Private Child Behaviour Psychologist & Autism Support in Dublin & Kildare
If you're waiting on a public assessment, exhausted from researching alone at midnight, or simply need someone who understands what a hard day with your child actually looks like — you're in the right place. The Behaviour Hive is a private behaviour psychology practice based in Donadea, Co. Kildare, providing neuro-affirming, evidence-based support to families across Kildare, Dublin, Meath, Laois and Offaly. No formal diagnosis is required, and you won't be joining a waiting list measured in years.
PSI Chartered • BCBA Certified • No Diagnosis Required • No Waitlist
You're Already Doing Everything Right
You Just Need The Right Guide
Nobody trains you to become the lead advocate, therapist-in-the-home and specialist case manager for your own child, and yet that's exactly what so many parents become overnight. You've read the articles. You've tried the strategies that worked for someone else's child. You've sat on hold with services that can't see you for another eighteen months. None of that means you're failing — it means you've been doing this without the right support.
That's the gap The Behaviour Hive exists to close. Not another list of generic tips, but a specialist who sits down with your family, works out exactly what's driving your child's behaviour, and builds a plan that actually fits your home, your school, and your life.
Our Approach — Skills That Last, Not Dependence On Us
Our whole model is built around one goal: you needing us less over time, not more. We don't believe in long-term dependency on a therapist, or in behaviour plans so complicated they only work if a specialist is in the room. Every assessment, every plan, and every session is designed to transfer real, usable skill and understanding to you — the parent, the teacher, the carer — so that six months from now, you're the one confidently handling the moment that used to derail your whole day.
That starts with understanding, not correction. We treat behaviour as communication, not misbehaviour to be eliminated. Once we understand what a behaviour is doing for your child — what need it's meeting, what it's avoiding, what it's asking for — the strategies that follow are practical, specific, and sustainable long after our work together ends.
Why Families Across Kildare & Dublin Choose The Behaviour Hive
Chartered & Board Certified — led by Katie Smyth, MSc, BCBA, a PSI Chartered Behaviour Psychologist, not a general wellbeing coach.
No diagnosis required — start today, whatever stage of the process you're at.
No two-year waitlist — private assessment and support, usually starting within days, not years.
Local & national reach — based in Donadea, Co. Kildare, with in-person visits across Kildare and Dublin and online support nationwide.
Transparent pricing — published, upfront costs and a 3-instalment option on our most comprehensive package, with no vague “contact for pricing” runaround.
Evidence-based & neuro-affirming — grounded in Positive Behaviour Support, never about changing who
How We Help
Functional Behaviour Assessment & Behaviour Support Plan Package — Our most comprehensive service: full assessment plus a written, practical plan. €2,100, or 3 instalments of €700. → links to /fba-bsp-package
Standalone FBA or BSP — Just the assessment (€1,850) or just the plan (€400), if that's all your family needs right now. → links to /fba-bsp-package
1:1 Child & Parent Behaviour Support Sessions — Individual sessions and multi-week mentoring for anxiety, regulation, routines and family stability. → links to /1-1-parent-mentoring
School In-Service Days & Teacher EPV Training — Practical, classroom-ready training on behaviour and neurodiversity for school staff. → links to /services-1
Institutional & Public Sector Support — MDT behavioural support and clinical input for care homes and public-sector teams. → links to /services-1
Masters ABA Student Clinical Supervision — Supervision hours for Trinity College Dublin and University of Galway ABA Master's students. → links to /services-1
Serving Your Area
Based in Donadea, we provide in-person support across Clane, Kilcock, Maynooth, Celbridge, Straffan, Naas, Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, Sallins and Leixlip in Co. Kildare, and across the Greater Dublin Area including Lucan, Blanchardstown and Tallaght — plus online consultations available nationwide across all 32 counties. See our dedicated Kildare and Dublin pages for more on how we support families in your specific area.
Kildare page link: /kildare-child-behaviour-psychologist | Dublin page link: /dublin-child-behaviour-psychologist
Meet Katie Smyth, MSc, BCBA
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 Behaviour Psychologist dedicated to practical, family-centred support. Read Katie's full story → links to /aboutus
What Families Say
“Working with The Behaviour Hive has been an incredibly positive experience for our classroom team. The support, guidance and practical strategies provided have made a huge difference.” — Maria, Teacher in Dublin
“Since receiving support, we have seen significant improvements in regulation, transitions, communication and engagement throughout the school day.” — SEN Teacher
“The team made us feel supported, listened to and understood every step of the way.” — SEN Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Public assessment waiting lists in Ireland can run to two years or more. We offer private, evidence-based support that can begin within days, and it doesn't affect your place on any public list.
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No — we're based in Donadea, Co. Kildare, but we work in person across Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area, and online with families anywhere in Ireland.
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We support children and young people across early years, primary, secondary and into young adulthood — get in touch to discuss your child's specific age and needs.
Take The First Step Today
Your first 30-minute consultation is completely free, with no obligation and no pressure.