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Caroline Goldsmith is a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in autism assessments and interventions in Ireland.

Passionate about improving mental health services. Caroline Goldsmith | ATC Ireland Psychology offers expert psychological services, specializing in autism assessments for children and adolescents in Dublin. As a highly qualified clinical psychologist, Caroline Goldsmith provides comprehensive assessments and tailored support to help families understand and manage a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns. With a compassionate approach, she ensures personalized care to meet each child's unique needs. Located in Dublin, Caroline is dedicated to delivering trusted, professional psychological, autism assessment services across Ireland. Book a consultation today for expert guidance and support.

11/09/2025

👁️ Ever feel like your body is always on high alert—even when you’re safe?
That’s hypervigilance, one of the most exhausting parts of CPTSD.

It’s not paranoia. It’s your nervous system stuck in survival mode—constantly scanning for danger because, once upon a time, it had to.

Hypervigilance shows up as:
✔️ Trouble resting or relaxing
✔️ Startling easily
✔️ Always bracing for the worst
✔️ Chronic muscle tension

Here’s the gentle truth: this is not who you are. It’s something your body learned. With awareness and care, you can begin to shift from “I’m broken” to “My body protected me.” ❤️

✨ Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, often reminds clients that reframing hypervigilance as a survival skill—not a flaw—creates space for healing and calm.

🔗 Learn more at www.carolinegoldsmith.com

10/09/2025

Think OCD is just about visible rituals? Think again.
Some of the most disruptive compulsions happen entirely in the mind.

Mental rituals—like ruminating, neutralizing “bad” thoughts, replaying conversations, or mentally punishing yourself—are surprisingly common in OCD—and often overlooked. These internal rituals are still compulsions: performed to reduce distress and regain a sense of control.
CBT techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) show that even mental rituals can be interrupted and reversed with persistence and professional support.

This post aims to lift the veil on these silent struggles, normalize them, and share that help and healing is within reach.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, reminds us that “Understanding and naming internal rituals gives them less power—and frees the brain to rewire toward peace.”

🔗 Tap the link in bio to learn how to interrupt mental compulsions—and reclaim calm.

09/09/2025

Ever find yourself not doing something you actually want to—just because your brain heard “you have to” and instantly revolted? You’re not alone.

We often mistake this resistance for laziness or defiance. But for many with ADHD, it’s not that simple. It’s not stubbornness—it’s something deeper: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This is when a mix of anxiety, loss of autonomy, and executive function challenges turns even fun tasks into emotional battlegrounds.

Swipe through to see:

● Why your ADHD brain balks at “demands.”

● What the ADHD + PDA spiral feels like—and how to break it.

● Playful mindset hacks like “Demand Dodgeball” to reframe your inner dialogue.

● It’s time to rewire “have to” into “get to,” so freedom and flow can replace resistance.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, often reminds us that “Reframing demands into choices isn’t just semantics—it’s a lifeline for people whose brains process obligation as overwhelm.” Her work underscores how small shifts in language can unlock daily freedom.

▶ Visit www.carolinegoldsmith.com to explore more insight-driven strategies on ADHD and demand resilience.

08/09/2025

“What if the challenges you faced as a child weren’t just quirks — but early signs of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)?”

Many people with hEDS grow up adapting to bodies that bend, move, and respond differently — often without realising there’s a name for it. What seemed like “party tricks,” clumsiness, or endless growing pains were actually early indicators of a connective tissue condition that affects joints, skin, and even internal systems.

🌿 Children with hEDS may:

● Struggle with constant bruises, sprains, or “mystery pains”

● Feel unusually tired from ordinary tasks like writing or sitting in class

● Experience digestive issues, dizziness, or temperature sensitivity long before anyone connects the dots

● Mask their discomfort because it’s dismissed as “normal”

👉 And as these children grow into adults, many carry these same challenges — along with fatigue, chronic pain, and the emotional weight of being misunderstood for years.

This isn’t about being “flexible” or “clumsy.”
It’s about living with a genetic condition that deserves recognition, support, and proper care.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, works extensively with people navigating complex, lifelong conditions like hEDS — helping them connect the dots between physical struggles and emotional wellbeing. Her perspective reminds us that awareness is the first step toward healing.

💡 If this resonates, know you are not alone. Getting answers can change your life.

🔗 Learn more about mental health, resilience, and navigating complex conditions at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

05/09/2025

“Did I lose my skills after unmasking?”
This is one of the most common — and scariest — questions autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD people ask after diagnosis.

Here’s the truth: You’re not going backwards. You’re recalibrating.

