By proceeding with MindPath’s services, you confirm that you have reviewed, understood, and agreed to the following policies regarding treatment, telehealth services, and personal data use.
MindPath provides diagnostic and treatment services for ADHD, Autism, and related conditions, which may include:
By continuing, you acknowledge that:
✔ The purpose, benefits, and potential risks of treatment have been explained.
✔ You have had the opportunity to ask questions and understand your options.
✔ You may withdraw from treatment at any time, without affecting access to future care.
MindPath offers telehealth services, allowing consultations and assessments to be conducted remotely via secure video conferencing.
You acknowledge that:
✔ Telehealth services involve electronic communication, which may carry technical risks (e.g., connectivity issues, unauthorised access despite security measures).
✔ Telehealth may not always provide the same depth of evaluation as in-person assessments. If necessary, in-person care may be recommended.
✔ Clinical recommendations are made based on the limitations of remote assessments.
MindPath collects and processes personal and health information in compliance with GDPR and Irish data protection laws. This may include:
Your information will be used for:
✔ Providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
✔ Appointment scheduling, payment processing, and healthcare operations.
✔ Sharing with relevant healthcare professionals when necessary for care.
MindPath maintains strict security measures to protect your data and ensures compliance with GDPR guidelines. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, subject to regulatory and legal requirements.
To support clinical accuracy, quality assurance, and report preparation, MindPath may use a secure, GDPR-compliant transcription service during video consultations.
This service is used solely for the purpose of:
Assisting clinicians with accurate clinical notetaking;
Supporting clinical review and case formulation;
Assisting with the preparation of assessment reports.
The transcription service operates under strict data protection safeguards and processes information only in accordance with GDPR and Irish data protection law. It functions as a data processor acting under the instruction of MindPath.
Transcription outputs form part of the confidential clinical record and are handled in accordance with MindPath’s data protection, confidentiality, and retention policies.
No recordings or transcripts are used for marketing, training, or non-clinical purposes without explicit additional consent.
By engaging in video consultation services with MindPath, you acknowledge and consent to the use of secure transcription technology for clinical documentation purposes. Where the client is under 18, such consent is provided by the parent or legal guardian.
MindPath’s telehealth ADHD assessment service is not suitable for individuals with certain complex mental health conditions, including:
Due to the overlapping symptoms of these conditions with ADHD specifically, a validated ADHD diagnosis cannot be provided via telehealth in such cases. A more comprehensive, in-person evaluation would be required. No refunds will be issued if an individual proceeds with an assessment and is subsequently found to require an in-person evaluation.
You may withdraw consent for treatment, telehealth services, or data processing at any time by contacting MindPath. Withdrawal will not affect the lawful processing of data prior to the request, nor will it prevent access to future services where applicable.
MindPath is not a crisis service and does not provide emergency mental health support. If you are in distress, experiencing a crisis, or require immediate intervention, please seek help through the appropriate emergency resources:
If you feel unsafe or require urgent support, please do not rely on this service—contact emergency or crisis support services immediately.
By agreeing to this policy, you confirm that:
✔ You have read and understood this policy.
✔ You voluntarily consent to receive treatment and telehealth services under these terms.
✔ You understand how your data will be used and your rights under GDPR.
✔ You acknowledge the limitations of telehealth assessments and suitability criteria.
If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of the service before proceeding.
By agreeing to this Clinical Policy, you hereby provide explicit, voluntary consent for MindPath to share your personal and health information with relevant third parties, including but not limited to:
Your General Practitioner (GP),
a Designated Next of Kin,
Your Designated Pharmacy,
Other healthcare providers or insurers involved in your care
Such authorised bodies as are necessary for provision of clinical services, legal compliance, or care coordination.
This consent includes the disclosure of data collected during your assessment, diagnosis, treatment, payment processing, and referral processes. Any sharing will be carried out only to the extent necessary for direct care, administrative purposes, or legally required obligations, and always in accordance with GDPR and applicable Irish data protection laws.
You retain the right to withdraw this consent at any time by contacting MindPath in writing. Withdrawal will not affect the lawful processing of information prior to the withdrawal, nor will it compromise your access to future care where permitted. Such withdrawal may mean that certain clinical services or coordination cannot proceed.
This appendix outlines clinical and operational policies specific to MindPath’s Psychiatry Service (“Psychiatry Service”), supplementing the overarching MindPath Clinical Policy & Consent Agreement. The Psychiatry Service provides ongoing psychiatric assessment, medication management, titration protocols, and clinical monitoring for clients who have received a formal diagnosis and are engaged in psychiatric care with MindPath.
