Qualifications & Experience

Dr. Eddie Murphy, PCSI Director & Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Academic Background

• Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology - National University of Ireland - University College Dublin
  
• City University London MSc in Health Psychology
  
• Open University BA (Hons) Psychology
  
• University of Hull BSc (Hons) in Nursing Education
  
• Romford College of Nursing Registered General Nurse

  Psychology Training Program
  

• Traumatic Stress Service, The Maudsley Hospital / Institute of Psychiatry, London
• Brothers of Charity Intellectual Disability Services, Bawnmore, Limerick
  
• Mater Hospital, 63 Eccles St, Dublin 7, Department of Adult Psychiatry
  
• Mid-West Health Board, East Clare Community Mental Health Service, Ennis, Co. Clare
  
• Central Remedial Clinic, Vermount Ave, Clontarf, Dublin
  
• Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin, Dublin
  

   
  Employment Record

• Senior Clinical Psychologist Midland Health Board
  
• Clinical Psychologist Midland Health Board
• Assistant Psychologist St Helier’s National Health Service Trust
• Research Psychologist St Helier’s National Health Service Trust
• Registered General Nurse Cardiology Dept. Kings College Hospital, London
  
• Research Nurse Endocrinology, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London
  
• Registered General Nurse Paediatrics Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull
  
• Registered General Nurse Cardiology Dept. Romford Hospital, Essex

Lecturing & Supervision

Lecturer National University of Ireland — Maynooth University,
Honorary Lecturer National University of Ireland — University College Dublin
Clinical Supervisor Psychological Society of Ireland Clinical Psychology Program
Clinical Supervisor Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology University College Dublin

Publications

Murphy, E. & Carr, A. (1999). Chapter 2. What Works For Childhood Paediatric Pain Disorder. In What Works for Whom in Child & Adolescent Psychology — A Meta-Analytical Review. Routledge.
Murphy, E. & Carr, A. (1999). Chapter 10. What Works For Childhood Enuresis and Encopresis. In What Works for Whom in Child & Adolescent Psychology — A Meta-Analytical Review. Routledge.
Murphy, E. & McGee, H. (2003). (In Prep). A longitudinal Study of Illness Perceptions in an Irish CABG group.
Murphy, E. & McGee, H. (2003). (In Prep). A longitudinal Study of Health Related Quality of Life in an Irish CABG Group.
Murphy, E. & McGee, H. (2002). (In Prep). A longitudinal Study of Depression and Anxiety in an Irish CABG group.
Murphy, E. & Brown, P. (2002). (In Prep). Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users Communication Experiences. A Qualitative Analysis.

Conference Presentations

The Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
The Psychological Profile of Cardiac Surgery Patients
European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapists. European Conference.
Cork & The Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Effective Psychological Treatments for Children with Enuresis and Encopresis.
Effective Psychological Treatments for Paediatric Pain Problems
The Society of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Conference. University of Leeds.
The Effect Of Prenatal Education Classes On Self-Efficacy, Health Locus Of Control And Fear Of Childbirth In Primigravidae Women.

Research Experience

The Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioural Problem Solving Intervention for Suicidal Ideators
The Evaluation of a Community Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group
The Psychological Profile of Cardiac Surgery Patients D.Psych.Sc Dissertation Title
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users Communication Experiences.
A Qualitative Analysis. AStudy conducted in the Central Remedial Clinic.
A Quantitative Analysis Of The Demographic And Geographical Profiles Of Clients With Turners Syndrome And Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The Effect Of Prenatal Education Classes On Self-Efficacy, Health Locus Of Control And Fear Of Childbirth In Primigravidae Women (First-time Mothers).
Locus Of Control and Patient Controlled Analgesia in Pregnancy.
Does therapeutic day care effect frequency and duration of psychiatric in-patient admissions for individuals with mental health difficulties.
The Effect Of Growth Hormone Replacement therapy on Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency.
The Role of Cortisol on Mood.

Continuous Professional Development
 
Annual Attendance at Psychological Society of Ireland Conference
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level I Training Edinburgh 2001
Tutor Dr. Gerald Puk
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level II Training London 2001
Tutor Dr. Gerald Puk
Legal Issues Day, Midland Health Board 2001
Midland Health Board - Domestic Violence Training 2001
Psychological Society of Ireland Training for Supervision 2001
Facilitated by The Irish Institute of Couple Counselling
Critical Incident Stress Management, Staff Care Services, Belfast, Dr. Marion Gibson 2002
Midland Health Board / University College Dublin Supervision Training 2003
The Impact of Workplace Bullying 2003
 
Areas of Specialist Interest & Experience

1. Trauma — Critical Incidents, Acute Stress, PTSD, Adult Survivor Issues
2. Mental Health / Psychological Emotional Difficulties e.g.

• Anxiety Disorders: Phobias / Panic Disorder / Social Anxiety / OCD
• Mood Disorders: Depression
  
• Grief, Bereavement & Major Losses
  
• Eating Disorders
  
• Low self-esteem
  
• Anger Management
  
• Chronic Pain & Fatigue presentations
  
• Stress / Worry / Sadness / Emotional Turmoil
  
• General Distress with associated psychological factors

3. Work Related Psychological Issues — Critical Incidents& Trauma Management, Violence, Bullying, Stress & Burnout
4. Workplace Trauma
5. Suicide
6. The interface between psychological health and physical illness — cardiac disease, chronic pain, diabetes, etc
7. Nursing Related Issues — Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Lecturing, Supervision
8. Forensic Psychology - Medico-Legal Services
9. Supervision
10. The Beneficial Application of Psychology To Organisations — Employee Assistance Programs, Consultancy & Training.