EPT Clinic, Ireland

EPT Clinic, Ireland Clinical Director Lorraine Madden is a Chartered Educational Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Best-practice neurodevelopmental assessments & documentation to explain your child's unique profile, along with a clear support plan PLUS access to multidisciplinary care to better equip your child to successfully navigate the world. She is also a published research author, lecturer in University College Dublin, and mother of two young children. Lorraine specialises in the areas of child development, paediatrics, infant mental health and early intervention. Lorraine and the clinic’s highly qualified team of healthcare professionals believe in helping all children reach their full potential in life. Lorraine begun her career working as a home tutor with children who presented with Autism. She then worked as a primary school teacher, before returning to university to complete her studies in Educational Psychology. As a psychologist, she initially worked with the HSE in both Early Intervention and School Aged Services. After some time working with the HSE, Lorraine set up her own clinical practice, The EPT Clinic in January 2019. The practice now comprises of over 12 team members, specialiseing in excellence in peadiatric healthcare. Infant Mental Health:
In recent years, Lorraine has developed a special interest in supporting families with young babies and toddlers. This began during her time working in Early Intervention Psychology Services in the HSE Cork. She underwent extensive training, including Masterclass in Infant Mental Health training, training with the The Squiggle Foundation and the NSPCC. She also engaged in CPD in developmental trauma and interpersonal, neurobiological approaches to development and resiliency.

I’ve sat with many young people whose “angry outbursts” were really fear spilling over. The nervous system sometimes sho...
10/11/2025

I’ve sat with many young people whose “angry outbursts” were really fear spilling over.

The nervous system sometimes shouts when it’s actually scared.

💡 Pause before correcting: ask yourself,
“Could this be fear showing up as fight?”

Shifting your lens changes your response — from punishment to support.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

Sometimes our children are afraid of monsters, or things lurking under the bed, or something scary they heard from a fri...
30/10/2025

Sometimes our children are afraid of monsters, or things lurking under the bed, or something scary they heard from a friend, or they saw on the TV.

And with Halloween coming, October is full of playful frights - costumes, pumpkins, and jump scares.

But for many or our children (and parents), the hardest fears aren’t on the doorstep at Halloween — they live in the nervous system.

Fear is normal when danger is real. But when it shows up in safe situations, it can feel overwhelming and confusing.

💡Try this:

Name the fear out loud without judgement. “I can see your body feels scared right now.” Naming it helps separate the feeling from the child’s identity. Then sit with them as they feel the feeling, and realise that it isn't as scary as they thought...

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

Fear can point toward our values: we fear losing what we care about. But fear isn’t always accurate — sometimes it’s jus...
29/10/2025

Fear can point toward our values: we fear losing what we care about. But fear isn’t always accurate — sometimes it’s just the nervous system misfiring.

💡 Help your child separate feelings from facts: “You feel afraid. Let’s check — are you in danger, or is this your body being extra cautious?”

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,
Lorraine Xx

28/10/2025

The 28th Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE) is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. It is a biannual conference (April and October).

The IICE-2025 Autumn conference will be held from the 28th to 30th of October 2025 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The IICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education.

The aim of IICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy.

The IICE-2025 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation. The IICE-2025 in October main theme is Global Issues in Education and Research.

As humans we are all wired for co-regulation. A child’s bravery grows when they borrow your presence. I’ve seen the diff...
23/10/2025

As humans we are all wired for co-regulation.

A child’s bravery grows when they borrow your presence.

I’ve seen the difference when a parent simply says, “I’ll stay right here with you.”

💡 Next time your child faces something scary, offer your steady presence instead of quick fixes.

Sometimes, togetherness is the strategy.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

23/10/2025

Please do share comments below. I'm intetested in your ideas, suggestions, experiences or questions.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Lorraine Xx

Fear loves the dark. It grows when it’s hidden and unspoken. But when we ask gentle, curious questions:“What does your f...
22/10/2025

Fear loves the dark.

It grows when it’s hidden and unspoken.

But when we ask gentle, curious questions:

“What does your fear feel like in your body?”
.. the fear starts to shrink.

💡 Draw it, name it, describe it — curiosity transforms fear into something we can work with, not run from.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

I’ve witnessed again and again: when a parent breathes slowly, speaks softly, and stays present, a child finds strength ...
21/10/2025

I’ve witnessed again and again: when a parent breathes slowly, speaks softly, and stays present, a child finds strength they didn’t know they had.

💡 Before helping your child face fear, pause and regulate yourself. Courage is contagious, and it starts with your nervous system.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

21/10/2025

Teachers and Principals, tell me what you need help with 👇

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17/10/2025

Is your child fearful?

We often think of bravery as bold and fearless. But is that accurate?

Every brave act begins with fear.

For neurodivergent children, fear can be triggered by sensory overload, unpredictability, or discomfort.

What looks small to us can feel huge to them.

💡 This week, notice the small acts of bravery your child already shows... like walking into a noisy classroom, trying a new food, or asking for help.

Celebrate those moments with sensitivity and respect, however tiny they are.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

Do you want to help your child? Well here is the science.Children borrow our nervous systems. I’ve seen again and again ...
16/10/2025

Do you want to help your child? Well here is the science.

Children borrow our nervous systems.

I’ve seen again and again how a parent’s steady tone, grounded breathing, or gentle touch helps a child face something terrifying.

💡 Next time fear rises, try grounding yourself first: plant your feet, soften your shoulders, exhale slowly. Your calm becomes their anchor.

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

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