🔍 For years, masking (hiding your traits to “pass” socially or professionally) can push your nervous system into survival mode. Research shows that chronic masking is strongly linked with anxiety, depression, burnout, and even identity loss.

So when you finally stop masking… it can feel like your abilities are slipping. But what’s really happening is this:
✨ Your energy is no longer being drained by constant performance.
✨ Your nervous system is revealing its true baseline.
✨ Your brain and body are demanding recovery after years of running on empty.

This may show up as:

Trouble starting or switching tasks

Words disappearing under stress

Needing longer to recharge after socialising

Heightened sensory sensitivities

It’s not regression. It’s your authentic self emerging.
Unmasking is a process of healing, recalibration, and sustainable growth — not loss.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, works extensively with autistic and neurodivergent individuals and emphasises that what feels like “losing skills” is actually the first step to finding a healthier, more balanced way of living.

🌱 Give yourself compassion. You’re not broken — you’re finally uncovering who you truly are.

🔗 Learn more about neurodiversity, mental health, and resilience at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

04/09/2025

When Autism + ADHD Overlap (AuDHD), the signs can be invisible.
What looks like confidence, charisma, or creativity on the outside often hides exhaustion, confusion, and daily battles inside.

Many with AuDHD are misdiagnosed—or not diagnosed at all—because traits from one condition mask or cancel out the other. Outgoing ADHD traits can cover up autistic struggles with social rules. High intelligence or bursts of creativity can hide burnout, sensory overload, and executive functioning difficulties.

Here’s what this often looks like in real life:
⚡ Being the “life of the party” one moment… and completely withdrawing the next.
⚡ Talking quickly and passionately, yet missing sarcasm or subtle cues.
⚡ Hyperfocusing for hours, then crashing for days.
⚡ Deep empathy that feels overwhelming—or emotions that spill over uncontrollably.
⚡ Extraordinary talent in school or work, but needing structure to survive the basics.

👉 This isn’t laziness.
👉 This isn’t weakness.
👉 This is the lived reality of a brain that processes the world differently.

The truth is: Autism + ADHD together (AuDHD) doesn’t look like one or the other—it looks like both, and neither, all at once. And until we recognise these patterns, too many will keep falling through the cracks, missing the support they truly deserve.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, works with neurodiverse individuals and understands how overlapping conditions like AuDHD shape daily life. Her work highlights the importance of awareness, empathy, and tailored support.

🌱 Every invisible struggle deserves visible understanding.

🔗 Learn more at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

03/09/2025

What if “you’re too sensitive” wasn’t just criticism—but a phrase that taught you emotions are dangerous?

We often dismiss such lines as “normal” parenting. But developmental research—including attachment theory and trauma-informed care—shows how these phrases can erode self-worth, inhibit emotional awareness, and shape adult patterns.

In the carousel, I walk you through 6 statements that may have inadvertently normalized emotional neglect. Each slide is a chance to gently examine how childhood words continue to influence your adult emotional landscape.

Reflection: Which phrase resonates with your healing journey? Drop a comment—or share this post to honor someone whose inner child needs compassion today.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, teaches that true healing begins with naming what harmed you—and understanding it with kindness.

Want structured support to transform these childhood echoes into healing practices? Explore www.carolinegoldsmith.com—where safety, insight, and growth meet.

01/09/2025

Unlock your body and brain’s remarkable ability to heal from stress—from the cellular level to the neural pathways. 🧠✨

So many of us believe trauma or chronic stress leaves permanent damage—but science says otherwise. With neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, cellular repair, somatic reset, and epigenetic flexibility, your system is wired to recover and rebuild.

In this carousel, you’ll discover:

● How your brain rewires itself (neuroplasticity)

● The birth of new neurons (neurogenesis)

● How lowering cortisol and reducing inflammation kickstarts cellular repair

● Why improved digestion, clearer skin, and less pain are signs of real recovery

● How you can switch off harmful genetic triggers and switch on healing pathways

● The powerful effects of releasing somatic stress patterns—tension, breath, posture—for a full body reset

Real healing is not only possible—it’s your body’s default mode. Start with small, intentional practices today and let your own biology do the rest.

Would you love templates for stress‑release exercises or ways to track your healing progress? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland—champions this science-backed approach, believing every person can reclaim their vitality through meaningful, evidence-based change.

Visit www.carolinegoldsmith.com to learn how to personalize healing routines that reconnect mind, body, and life.

30/08/2025

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is more than just flexibility — it’s a hidden, multisystem condition that impacts every part of life.

For too long, hEDS has been misunderstood or dismissed as “just loose joints.” But research now shows it’s far more complex:

🔹 A connective tissue condition caused by differences in collagen.
🔹 Linked with challenges across the immune, neurological, digestive, and autonomic systems.
🔹 Often overlaps with conditions like TMJ, scoliosis, endometriosis, Raynaud’s, and even anxiety or depression.

