About Dr. Malie Coyne

I am a Clinical Psychologist (BA MSc DPsychSc) with more than 20 years experience working in HSE Primary Care. I am also a best selling Author and an adjunct lecturer on the NUIG (National University of Ireland Galway) Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology programme. I am an active member of the Mental Health Advisory Panel for the A Lust for Life charity.

I am very passionate about promoting wellbeing and increasing awareness of mental health issues, which I achieve through my advocacy work, talks and events and print, radio and TV contributions, as well as consultancy and duty of care for TV productions.

My first book 'Love In, Love Out - A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child' was published on 23rd July 2020. Publisher: HarperCollins Ireland.

I write extensively for Irish newspapers and have also written pieces for RTE Brainstorm, A Lust for Life, Mental Health Ireland, Rollercoaster.ie, Laya Healthcare and many other health and well-being websites.

I played a key expert role in Caroline Foran’s bestselling book Owning it: Your b*shit-free guide to living with anxiety (2017). On the back of an impactful 'A Lust for Life' #Soundeffect campaign, I co-wrote The Little Book of Sound (2017) with Niall Breslin and Susan Quirke, where I shared the science behind being kind to yourself and others.

I have a love of radio and am a regular contributor on Newstalk FM and Kildare FM. I began my broadcasting experience as parenting expert on Clare FM in 2015. I hosted my own series of shows “Mental Health Laid Bare” on Dublin City FM in 2016, which provided a platform for guests to share their stories of mental health and tools for wellbeing. This show has now evolved into a podcast series. I also co-presented radio shows for “Walk in my Shoes” pop-up radio station during Mental Health Week 2017 & 2018.

I am a regular guest on the RTÉ Today show, where I give advice on child development, parenting and mental wellbeing.

In 2018, I appeared as psychology expert and therapist on the Firebrand Productions / Stop Watch TV documentary 'Stressed'. In 2017, I featured as psychology consultant on Vogue Williams’ documentary “My Anxious Life”. I was also the on-screen psychologist for Eating With The Enemy, and Big Year In Big School. I have also conducted various off-screen mental health screening assessments (e.g. Ultimate Hell Week; Davy's Toughest Team; Stressed; Raised by the Village).

In consultation with Infant Mental Health Specialists nationwide, I am leading the advancement of Infant Mental Health practice in Galway. I ensured its inclusion in the Galway City Early Years Health and Wellbeing Plan (2016) and we are working towards the implementation of goals to improve awareness and clinical practice.

On a personal note, I live in Galway with my husband and two little ladies.