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Ms. Barbara Hannigan
Asst Prof & Placement Co-Ordinator, Psychology

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.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

Peer-Reviewed Publications

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, 2023 URL DOI

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 Journal Article, 2020 URL TARA - Full Text

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, 2019 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, 2019 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, 2019 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, 2019 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 Conference Paper, 2018 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] Book Chapter, 2017 URL

Doherty, S., Hannigan, B., & Campbell, M.J., The Experience of Depression during the Careers of Elite Male Athletes, Frontiers in Psychology, Volumn 7, (Article 1069), 2016, 1 - 10 Journal Article, 2016 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 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Elmer, N., & Hannigan, B., , True Colours - Transformation and Healing following Breast Cancer, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, November , Athlone, Ireland., 2016 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Hallinan, P., Hannigan, B., & Trimble, T., Trauma Informed Care for People Experiencing Homelessness., Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Athlone, Ireland , 2016 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Lanigan, T., & Hannigan, B, Beyond Words: A Psychological Approach to Understanding Stammering., British Stammering Association, Annual Conference, Manchester, UK, Manchester UK, 2016 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Doherty, S., Hannigan, B. & Campbell, M.J. , The Experience of Depression during the Careers of Elite Male Athletes,, Frontiers in Psychology, Speciality Section: Movement Science and Sport Psychology, 2016 Journal Article, 2016 URL

Gaffney, M., Trimble., T., Surgenor, P., and Hannigan, B. , Factors which can contribute towards the potential for suicidal risk in young people , 16th European Symposium on Suicide & Suicidal Behaviour,, Oviedo, Spain , 2016 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Lanigan, T., & Hannigan, B, Beyond Words, A Psychological Approach to Stammering. , The 10th National Stammering Awareness Day Conference. , Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland., 2016 Conference Paper, 2016 URL

Timothy James Trimble , Mark Shevlin , Vincent Egan , Geraldine O'Hare , Dave Rogers , Barbara Hannigan, An evaluation of a brief anger management programme for offenders managed in the community using cross-lagged panel models, Journal of Criminal Psychology, 5, (2), 2015, p124 - 136 Journal Article, 2015 DOI

Jordan, C. & Hannigan, B, The perceived psychological and emotional impact of adoption on the adopted individual, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Galway, Ireland , 2015 Conference Paper, 2015

Gallagher, L. & Hannigan, B. , Highs, lows and lessons learned: Exploring the emotions of the first year of motherhood with care leavers; An adapted life story approach., Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Gaalway, 2015 Conference Paper, 2015

Murray, M., Hannigan, B. & Trimble, T., Client completed suicide in Ireland, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Galway, 2015 Conference Paper, 2015

Oberlin, K. V., Timulak, L., & Hannigan, B, Mapping the Process of Eating Disorder Recovery According to Those with Experience., International Academy of Eating Disorder, ICED 2014 Conference, New York, USA., 2014 Conference Paper, 2014

Elmer, N. & Hannigan, B. , (2013) The lived experience: Breast cancer, identity and the expression of self. , PSI Annual Conference, Sligo, Ireland, November, 2013, 2013 Conference Paper, 2013 URL

Hannigan, B., Seldom told stories of suffering and resilience - and Sexual attraction in therapy. , Counselling Psychology Symposium, Psychological Society of Ireland, Sligo, Ireland, 2013, 2013 Oral Presentation, 2013 URL

Culligan, S., Hannigan, B., & Trimble, T. , (2013) An in-depth exploration of therapists' experience of sexual attraction to a client. , The PSI Annual Conference, Sligo, Ireland, November, 2013, 2013 Conference Paper, 2013

Lanigan, C., & Hannigan, B. , A life story approach to understanding the experiences of adults who stammer., Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Sligo, Ireland, November, 2013, 2013 Conference Paper, 2013 URL

O'Donovan, C, & Hannigan, B.., Growing up and living with a parent with schizophrenia. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Sligo, Ireland, November, 2013, 2013 Conference Paper, 2013 URL

Elmer, N. & Hannigan, B. , (2013) The lived experience of a breast cancer diagnosis. , , National Conference for Cancer Survivorship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, , 21st September 2013, 2013 Conference Paper, 2013 URL

Spies, M. & Hannigan, B. , The Psychosocial Construction of Lesbians' Sense of Self and Sexual Identity in Ireland. , Paper presented at Dublin City University's Self, Selves and Sexualities Conference, , Dublin, Ireland, March, 2012, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

Trimble, T., Hannigan, B., & Gaffney, M. , Suicide postvention; Coping, support and transformation. , The Irish Journal of Psychology, 33, (2-3), 2012, p115 - 121 Journal Article, 2012 DOI

