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This space is where I’ll be sharing my thoughts, insights, and professional reflections on a wide range of mental health topics in Ireland — with a special focus on autism and the support available for both children and adults.
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Caroline Goldsmith is a highly experienced psychologist based in Ireland, with over 20 years of work in the mental health sector. Her expertise lies in autism assessments and tailored interventions for both children and adults.
Throughout her career, Caroline has focused deeply on research-backed methods, particularly in the area of autism diagnosis and developmental psychology. Her work includes both child and adult assessments, with a strong emphasis on accurate, evidence-based evaluations.
She currently runs a private practice in Ireland, where she supports individuals and families seeking professional autism diagnoses. Caroline has helped many parents navigate the process of private assessment, ensuring early support and intervention when it’s most needed.
Caroline Goldsmith is passionate about making real changes in how autism is assessed in Ireland. She knows how stressful it can be for families stuck on long waiting lists, so a big part of her work focuses on reducing those delays by offering reliable private assessments.
When she first started in mental health, autism assessments were often inconsistent and confusing. Since then, Caroline Goldsmith has worked hard to bring clarity and structure to the process. She’s helped shape better standards for private assessments and uses advanced psychometric tools to ensure every evaluation is accurate, professional, and up-to-date.
Ms. Goldsmith founded and chairs the Forensic Science Society of Ireland (FSSI) in 2012. The society aims to provide a database of publicly accessible forensic services in Ireland, to provide education information that helps understanding of forensic sciences, and to provide and engage in research into topics of interest for the public and scientific community. She has been inspired my the work of Martin Seligman and the drastic need to improve autism assessments on children in Ireland via improved clinical psychology. She continues to work passionately, diligently, and professionally to support her private clients with autism assessments on children.
Caroline Goldsmith has a long list of qualifications starting with a bachelors programme social science Certificate from the Open University. In 2016, she qualified as MSc in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of East London.
Ms. Goldsmith has spent a large amount of her career history as a researcher, at many universities around the globe, specialising in autism intervention, including the University of East London (national academy).
Goldsmith specialises in structured evaluations for developmental and cognitive concerns:
Family & Parenting Assessments: Focused evaluations often used for families undergoing transitions like separation or court proceedings.
Caroline Goldsmith provides evidence-based therapies for a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges:
Caroline Goldsmith is a highly experienced consulting psychologist specialising in autism assessments, developmental psychology, and mental health support in Ireland. Caroline Goldsmith works closely with children, adults, and families to provide structured assessments and therapeutic support designed around each client’s unique needs.
Using evidence-based psychological approaches, Caroline Goldsmith focuses on helping clients better understand behavioural, emotional, and developmental challenges while creating supportive pathways for progress and wellbeing. Whether families are seeking autism evaluations, ADHD assessments, or emotional support services, Caroline Goldsmith provides compassionate care in a safe and professional environment.
Experienced Psychological Professional:
Caroline Goldsmith has extensive experience supporting individuals and families through professional psychological assessments and therapeutic care.
Compassionate & Personalised Approach:
Every client receives personalised support tailored to their emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
Evidence-Based Methods:
Caroline Goldsmith uses trusted psychological frameworks and evidence-based assessment techniques to ensure accurate and supportive outcomes.
Family-Centred Support:
Families receive practical guidance, emotional support, and professional recommendations throughout the assessment and therapy process.
Find answers to common questions about Caroline Goldsmith’s psychological services, autism assessments, therapy sessions, and consultation process.
Caroline Goldsmith provides autism assessments, ADHD evaluations, child psychology support, emotional wellbeing therapy, trauma counselling, family support, and cognitive assessments for children and adults.
Yes, Caroline Goldsmith offers professional autism assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based evaluation methods.
You can book an appointment by contacting Caroline Goldsmith through the website contact form, email, or phone number provided on the website.
Depending on the service required, Caroline Goldsmith may provide online consultations and virtual therapy sessions for flexible support.
Yes, all consultations, therapy sessions, and psychological assessments are handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism.