How did Solas Psychology begin?
Solas Psychology was founded by Dr. Rachel Gately, a Chartered Psychologist and Galway native. Through her clinical work with children and families, Rachel became increasingly aware of the significant challenges many families face when trying to access timely, high-quality autism assessments and supports.
Motivated by a strong commitment to supporting children and their families, she established Solas Psychology to help address this need. The service was created with a particular focus on providing comprehensive, evidence-based autism assessments for children and young people, delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
From the beginning, Solas Psychology has aimed to provide assessments that are thorough, respectful, and neuro-affirming, helping families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s strengths, differences, and support needs. Our goal has been to offer meaningful insights and practical recommendations that can support each child at home, in school, and in their wider community.
Six years later, Solas Psychology continues to support families from across Ireland, offering multidisciplinary autism assessments and guidance in a calm, family-centred environment.
Timeline of Events
- In 2020, Solas Psychology was established
- In 2022, we launched our website
- In 2023, we opened our own clinic in Monivea, Co. Galway and our team expanded
- In 2026, we just celebrated six years in business!
