Additional Information
Client Information & FAQs
Practical information for clients on health insurance reimbursement, tax relief, payment terms, frequently asked questions and GDPR/confidentiality.
Health Insurance Reimbursement
As this service is provided by a Chartered Psychologist, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement through your private health insurance provider. This will depend on your individual insurer and level of insurance.
It is strongly encouraged that you contact your insurer in advance to confirm your individual entitlements.
Tax Relief Available
Psychological assessments may qualify for 20% tax relief under the Med 1 Medical Expenses scheme.
It is advised to contact Revenue directly to confirm your individual entitlement.
Booking & Payment Policy
Payment is due in full before each session and can be made via Stripe or bank transfer.
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment without charge.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice or non-attendance without notice will incur a fee of 50% of the session cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Health Psychologist is a psychologist who specialises in understanding how thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationships, and environments influence health and wellbeing. Health Psychologists support people to develop practical strategies for coping with health challenges, managing stress, improving wellbeing, and making sustainable lifestyle changes. As a Chartered Health Psychologist, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Working with a Health Psychologist offers a unique, holistic perspective. I look beyond the symptoms to understand the bigger picture of your life—connecting the dots between your habits, environment, your mental wellbeing, your social connections and your physical health. My approach is rooted in science, but deeply human, ensuring that you receive evidence-based strategies that are practical, manageable, and tailored specifically to your life, strengths, and goals.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, including:
- Illness Adjustment & Chronic Health: Supporting you through diagnosis, long-term conditions, chronic pain, fatigue, and recovery from medical treatment (including post-surgery body image and adjustment).
- Brain Health & Cognitive Changes: Providing adjustment support for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), early-stage dementia, stroke recovery, and age-related memory concerns.
- Life Transitions & Hormonal Health: Specialised support for perimenopause and menopause, including addressing symptoms like ‘brain fog,’ mood changes, fatigue, and navigating shifts in identity.
- Caregiver Support: Building resilience and sustainable coping strategies for family members and carers of those with complex health conditions or dementia.
Sessions provide a confidential, supportive space to explore your concerns and identify practical ways forward. Together, we will develop an understanding of what is contributing to your difficulties and create strategies that fit your life, strengths, and goals.
No. You do not need a diagnosis or referral to book an appointment. You can contact me directly.
Most individual sessions are delivered online, allowing flexibility and accessibility, particularly in reducing stress and fatigue in having to travel to an appointment. We will discuss if you have specific accessibility needs for your sessions.
In some cases, where online sessions are not suitable, I can visit people in their homes; this will incur a pre-agreed mileage charge.
Nature-based sessions may also be available depending on location and service.
Individual sessions are 50 minutes.
Individual consultations are €150 per 50-minute session. I also offer an initial 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and determine if this service is the right fit. Please get in touch to book this initial conversation.
Yes. Everything discussed in sessions is treated confidentially in accordance with professional and ethical guidelines, with a small number of legal and professional exceptions that will be explained at the outset. These are also outlined in the privacy policy.
Yes. I provide workshops, staff training, wellbeing programmes, supervision, and consultancy for organisations, healthcare services, community groups, and workplaces. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
You can contact me here. I will respond as soon as possible and we can arrange an initial conversation to discuss your needs and whether my approach is a good fit for you.
Confidentiality & GDPR
Lorica Consulting Ltd. is committed to protecting your personal information in line with GDPR and the PSI Guidelines for Confidentiality and Record Keeping. Dr. Marianne Fallon acts as Data Controller and adheres to the PSI Code of Ethics (2019).
Your data is collected solely to provide psychological services, manage appointments, and meet legal obligations. It is stored securely using encrypted, GDPR-compliant systems, and retained in accordance with clinical guidelines.
Everything discussed in sessions is kept confidential, except where disclosure is legally or ethically required, for example, where there is a risk of serious harm to you or others.