Hannigan, B., Spies, M., O'Neill, S., King, D., Hamilton, L. & Long, C. , The Meaning of Life Stories (in two parts)! Validating meaning and experience with diverse groups and in-depth analysis of Challenge Events and Body Countertransference in Therapy. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Cork, Ireland, 2012, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

Long, C. & Hannigan, B. , The process and experience of challenge events in psychotherapy from the perspectives of both clients and therapists. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Cork, Ireland, 2012, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

Hamilton, L., Hannigan, B., & Trimble, T. , Body-centred countertransference. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Cork, Ireland, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

Hannigan, B., Spies, M., Merriman, K., & Duffy, M.., Keeping on the 'Straight' and 'Narrow' Workshop, Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference,, Galway, Ireland, November, 2011, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012

O'Neill, S. & Hannigan, B. , The lived experience of attempted suicide. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Cork, Ireland., November, 2012, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

The Irish Journal of Psychology, Ireland, Routledge, [eds.], 2012-2012 Editorial Board, 2012 URL

King, D. & Hannigan, B. , Irish Traveller Women Voice their Unique Stories and Share their Views on Counselling. , Psychological Society of Ireland, Annual Conference, , Cork, Ireland, November, 2012, 2012 Conference Paper, 2012 URL

Gaffney, M. & Hannigan, B., Suicide bereavement and coping: A descriptive and interpretative analysis of the coping process, World Conference on Psychology, Counselling Guidance WCPCG-2010, Antalya, Turkey, 2010, edited by Elsevier , 2010 Conference Paper, 2010

Walsh, T., Hannigan, B., & Fuller, R. , Risk and the driving of emergency vehicles. , Behavioural Research in Road Safety 2008 Eighteenth Seminar, Eighteenth Seminar, 2010, p222- Journal Article, 2010 URL

Crowe, B. & Hannigan, B. , Issues and Implications of Pet Loss: Counsellor and Veterinary Client Perspectives , PSI 40th Annual Conference , Athlone, Ireland, November 2010, 2010 Conference Paper, 2010 URL

Gaffney, M. & Hannigan, B., Suicide bereavement and coping: A descriptive and interpretative analysis of the coping process, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 5, 2010, p526- - 535 Journal Article, 2010 DOI

Furney, S & Hannigan, B., Attitudes to and Practice of Self-Care as it pertains to the Professional Practice of Counselling Psychologists in Ireland. , PSI 40th Annual Conference , Athlone, Ireland, November, 2010, 2010 Conference Paper, 2010 URL

O'Keefe, R. & & Hannigan, B. , Therapists' Experience of Impact in Their Work withTrauma: An Irish Perspective. , PSI 40th Annual Conference , Athlone, Ireland, November, 2010, 2010 Conference Paper, 2010 URL

McCullagh, A. & Hannigan, B. , Seeking Psychological Counselling and the Role of Stigma within a Primary Care Setting. , PSI 40th Annual Conference 11 -14, , November, 2010, 2010 Conference Paper, 2010 URL

Viagano, N. & Hannigan, B. , (2010) An in-depth exploration of clients' and therapists' asynchronous (email) submissions and their experiences of using an online counselling service. , Presented at: PSI 40th Annual Conference , Athlone, Ireland, November, 2010, 2010 Conference Paper, 2010 URL

Broughton, P., Stradling, P., Gormley, P., Fuller, R., Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C., and Hannigan, B., , Unsafe High Speed: A comparison of drivers and powered two wheeled riders: implications for rider safety interventions, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2009 Journal Article, 2009

Fuller, R., Gormley, M., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C. and Hannigan, B., Impact of speed change on estimated journey time: Failure of drivers to appreciate relevance of initial speed., Accident Analysis & Prevention , 41, (1), 2009, p10-14 Journal Article, 2009 DOI

McCutcheon, G., & Hannigan, B., , Exploring factors involved in children's disclosures. , PSI 39th Annual Conference , Wexford, Ireland, November, 2009, 2009 Conference Paper, 2009

Broughton, P., Stradling, P., Gormley, P., Fuller, R.. Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C., and Hannigan, B.,, Unsafe High Speed: A comparison of drivers and powered two wheeled riders: implications for rider safety interventions, Journal of the Transportation Research Forum (JTRF), 2009 Journal Article, 2009

Broughton, P.S., Fuller, R, Stradling , S, Gormley, M., Kinnear, M.N., O'Dolan, C. Hannigan, B., Conditions for speeding behaviour: A comparison of car drivers and, Transportation Research Part F, Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, An International Journal, 12, (5), 2009, p417 - 427 Journal Article, 2009 URL

Fuller, R., Hannigan, B., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N. and O'Dolan, C., Understanding Inappropriate High Speed: A Qualitative Analysis. Road Safety Research Report, London, Department for Transport., 2008, no. 94 Report, 2008

