole assessment was brilliant.One of the best around.Thank you so much highly recommend it.

Nikita
Nikita
9 February 2024

She’s a woman with a lot of knowledge

We arrived yesterday with our little man and from the moment we got there til we left Caroline was extremely nice and helpful with anything we asked her regarding my...

Miss Anon
Miss Anon
2 March 2023

Makes you feel at ease straight away

Caroline has helped me so much, she listens and really helps make a difference. Makes you feel at ease straight away. If you are looking for help this is your...

Unknown
Unknown
13 January 2023

From start to finish made feel comfortable

Very good would definitely recommend as the experience was great. Definitely worth it to get up and go there. From start to finish made feel comfortable. Great support afterwards also....

Lisa
Lisa
23 November 2022

The therapist really listened and took the time to listen to my son

Brought my son to see Caroline she was great with him explained things brillantly to him. So he, as a 10yr old understood he was there for assessment and got...

JD
JD
8 September 2022

Very kind to my son and took the time to speak to him at his level

Seen Caroline in Waterford, Definitely would recommend Caroline, so helpfully and down to earth. Very kind to my son and took the time to speak to him at his level....

Grace Higgins
Grace Higgins
20 July 2022

It was a nice calming environment

We met with Caroline for an adhd assessment for my teen boy. Caroline spoke directly with my son and explained everything so well, addressing teen with such respect and recognition...

Mp
Mp
19 July 2022

I highly highly recommend it

Excellent service. I highly highly recommend it. I wish I had known about her before.

Amanda Sheridan
Amanda Sheridan
18 July 2022

The therapist is so down to earth and realistic

Being told as a parent something is wrong with your child is not easy to swollow. Then being told you have a year to wait till any one assess your...

Louise Walsh
Louise Walsh
18 July 2022

The practice therapist was so lovely to deal with and very helpful with information

Very professional and efficient service. Caroline was so lovely to deal with and very helpful with information.

Natasha Mcgrath
Natasha Mcgrath
27 November 2021

An absolute pleasure and we are extremely happy with all she has done for us

We had our daughter assessed with Caroline, Caroline is such a kind-hearted lady and helped us in every way she could. An absolute pleasure and we are extremely happy...

Dermot
Dermot
10 September 2021

The interactions were beautiful to see

We had our son assessed by Dr. Caroline Goldsmith in Waterford. From the moment we met Caroline, she began working very hard to assess our son, to find out...

Shauna
Shauna
8 August 2021

So so empathetic and just an all-around beautiful soul

Had my son assessed by Caroline at the Waterford clinic and I honestly could not recommend her enough. She is the most beautiful person I’ve ever met and really cares...

Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill
6 August 2021

Explains in a way that is easy to understand

Absolutely outstanding treatment. Caroline listens to all and any concerns, takes her time with clients instead of rushing them out the door. Explains in a way that is easy to...