Capital Psychotherapy
Accredited CBT and EMDR Therapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
Our Accreditations
Partnered With:
Our Psychotherapist
James Callaghan
Clinical Director | Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Trainer & Supervisor | EMDR Europe Consultant | Children’s Book Author | Media Contributor
James is an experienced CBT therapist, EMDR consultant, and mental health nurse with over a decade working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). He is the founder of Capital Psychotherapy, offering therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and recently launched Minds in Schools, a training initiative supporting parents and teachers with practical CBT strategies.
This year, James published his first book, Leo Roars: A Brave Lion’s Guide to Overcoming Panic Attacks, endorsed by Dr. Judith Beck of the Beck Institute, USA. The book is the first in his planned CBT series designed to help children directly while also giving parents practical skills to support them.
Alongside his clinical work, James is a guest lecturer and trainer in child and adolescent mental health. He has also joined Senele Daly and Ken Hogan in a new CNME Sligo HSE podcast, discussing school refusal, anxiety, and helping parents better understand complex mental health challenges.
Qualifications & Accreditations
- EMDR Europe Consultant
- Fellowship Award – RCSI
- MSc in Advanced Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Enhanced CBT Supervision & Training
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Nurse Tutor)
- BSc in Mental Health Nursing
Accredited: BABCP, CBPI, EMDR All Ireland
Links: https://babcp.com , https://cbti.ie , https://emdrireland.org , https://emdrassociation.org.uk )
Areas of Expertise
- CBT & EMDR for anxiety, panic, trauma & OCD
- Youth mental health and school-based interventions
- Clinical supervision and professional training
James Callaghans 1st Children’s CBT Book:
“Leo Roars : A Brave Lion’s Guide to Beating Panic Attacks”
has been Endorsed By Dr Judith Beck Institute, USA (https://beckinstitute.org)
About Dr. Beck:
Dr. Beck is the President of the Beck Institute, a globally recognised centre of excellence in CBT, which she co-founded with her father, Dr. Aaron T. Beck — the founder of CBT. Her endorsement reflects the book’s strong foundation in evidence-based CBT and its potential to support children, families, and educators in understanding and managing anxiety.
Dr Alamin kheir, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
“In Leo roars, beautifully illustrated story, written by James Callaghan, children learn what panic really is, how anxiety can take away a sense of bravery, and that it’s possible to find your strength again. Through relatable dialogue, friendly characters, and practical CBT-style exercises, Leo discovers how to challenge frightening thoughts, calm his mind, and slowly reclaim his roar. Perfect for children (and the adults who support them), Leo’s story offers clear, compassionate tools for understanding panic and building emotional resilience. Let this book be a companion, a warm friend when big feelings feel too scary”.
Dr. Laura Magallon, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
“Leo Roars written by James Callaghan is a warm and accessible introduction to CBT ideas for young children. The story follows Leo, a little lion with big feelings, and gently shows how he learns to understand his thoughts and calm his roars. From a child psychiatrist’s perspective, the book does a very nice job keeping the concepts simple without losing their therapeutic value.
The illustrations are a real strength. They’re colourful, expressive, and make Leo’s emotional shifts easy for children to recognise. They also help open conversations about feelings in a way that feels safe and engaging. Overall, it’s a lovely, approachable book that parents and clinicians can use to support kids who are learning to manage strong emotions.”
You Can read more about the Leo Roars Here
Capital Psychotherapy on Midlands 103 FM
Capital Psychotherapy was proud to speak on Midlands 103 FM about some of the most important child and adolescent mental health issues affecting young people today. We discussed CAMHS, panic attacks in children and teenagers, OCD, anxiety and
Newstalk: The Pat Kenny Show
We were delighted to join Pat Kenny on Newstalk to discuss Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and School Refusal. As the new school year begins, many children and teenagers can find the transition challenging. In our conversation, we
Guest Lecturer: Atlantic Technological University (CBT Training)
We were delighted to be invited to Atlantic Technological University St. Angela’s Collegeto deliver a workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with children, young people, and adolescents. The session focused on the central role of family support, the
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A Safe and Supportive Environment
At Capital Psychotherapy, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. We recognise that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, and our goal is to ease that transition by offering a calm and confidential space from your very first session.
Our client-centred approach means every session is tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. We aim to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and collaboration.
To support your comfort and well-being, we provide a relaxed setting with complimentary refreshments and a peaceful atmosphere—small touches that contribute to a positive therapeutic experience.
From your first contact to each session thereafter, our focus is on creating an experience that fosters emotional safety, personal growth, and lasting change
Reviews
1. “I would highly recommend James as a psychotherapist. He helped us immensely to cope and manage with my daughter’s OCD and anxiety. We worked with James to understand the diagnosis, and our sessions provided us with the tools needed to be able to offer support to our daughter, and in turn overcome the problems which led to her OCD. James challenged her and encouraged her to overcome her fears, and with his help she was able to come out the other side. We are forever grateful for his help, and we both count James as the starting point in her recovery”.
2. “Having an independent, professional psychotherapist like James to speak to, in a non-judgmental way, helped me to look at why I react / behave the way I did. James helped me to recognise, understand and manage triggers. Am now able to cope with issues and see a way of living with things I can’t change and changing things I can change. I finally feel lighter, carefree and happy. Wish I had have met him years ago”
3. I have had just 2 sessions so far with James doing EMDR therapy and I have found it has made good change in me so far because I would have alot to get through because of my past but I have noticed a bit of change within me in the short space of time. It’s my first time doing this type of Therapy. James is very good at what he does and is so attentive and on the ball with the Therapy, very professional :) I look forward to having more sessions in the near future as I know they are going to
really help me
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Session fee is 120 Euro.
Our receipt’s are accepted by many health insurance providers who in most cases will reimburse a proportion of the cost/sessions.
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