Gormley, M., Fuller, R., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C. & Hannigan, B., Interface between driver capability and task difficulty: influence of speeder type and accident culpability, International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Washington DC, August 31 - Sept 4th, 2008 Conference Paper, 2008

Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Hannigan, B., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N. and O'Dolan, C., The Conditions for Inappropriate High Speed: A Review of the Research Literature from 1995 to 2006. Road Safety Research Report, London, Department for Transport., 2008, no 92. Report, 2008

Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., O'Dolan, C., Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M. and Hannigan, B., Understanding Inappropriate High Speed: A Quantitative Analysis. Road Safety Research Report, London, Department for Transport., 2008, 93 Report, 2008

Understanding inappropriate high speed by motorcyclists: a qualitative analysis. in, editor(s)L.Dorn , Driver Behaviour and Training,, Aldershot, Ashgate Publishing Limited., 2007, [Hannigan, B., Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Stradling, S. Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., & O'Dolan, C.,] Book Chapter, 2007

Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Hannigan, B., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., & O'Dolan, C. , Inappropriate High Speed: Who does it and Why?, Behavioural Research Seminar in Road Safety , Behavioural Research Seminar in Road Safety Sixteenth Seminar, Bath, England, 3-5 April, 2006, Department for Transport, London., 2006, pp70 - 84 Conference Paper, 2006

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2008

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, 2007

Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Hannigan, B., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N., & O'Dolan, C, Understanding inappropriate high speed: qualitative results from the HUSSAR project., Behavioural Research Seminar in Road Safety, Seventeenth Seminar, Haslemere, Department for Transport, 2007 Conference Paper, 2007

Hannigan, B., Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N. and O'Dolan, C., Understanding Inappropriate High Speed by Motorcyclists: a Qualitative Analysis. , International Conference on Driver Behaviour & Training,, November, 12th -13th, 2007 Conference Paper, 2007

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, 2007

Fuller, R., Bates, H., Gormley, M., Hannigan, B., Stradling, S., Broughton, P., Kinnear, N. and O'Dolan, C., Inappropriate high speed: who does it and why?, Behavioural Research in Road Safety , Behavioural Research in Road Safety 2006. Sixteenth seminar, 3-5 April, 2006 Conference Paper, 2006

Gaffney, M., & Hannigan, B., Suicide Bereavement and Coping: An exploratory study, Irish Association of Suicidology., 2005, 2005 Conference Paper, 2005

Hannigan, B., In the Aftermath of 911. What's Happening to You Now. The Trauma Response. Attitudes Towards Suicide and its Prevention Among Professionals, - Miscellaneous,

Research Expertise

Description

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.

Projects

  • Title
    • Renowned Master Therapist Academics: Personal Lives and Professional Mastery - A Life-story Approach
  • Summary
    • PhD Research Project explorng the synergy between the personal life story and professional career mastery and success of some world renowned master therapists.
  • Funding Agency
    • TCD Arts and Social Benefactions Fund
  • Date From
    • 2013
  • Title
    • Eating Disorders: Understanding the Process of Recovery
  • Summary
    • Ph.D. study conducted by Virginia Kielty Oberlin under co-supervision, with Prof. Ladislav Timulak & Prof. Barbara Hannigan
  • Funding Agency
    • Bodywhys
  • Date From
    • 2008
  • Date To
    • 2013
  • Title
    • Irish Defence Forces: Academic Course Review and Revision
  • Summary
    • Academic programme review, development and implementation to Hetac B.A. Level 7. Academic Subjects Reviewed and Revised: . Economics, . Politics & political science, . Irish Cultural, Heritage & Social Studies . Irish History. 2 additional courses developed: Cadet Empowerment Programme and The Generic Academic Course
  • Funding Agency
    • Irish Defence Forces Euro 43,000.00
  • Date From
    • 2005
  • Date To
    • 2008
  • Title
    • Hussar
  • Summary
    • €170,000 from UK Department for Transport to investigate ways to change attitudes towards speeding.
  • Funding Agency
    • Department for Transport, UK
  • Date From
    • Sept. 2006
  • Date To
    • June 2008
  • Title
    • Steering to Safety Project, Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT)
  • Summary
    • €22,000.00 For retrieval please search: www.cawt.com
  • Funding Agency
    • CAWT< Steering to safety project,
  • Date From
    • July 2005
  • Date To
    • 2006
  • Title
    • A National Survey of Traumatised Irish Children
  • Summary
    • Research Associate. Rogers, A. et al. A collaborative project between Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin
  • Date To
    • 1998

Keywords

Counselling Psychology; PSYCHOLOGY; PSYCHOTHERAPY

Recognition

Representations

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.

Awards and Honours

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

Memberships

Psychological Society of Ireland, full member. PSI Division of Counselling Psychology, full member