Caroline Goldsmith — Academic & Professional Background
Caroline Goldsmith is an accredited psychologist based in Dublin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in mental health, autism diagnosis, and developmental psychology. Her academic and professional training spans multiple institutions across Ireland, the UK, and Malta.
Academic Qualifications
- 2022 — Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Assessment, University of Malta
- 2017 — Certificate in Updated Counselling Techniques
- 2016 — MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, University of East London
- 2015 — Postgraduate Diploma, University of East London
- Bachelor’s Programme, Social Science Certificate, Open University
Research & Institutional Affiliations
Caroline has conducted research at multiple institutions specialising in autism intervention and assessment, including the University of East London, Trinity College Dublin, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
Professional Accreditation
Caroline Goldsmith is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and uses the internationally recognised gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism: the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition) and the ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview — Revised).
Founder, Forensic Science Society of Ireland (FSSI)
In 2012, Caroline founded and continues to chair the Forensic Science Society of Ireland. The Society’s work centres on three goals:
- Accessibility — maintaining a publicly accessible database of forensic services in Ireland
- Education — providing information that improves public understanding of forensic science
- Research — engaging in research on topics of interest to the scientific community and the public
Clinical Approach
Caroline’s practice is informed by Applied Positive Psychology, drawing on the work of Martin Seligman, with a focus on identifying individual strengths alongside clinical needs — a neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism assessment and intervention.
Why Qualifications Matter for Your Assessment
Reports prepared by Caroline Goldsmith meet the requirements of statutory and educational bodies in Ireland, including SENO/NCSE boards, and are accepted for DCA funding applications, school supports, and court proceedings (Section 20, 32, and 47 reports).