A Career Built on Continuous Learning
Psychology is not a field where you can afford to stand still. Research evolves, diagnostic frameworks are refined, and our understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions deepens with each passing year. Caroline Goldsmith has dedicated more than twenty years to staying at the forefront of clinical practice through rigorous academic study, professional certification, and hands-on clinical experience.
Academic Qualifications
Caroline holds advanced qualifications from respected institutions across the United Kingdom and Europe. Her academic journey reflects a deliberate path from foundational social sciences through to specialised clinical psychology and autism-specific training.
Postgraduate Degrees:
- MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology — Newman University (2021)
- PGC in Parenting Assessment — University of Malta (2022)
- MSc in Applied Positive Psychology — University of East London (2016)
- Postgraduate Diploma — University of East London (2015)
- Postgraduate Certificate — University of East London (2014)
Undergraduate:
- Bachelors Programme Social Science Certificate — The Open University, UK (1998)
Specialist Certifications in Autism
Accurate autism diagnosis demands specific, validated training. Caroline holds certifications in the two most widely recognised diagnostic instruments used globally.
- ADOS-2 Clinical Competency — Trinity College Dublin, Department of Psychiatry (2016)
- ADI-R Autism Testing Certification — Western Psychological Services (2016)
- Certificate in Clinical Educational Assessment — Psychological Society of Ireland, Dublin (2018)
- BPS Accredited Certificates: Working with Children with Autism (Levels 1 & 3), Working with Adults with Autism (Level 2) — British Psychological Society (2014)
Psychometric and Clinical Training
- BPS Accredited Certificate in Occupational Ability Psychometric Testing — Certified Test User (2019)
- Certificate in Clinical Neuroanatomy — International Neuropsychological Society (2011)
- Certificate in Clinical Neuropharmacology — International Neuropsychological Society (2010)
- Updated Counselling Techniques Certification (2017)
Additional Professional Qualifications
- Diploma in Drug and Alcohol Counselling Psychology — CMIT Institute, Dublin (2013)
- Workplace Psychology Diploma — CMIT Institute, Dublin (2012)
- Train the Trainer Certificate — Waterford Chamber of Commerce (2012)
Research and Publications
Caroline’s commitment to advancing the field extends beyond clinical practice. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and covers a wide spectrum of psychological topics.
Published Areas of Research:
- Suicide prevention and resilience building in educational settings
- Applied positive psychology and its practical applications
- Autism intervention strategies and assessment reform
- ADHD, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth
- Parenting capacity assessment methodology
- Workplace rehabilitation psychology
- Cross-cultural dimensions of psychological practice
- The intersection of social media and psychopathological behaviour
Notable Publication:
Personal and Collective Resilience Building — A Suicide Prevention Programme for Schools Using Positive Psychology. Published in the Journal of Neurology and Stroke, March 2016.
Professional Leadership
In 2012, Caroline founded and began chairing the Forensic Science Society of Ireland (FSSI). The society serves three core purposes: maintaining a publicly accessible directory of forensic services across Ireland, providing educational resources to improve public understanding of forensic sciences, and conducting collaborative research on topics relevant to both the scientific community and the general public.
Ongoing Professional Development
Caroline continues to pursue active research, with her current work examining the neuroplasticity effects of high-conflict parental separation on children. She remains committed to attending conferences, updating her clinical toolkit, and mentoring emerging practitioners in the field.