Understand. Support. Thrive
About us
The Behaviour Clinic provides expert, compassionate support services for individuals, families, and organisations in Wexford and across Ireland.
While the company, Deirdre Kearney Behavioural Psychologist Ltd, was formally established in 2022, our clinical director, Dr Deirdre Kearney, first set up a private practice in 2015, and has worked in disability and healthcare sectors since 2000.
As an experienced expert, Deirdre saw a need for a service that was not only highly professional and evidence-based, but also deeply compassionate and accessible. Her passion is to provide safe, effective services for vulnerable families.
Our mission is to empower people with the skills and strategies they need to thrive. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, schools, and organisations, building on strengths and improving quality of life in a way that is respectful and affirming.
From individual support to organisational training and our funded HSE partnership project, every service we offer is guided by our core values of understanding, compassion and collaboration.
Our team
Dr Deirdre Kearney
Director, Principal Behavioural Psychologist
Dr Deirdre Kearney is the clinical director. A Chartered Behavioural Psychologist, her expertise is grounded in a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and a career spent establishing and leading behaviour support services across Ireland.
Dr Kearney specialises in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Applied Behaviour Analysis, neurodiversity supports and trauma-informed practice.
Her extensive career includes establishing and managing behaviour support services for organisations, including St Patrick's Centre, Kilkenny; the Delta Centre, Carlow; and KARE Support Services.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Kearney serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin. Since 2021, she has been a lecturer and postgraduate thesis advisor for the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Her academic excellence was recognised with an Irish Research Council (IRC) postgraduate scholarship in 2019. She also holds a first-class Master of Arts in Applied Behaviour Analysis from NUI Galway and a BA in Psychology from University College Dublin.
Dr Kearney is a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, has doctoral level membership with the Irish Society of Behaviour Analysts and is also a graduate member of the Supervisors Association of Ireland.
Kate Edser
Administrator
As the first point of contact, Kate is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of The Behaviour Clinic.
She has has exceptional organisational skills matched by a calm and compassionate nature, making her a welcoming and supportive presence for our clients.
Kate's background is in journalism and PR, and more recently as a freelance writer, administrator and executive assistant.
Through a life-long passion for horses and riding, Kate has also been working since 2010 with a pioneering equine facilitated psychotherapist in the UK - taking a supporting role in planning and running workshops for people with all kinds of issues.
She is also a volunteer befriender for a charity, Womankind, supporting women who've suffered domestic or sexual violence.
Jesse Larkin
PBS Worker
Jesse is dedicated to helping children and families thrive through practical, person-centred strategies that enhance quality of life.
She holds qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support, psychology, and applied social studies. With extensive hands-on experience, she has supported families to develop person-centred approaches that make a real difference in daily life.
Her work has spanned day service and residential care settings, where she has supported children and adults with diverse and complex needs.
Jesse has worked closely within multidisciplinary teams—partnering with educators, therapists, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive and holistic support for each individual and family.
Guided by the core values of partnership, empathy, and empowerment, Jesse believes that meaningful progress happens when families are supported to recognise and develop their existing strengths and skills in order to achieve their goals.