Dr Shannon Connolly

Clinical Psychologist

“ I understand that life is difficult for most of us at different points of life and am here to support you in navigating through these times.  I am compassionate and warm with a gentle sense of humour. My goal is to provide non-judgmental, kind and helpful spaces where we work together to understand what is going on for you and agree how we will help you to find your way through it”.  

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ experience working across the lifespan, supporting children, young people, adults and families experiencing psychological distress. My work is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, delivering evidence-based therapies that hold you at the centre in a compassionate way.

I have a special interest in supporting people with physical health concerns to be empowered to live life in line with what matters to them. I am also passionate about supporting parent’s wellbeing, as I know that while parenting is a rewarding journey it can also bring its own challenges.  Currently, I work both within the NHS as a Clinical Psychologist in Paediatrics and here at Shore Psychology. My previous roles have included working in CAMHS and in adult clinical health settings also.

Clinical Experience

I support people experiencing

  • Anxiety including procedural anxiety, health anxiety and OCD
  • Trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
  • Low mood and depression
  • Difficulties adjusting to new health conditions or coping with long term health conditions
  • Persistent pain and physical symptoms including Functional Neurological Disorder
  • Parenting support including parenting children with developmental disabilities or neurodevelopmental needs
  • Compassion fatigue and burnout particularly working in education and healthcare settings

Therapies I offer

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including trauma-focused approaches
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) including for children and young people         
  • Narrative therapeutic approaches for children and young people including ‘Beads of Life’

Qualifications and Training

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Edinburgh, 2017-2020)
  • MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People (University of Edinburgh, 2016-2017)
  • BA (Hons) in Applied Psychology (University College Cork, 2012-2015)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, accredited by EMDR Europe Association  (2022)
  •  Core (Level 1) Europe Accredited EMDR Child & Adolescent Training (2024)

Professional Membership and Registrations

I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Registration No: PLY38184)