Specialist health psychology consultancy for organisations

I offer a number of evidence-based health psychology consultancy services for care settings, community and public sector organisations. As bespoke services, fees are discussed and pre-agreed.

Nature-Based Consultancy Service for Care Settings

Supporting Quality of Life, Dignity, and Calm through everyday contact with Nature

Research consistently shows that regular contact with nature can:

Enhance a sense of dignity and connection
Reduce agitation, distress, and withdrawal
Support mood and orientation
Improve staff wellbeing and morale

Yet in many community, health and social care settings, access to nature is limited by habit, or lack of confidence in providing a nature-positive environment.

I combine expertise in health psychology, dementia care and ecotherapy to provide consultancy to care settings in integrating nature into daily routines and positive environmental supports. I have chaired and delivered a keynote speech at a national nature connections conference, Rooted & Growing, in Strokestown Park, County Roscommon. I regularly facilitate ecotherapy sessions with people presenting with complex additional health and social care needs.

Nature-Based Consultancy Services Offered

Nature Integration Review

A practical on-site review of:

Indoor and outdoor environments
Daily routines and transitions
Current use (or non-use) of outdoor space
Staff confidence and perceived risks in supporting nature connections

You will receive a concise written report with low-cost, achievable recommendations.

Nature-Based Care Framework

Support for your organisation to develop a bespoke, workable framework of supporting nature connections, for example:

Short, regular outdoor engagement
Use of seasonal rhythms
Sensory engagement with nature indoors
Simple, repeatable practices staff can use confidently

Grounded in health psychology, ecotherapy and dementia-informed care.

Development of the framework may involve staff training sessions and onsite supports; these can be tailored to suit the organisation.

Staff Training &; Support

Short, practical sessions focusing on:

Why nature reduces stress and promotes wellbeing
Supporting residents being outdoors with confidence
Balancing safety with quality of life
Boundaries, consent, and dignity

Training is practically focused. Staff will leave feeling confident in using simple engagement strategies to enhance and promote nature connections with those they support.

These services may be useful for:

As these are bespoke services, prices will vary depending on the level of engagement required.

Fees are discussed and pre-agreed with the Client, including a detailed outline of costs.

Easy-Read Consultancy Service

Accessible Communication: Best practice

The use of Easy-Read documentation is now an accepted best practice for employers and organisations seeking to support the rights, employment, and health empowerment of people with limited literacy. This Easy-Read Consultancy Service offers expert support in achieving accessible communication.

I have extensive easy-read experience, including developing accessible brain health and dementia information for the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service at Trinity College Dublin. I have published a chapter outlining elements of this work in the Palgave Handbook of Consultancy in Health Psychology

I have developed numerous accessible documents for employers and organisations supported by the Workability programme in Roscommon, including the current Worklinks Roscommon 2024-2028 programme.

I chair the Easy-Read Roscommon peer review group, a unique group that facilitates people with lived experience of limited English language literacy to review and suggest improvements for Easy Read documents developed by organisations and employers.

I provide a bespoke service that includes:

Consultation and Review: In-person, phone, or online meetings to establish your specific needs and advise which documents are most suitable for conversion.
Document Conversion: Editing and converting agreed documents to simpler versions, using
pictures/symbols as required/appropriate, and developing custom templates as a resource for your organisation.
Training and Support: Delivering practical training and mentoring on Easy Read document development for employers, managers, and coordinators.

I adhere to European easy-read standards in the development of easy-read materials for clients.

As these are bespoke services, prices will vary depending on the level of engagement required.

Fees are discussed and pre-agreed with the Client, including a detailed outline of costs.

Testimonial

Dr. Marianne Fallon has provided expert consultancy services since 2016, designing and developing bespoke Easy-Read documents and delivering Easy-Read document development training to employers on various Ability programmes on behalf of Roscommon LEADER Partnership.

Throughout this time, I have consistently found Dr. Fallon to be an excellent trainer, mentor, and service provider. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and she delivers training and programmes in ways that are tailored to participants’ availability, learning styles, and schedules. Her approach is, and has always been, flexible, responsive, and focused on meeting the needs of attendees.

Dr. Fallon is approachable, patient, and highly knowledgeable, and she brings professionalism, dedication and commitment to all aspects of her consultancy work. Her expertise in accessible communication and inclusive training, combined with her practical and collaborative approach, makes her an invaluable consultant in this field.

I would highly recommend Marianne to any organisations seeking expertise in accessible communication, EasyRead document development and inclusive training.

— Programme Manager, Work Links Roscommon 2024-2028

Brain Health Training & Support Service

Simple, Expert Strategies for a Healthier, more Resilient Brain

There is a solid evidence base for strategies to optimise brain health, no matter your age or stage of life. As a doctoral-level specialist with extensive clinical and academic experience in dementia and brain health, I offer an expert biopsychosocial approach to brain health support.

Specialist Brain Health Consultancy

I offer strategic guidance for organizations, care facilities, and professional teams supporting individuals as they age, particularly those navigating dementia or mild cognitive decline. This includes advising on brain health supports, developing educational pathways for staff, and integrating psychologically-informed brain health practices into service models.

Evidence-Based Training for Brain Health

I can develop and deliver workshops for individuals, staff, employers, and family carers, focusing on the latest scientific models for brain health throughout the lifespan. Training modules are experiential and inclusive, ensuring all participants—regardless of age or ability—gain practical skills to support long-term brain health.

Public Speaking & Community Education

I am available for speaking engagements, community talks, and workshops. These sessions translate complex brain health science into clear, actionable advice, giving attendees the tools to feel more agency in their own brain health promotion.

I am passionate about translating complex science into accessible and practical information for community members to support brain health. I have delivered many invited talks on this topic.

As these are bespoke services, prices will vary depending on the level of engagement required.

Fees are discussed and pre-agreed with the Client, including a detailed outline of costs.

Testimonial

Marianne provided us with information sessions in our branch libraries around the subject of brain health and dementia. The sessions were run as part of the Healthy Ireland at Your Library national initiative. Right from the start Marianne’s focus was to provide a workshop tailored to our programme. So much background work went into perfecting her presentation, consulting with us along the way. On the evening of the talks Marianne presented her information in a kind, gentle, clear and concise manner. She opened the floor to questions which were answered with great empathy given the subject matter. She was also happy to spend time one-on-one with anyone who so wished. The feedback was very positive from these events, and I was delighted that they were so well received and beneficial to so many. I cannot recommend Marianne highly enough. She is extremely professional and the passion for her research in this area is so evident from the start.

— Eimear Feeney - Roscommon Libraries Healthy Ireland Programme

Other Consultancy Services

Beyond the specialist training and consultation services, I can provide high-level, psychologically-informed support for professionals and organizations working in complex health, social care, and community systems. These include:

Strategic input on service development, resilience and stress management training for staff, and translating behavioral science into usable, real-world approaches to optimize service delivery and organizational well-being.

I am always happy to discuss consultancy service needs with Clients, to establish if my experience and expertise is a good fit for your requirements.

As these are bespoke services, prices will vary depending on the level of engagement required.Fees are discussed and pre-agreed with the Client, including a detailed outline of costs.