Donadea, Co. Kildare · In person in Kildare, Dublin and nearby counties · Online across Ireland
Child behaviour support in Kildare, Dublin and online
Meltdowns, hard mornings, school refusal. We find out what your child's behaviour is telling you. Then we give you a plan that fits your home and school.
- Chartered Behavioural Psychologist (PSI)
- BCBA
- No diagnosis needed
Catherine (Katie) Smyth, BCBA, C.Psychol., Ps.S.I.
Chartered Behavioural Psychologist (PSI)
If you're reading this at midnight
You're not doing this wrong. You've been doing it alone.
Nobody trains you to be your child's advocate, case manager and therapist-at-home. Yet that's what many parents become overnight.
You've read the articles. You've tried what worked for someone else's child. You've waited on hold for services that can't see you for another eighteen months. None of that means you're failing. It means you've been doing it without the right support.
That's the gap we close. Not another list of tips, but a specialist who sits down with your family, works out what's driving your child's behaviour, and builds a plan that fits your home, your school and your life.
What happens next
What working with us looks like
A free 30-minute call
Tell us what's been happening. No need to prepare. We'll tell you honestly if we can help, and how.
A plan built around your child, your home and their school
We work out what the behaviour is telling you. Then we write it down as a clear plan that you and the school can use.
Support until you don't need us
We coach you through the plan, so that over time you need us less, not more.
Skills that last, not dependence on us
Our goal is that you need us less over time, not more. No long-term dependency on a therapist. No plan so complicated it only works when a specialist is in the room.
What you'll have in your hands
A clear, written plan for home and school
- A written assessment report
- Why the behaviour is happening
- A written Behaviour Support Plan
- A practical plan you can share with your child's school
- Going through the plan together
- A review session of up to 1 hour
What it costs
Our prices, up front
You'll see the full price before you talk to us. The complete package can be paid in 3 stages, with no interest and no fees.
Behaviour assessment and support plan
Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) + Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)
The full package: we find out why the behaviour happens, then write a practical plan for home and school.
€2,100
Or 3 stage payments of €700. No interest, no fees
Assessment only, or plan only
FBA only, or BSP only
If that's all your family needs right now: the assessment on its own, or the written plan on its own.
€1,850 assessment · €400 plan
1:1 support for you and your child
Sessions for anxiety, big feelings, routines and family life, one at a time or as a 6- or 10-session block (save 5–10%).
From €80 · €80 online · €90 at our office (opening soon) · €110 home visit
Not sure which one you need? That's what the free call is for.
Home or school visit? Check travel for your townSome private health insurance plans contribute towards psychology fees. Check your own policy. We can provide the receipts and documentation you need to claim.
For schools and services
Who you'll work with
Meet Catherine (Katie) Smyth, BCBA, C.Psychol., Ps.S.I.
With over a decade of clinical experience spanning the New England Center for Children in Boston, multidisciplinary teams in the UAE, and Ireland's residential care system, Katie Smyth is a PSI Chartered Behavioural Psychologist dedicated to practical, family-centred support.
Evidence-based & neuro-affirming
From other parents
What parents say
We came to The Behaviour Hive struggling with my child's intense fear of dogs, weather and anxiety which was significantly impacting our child's day to day life. Katie's approach with our child along with her professional expertise and genuine care, allowed our child to open up and engage with the therapy process at their pace. Through the personalised strategies and tools provided, our child has learned to navigate their anxiety with confidence. Seeing them go from being paralysed by fear to now managing encounters with dogs and going about day to day life like their friends is a milestone we thought we might never reach. Katie's work has equipped our child with lifelong coping skills and a new found confidence. We are so grateful for the expert care that helped our child and family. I would highly recommend their services to any parent seeking support for their child.
Parent, Kildare
A former client. We asked for this feedback at the end of our work together.
Near you, or online
In person in Kildare, Dublin and nearby counties. Online anywhere in Ireland.
We're based in Donadea, Co. Kildare. Type your town into our map to see if we visit you, and whether there's a travel charge. Online sessions work anywhere in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting you?
No. Many families we work with are waiting for an assessment or have decided not to pursue one at all. You can start with us at any stage. Please note: we do not currently provide autism or ADHD diagnostic assessments.
How is this different from waiting for the HSE or CAMHS?
Public assessment waiting lists in Ireland can run to two years or more. With us, the next free call date is always on this page, and work can usually start within a week, depending on your availability. Private support with us does not affect a family's place on a public waiting list.
Do you only work with families in Kildare?
No, we're based in Donadea, Co. Kildare, but we work in person across Kildare, Dublin and nearby counties, and online with families anywhere in Ireland.
What age range do you work with?
Children and young people aged 2 to 18.
Take the first step today
Your first 30-minute call is completely free, with no obligation and no pressure. Parents or caregivers are welcome on the call.