Dear Colleague,

I am writing to invite your participation on my research study entitled:

Psychotherapists and cognate Mental health professionals’ perspectives and use of online dating apps in Ireland: A qualitative study

This research is being undertaken as part of my thesis for a MSc in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy in Turning Point Institute (TPI) and University College Cork (UCC).

There is a gap in research and guidance on therapists use of online dating apps. The purpose of this study is to explore Psychotherapists and other cognate Mental Health Practitioners attitudes, experiences and use of online dating apps. You do not need to have used dating apps in order to take part in this study. It is hoped that this study will assist in bridging this gap in knowledge and guidance around this prevalent modern-day dating method.

This study is open to any psychotherapists and other cognate mental health professional (MHP) (eg counselling psychologist, clinical psychologist etc) who is currently/ has engaged in providing Psychotherapy to clients. Participants may be either a trainee, pre-accredited and fully accredited Psychotherapist/MHP.

If you would like to take part, you will be invited to participate in a one-to-one interview. These interviews will take one hour and will take place online, or can occur at a place that is a mutually agreed safe and convenient place.

To take part in this study or would like more information please contact me by Friday June 3rd, directly at: sarahmacclancy1@gmail.com or 0838285981.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kind regards,

Sarah Mac Clancy.