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Professor Gary O'Reilly is a faculty member at University College Dublin's School of Psychology, holding a full-time academic position. He also has a part-time role as a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Children's Health Ireland. His expertise spans clinical psychology, technology-based interventions (e.g., the Pesky Gnats project), and forensic psychology. He coordinates modules such as 'Intellectual Disability Block' and 'Advanced C&A Clinical Psychology.' O'Reilly earned his BA, MA, MPsychSc, and PhD in Psychology from UCD. His research focuses on mental health interventions for children and adults, particularly leveraging technology to improve accessibility. He has secured grants, including one on the Church of Ireland and Irish State relations (2010–2012). He regularly supervises PhD and MSc students and advocates for equitable access to mental health care through non-commercialized platforms.
Education:
- BA in Psychology, University College Dublin
- MA in Psychology, University College Dublin
- MPsychSc in Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin
- PhD in Human Sciences - Psychology, University College Dublin
Research Interests: Clinical psychology, computer game-based CBT interventions for youth (e.g., Pesky Gnats), forensic psychology, and trauma-focused therapy. His work emphasizes technology's role in mental health treatment and reducing barriers to care.
Professional Activities: Director of the Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology at UCD. Active in prison violence research, child sexual abuse prevention, and trauma intervention development. Leads the 'Pesky Gnats' initiative, combining therapist training, computer games, and apps for anxiety/depression in youth.
Grants:
- Internal funding scheme (2016–2026)
- Church of Ireland and the Irish State grant (2010–2012)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Pesky Gnats team, collaborating with clinicians and technologists to develop therapeutic tools. Engages in interdisciplinary research on prison violence and trauma.
