DR DAVID MCCORMACK
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST



DR DAVID MCCORMACK
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST



1 FITZWILLIAM STREET, belfast, bt9 6AW | 028 9600 2429


INFO@DAVIDMCCORMACK.IE



About



David McCormack is a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Belfast, Northern Ireland.


He trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Queen’s University Belfast. After completing​ his training he worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Hospitals in Belfast, dividing his time between the children's, maternity and general adult hospitals. Following this he worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and then the Maudsley Hospital in London. During this time he completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Oxford University.


He is fully insured and registered to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Registered Clinical Psychologist, PYL24053.​





COMMON PROBLEMS





People seek a consultation with Dr. McCormack for a range of difficulties, including distress related to past experiences, struggles with anxiety or low mood, or challenges in their personal or professional lives.


Some people have a clear sense of what they want to address, while others feel stuck or uncertain about what’s wrong. They may notice strained relationships, excessive worry, or a persistent sense of unhappiness but struggle to find a way forward. In these situations, the first step is to explore and make sense of what is happening, understand what may be maintaining the difficulties, and, if appropriate, engage in psychological therapy to work toward meaningful change.



PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY





To enable clients to overcome the problems they are attending for Dr McCormack uses evidence-based psychotherapy, drawing upon a number of psychological approaches. The main approach he uses is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The reason for this is because it is an effective approach for a number of common psychological and emotional problems.


However, as people are inherently complex and their problems unique, he always tailors therapy to a client's individual needs so as to best support them to overcome the difficulties they are experiencing.



Appointments





Appointments take place in a comfortable and pleasant consulting room in leafy south Belfast opposite Queen's University Belfast. However, if you would prefer to attend remotely using video this is possible using Microsoft Teams or Zoom.



Fees





The first appointment is an initial assessment lasting approximately 90 minutes, with a fee of £190. Subsequent therapy sessions typically last 60 minutes and are charged at £130 per session.



First Appointment - What to expect



"If you have never attended a clinical psychologist before you might be a bit apprehensive and not sure what to expect. It is really quite normal to feel this way. Let me try and reassure you, if I can, by telling you a little bit about what to expect. At our first appointment we will meet for approximately ninety minutes and I will ask some questions to understand what’s troubling you. I may also ask you to complete some specialised questionnaires to help me to better understand how you are feeling. At the end of our first appointment it should be clear as to the best way forward. If it seems that I can help then we can discuss whether you would like to attend for a course of therapy. This would typically mean meeting for a number of sessions of focused psychological therapy aimed at overcoming the problems identified."

David McCormack



LOCATION





1 FITZWILLIAM STREET
belfast bt9 6aw





1 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast, BT9 6AW
Tel: 028 9600 2429. Email: info@davidmccormack.ie