Our Professional Network
We know how challenging it can be to navigate waitlists and find the right professionals. That’s why we’ve built trusted connections with highly regarded specialists who prioritise the children and adolescents we refer. Below you’ll find details of a psychiatrist, speech and language therapist (SLT), and occupational therapists (OT) ready to support your child’s needs.
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Paryani
Dr Iqbal has over 15 years of experience working within the HSE as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He has extensive expertise in managing ADHD in children and adolescents, with additional special interests in supporting adolescents with anxiety and depression.
Dr Iqbal is a member of the Irish College of Psychiatrists and is listed on the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council (IMC). IMC Registration Number: 048640
Qualifications:
- MRCPsych from Royal College of Psychiatrists UK
- MSc CBT from University College Dublin
- Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Psychiatrists UK
- Diploma in Mental Health from Queens University Belfast
Contact: miparyani55@gmail.com
Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist
Cathy Mannion
Cathy has over 20 years of experience working as a paediatric speech and language therapist, supporting children and young people with a range of communication needs. She has a particular interest and extensive experience in working with individuals presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, speech sound disorders, and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Cathy is a registered member of CORU, the regulatory body for health and social care professionals in Ireland. CORU Registration Number: SL023790
Qualifications
- BSc. Speech and Language Therapy
- MSc Language and Communication Impairment in Children
Contact: cathym.mannion@gmail.com
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Catherine O’Connor
Catherine has over 15 years of experience working as an occupational therapist with children from birth to eighteen years. Catherine’s areas of experience include supporting children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia), Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, intellectual disability and sensory processing differences. Catherine’s passions include using meaningful occupations (play, hobbies and interests) to support sensory regulation and engagement in everyday tasks.
Catherine is a member of AOTI and a registered member of CORU, the regulatory body for health and social care professionals in Ireland. CORU Registration Number: OT 016313
Qualifications:
- BSc Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin
- MSc Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin
- Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Certification, University of Southern California USA
Contact: Funot4me@gmail.com