👉 What does this mean for daily life?
For many, hEDS feels like managing an unpredictable body every single day. Invisible pain, fatigue, and instability make even small tasks exhausting. Add in misdiagnosis and medical trauma, and the struggle becomes even heavier.

Yet — people living with hEDS are not fragile or weak. They are some of the most resilient individuals, balancing daily life with persistence and strength. What they need most is not judgment, but validation, support, and understanding.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, works to bring awareness to hidden conditions like hEDS — helping individuals feel seen, supported, and better understood in both medical and social spaces.

✨ Awareness saves lives. Compassion changes them.
💡 The more we understand hEDS, the better we can support those living with it every single day.

🔗 Learn more insights at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

29/08/2025

🌱 Growth doesn’t happen in a straight line — and that’s okay.

We often imagine progress as a steady upward climb, but in reality, healing and growth are full of ups, downs, stumbles, and breakthroughs.

👉 Sometimes you take your first brave step forward.
👉 Other times you fall back, struggle, or feel stuck.
👉 But with each setback, you also learn, adapt, and grow stronger.

Research in psychology shows that resilience is built in those messy in-between moments — when you get up after falling, when you choose persistence over perfection, and when you allow yourself to be human instead of flawless.

Progress isn’t about always moving forward. It’s about showing up again and again, even when the path is messy. That’s what creates lasting change.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, reminds us that true growth is not about perfection — it’s about persistence, compassion for yourself, and courage to keep going.

💡 If your journey feels anything but straight, remember: it’s still progress, and it’s still valid.

🔗 Learn more about emotional resilience and growth at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

28/08/2025

💭 Life with AuDHD: When Autism + ADHD Speak at the Same Time

Imagine your brain pulling you in two directions at once:
➡️ One part craving movement, energy, and spontaneity (ADHD)
➡️ The other needing routine, quiet, and predictability (Autism)

That’s the daily reality of AuDHD — a co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD that affects far more people than we realise.

🔹 Research suggests that between 30–80% of autistic individuals also meet criteria for ADHD, yet AuDHD often goes unrecognised because symptoms can mask or contradict each other.

For example:
✨ ADHD says: “Let’s start this exciting new idea right now!”
✨ Autism says: “But we need a plan. Sudden changes overwhelm me.”

✨ ADHD says: “Turn up the music!”
✨ Autism says: “Please, it’s already too loud.”

This push-and-pull isn’t laziness or indecision — it’s two distinct neurological systems trying to co-exist in one brain.

🌍 Living with AuDHD means constantly balancing opposites:

● Craving freedom vs. Needing structure

● Longing for connection vs. Needing solitude

● Wanting to move vs. Needing to pause

It’s exhausting, but it’s also valid. With awareness, support, and self-compassion, people with AuDHD can build lives that honour both sides of their brain.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, often reminds us that recognising these patterns isn’t about labelling — it’s about understanding ourselves better, reducing stigma, and making space for healthier coping strategies.

✨ If this feels familiar, know you’re not alone.
🌀 Awareness is the first step toward balance.

🔗 Learn more at www.carolinegoldsmith.com

27/08/2025

Fibromyalgia & ADHD: An Overlooked Connection

Did you know that up to 45% of people with fibromyalgia also meet the criteria for ADHD? That’s nearly half — a rate far higher than in the general population.

While fibromyalgia is often recognised for its widespread pain and fatigue, and ADHD for its difficulties with focus and organisation, the truth is their overlap runs deeper than most people realise:

✨ Both bring “brain fog” and executive function struggles
✨ Both heighten sensitivity to pain and stress
✨ Both disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue and mood changes
✨ Both show links to dopamine and norepinephrine dysregulation — brain chemicals vital for focus, motivation, and pain regulation
✨ Both may be tied to neuroinflammation, which intensifies pain, fuels brain fog, and drives mood instability

This overlap doesn’t just complicate diagnosis — it also points toward shared biological roots. By recognising the connection, doctors can screen more effectively, and individuals can receive treatments that address both conditions together, not in isolation.

Caroline Goldsmith, Caroline Goldsmith, a psychologist in Dublin, Ireland, emphasises that raising awareness of these hidden links helps people feel validated rather than dismissed, opening doors to more compassionate and accurate care.

💡 If you or someone you know lives with fibromyalgia or ADHD, it may be worth asking whether both conditions are influencing daily life. Awareness can be the first step toward tailored treatment and better quality of life.

🌐 Learn more insights and resources at: www.carolinegoldsmith.com

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