O Hanlon, Jean

CBT-I Services

At The Sleep Clinic, Ireland, we offer specialised, non-pharmacological therapeutic support to help you sleep well again. Our services are holistic and centered around scientific and evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).

CBT-i is the first line treatment recommended for chronic insomnia by the American College of Physicians and is scientifically proven to be as effective as sleep medication in the short term, and more effective in the long term. 

Background

The Sleep Clinic is run by Jean O Hanlon, BSc., HD. Psych, who holds specialised training and expertise in the areas of sleep and insomnia disorders. Jean is a member of the Irish Sleep Society, has published academic research in the area of sleep and has traveled internationally to train with world-leading experts in sleep psychology and behavioural sleep medicine.  

With a background in psychology, mindfulness training and health & wellness coaching, Jean is uniquely positioned to work with the variety of mental, emotional, spiritual and lifestyle factors that impact on sleep quality.

Qualifications

BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science

HD. (1st class Hons) Psychology

Dip. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

Dip. Mindfulness-Based Interventions & Positive Psychology

Cert. Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness

Cert. Counselling & Psychotherapy

Cert. Health & Wellness Coaching

Additional Training & Merits

Jean has traveled abroad to undertake training in CBT-i, most recently completing the "Advanced Practice of CBT-i" with international leading experts Dr. Donn Posner, Dr. Michael Perlis and Professor Jason Ellis.

She has also completed foundational training in Sleep Medicine in Connolly Hospital, Dublin, in association with the Irish Sleep Society and the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science.

Jean has published academic research in the area of sleep, specifically on Sleep Paralysis and Hypnagogic/Hypnopompic Hallucinations - common symptoms in those with Narcolepsy, but also occurring in the general population. She also contributes to articles in national newspapers as an expert on sleep. 

To stay abreast of the latest research and developments, Jean regularly attends CPD training webinars with the American Society of Behavioural Sleep Medicine and attends annual AGM's with the Irish Sleep Society.