Kierla Ireland, PhD

Nov. 2024: not accepting new clients

So you’ve decided to seek more awareness of your problems and make concrete changes. That takes guts!

Do any of the following difficulties resonate with you?

  • You struggle with self-doubt, even though you've achieved a lot

  • You're not able to perform at the level you know you're capable of

  • You're feeling creatively blocked

  • You're terrified of failing

  • You’re worrying so much that you struggle to fall or stay asleep

If so, we might be a good fit.

 
 

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Sport and performance psychology

  • Emotion regulation difficulties

  • Self-esteem

  • Sleep and insomnia

 
 

Treatment Approaches

My approach is aimed at helping you to understand your difficulties in performance or in life, and to make the changes that will help you overcome them.

Together we will examine the origins of the difficulties in your early life, the ways in which you are getting in your own way now, and the inner strengths that may help you for the future.

I use evidence-based practices including

  • diagnostic assessment

  • cognitive-behavioural therapy

  • relaxation training

  • short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy

  • dialectical behaviour therapy

  • motivational interviewing

  • acceptance and commitment therapy

Our work begins with an intake session (2hrs) for me to assess the extent of your difficulties and for us to start building a working relationship.

Most of the benefits of therapy happen outside the treatment room, so you'll need to actively practice what we talk about. This could mean changing your self-talk, embracing failure, or using relaxation and focusing techniques to help you perform to your potential. If you're ready to take action, let's talk!

 
 

About Me

I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Concordia University and I am a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. I have worked in mental health since 2006.

 
 

General Information

Hours of operation
Tuesday 10-6
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 11-7

Sessions are 50-55 minutes in length.
I provide receipts for insurance/tax purposes.
I do not provide letters or forms (e.g., MDs, income tax, university).

 

Plateau Psychology

plateaupsychology@gmail.com
5266 rue Saint-Laurent, Montreal