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Ms. Barbara Hannigan

Asst Prof & Placement Co-Ordinator (Psychology)
ARAS AN PHIARSAIGH

 hannigab@tcd.ie

 3531896 2429


Biography

Barbara Hannigan is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist & Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. She has been practicing as a Counselling Psychologist and member of faculty with the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, for more than 22 years. As placement coordinator with the D. Couns. Psych. TCD, she has facilitated psychologists' career development through its stellar placements programme. Appointed Consultant Psychologist to The Irish Defence Forces, Cadet School, to review, revise and implement a new academic syllabus. She is widely published and enjoys researching qualitative and mixed method studies with particular interest in life story research of people with diverse lives, such as; people from within LGBTI community, breast cancer survivors, traveller community, and adult children of parents with severe and enduring mental health histories. Presently she is researching different aspects of therapist' personal and professional development with her PhD focused on World Renowned, Master Therapists' Life-stories.

Research Tags

  Counselling Psychology   PSYCHOLOGY   PSYCHOTHERAPY

Research Projects

 Renowned Master Therapist Academics: Personal Lives and Professional Mastery - A Life-story Approach
 Eating Disorders: Understanding the Process of Recovery
 Irish Defence Forces: Academic Course Review and Revision
 Hussar
 Steering to Safety Project, Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT)

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Representations

Details Date
Assistant Professor, Clinical and Research Supervisor & Placement Coordinator, Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, TCD. Lecturer Postgraduate Diploma & M.Sc. in Clinical Supervision (Psychology) School of Psychology, TCD Ethics Committee member, School of Psychology, TCD. Lecturer and Ethics Committee member to M.Ed. in Educational Guidance & Counselling, School of Education, TCD.

Languages

Language Skill Reading Skill Writing Skill Speaking
English Fluent Fluent Fluent
French Medium Basic Medium

Memberships

Membership of Professional Institutions, Associations, Societies

Details Date From Date To
Psychological Society of Ireland, full member. PSI Division of Counselling Psychology, full member
Conmy, E., Prentice, G., Hannigan, B. and Trimble, T.J., The lived experiences of women who discovered their partner perpetrated a sexual offence, Journal of Criminal Psychology, 2023, Journal Article, ACCEPTED  DOI  URL
Qiu, S., Hannigan, B., Keogh, D., & Timulak, L., Learning emotion-focused therapy: certified emotion-focused therapists' perspectives., Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 1-21., 2020, p1 - 21, Notes: [Qiu, S., Hannigan, B., Keogh, D., & Timulak, L. (2020). Learning emotion-focused therapy: certified emotion-focused therapists' perspectives. Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 1-21.], Journal Article, PUBLISHED  TARA - Full Text  URL
Conmy, E., Trimble, T., Hannigan, B., Randall,P., and Prentice, G., Female Non-offending partners of Sex Offenders, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, Kilkenny, November 2019, 2019, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Baruah, S., Hannigan, B. and Oberlin, V.K., The Phenomenological Inquiry of the Emotional Experiences of Shame and Pride in Eating Disorders, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, Kilkenny, November 2019, edited by Conference Committee Editorial Board , 2019, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Oroz, S. and Hannigan, B., The Impact of Working with Children who have been Sexually Abused - Therapists' Experience, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, Kilkenny, November 2019, edited by Conference Committee Editorial Board , 2019, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Howley, E. and Hannigan, B., How do early-career Counselling Psychologists understand and engage in self-care?, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, Kilkenny, November 2019, edited by Conference Committee Editorial Board , 2019, Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Teo, M., & Hannigan, B, Teo, M., & Hannigan, B. (2018). The role of social media in Deliberate Self-Harm (DSH) behaviours among adolescents and young adults. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Wexford Ireland, November 2018, 2018, Notes: [Teo, M., & Hannigan, B. (2018). The role of social media in Deliberate Self-Harm (DSH) behaviours among adolescents and young adults. Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, Wexford, Ireland. November, 2018.], Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Continued Professional Development and Life-long Learning in, editor(s)Robert Bor and Mary Watts , The Trainee Handbook, Sage, UK, Sage, 2017, pp428 - 447, [Barbara Hannigan], Notes: [Written by a team of leading trainers, practitioners and supervisors, this bestselling classic is the trainee therapist's best friend. It identifies and guides trainees through the practical skills and knowledge they'll need to make a success of their training - from writing essays through to case formulation and on to preparing for their first meeting with a client. Along the way, it addresses and allays the concerns which are common to all students. Now in its fourth edition, the book has been fully updated to take account of the significant changes in the therapy professions in recent years. It now includes new and important chapters on: Evidence-based practice Working with diversity Reflective practice Using social media, technology and online therapy The Trainee Handbook is an invaluable companion, and source of information and guidance for all trainees in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling psychology, and newly-qualified therapists entering into practice.], Book Chapter, PUBLISHED  URL
Lanigan, T., & Hannigan, B, Beyond Words: A Psychological Approach to Understanding Stammering., British Stammering Association, Annual Conference, Manchester, UK, Manchester UK, 2016, Notes: [Lanigan, T., & Hannigan, B. (2016). Beyond Words: A Psychological Approach to Understanding Stammering. British Stammering Association, Annual Conference, Manchester, UK. September 2016.], Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
Elmer, N., & Hannigan, B.,, Silhouette: A creative representation of transformational aspects of breast cancer., IPOS 18th International Psycho Oncology Society Congress,, Dublin, Ireland , 2016, Notes: [Elmer, N., & Hannigan, B., (2016). Silhouette: A creative representation of transformational aspects of breast cancer. IPOS 18th International Psycho Oncology Society Congress, 17th ¬ 21st October 2016 in Dublin, Ireland.], Conference Paper, PUBLISHED  URL
  

