Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 20th February 2026

1. Introduction

MindPath is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Personal Information
  • Name, date of birth, address, and contact details.
2.2 Clinical Data
  • Self-reported symptoms, medical history, and consultation notes.
2.3 Payment Information
  • Processed and stored securely via Stripe.
2.4 Technical & Analytical Data
  • Cookies and tracking tools for website analytics, marketing and service improvement.
2.5 Children’s Personal Data

Where MindPath provides services to children or adolescents under the age of 18, we may process additional categories of personal data, including:

  • The child’s identifying and demographic information;

  • Health and clinical information relevant to assessment and care;

  • Information provided by parents or legal guardians;

  • Educational or developmental information (such as school reports), where relevant and consented to.

For children under the age of 16, we will only process personal data with verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as implemented in Ireland. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 16 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:
 Providing ADHD assessments and diagnosis.
 Processing and managing appointments.
 Handling payments securely.
 Providing aftercare services.
 Website functionality and performance tracking.

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

 

4.1 Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to provide our services).
  • Legitimate interest (service improvements and analytics).
  • Legal compliance (medical record retention and data protection regulations).

 

4.2 Children’s Data

Where we process personal data relating to children:

  • For children under 16 years of age, processing is based on explicit consent provided by a parent or legal guardian;

  • For special category data (including health data), processing is carried out in accordance with Article 9(2)(a) and/or Article 9(2)(h) GDPR, where applicable and lawful.

Consent records are maintained in accordance with GDPR requirements and may be withdrawn at any time, subject to legal and clinical record-keeping obligations.

 

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Personal data is stored on secure servers in compliance with GDPR.
  • Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
  • Payment details are handled by our payment processor Stripe.

 

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

6.1 You have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally applicable).
  • Restrict processing under certain conditions.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact info@mindpath.ie.

 

6.2 Children & Parent Rights Under GDPR

Children have the same data protection rights as adults under GDPR. Where a child is under the age of 16, these rights may be exercised by a parent or legal guardian on the child’s behalf.

When responding to requests relating to a child’s data, we may take into account:

  • The age and maturity of the child;

  • The best interests of the child;

  • Our legal and professional obligations regarding clinical record retention.

Certain rights (such as erasure) may be restricted where we are legally required to retain healthcare records.

 

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

MindPath uses cookies for:

  • Essential functionality (site performance and security).
  • Analytics & performance monitoring (Google Analytics, etc.).
  • Marketing purposes, where consent is provided.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser and our partner, Cookiebot.

 

8. Third-Party Services

We work with a number of third party services to be able to offer our care, including but not limited to:

  • Acuity Scheduling (for appointment booking).
  • Stripe (for secure payment processing).
  • Novopsych (for psychometric testing)
  • Hubspot (for client communication)


All third-party services comply with GDPR regulations.

 

9. Data Retention

  • Clinical records are retained only for as long as necessary under medical and legal obligations.
  • Payment details are stored in Stripe for transaction purposes only.

 

Retention of Children’s Clinical Records

Where services are provided to children or adolescents, clinical records may be retained for longer periods than adult records in accordance with Irish healthcare, regulatory, and professional standards. In some cases, records may be retained until the child reaches adulthood plus any additional statutory retention period.

Retention periods are reviewed regularly and limited to what is necessary for legal, clinical, and regulatory purposes.

 

10. Data Breach Policy

In the event of a data breach, we will:
 1️Identify and contain the breach.
 2️ Notify affected users within 72 hours, per GDPR guidelines.
 3️ Implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

 

Ascendia Channel Partners Limited is the Data Controller for the personal data it collects and processes in providing its services.

 

11. Contact & Complaints

For privacy concerns, contact:
info@mindpath.ie

 

12. Policy Updates

MindPath may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy as needed. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

 

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Rachel Power

Specialty

Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Learning Assessments

Experience

2.5 years

PSI Registration

M14632

Rachel Power

About the Clinician

Areas of Expertise / Services:​

Rachel Power is a Graduate Psychologist at MindPath Ireland dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for clients and their families throughout the psychological assessment process. She holds a First Class Honours MSc in Psychology from Edge Hill University, a BA in Human Development and Irish from Dublin City University, and Graduate Membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Taking a grounded, trauma-informed approach, Rachel brings extensive experience in comprehensive assessments covering Autism, ADHD, cognitive and learning differences, while observing for trauma and attachment-related difficulties. She draws on a broad range of evidence-based approaches, tailored to help individuals gain a clearer understanding of their unique strengths and needs.

Gisele Siqueira

Specialty

Neurodivergent Population, Chronic Illness, Addiction and Rehabilitation

Experience

2.5 years

PSI Registration

M15129

Gisele Siqueira

About the Clinician

Areas of Expertise / Services:​

Gisele Siqueira is a Graduate Psychologist at MindPath Ireland with professional and volunteering experience across disability, mental health, addiction, homelessness, and rehabilitation services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and an MSc in Psychology, with a strong foundation in clinical interviewing, psychometric assessment, and psychoeducation across diverse client groups. Working from a neuroaffirming and person-centred approach, Gisele supports individuals through ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD assessments using evidence-based protocols and trauma-informed care. She is committed to creating a warm and validating environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered throughout the assessment process.

Dr. Perri Reed

Specialty

Chartered Psychologist

Experience

10 years

PSI Registration

M11810C

Dr. Perri Reed

About the Clinician

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

M14815C

Dr. June Dennehy

About the Clinician

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.

Marcello Massaro

Specialty

Chartered Psychologist

Experience

20 years

PSI Registration

M7281C

Marcello Massaro

About the Clinician

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.

Adson Aquino

Specialty

Clinical Psychologist

Experience

10 years

PSI Registration

M13413

Adson Aquino

About the Clinician

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. 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).

Thomaz Lopes

Specialty

Assessing Psychologist

Experience

12 years

PSI Registration

M8899

Thomaz Lopes

About the Clinician

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.