3.1 Inactivity & Engagement
MindPath reserves the right to discharge clients from the Psychiatry Service for inactivity or lack of engagement in clinical care.
3.2 Unsuitability for Continued Psychiatric Care
MindPath may also discharge clients whose clinical presentation or risk status exceeds the scope of telehealth-based psychiatric care, or where ongoing management cannot be safely delivered via this service. In such cases:
a. The client will be informed of the clinical rationale.
b. Appropriate alternative clinical recommendations will be provided where feasible.
3.3 Abuse, Harassment or Bullying of Staff
MindPath is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of its clinical and administrative staff. MindPath reserves the right to discharge a client from the Psychiatry Service, with immediate effect, where the client engages in abusive, threatening, harassing or bullying conduct towards any member of staff, whether in written communication, over the phone, via video consultation, or through any other channel.
3.4 Continuity of Care Post-Discharge
Upon discharge, MindPath will, with consent, communicate relevant clinical information to the client’s GP or another provider to support continuity of safe care.
4.1 Titration Period Definition & Purpose
MindPath employs a mandatory medication titration period for all clients beginning psychiatric care from 10th January 2026 onwards. This period aims to ensure safe, clinically informed dose escalation and early monitoring of response and side effects.
4.2 Titration Duration & Reviews
a. The titration period may last up to six (6) weeks from initiation of pharmacotherapy.
b. During the titration period:
i. No repeat prescriptions or medication adjustments will be issued outside of formal clinical review appointments.
ii. Clients must attend scheduled titration reviews with their psychiatrist.
4.3 After Titration Completion
a. Upon completion of the titration period, the treating psychiatrist will:
i. Confirm the established regimen based on clinical response and tolerability.
ii. Advise on ongoing monitoring, including side effect tracking and symptom review.
b. Following successful titration, it is recommended that clients undergo a medication review within 6 months; however, a minimum annual psychiatry review remains mandatory in accordance with standard clinical practice, including NICE and HSE guidance. This annual review ensures ongoing safety, correct dosing, and appropriateness of medication regimen.
4.4 Clinical Governance
Medication prescribing, review, and titration protocols are informed by nationally and internationally recognised standards for safe psychiatric practice and evidence-based guideline recommendations (including NICE and HSE best practice frameworks for adult mental health care).
All psychiatric clinical information, treatment plans, medication records, and communication remain subject to the data use, confidentiality, and consent provisions in the main MindPath Clinical Policy & Consent Agreement.
MindPath’s Psychiatry Service does not replace emergency or crisis psychiatric care.
Clients experiencing acute psychiatric crises (e.g., suicidal ideation, intent to self-harm, significant behavioural disturbance) must seek urgent care via emergency services or crisis supports, as outlined in the main Clinical Policy.
This Appendix outlines the additional clinical governance and assessment considerations for ADHD services provided to children and adolescents under 18, in line with MindPath’s clinical standards.
MindPath provides ADHD assessments and related clinical services to children and adolescents when:
Parental or legal guardian consent has been obtained; and
It is clinically appropriate based on developmental presentation and history.
These services complement the standard ADHD assessment processes and are consistent with current professional and clinical standards for child and adolescent neurodevelopmental assessment. There is no substitution of emergency or crisis services.
Prior to commencing any clinical service for a minor:
Verifiable Consent
A parent or legal guardian must provide written informed consent. This includes acknowledging understanding of the purpose, process, and limitations of the ADHD assessment.
Authority and Responsibility
The consenting adult is responsible for engagement with services, completion of any preparatory information (e.g., rating scales), and financial obligations related to assessment.
Conflict in Guardianship
Where more than one guardian exists and there is disagreement about assessment participation, services may be paused until lawful authority is clarified.
Consent standards follow established principles ensuring that legal guardians understand the nature of clinical services provided.
Assessing ADHD in children and adolescents requires a multi-source approach, recognising that symptoms must be present across settings and supported by evidence from caregivers and educational or third-party reports. Components include:
Clinical interview with the guardian about developmental history and current concerns;
Interview with the child/adolescent (age-appropriate);
Standardised rating scales completed by parents and, where available, teachers or educational professionals;
Communication with school for educational reports that document behaviour and functioning over time;
Consideration of co-occurring conditions and differential diagnoses.
Assessment recommendations are informed by professional diagnostic frameworks and Irish practice expectations, and are made in the context of information gathered across informants.
Children and adolescents with:
Significant emotional dysregulation not typical of ADHD alone;
Complex developmental presentations;
Significant trauma histories; or
Severe co-occurring mental health conditions
may require in-person or multidisciplinary assessment and are considered unsuitable for a remote telehealth-only assessment. In such cases, clinicians will recommend appropriate alternatives or referrals.