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Murphy, A., Hannigan, B., McAuliffe, C., , An Investigation into Attitudes Towards Suicide and its Prevention Among Professionals, who work with Individuals at an Increased Risk of Suicidal Behaviour., BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Gaffney, M., Hannigan, B.,, Suicide Bereavement and Coping: A Descriptive Analysis of the Coping Process., BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Mathews. S., & Hannigan, B.,, Core Competencies in Counselling Psychology in Ireland: A qualitative audit., BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology , 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Sundlöv, E.B, & Hannigan, B., Factors influencing GP's in their decision to refer patients with mental health problems to a mental health professional: An exploratory study., BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Beatty, S.A, Mangaoang, M.A., Hannigan, B., O'Mara, S.M., McDonough, M., Burke, T., & Lucey, J. , The effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy on the therapeutic alliance for Counselling Psychologists. , BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Byrne, G., & Hannigan, B.,, Examining The Effects of an 8-week Mindfulness Program on Cancer Patients' Quality of Life. , BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
O'Keeffe, N., & Hannigan, B., An Exploration into the Attitudes to Short Term Therapy among Irish Therapists. , BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
McCaul, A.M., & Hannigan, B., Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: An Exploratory Study., BPS/PSI Joint Conference of the Divisions of Counselling Psychology, 20-21 June, 2008, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Murphy, A., Hannigan, B., McAuliffe, C., An Investigation into Attitudes Towards Suicide and its Prevention Among Professionals, who work with Individuals at an Increased Risk of Suicidal Behaviour, PSI Conference, 2007, Conference Paper, PRESENTED
Stradling, S., Gormley, M., Fuller, R., Hannigan, B., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., & O'Dolan, C., A typology of speeding drivers: extent of and motives for exceeding the speed limit, Behavioural Research Seminar in Road Safety, Seventeenth Seminar, DfT Behavioural Studies Seminar, Haslemere, May 2nd, Department for Transport, London, 2007, Conference Paper, PRESENTED

  

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Awards and Honours

Award Date
DCOP Annual Conference prize for best research presentation, supervisor 2013
Allen Burke Memorial Prize for best D. Couns. Psych. research
Nomination: Provosts Teaching Award for excellence in teaching 2012 - 2013
Nomination: Provosts Teaching Award for excellence in teaching 2011 - 2012

Research Interests

Description Of Research Interests

Broad research interests include; counselling psychology and the therapeutic process, including mixed methodology research on typically occurring presenting issues to counselling psychologists, evaluating therapeutic interventions, programme evaluation along with phenomenological experiences of both therapists and their clients. Specifically: therapist development and related topics across their career lifespan development from trainee/novice to master/senior practitioners. Issues relating to suicide prevention and postvention along with research inquiry into relevant issues of diversity and inclusive practice by psychologists.