Consultant Psychotherapist | Director, The Behavioural Training Institute, Dublin Ireland.

Dr John Crimmins is an Irish consultant psychotherapist with over 25 years of specialist clinical experience. His career is defined by a commitment to evidence-based practice and the development of high-level psychological training for practitioners across Ireland and internationally.

Academic Background

• PhD in Psychology (UK): Extensive doctoral research and training in the complexities of clinical mental health and psychological theory.

• MSc in Group Psychodynamics (UK): Specialist research into the psychodynamics of organisations, rooted in Psychoanalytical Theory and the work of Wilfred Bion.

• PG Dip in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Trinity College Dublin): Professional clinical training accredited by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

• Specialist Clinical Training (Maudsley Hospital, London): Advanced training at the world-renowned Maudsley Eating Disorder Unit, focusing on CBT for Bulimia and Anorexia.

Clinical Leadership & Experience

Founder – Kildare Street Clinic, Dublin Co-founded alongside Ireland’s leading Eating Disorder Psychiatrist, Dr Anne Leader. This specialist clinic provides a collaborative model of care for individuals facing complex eating disorders, establishing a significant milestone in Irish private mental health care.

Founder & Director – The Behavioural Training Institute As Director, Dr Crimmins oversees the delivery of accredited professional training in CBT and Positive Psychology. These programmes are designed to meet the rigorous standards of the CPD Certification Service, ensuring Irish practitioners receive world-class continuing professional development.

Senior Management – Addiction Services (Merchants Quay Ireland) Spent many years as a senior manager at Merchants Quay Ireland, leading a multidisciplinary team of 20 psychologists, addiction counsellors, and social workers. His work spanned the full spectrum of harm reduction, from needle exchange programmes to the clinical supervision of residential heroin recovery facilities.

Trauma & Critical Incident Specialist Specialising in CBT and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Dr Crimmins has provided vital support to Irish organisations following traumatic events. This includes debriefing bank and security staff following armed robberies, supporting workers after sudden deaths, and assisting NGO personnel returning from high-conflict deployments.

Professional Memberships

Dr Crimmins maintains active professional standing with:

• The American Psychological Association (APA)

• The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

• The International Society of Substance Use Professionals