Clinical Feedback
Results and clinical impressions are communicated primarily to the parent or legal guardian, with the child present where appropriate and consistent with consent.
Information Sharing
With consent, information may be shared with educational professionals, GPs, or allied clinicians to support holistic care planning.
MindPath clinicians operate in line with Irish child protection legislation and mandated reporting obligations. Clinicians will:
Monitor for indicators of risk to the child’s safety and welfare during assessment;
Document and report concerns to appropriate authorities where required;
Encourage guardian collaboration if additional supports are indicated.
Guardians are informed of mandatory reporting obligations and limits of confidentiality before services proceed.
A valid ADHD diagnosis in children and adolescents:
Requires evidence of symptom presence across multiple settings;
Must consider developmental norms;
Is based on synthesising clinical interview data, rating scales, and collateral reports.
Findings related to associated features (e.g., executive functioning characteristics) are described in clinical feedback, with recommended next steps tailored to the child’s needs.
Where clinically appropriate and consented to:
MindPath may liaise with a child’s GP or school professional;
Referrals to allied services (e.g., educational psychology, child mental health teams) can be recommended.
Coordination supports continuity of care and the child’s functioning across environments.
A guardian may withdraw consent for ongoing assessment or data use at any time. Withdrawal does not affect lawful processing of information gathered before the request. Withdrawal may limit completion of the assessment or reporting.
MindPath does not function as a crisis service. Guardians and families will be directed to immediate resources if urgent needs arise, consistent with the main policy’s crisis guidance.
Psychiatry
Resources
For Children
Specialty
Chartered Psychologist
Experience
10 years
PSI Registration
M11810C
Doctorate | Senior Behaviour Support Specialist
Perri completed her Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (D.Couns.Psych.) at Trinity College Dublin. Throughout her career, she has maintained a passion for empowering neurodivergent individuals through collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed and affirmative approaches and practice.
Perri received an Honours Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Dublin Business School. She then developed person-centred practices while completing a Master of Science Degree in Behaviour Science from Trinity College Dublin.
She has worked in various professional settings with people of all ages and provided support to individuals, families, teachers, caregivers and social services.
>Perri is neurodivergent and an advocate for the neurodiversity movement. She works from an intersectional perspective. She understands the power of lived experience, advocacy, self-exploration and self-determination. She believes that the assessment process can be an important, affirming experience and works to create a calm, approachable and individualised environment for clients.
Specialty
Chartered Psychologist
Experience
9 years
PSI Registration
M12722C
Doctorate | Senior Behaviour Support Specialist
Dr. June Dennehy is a doctoral-level psychologist and behaviour support specialist with a background spanning neurodevelopmental assessment and applied behavioural practice. She has worked as a Senior Behaviour Support Specialist at Resilience Healthcare, where her work has focused on the clinical support of individuals with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities.
Her expertise sits at the intersection of behaviour analysis, psychological assessment, and neurodevelopmental profiling, an integrated skillset that translates directly into rigorous and formulation-rich ADHD and ASD evaluations. Dr. Dennehy brings considerable experience in understanding complex behavioural presentations within a neurodevelopmental framework, equipping her to support clients who present with layered, multi-factorial profiles.
Specialty
Chartered Psychologist
Experience
20 years
PSI Registration
M7281C
Areas of Expertise / Services:
Marcello Massaro is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist based in Dublin, and a chartered registered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of Urbino ‘Carlo Bo’ (Italy), a Post-Graduate Qualification in Clinical Psychopathology (Phenomenological Model) from the same institution, and a Master of Arts in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy from Independent Colleges Dublin. He has also completed a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at City Colleges Dublin (PSI-accredited) and a Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching from the IHS Institute of Health Sciences.
Marcello’s clinical training has been shaped by a genuine interdisciplinary curiosity, spanning psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, and he draws on a range of therapeutic modalities including Schema Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic and Positive Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, and Attachment Theory. His practice is guided by a formulation-led, individualised approach that attends to each client’s unique symptom profile rather than reducing presentations to diagnostic labels.
Beyond his clinical practice, Marcello has volunteered with a number of Irish mental health organisations, working in the areas of suicide prevention, bereavement counselling, depression, and eating disorders. He brings to his assessment work a particular sensitivity to the psychological complexity that often accompanies neurodevelopmental profiles.
Marcello works in English and Italian.
