Allan Clarke (MSc)

Allan Clarke is an Irish psychotherapist who can talk about mental health without sounding like he’s reading from a leaflet. His straight-talking approach to mental health and autism has built an audience of over 54,000 followers on TikTok, where he is known as @psychotherautist.

He also knows what makes a good podcast guest because he spent three years on the other side of the microphone, hosting 125 episodes of Straight Talking Mental Health. Expect clinical insight, honest conversation and a sense of humour.

Allan runs Kildare Psychotherapy & Counselling. He holds an MSc in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy and a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and is a Certified Trauma Specialist. His work includes trauma, relationships, men’s mental health and neurodivergence.

Diagnosed autistic in his forties, Allan brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to discussions about masking, late diagnosis, identity and relationships. He can speak to what happens after the moment of recognition, when the initial relief gives way to the work of understanding your life differently.

Allan is available for thoughtful, lively interviews and is happy to share published episodes with his TikTok audience when there is a suitable clip or link.