Dr Marese McDonnell (C.Psychol.Ps.S.I., B.A., M.Sc., D.Clin.Psych.) is a chartered clinical psychologist, who completed her doctoral studies in Trinity College Dublin in 2019. She has experience working across a range of settings including child and adult mental health services, primary care psychology, child and adult disability services, and hospital psychology services. In her work she draws mainly upon the therapeutic approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. She is currently completing training in Schema Therapy. Marese has a particular interest in supporting parents and families around the demands and challenges of family life, as well as the perinatal experience and transition to parenthood. She also works with both adults and children around experiences relating to learning, emotional regulation, anxiety, and relational patterns. Marese is a mum to two young children and enjoys pilates, podcasts, and spending time with her family.