What a gorgeous night at professor donncha hanna’s professorial lecture. Great to see the new chair of @NIDCP Keith Kerrigan and fellow clinical psychologists David Curran Ciaran Shannon @QUBPsych
Great panel discussion led by Prof Ross White at this mornings @NIBPS symposium. Interesting threads as to the meandering journey many of us take, perception of psychology, perception of males in psychology, passion for psychology and importance of humanity.
Congratulations to Colm Doody who won the 2025 Psychological Society of Ireland's Division of Clinical Psychology Early Career Researcher award 🏆
Colm presented his research: "The experience of Irish United Nations Peacekeepers readjusting post deployment".
ALT Two men in business attire stand on a patterned carpeted floor, one holding a certificate, both wearing conference badges and lanyards.
ALT Group of professionals standing in front of banners for the Psychological Society of Ireland, some holding certificates at a conference event.
Great event this am @NIBPS Currently hearing @ProfNRooney speak on the importance of gender representation for the psychological workforce @BPSOfficial@NIDCP
The Health Minister opened the 60th birthday celebrations for the Division of Clinical Psychology at the Foundations for the Future conference in Belfast.
The conference reflected on the impact clinical psychology has made and continues to make.
ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the 60th birthday celebrations for the Division of Clinical Psychology at the Foundations for the Future conference in Belfast.
ALT Pictured left to right: Dr Kerry Sweeney; Dr Sarah Meekin; Professor Nichola Rooney, DoH Chief Psychological Professions Officer; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr Mark Conachy
Fascinating afternoon session on innovation and wonderful to hear from Dr Frances Duffy talk about her entrepreneurial journey with 6d dementia and what it’s possible for psychology to do. @DCPUK@BPSOfficial@NIBPS
Prof Ciaran Shannon taking us through the range of research the impact centre is involved in. Inspiring to see the range and depth of projects and the value of exploring data.
After coffee and connection we move in to a facilitated converstion led by Gerry Cunningham. Gaining perspectives across generations. Gerry does a beautiful introduction about the importance of bringing ourselves into the work and the power of the human relationship.
How lovely to have our Chief Psychological Professions Officer @ProfNRooney speak at our conference. A past chair of our division no less than three times and always a massive advocate for our profession. @NIBPS
Our chair Dr Sarah Meekin with @ProfNRooney chief psychological professions officer and Minister Nesbitt and conference organisers Dr Mark Conachy and Dr Kerry Sweeney catching their breath before a packed conference celebrating 60 years of Clinical Psychology in NI @NIBPS
Our chair Dr Sarah Meekin welcoming a full room to @NIDCP 60th anniversary conference and giving us a potted history of the last 60 years. Familiar faces and funky fashion as well as wonderful developments within psychology and the growth of a workforce.
Delighted to have Minsiter Mike Nesbitt with us to open our 60th anniversary conference @mikenesbittni highlighting the importance of psychological professions @ProfNRooney
bps.org.uk/news/volunteer-ro… we are looking for a new chair to take over from Sarah this month. To apply please complete the short form in this advert or contact n.ireland@bps.org.uk to find out more about the role
Privileged to represent @healthdpt at NI Counselling Forum 21st birthday conference. The passion and commitment to improving lives was inspiring. I look forward to working with NICF and @BACP in my role as Chief Psychological Professions Officer for NI
7 weeks!
This time 7 weeks we will have heard from esteemed colleagues past and present with CPPO Nichola Rooney and then Gerry Cunningham skilfully facilitating a panel of those involved with Clinical Psychology across the years in Northern Ireland bps.org.uk/event/dcp-ni-60th…
Clinical Psychology in NI turns 60! 🎉
Join us at the DCP-NI 60th Anniversary Conference & Ball
📅 13 November 2025 | 📍 Titanic Hotel, Belfast
A day to celebrate our past, confront today’s challenges, and shape the future of Clinical Psychology together.
bps.org.uk/event/dcp-ni-60th…
Clinical Psychology in NI turns 60! 🎉
- Reflections & future-focused conversations with leading voices
- New Frontiers – neurodiversity, asylum-seeking people, entrepreneurship, digital tech & more
- Ciaran Shannon (IMPACT Research Centre
We need every psychologist — from trainees to senior leaders — to be part of this conversation. The future of our profession depends on it.
👉 Save the date, spread the word, and be part of history.
November 13th 2025
#DCPNI60#ClinicalPsychology#FoundationsForTheFuture