Specialty
Clinical Psychologist
Experience
10 years
PSI Registration
M13413
Areas of Expertise / Services:
Adson Aquino is a psychologist and psychotherapist originally from Brazil, now based in Ireland. He has been working with clients in Ireland since 2019, providing psychological support in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. His clinical approach is person-centred and rooted in Existential Therapy, with a particular emphasis on Daseinsanalysis, a modality he pursues with considerable depth and commitment.
Adson holds specialist training in the assessment and diagnosis of adult ADHD, certified through UKAAN (UK Adult ADHD Network), one of the leading bodies for evidence-based ADHD assessment training in the UK and Ireland. This training positions him to deliver thorough, clinically-informed ADHD evaluations with a strong understanding of how ADHD presents across the adult lifespan.
He is a pre-accredited member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists Ireland (APCP) and a graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Adson is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, making him particularly accessible to multilingual and expatriate clients navigating neurodevelopmental assessments.
Specialty
Assessing Psychologist
Experience
12 years
PSI Registration
M8899
Areas of Expertise / Services:
Thomaz Lopes is a psychologist and psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical and organisational experience across Brazil, Portugal, and Ireland. He holds an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast, a BSc in Psychology from the University of Jaguariúna, Brazil, and a Post-Graduate qualification in Workplace Wellness from Trinity College Dublin. He is an active member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), the Federal Council of Psychology of Brazil (CFP), and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Thomaz specialises in the assessment of ADHD, ASD, and AuDHD (co-occurring Autism and ADHD), holding certifications from UKAN (UK) and the Sunfield Institute (USA). His academic foundation in Applied Behaviour Analysis directly informs his neurodevelopmental assessment work, providing a rigorous, evidence-based framework for understanding behaviour, identifying functional profiles, and formulating meaningful, actionable recommendations.
His clinical practice draws on CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ABA principles, and extends to individual and group psychotherapy, career coaching, and wellbeing consultation. Thomaz has also held a Corporate Lead Psychologist role in which he oversaw clinical service delivery across North America, Asia, and Europe, providing clinical supervision and mentorship to a global multidisciplinary team. He has delivered psychoeducation workshops on resilience, stress management, mindfulness, and career development across Brazil, Portugal, and Ireland.
Thomaz conducts assessments and therapy in English and Portuguese.
Specialty
Chartered Psychologist
Experience
15 years
PSI Registration
M12722C
Areas of Expertise / Services:
Dr. Natalia Putrino is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), and is currently undertaking the validation of her qualifications as a Clinical Psychologist in Ireland. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a member of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR), from which she received the prestigious International Student Award in 2018 for her outstanding doctoral research.
Natalia brings over a decade of international research experience, having collaborated with teams across Argentina, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Chile in the fields of psychotherapy research, neuroscience, and behavioural science. As part of her qualification validation in Ireland, she has completed clinical placements within the HSE in both Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services.
Her clinical areas of expertise include ADHD, emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches into her practice, with particular proficiency in DBT-informed work with emotional regulation difficulties. She adopts a positive psychology framework, focusing on clients’ strengths as a pathway to resilience and functional improvement.
In addition to her clinical practice, Natalia lectures across several colleges in Ireland and serves as a Psychology Supervisor for the Human and Social Sciences programmes at Dublin Business School (DBS). She also continues active research collaboration with a team at the University of Buenos Aires. She conducts assessments and therapy in English and Spanish.
Specialty
Chartered Psychologist
Experience
10 years
PSI Registration
M10377C
Areas of Expertise / Services:
Renata Fernandes de Oliveira is one of Ireland’s most comprehensively credentialed psychologists, holding three chartered designations from the Psychological Society of Ireland: Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and Chartered Forensic Psychologist. She currently serves as a Board Member of the PSI Division of Forensic Psychology.
Renata’s academic formation is extensive. She completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Saint Ursula, her Master’s in Criminal Sciences and Law at the University of Coimbra, and her PhD in Psychology at the University of Minho. She subsequently completed two post-doctoral research periods at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, one at the Institute of Psychology (focusing on criminology and mental health) and another at the Institute of Psychiatry (focusing on stigma, madness, and dangerousness). During both post-doctoral periods, she lectured across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses and worked clinically as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Day Hospital of the Institute of Psychiatry.
Her clinical work spans a wide range of presentations, including psychosis, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, and self-harm. Her therapeutic approach draws primarily on Analytical Psychology as developed by Carl Gustav Jung, incorporating Dream Analysis, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. She brings to her neurodevelopmental assessment work a depth of formulation capability grounded in her research background in psychiatry and complex mental health presentations.
Renata works in English and Portuguese.
Specialty
Clinical Director, Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience
6 years
NMBI Registration
519613
Areas of Expertise / Services:
