College of Psychology
City Colleges’ College of Psychology offers a range of exciting diplomas, which were developed for those interested in the science of the mind, behaviour and mental wellbeing. Our courses provide students with a sound understanding of Psychology, which uses science as a basis for understanding our lives and activities.
Five of our Diplomas have been approved for CPD credits for members of the PSI.
We are delighted to welcome you to our Psychology faculty.
Psychology is a growing field and is becoming more relevant to many aspects of our lives. It is a way of future-proofing an understanding of our fast-changing world. It provides a greater appreciation of our existence. It helps reduce mental distress, with an efficiency that on average is as effective as medical treatments for physical illnesses.
Really knowing the difference between the physical brain and the mind is a great way of gaining an appreciation of both the science of humankind and the experience of being human.
As you can see, we have an exciting range of Diplomas that offer CPD points for Psychology and Psychotherapy professionals, which are also introductions to psychology topics for members of the public and other professionals.
Our Psychology lecturers are highly trained in their subject areas and, importantly, bring extensive experiences of working with people, clients and patients, to their training delivery. This means that our students get an in-depth view of what it is like to work with clients and patients, from the beginning of their training.
Also, our lecturers are great communicators and feedback from students is continually monitored, to ensure that you receive exceptionally high-quality training.
At City Colleges, we believe that the mix of professionals from different backgrounds, and non-professionals, who attend our Psychology programmes enriches our learning experience and keeps our Psychology approach grounded in practicality and reality.
Feel free to contact me if you have any queries on any of our programmes.
Dr. Finian Fallon
Dean, College of Psychology
City Colleges Recently Published the Garda Representative Association (GRA) 2018 Trauma and Wellbeing Survey
Over two thousand Irish police participated in this significant survey which was carried out by Dr Finian Fallon, Dean of Psychology here at City Colleges in Dublin.
Findings of the PTSD survey were presented at the 2018 GRA Summit and can be seen here.
Psychology Courses
Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism and Related Conditions)
Diploma in Bereavement and Grief Studies
Diploma in Bullying Behaviours
Diploma in Child & Parenting Psychology
Diploma in Child and Developmental Psychology
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Diploma in Criminology & Criminal Psychology
Diploma in Mindfulness & Well-Being
Diploma in Psychological Abnormality
Diploma in the Psychology of Retail & Consumer Behaviour
QQI Level 5 Social Studies Certificate
Diploma in Sports & Exercise Psychology
Our Lecturers
Dr. Finian Fallon
Dean, College of Psychology
Dr. Finian Fallon is a Chartered Psychologist and holds a Doctorate in Psychotherapy from DCU. In addition to providing a range of counselling services, his past work experience includes providing online and face to face therapy for clients with PTSD, survivors of childhood abuse and survivors of torture. In 2018 he completed a widely reported survey of over 2,000 Irish Police exploring trauma prevalence and wellbeing issues among frontline police in Ireland. His doctoral dissertation explored the future of psychotherapy in Ireland.
Finian has a number of other academic works to his credit, including presenting at the BACP research conference. He is interested in developing research that provides practical clinical benefits, to bring together the science and art of psychotherapy. He is Dean of Psychology at City Colleges and is delivering and developing psychology courses that are relevant to the challenges of living today.
John O’Keeffe
Director of Criminology, College of Psychology
John O’Keeffe is a graduate of University College Dublin, UWE Bristol, London Metropolitan University and the University of Cambridge where he is a life member of Homerton College. He also holds a Doctoratus in Gister Studiorum (ad eundem Cantab.) from Trinity College, Dublin and memberships of the American Psychological Association, American Psychology Law Society, International Association of Forensic Psychology, the American Society of Criminology and the British Society of Criminology. He is Membership Secretary of the Criminology Association of Ireland.
From 2000-2010 he was Head and Dean of the Law School at Dublin Business School (incorporating Portobello College) where he taught both criminal and civil law. He is currently Head, Colleges of Criminology & Psychology at City Colleges and Director, Cold Case Unit and also an Adjunct Teaching Fellow in the School of Psychology, Trinity College. He was awarded an Honorary Visiting Fellowship in the Dept. of Neuroscience, Psychology & Behaviour at the University of Leicester and appointed a Visiting Scholar at the Dept. of Sociology, University of Leeds. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow, Dept. of Sociology at the University of Surrey. He is Chief Executive of AdVIC – Advocates for the Victims of Homicide.
John also works as a broadcaster and journalist (Deputy Editor of The Garda Review and Contributor, Sunday World) regularly appearing on television and radio where he speaks on matters related to criminology and forensic psychology.
He is currently engaged in research at the University of Oxford where he holds MCR memberships of both Oriel College and Exeter College.
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